Whitefish woman charged with felony for allegedly attacking boyfriend with knife

A woman suffering an apparent mental health crisis in Whitefish earlier this month is facing a felony assault with a weapon charge in Flathead County District Court.

Jeanne Greenfield

Jeanne was born January 8 1928 in Rose Lake, Idaho to Carl J and Margaret (Thompson) Westersund.

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Rock climbing in Post Falls parks aims higher

City gains partnership with Spokane Mountaineers

The climbing areas of Post Falls Community Forest and Q’emiln Park emerged largely unscathed after the Parkway Fire scorched the area Aug. 4, 2023. The trees and foliage shielding climbers from the hot sun, however, did not fare as well. The Post Falls Parks Department said that the climbing routes are turning over a new leaf by working on creating a partnership with the Spokane Mountaineers.

Auditions are planned to cast roles in ‘Admissions’

The Whitefish Theatre Company is holding auditions for a Black Curtain theater production, “Admissions,” a play by Joshua Harmon.

The hard work of untangling vets health care

I was contacted by an Idaho veteran who was denied U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs coverage for an emergency hospital visit because he had not been to a VA doctor in the past 24 months. This veteran is among thousands of veterans nationwide caught up in complicated requirements.

Polson Baseball looks to rebound in 2025 season

After a 2024 campaign that ended short at the state tournament, the Polson Pirates baseball team is looking to turn the page and make another run at postseason success in 2025. Head coach Brad Fisher believes the team has the talent to compete but acknowledges there are areas where improvement is needed.

Retired docs, nursing, med students: California wants you

LOS ANGELES (AP) — California is recruiting thousands of retired health care workers along with medical and nursing students to help as emergency hospitals that could include sites like the Los Angeles Coliseum and other sports arenas handle an anticipated flood of coronavirus patients, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday.

Libby community is 10th of its kind in state

A mobile home park in Libby recently became Montana’s 10th resident-owned community that is owned by a non-profit cooperative corporation and managed by its members.

Abandon the NFL? Partners don't, even during a pandemic

As 67 players opted out of the NFL season because of the coronavirus pandemic, corporate partners, sponsors and advertisers did the opposite.

Arizona has 1 day with no reported coronavirus deaths

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Contractors overseen by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are completing the rehabilitation of a shuttered Phoenix hospital planned to house coronavirus patients. The work comes amid signs a spike of cases may not emerge in Arizona and as Gov. Doug Ducey nears a decision on whether to ease his closure and stay at home orders.

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BONNERS FERRY — The blacktop is poured, the windows are in and the work crew has moved inside to outfit the interior of the new Shopko Hometown store taking shape on Main Street. According to Beverly Vanderbilt, community relations specialist for the Shopko corporation, the store is on track to open its doors Oct, 2, with a grand opening scheduled for Oct. 14.

Zinke calls for end to Glacier’s reservation system

Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke has concerns about Glacier National Park’s reservation system, claiming it locks out locals.

The Latest: Michigan lifts coronavirus stay-at-home order

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Renovated Phoenix hospital to open as Covid-19 deaths steady

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Contractors overseen by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are completing the rehabilitation of a shuttered Phoenix hospital planned to house coronavirus patients. The work comes amid signs a spike of cases may not emerge in Arizona and as Gov. Doug Ducey nears a decision on whether to ease his closure and stay at home orders.

Donald McSparrin, 99

Donald Richard McSparrin passed away on March 19th, 2024, at the venerable age of 99, at Cascadia Rehabilitation Nursing Home in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

World reaches 400,000 virus deaths as pope urges caution

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CBHA Run for a Cause coming Saturday

OTHELLO — A lot of folks in Othello will look very colorful this weekend. The Columbia Basin Health Association will hold its eighth annual Run for a Cause Saturday morning, with runners – and walkers, and strollers – making a loop through town and being sprayed with paint every few blocks.

Biden team surprised by rapid Taliban gains in Afghanistan

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and other top U.S. officials were stunned on Sunday by the pace of the Taliban's nearly complete takeover of Afghanistan, as the planned withdrawal of American forces urgently became a mission to ensure a safe evacuation.

Bigfork Fire says approval of ballot measures are necessary for district’s future, some disagree

A proposed mill levy and $15 million bond to fund the Bigfork Fire Department has drawn criticism from some community members who say the measures are too costly for taxpayers.