Board to consider coffee stand near Kalispell's Woodland Park

Kalispell could get a new coffee stand if the Flathead County Board of Adjustment approves the project during its next meeting on Tuesday.

Toughest COVID-19 rules extended to much of south England

LONDON (AP) — Large parts of southern England will be placed under the country’s strictest coronavirus restrictions from this weekend, Britain’s health secretary said Thursday, as infections and hospital admissions continue to surge in those areas.

US officials OK plan to send radioactive waste to Idaho

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — U.S. officials have released the latest plan to send low-level radioactive waste to Idaho from a South Carolina facility that converts enriched uranium into fuel for nuclear reactors.

Rider splits season series with Niagara with 73-58 win

LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. (AP) — Frederick Scott had 17 points as Rider topped Niagara 73-58 on Sunday.

Explosion causes Soap Lake, Ephrata outage

EPHRATA — An explosion and fire at a Soap Lake substation cut electricity in Ephrata, Soap Lake and parts of Quincy early Wednesday afternoon. The explosion and fire in Soap Lake occurred about 2 p.m. Wednesday and cut power to Soap Lake, Ephrata, Winchester and a substation east of Quincy, according to a PUD social media post. Christine Pratt, public information officer for the PUD, said Wednesday afternoon that PUD officials don’t know if the Soap Lake fire was weather-related or caused by something else.

IRONMAN 70.3 COEUR d'ALENE: No place like home for Voyles, Endsley and Taylor ... Triathletes take advantage of wind, shorter swim course in annual event in downtown Coeur d'Alene

“Coming back in from the bike, with the wind on your back, it just felt awesome,” Post Falls resident Scott Voyles said. “You could just fly and it felt great.”

IRONMAN 70.3 COEUR d'ALENE: No place like home for Voyles, Endsley and Taylor ... Triathletes take advantage of wind, shorter swim course in annual event in downtown Coeur d'Alene

“Coming back in from the bike, with the wind on your back, it just felt awesome,” Post Falls resident Scott Voyles said. “You could just fly and it felt great.”

Lynn Patricia Malmberg, 56

Lynn Patricia Malmberg died Jan. 18, 2024 in Columbia Falls.

Polson Seniors: Celebrating volunteers

This is National Volunteer Month. We will recognize and celebrate the contributions of volunteers who have either formerly or currently served at our Senior Center. Help us add to our current list.

Bonner County News of Record - Dec. 12, 2024

Police log information for Sandpoint, Ponderay, and Priest River police departments, and the Bonner County Sheriff's Office.

PHOTOS: Glacier, C Falls split in boys, girls hoops

Photos as Glacier hosted Columbia Falls in non-league boys and girls basketball at Glacier High School on Thursday. The Glacier boys brought home a 62-38 win while the Wildkats were victorious in the girls’ game, 58-49.

CDC: Strong evidence in-person schooling can be done safely

The nation’s top public health agency said Friday that in-person schooling can resume safely with masks, social distancing and other strategies, and vaccination of teachers, while important, is not a prerequisite for reopening.

Bike park would add to, not harm, community

It is with a completely biased opinion that I write this in support of the bike park in Sagle, Idaho. I was looking online for a job that I thought would be fun or enjoyable this summer and found one that likely will be both; working as a trail builder at a bike park. I met with three-fourths of the Kalbach family and was very impressed with their passion and commitment to community and mountain biking.

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: Drivers starting to get 'tired' of this pothole

"I bet you there are more people that have had (a flat tire there), and didn’t really do anything about it," Coeur d'Alene resident Carol Samuel said. "I just want to help other people.

Chambers to present: Addressing your NIC accreditation concerns

Community focus group to take place Thursday at NIC

The Joint Chamber Public Policy Committee, comprising all four Chambers of Commerce in Kootenai County, will present an in-person community focus group from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, March 16 in the Lake Coeur d’Alene Room of the Edminster Student Union Building at North Idaho College.

Midway Rental closing down its Columbia Falls store

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Adams takes fragile lead in NYC Democratic mayoral primary

NEW YORK (AP) — Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams appeared to take a fragile lead Tuesday in New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary, but it could be weeks before it becomes clear who is actually on top in

The Latest: Israel to issue badges as proof of vaccination

JERUSALEM -- Israel unveiled a plan on Saturday to allow people who have been vaccinated against the coronavirus to attend cultural events, fly abroad and go to health clubs and restaurants.

Israel strikes Gaza after rocket fire during US ceremony

JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military struck Hamas militant sites in the Gaza Strip early Wednesday in response to rocket fire toward Israel the previous night that coincided with the signing of normalization agreements between Israel and two Arab countries at the White House.

Flathead wrestler Anders Thompson commits to Wyoming

A big spring and summer has taken a little pressure off this coming winter for Anders Thompson, who committed to wrestle for the University of Wyoming Sunday evening.