Runway repairs timed around narrow weather window, says airport director

Business community worried about closure during peak season

Glacier Park International Airport will significantly limit operations for four weeks during peak tourism season next year, but federal regulation and the project's scope leaves no better option, according to Airport Director Rob Ratkowski.

FAST FIVE Michael B. Koep: Connecting people through music

Meet Michael B. Koep, who has been a college educator, an international touring musician and a dynamite waiter.

Looking Back for Feb. 1

Birthday greeting received by wire from President and Mrs. Nixon in Key Biscayne, Florida, and congratulatory letters received from Senator Mike Mansfield and Representative Dick Shoup in Washington, D.C. were read to the more than 100 friends and relatives who gathered at the Whitefish United Presbyterian Church to honor twin brothers Lloyd and Floyd Sissel, Whitefish's oldest citizens, on their 95th birthday.

City of Whitefish has committee vacancies

The City of Whitefish is seeking dedicated community members to serve on various vacant boards and committees. This is an opportunity to get involved, contribute to local decision-making and help shape the future of the city.

If you listen, hickory shafted golf clubs still have a tale to tell

I took that dream golf vacation to St. Andrews, Scotland back in 2005, played nine of 14 days and visited everything with a stick and a golf ball out front.

'Unfathomable': US death toll from coronavirus hits 200,000

The U.S. death toll from the coronavirus topped 200,000 Tuesday, by far the highest in the world, hitting the once-unimaginable threshold six weeks before an election that is certain to be a referendum in part on President Donald Trump's handling of the crisis.

The Latest: Romania’s schools to remain closed

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From the Archives - Feb. 1, 2024

Last week, From the Archives had a great slide, taken in October 1956 by Dale Sargent. It is labeled "Road to Dodge Peak."

Legals for December, 17 2019

Women protesters in Iraq defy radical cleric, take to street

BAGHDAD (AP) — Hundreds of Iraqi women took to the streets of central Baghdad and southern Iraq on Thursday in defiance of a radical cleric's calls for gender segregation at anti-government protest sites.

Ninepipes Museum offers history lessons, art and music

Ninepipes Museum, south of Ronan, hosts a November Gathering filled with history, stories, live music, authors, artists and refreshments, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 25.

Airport's record year is no accident

With yet another record year for visitation to Glacier National Park in the books, it wasn’t surprising to learn this week that Glacier Park International Airport has also reached a new mark.

New in power, Indiana House leader faces tough election race

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Big money has been pouring in for a closing days rush to protect the legislative seat for one of the top Republicans in the Indiana Statehouse.

PREP TRACK AND FIELD: St. Maries girls claim program's first 2A regional title

The state 3A, 2A and 1A meet is next Friday and Saturday at Middleton High.

Huskies defeat Jacks in dual meet

OTHELLO — The Othello Huskies boys and girls wrestling were victorious over the Quincy Jacks Tuesday. The boys won 43-31 while the girls won 52-21 as they push into the latter half of the regular season. “We're getting better on our feet,” Othello Girls Head Coach Sammy Rocha said. “One of the problems that we've had the last couple of weeks is (that) we're not attacking on our feet. We're playing too much defense. We're scoring okay on defense, but we're trying to get to the postseason when we're the first ones to score.” Both teams took to the mats simultaneously for a dual meet Tuesday. Both Huskie teams jumped out to a lead early and did not let up throughout the night. The boys were first to secure the team win.

Airport's record year is no accident

With yet another record year for visitation to Glacier National Park in the books, it wasn’t surprising to learn this week that Glacier Park International Airport has also reached a new mark.

Reserve Deputy Rob Harris retires from GCSO

Retirement ends reserve program for sheriff's office

MOSES LAKE – Grant County Reserve Sheriff’s Deputy Rob Harris worked his last night of service last Friday and has officially retired from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office. “It’s kind of surreal, I’ve been a reserve with them for over 13 years, and I’ve absolutely loved what I did,” said Harris.

School and Senior Meals

School and Senior Meals: Feb. 5-9

Spokane examines Dolezal situation

Investigation will focus on potential breach of city's ethics policy

COEUR d'ALENE - The city of Spokane is investigating Rachel Dolezal for possible ethics violations after media reports Thursday questioned the validity of her application for a position on the city's Police Ombudsman Commission.

Missouri summer camp virus outbreak raises safety questions

Missouri leaders knew the risk of convening thousands of kids at summer camps across the state during a pandemic, the state's top health official said, and insisted that camp organizers have plans in place to keep an outbreak from happening.