In Greece, a migrant's dream of walking is set back by fire

MORIA, Greece (AP) — Ayoub Husseini’s struggle to survive and dream of walking again one day have taken a sudden and cruel turn for the worse.

Swiss to shut restaurants, other sites as virus cases climb

GENEVA (AP) — The Swiss government said Friday it is ordering the closure of restaurants, bars, cultural venues and sports facilities next week in a renewed bid to stem a continuing rise in coronavirus cases.

Arizona averages of COVID-19 deaths, cases double in 2 weeks

PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona on Tuesday reported more than 60 new known deaths as the current coronavirus surge set another record for hospitalizations and saw the rolling seven-day averages of additional cases and deaths more than double over the past two weeks.

H1N1 vaccines publicly available

Priority groups get vaccinated first

COLUMBIA BASIN — Pharmacies, such as Walgreens and Safeway in Moses Lake, received shipments of H1N1 vaccines last week.

Search warrant served at Boneyard Recycling

EPHRATA - Law enforcement searched a home recycling center near

The Fishing Magician

UNESCO warns historic Beirut buildings at risk of collapse

BEIRUT (AP) — The United Nations’ cultural agency said Thursday it will lead the international campaign for the recovery and restoration of Beirut's heritage, citing local officials who said that around 60 historic buildings in the Lebanese capital were at risk of collapse following last week’s devastating explosion at the Beirut port.

Commissioners OK $20K loan for airport fuel

Libby Airport Board Chairman Ron Denowh’s request for funds to purchase fuel for the airport was granted Wednesday, although the revenue is less than he initially requested and comes with strings attached.

Spirit Lake moves toward sewer bond

By BRIAN WALKER

A chance encounter with a pine marten

While driving up Smith Creek, there was movement on a snowbank along the road. The small creature was holding a huge piece of meat. I was amazed at how big the piece of meat was compared to the animal. 

Mortar round banned after Marine deaths

Connecting the dots

Museum director connects stories with military artifacts

Sub to bear Idaho's name

Decision honors history state has at Farragut with Navy

A new stealthy attack submarine made to help the Navy defend the country will bear Idaho's name.

Spirit Lake moves toward sewer bond

By BRIAN WALKER

County poised to adopt U.S. 93 corridor plan

After more than five hours of discussion and a final round of tweaking, the Flathead County commissioners on Oct. 18 are expected to take the first formal step in adopting a corridor plan and overlay zone for a stretch of U.S. 93 south of Whitefish.

Dogs vs. ducks ends in broken wing

A woman called the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office because she said two dogs attacked her pet ducks and she suspected one of the ducks had a broken wing.

Step up and make hatred back down

Last week once again we witnessed horrific acts of violence and murder in the United States that targeted members of the African American and Jewish communities. When will we be free from such hatred, inhumane acts and hate crimes that tear at the fabric of a modern society founded upon respect, decency and the principles of equality and justice?

Rangers kill troublesome black bear at Two Medicine

Glacier National Park Rangers killed a black bear from the Two Medicine area on July 18 after it reportedly exhibited food-conditioned behavior on several occasions — including charging a picnicking family.

Political documents now in hands of feds

Stolen papers purportedly linked ATP to campaign coordination

In good taste: The art of tasting foods, drink

The Flathead Valley is blessed with outstanding cooks and chefs. They range from professionals to household geniuses and make life worth living. My son is executive chef at The Springs in Whitefish and his abilities put the rest of us to shame.