Half-Sun Travel Plaza breaks ground

Half-Sun Travel Plaza

MOSES LAKE — The pounding of the drum reverberated over the sound of nearby traffic from I-90 as singers sang the honor song. The Confederated Tribes of the Colville elder Barb Aripa blessed the site at the southwest corner of South Wanapum Drive and West Lakeshore Drive where the tribe will build a truck stop, with a convenience store and gas station, on a 9.25-acre parcel of land.

Made in Moses Lake promotes local artists

MOSES LAKE - Although farmer's market activity has halted for the winter, some items from popular Moses Lake vendors are still available with the recent opening of Schmiggitty Made in Moses Lake.

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Amazing Crepes lives up to its name

Whether you’re looking for a unique touch to your special event or a sweet and savory treat to start your day, Amazing Crepes in downtown Whitefish offers a touch of class to even the simplest meal. Specializing in crepes, this restaurant offers far more than the traditional fruit entrees.

Landfill has plenty of room for storm waste

 The volume of downed trees and brush hauled to the Flathead County Landfill in the first couple of days after Saturday’s storm hasn’t been tremendous, the landfill operations manager says. 

Police Calls: Lots of loose dogs and bad human behavior

A dump truck with its tailgate down was dropping rocks onto the roadway.

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SANDPOINT — A Sandpoint teen was the sole Idaho contestant to compete in the Washington State Best Bagger Battle Wednesday in Lakewood, Wash.

Fury and frustration over Target data breach increases

NEW YORK - Potential victims of credit card fraud tied to Target's security breach said they had trouble contacting the discounter through its website and call centers.

Supercenter would affect Ronan, too

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Legals for January, 23 2026

Aerospace program is open to high school juniors

Idaho high school juniors will have the opportunity to take a special STEM class that could result in their having an opportunity to visit the NASA Ames Research Center in Sunnyvale, Calif., next summer and meet top NASA scientists and engineers.

Kalispell Regional preparing site for non-COVID patients

An alternative care site on the vacant third floor of Montana Children’s that had been prepared for a potential surge in COVID-19 patients is now being set up to begin receiving patients.

Developer eyes $16.9M in tax increment financing funds for Kalispell mall project

The developer behind the Kalispell Center Mall’s impending transformation is asking for $16.9 million in tax increment financing funds to help pay for the project.

Get your doughnuts 24-hours a day

Business Bits

A majestic variety of old-school doughnuts, pastries and coffee-type beverages are available at Gross Donuts. The new business opened last week in the former Freedom Burrito location at 445 W. Cherry Lane (west of Highway 95 and north of Grocery Outlet).

As bourbon booms, thirst for rare brands breeds skullduggery

Premium spirits were always expensive and sought-after, but interest is surging

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A great visit with 'Old Friends'

One of the many great things about the world of wine is all of the new things to try. There are literally hundreds of wines we get introduced to that are fun and delicious in their own way. Periodically though weather by chance or design you get to revisit some of your favorites from an earlier time in your scope of enjoying wine.

Several good Samaritans crossed paths with those who needed help recently:

Good deeds abound

Bigfork given time to find green-box solution

Study group has until January to come up with site alternatives

The ball is in Bigfork’s court to find a viable site for a new green-box collection facility by the end of January.

Flathead Industries expands in Kalispell

Flathead Industries' expansion is coming in the form of a larger clearance store under construction on the corner of Fifth Avenue West North and East Montana Street, which will replace the nonprofit’s small facility next door.