DNRC seeking comments on next section of Whitefish Trail

The state Department of Natural Resources and Conservation is taking comments on trail and recreation easements for a proposed section of the Whitefish Trail on the Stillwater State Forest.

Troop 1917 busy helping, learning, having fun

Boy Scout Troop 1917 of Whitefish had a busy summer.

Many Glacier, Two Medicine roads plowed

Glacier National Park plow crews have cleared the Two Medicine Road to the campground and the Many Glacier Road as well. Both roads could open to vehicles by the weekend, depending on the weather and snow melt. The Going-to-the-Sun Road could also open to vehicles to Avalanche by this weekend as well, though plans weren't finalized as of presstime.

Rockin' for Ravenwood fundraiser

It was a very busy weekend in July for the fifth annual Rockin' for Ravenwood fundraiser and we want to thank all those who came out to support this special community organization. Together, we raised over $6000.00! These funds will help us get more kids outside for safe, hands-on learning adventures in the years to come. We would like to send a very special thank you to all the volunteers, businesses, individual supporters, and attendees who helped make Rockin' for Ravenwood possible. Over 70 businesses and individuals sponsored or donated items for the event. More than 300 people enjoyed the music of Somewhere Down the Road and the Clumsy Lovers, thirty-five volunteers banked more than 150 hours of work, and countless others baked desserts, sent out of town guests our way, or called to wish us well in their absence. We even had an online donation from some nearby neighbors who enjoyed the music from their deck!

Rockin' for Ravenwood fundraiser

It was a very busy weekend in July for the fifth annual Rockin' for Ravenwood fundraiser and we want to thank all those who came out to support this special community organization. Together, we raised over $6000.00! These funds will help us get more kids outside for safe, hands-on learning adventures in the years to come. We would like to send a very special thank you to all the volunteers, businesses, individual supporters, and attendees who helped make Rockin' for Ravenwood possible. Over 70 businesses and individuals sponsored or donated items for the event. More than 300 people enjoyed the music of Somewhere Down the Road and the Clumsy Lovers, thirty-five volunteers banked more than 150 hours of work, and countless others baked desserts, sent out of town guests our way, or called to wish us well in their absence. We even had an online donation from some nearby neighbors who enjoyed the music from their deck!

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Committee to explore retirement plan options

A legislative committee will meet next week to continue exploring options to improve the state's two biggest public retirement systems.

Community Markets opening season

Bigfork’s community markets are opening for the season, with Bigfork Farmer’s Market Co-op set to start things up Wednesday, May 22 and Bigfork Monday Market following on Memorial Day.

North Valley Music School receives $500,000 grant

North Valley Music School received a grant for $500,000 from the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust for its capital campaign to build a new music school and campus in Whitefish.

Prince Charles to host Macron to mark De Gaulle WWII appeal

LONDON (AP) — Britain’s Prince Charles will host French President Emmanuel Macron for a special celebration marking the 80th anniversary of Gen. Charles de Gaulle’s defiant appeal to the French people to resist the Nazis during World War II.

Prince Charles to host Macron to mark De Gaulle WWII appeal

LONDON (AP) — Britain’s Prince Charles will host French President Emmanuel Macron for a special celebration marking the 80th anniversary of Gen. Charles de Gaulle’s defiant appeal to the French people to resist the Nazis during World War II.

Numerica names Sandpoint branch manager

With construction underway on Numerica’s first branch in Bonner County, the credit union has named Mia Sidell as branch manager of its upcoming Sandpoint-area location.

Legals for January, 30 2026

Port Polson Players launch season with "out-of-this-world" premiere

The Port Polson Players kick off their 51st season with a regional premiere and out-of-this-world production of “Closer.” The new play by Teresa Hu is part two of the Route 66 Trilogy, loosely based on the 1951 hit movie, “The Day The Earth Stood Still.”

Gerald 'Gerry' Lee Kimzey, 88

Gerald L. Kimzey passed away at the age of 88 on April 11, 2026. Gerald was born in Sandpoint, Idaho, on May 24, 1937, to Walter S Kimzey (of Evans, Colorado) and Inez E Kimzey (Blakesley, of Loveland, Colo.).

Bat field trip in Glacier this Thursday

Glacier National Park’s “Going Batty” field trip will be held on Thursday, July 9, in West Glacier from 8 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public, but participation is limited and requires advance registration.

The Latest: Special disinfection tunnels installed for Putin

MOSCOW — A special disinfection tunnel has been installed in the residence of Russian President Vladimir Putin outside Moscow and two more in the Kremlin, Putin's spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed to The Associated Press on Wednesday.

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THURSDAY, April 21

Toss the sprays and let veggies, flowers and herbs police their garden

Over the years I have always stressed the benefits of organic, non-chemically adulterated gardens, grown in a healthy, non-dangerous way with the use of companions, compost and special planting options.

Utility regulators keep moratorium on service terminations

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania's Public Utility Commission on Thursday rejected an attempt by one of its members to end its three-month-old moratorium preventing utilities from terminating service to non-paying customers while the state fights the spread of the coronavirus.