Couple opens the doors to Bigfork's first pet supply store

Julie and Steve Johannes quietly opened the first pet store in Bigfork two weeks ago. “There’s not a lot of places doing what we’re doing,” Julie said.

Couple opens Bigfork's first pet supply store

Julie and Steve Johannes quietly opened the first pet store in Bigfork two weeks ago.

Iran acknowledges cyberattacks on government departments

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran's cybersecurity authority acknowledged cyberattacks on two governmental departments this week, state media reported Thursday.

1 killed, 2 critically injured in Omaha house explosion

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — An explosion that leveled a home in Omaha killed one person and left two others critically injured Tuesday morning, fire officials said.

Rangers activate Martin from virus IL, Kluber to 45-day IL

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Texas Rangers left-hander Brett Martin has been activated from the injured list after missing the start of the season because of a positive coronavirus test.

J.R. Simplot in Othello receives Energy Star award

Plant in Aberdeen also recognized

OTHELLO - Othello’s J.R. Simplot is one of the first two french fry producers to win the 2009 Energy Star Award given by the federal government.

Fresh News from MarDon

As heat returns to the reservoir our bass, crappie and bluegill bite improves. Walleye fishing is really on right now. Trollers are using spinners and night crawlers and continue to catch a mixed bag of walleye, trout, bass, crappie, perch, bluegill, yellow bullheads and channel catfish. Bass action continues to be good and will only improve with 85-degree temperatures.

AARP can't open Tax Aide stations

COVID numbers must drop, first

Tax filing assistance stations can't open until Kootenai County drops from "epidemic levels"

AARP can't open Tax Aide stations

COVID numbers must drop, first

Tax filing assistance stations can't open until Kootenai County drops from "epidemic levels"

Local student is studying in South Africa

Matthew Burgstahler, son of Alison and Scott Burgstahler of Sandpoint is studying in South Africa during spring semester 2017 through the Center for Global Education at the College of Saint Benedict in St. Joseph, Minn., and Saint John’s University in Collegeville, Minn. Burgstahler is a junior individualized major at SJU.

SMR fiber internet construction starts

SANDPOINT — Intermax Networks crews are in full construction on the new high-speed broadband fiber optic network in Sandpoint up to Schweitzer Mountain Resort.

Remember to vote: City elections Tuesday

Elections for the city of Bonners Ferry and Moyie Springs take place from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8.

Briefs August 25, 2010

Dinner Under the Stars is Saturday

It never hurts to get a lift

Post Falls constructing $1.7 million lift station along Third Avenue

THE SHOWCASE: Lewis to emcee events

SPOKANE - NBC and Golf Channel broadcaster, Todd Lewis, will be returning to the Inland Northwest to emcee on-course events, including a clinic with PGA Tour players, during the Showcase presented by GoPro on Aug. 3 at the Coeur d'Alene Resort Golf Course.

COLLEGE WRESTLING: NIC downs second-ranked Western Wyoming, falls to Clackamas

Izzy Tubera (125 pounds), Brant Porter (133), Alex Lopez (141) and Cohle Feliciano (285) won by pin for the Cardinals in a 30-17 win over second-ranked Western Wyoming at Christianson Gymnasium on Saturday.

Stabilization work resumes at Whitefish Stage slump

Stabilization work has resumed on a slump-prone bluff off Whitefish Stage Road near Village Greens golf community in Kalispell.

Glacier Glow Run postponed due to smoke

Unhealthy air conditions caused by the numerous fires in Northwest Montana have forced this year’s Glacier Glow Run/Walk to be pushed to a later date.

Abbie Shelter gets $50,000 from Foley Foundation

The Abbie Shelter recently received a $50,000 gift from the Foley Family Charitable Foundation to support major improvements to the existing shelter facility in Kalispell, the organization’s sole building.

Kalispell road job to wrap up Monday

Pavement work on Fifth Avenue West in Kalispell is expected to be finished Monday, according to a city official.