Kalispell’s ‘bat man’ has anger issues

A driver on Airport Road alleged a man brake-checked them and waved them to go around, but then sped up, passing them and threw a bat at their truck, denting the fender.

Stein Mart files for bankruptcy; to close nearly 300 stores

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — National discount department store chain Stein Mart filed for bankruptcy on Wednesday after 112 years in business, and announced that it will close most, if not all, of its 280 stores.

Stein Mart files for bankruptcy; to close nearly 300 stores

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — National discount department store chain Stein Mart filed for bankruptcy on Wednesday after 112 years in business, and announced that it will close most, if not all, of its 280 stores.

Health portal offers new resource for Montana workers

The Montana Department of Labor and Industry recently launched a new portal to provide information on workplace health and safety in an effort to make Montana’s workplaces more safe.

Health portal offers new resource for Montana workers

The Montana Department of Labor and Industry recently launched a new portal to provide information on workplace health and safety in an effort to make Montana’s workplaces more safe.

SOFTBALL ROUNDUP: The North take one game, tie twice in Kate Austin tournament

The North 16/18U battled through five games in the 13th annual Kate Austin in the Tri Cities, going 1-2-2 last weekend.

SOFTBALL ROUNDUP: The North take one game, tie twice in Kate Austin tournament

The North 16/18U battled through five games in the 13th annual Kate Austin in the Tri Cities, going 1-2-2 last weekend.

Bride Expo is a one-stop shop for all things wedding

Movers and Shakers April 18, 2013

Shopadily CDA grand opening set

BILLFOLD: Good time, place to lose it

To the good samaritan at St. Vincent de Paul in Coeur d'Alene on Monday, Jan. 23: Thank you; you restored my faith in the human race by your honesty. I left my billfold in the shopping cart as I loaded my purchases into the Jeep, and I drove off, not realizing my billfold was gone until an hour later. What a relief to call the store and be told by Bernie the manager that my billfold was safely locked in the store safe after a gentleman brought it in from the parking lot. I wish I knew your name so I could thank you in person.

Burned California mall hopes to reopen for holidays

ROSEVILLE, Calif. (AP) - Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger declared a state of emergency in a Sacramento suburb Friday after part of a regional mall was consumed by an arson fire that collapsed portions of the roof, destroyed 20 stores and caused at least $6.5 million in damage.

Glacier Park gathers input on ticketed entry proposal

Glacier National Park wrapped up a series of conversations this week with businesses and area chamber of commerces over a proposal to create a ticketed entry system onto the Sun Road for the rest of the summer.

Panic buying depletes store shelves across county

As customers rush to area stores, emptying shelves of toilet paper, hand sanitizer and meat, several big box outlets are limiting their hours so staff can restock their inventory.

Governor Otter just doesn't get it

Governor Butch Otter's failure to understand not just the nuances but the primary purpose of the nuclear waste agreement negotiated for the state in 1995 with the Department of Energy and the Navy by Governor Phil Batt is simply appalling. It's the people of Idaho and their descendents who are going to suffer if Governor Otter's obsession with money trumping environmental risks warrants his unilaterally abrogating the Governor Batt 1995 agreement.

Sheriff's blotter

Sheriff's blotter

Businesses say most customers abiding by mask mandate

Aside from a few hiccups, local businesses seem to be adjusting smoothly to Gov. Steve Bullock’s mandate requiring face coverings in public places throughout the state.

Tourneys ahead at WLGC

Cart Path Use in Hot Weather

Unraveled by progress?

By RALPH BARTHOLDT

License change affects area bear hunters

A change in Montana’s 2010 spring black bear hunting regulations requiring hunters to validate their licenses for use in Northwest Montana was revisited earlier this week by the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Commission.

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Gov. Bullock, please do not sign a bill to tax the owners of hybrid and electric cars. I purchased my first Prius 17 years ago for the following reasons: 1) to keep from polluting the atmosphere. 2) To quit guzzling a natural resource. 3) To reduce traffic noise. 4) To cut down my expenses.