Study looks at downtown parking

The concept that Whitefish could use a few more parking spaces isn’t a particularly new one, but the city is having professionals take fresh look at the issue.

Study looks at downtown parking

The concept that Whitefish could use a few more parking spaces isn’t a particularly new one, but the city is having professionals take fresh look at the issue.

Getting bigger and/or better

Business Bits

New locations and expansions are the theme for this week's business news.

Davall Building comes down; dated back to 1890s

A piece of Columbia Falls history was torn down last week. Owner Mick Ruis had the old Davall Building taken down after it couldn’t be salvaged.

Three dees

I recently returned from a trip to my hometown of Weiser, Idaho, the land of Friday night football games (go Wolverines!), homecoming queens, eternal yard sales and sugar beets and onions. My parents still live in the same house I grew up in and I hadn’t been back to visit in three years. I was welcomed into a womb of familiarity and comfort I didn’t know I was missing.

Today's Ghastly Groaner

I went into a toy store to do some early Christmas shopping and asked the assistant, “Where are the Arnold Schwarzenegger dolls?”

Kudos to Pape

Just the other day I was in a local store shopping and noticed Corky Pape in the same department.

Bringing the Group to coupons

Ask The Propellorheads

Dear PropellerHeads: I just got an e-mail asking me to join Groupon to receive a daily e-mail coupon offer to save at least 1/2 off the regular price of goods or services. That sounds too good to be true. What do you think?

Eve's Leaves taking part in 'Shop Local' event

SANDPOINT — Eileen Fisher, a brand synonymous with beautifully simple clothes, is partnering with specialty stores across the United States for its third annual Shop Local event.

Long Ear moves a short distance

Iconic Cd’A record store moving into former Phil’s Army-Navy site

COEUR d'ALENE — The beat will go on for The Long Ear at a new location.

Message from Fish and Wildlife

The following message was received from Fish and Wildlife Tuesday while checking for the special hunt permit results. We are still in the waiting game, but it is now clear how the drawing works and why the draws and validation process is a time-consuming event. Read on.

Sausage, onion and iguana: Dead reptile found in pizza joint

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — File it under pizza toppings only offered in Florida. State inspectors found an 80-pound (36-kilogram) iguana stashed in the freezer at a local pizza joint.

Legals for January, 15 2023

Ford dealerships to combine at North Kalispell location

One of 12 lots opening up on more than 80 acres of land on Highway 93 north of Kalispell has been claimed by the Kalispell Ford and Whitefish Ford car dealerships.

The Woodsman's Shop offers tools, knowledge

BONNERS FERRY — From lovers of the outdoors, to those who enjoy crafting things such as making knives, leatherworking, or a variety of other hobbies, a little gem of a shop — the Woodsman’s Shop — brings information and a variety of tools and toys.

Superfund cleanup project starts near Larson

EPA drills monitoring wells

MOSES LAKE - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) began a long term project this month to clean up a heavily contaminated area, or "superfund" site, north of Moses Lake.

Kalispell business pioneer Jack Brown dies at 95

Jack Brown, one of the founding fathers of modern Kalispell, has died at the age of 95.

Amid Pandemic, Programs Struggle To Reach Vulnerable Seniors Living At Home

Close down group meals for seniors. Cancel social gatherings.

Amid Pandemic, Programs Struggle To Reach Vulnerable Seniors Living At Home

Close down group meals for seniors. Cancel social gatherings.

EDUCATION: It's issue Number 1

It seems we have been hoodwinked again or still! As I listen to politicians and political candidates and read some of the letters to the editor, it occurs to me it is no accident the United States Education system has fallen from No. 1 to 12th in the world. Big corporations and people in power have intentionally dumbed down our populations for their own benefits.