Local researcher keeps an eye on fastest falcon

Snowbirds of Bigfork are starting to make their way back to their summer homes, and a pair of Peregrine Falcons who live in the area just got back a few weeks ago themselves to the delight of the wildlife biologists who have been studying the birds for the past two years.

Texas voters casting big say over 2020 race on Super Tuesday

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas' fast-changing politics were put to the test Tuesday as Democratic voters in the giant red state cast ballots in a primary that could wield major influence in choosing who President Donald Trump will face in November.

Pandemic prompts Polson swimmer to train in Flathead Lake

At the age of 60, Mark Johnston has set out to accomplish what might be his life’s most lofty ambition yet. The Polson resident decided last year that in 2020 he was going to try to rank as one of the top 10 pool swimmers in the world for his age division.

The Latest: Italy COVID-19 death toll now highest in Europe

MILAN — Italy added another 462 virus deaths on Friday for a known pandemic death toll of 74,621, the highest in Europe.

Lebanon’s plea to skeptical expats: Come visit, bring cash

BEIRUT (AP) — With Beirut’s airport partially reopening from a three-month virus shutdown, the government is hoping thousands of Lebanese expatriates will return for the summer — and bring dollars desperately needed to prop up the crashing economy.

Lebanon’s plea to skeptical expats: Come visit, bring cash

BEIRUT (AP) — With Beirut’s airport partially reopening from a three-month virus shutdown, the government is hoping thousands of Lebanese expatriates will return for the summer — and bring dollars desperately needed to prop up the crashing economy.

Italy sees 27% more virus cases as Spain quarantines hotel

ROME (AP) — Italy reported a 27% increase in cases of the virus from China as evidence emerged Tuesday that the epicenter of the outbreak in Europe was spreading to other countries with vacationing Italians and Europeans visited the afflicted northern regions of Italy.

AP News Digest 7:25 a.m.

Here are the AP’s latest coverage plans, top stories and promotable content. All times EDT. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s coverage, visit Coverage Plan at

Ellis: Broncos GM job a good gig despite ownership issues

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos’ new general manager will join an organization embroiled in a

Ellis: Broncos GM job a good gig despite ownership issues

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos’ new general manager will join an organization embroiled in a

Legals for October, 12 2021

No headline

SUNDAY, Sept. 4

New Herberger's department spotlights local crafts

The Kalispell Herberger’s this month became a bit more localized with the addition of a new department highlighting local crafters and merchandise.

More than 1,000 Starbucks baristas go on strike to protest new dress code

More than 1,000 Starbucks baristas at 75 U.S. stores have gone on strike since Sunday to protest a new company dress code, a union representing the coffee giant's workers said Wednesday.

No headline

FRIDAY, May 13

Proposed livestock sales barn lauded

Market would be part of sugar factory site

Most California Health Corps volunteers not eligible to join

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — For days after Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the all-volunteer California Health Corps, he provided updates on how many retired medical workers had signed up and marveled at the numbers — 34,000 in the first 48 hours, 82,000 a week later.

Most enlistees not eligible to join California Health Corps

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — For days after Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the all-volunteer California Health Corps, he provided updates on how many retired medical workers had signed up and marveled at the numbers — 34,000 in the first 48 hours, 82,000 a week later.

Most California Health Corps volunteers not eligible to join

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — For days after Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the all-volunteer California Health Corps, he provided updates on how many retired medical workers had signed up and marveled at the numbers — 34,000 in the first 48 hours, 82,000 a week later.

Most enlistees not eligible to join California Health Corps

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — For days after Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the all-volunteer California Health Corps, he provided updates on how many retired medical workers had signed up and marveled at the numbers — 34,000 in the first 48 hours, 82,000 a week later.