With price high, Thais with dwindling incomes sell off gold

BANGKOK (AP) — With gold prices rising to a seven-year high, many Thais have been flocking to gold shops to trade in their necklaces, bracelets, rings and gold bars for cash, eager to reap profits during an economic downturn.

Bonner County Calendar - May 10, 2025

A look at the events, activities, and meetings happening around Bonner County, from Sandpoint to Cocolalla, from Priest River to Ponderay, and from Clark Fork to Dover.

Local officials discuss new dam license

Hydroelectric project among topics discussed in meeting of the ‘three families’

On March 26, a joint meeting between the Bonners Ferry and Moyie Springs city councils and the Boundary County Board of Commissioners was held to address matters affecting all three agencies, including the relicensing of the Moyie River Hydroelectric Project and a proposed new courthouse building.

Polson Seniors: Beware the Ides of March

“March madness” is a phrase coined from sports telecasters to describe the time of year when the only thing on TV is basketball. I linked the phrase to English folklore: “as mad as a March hare,” although I do not understand why the March hare was so angry. It’s Spring. Those rabbits should be happy.

Separating patriots from pretenders

It was with a saddened heart, but not a surprised mind, that I read the editor's hit piece in the paper on Friday, Feb. 25, regarding my public comment statement (which was completely taken out of context) to the Hayden City Council concerning Jeanette Laster of the Human Rights Institute.

The tutu girls: group of young cancer survivors reunites

NEW YORK (AP) — Lauren Glynn is the shy one with the toy husky dog. Smiley McKinley Moore has a doll with blond hair just like hers, and Avalynn Luciano is the squirmer with the pretty white bow on top of her head. Together, they are a brave posse of cancer survivors known as the tutu girls.

CVS posts strong 2Q, with virus delaying elective procedures

CVS Health reported surprisingly strong second-quarter earnings as people postponed elective medical procedures during the COVID-19 pandemic, and it raised its profit expectations for the year.

Southampton beats Newcastle 2-0 to be surprise leader of EPL

SOUTHAMPTON, England (AP) — Southampton beat Newcastle 2-0 in the Premier League on Friday and will spend a night at the summit of England's top division for the first time in 32 years.

Bonner County History - Feb. 28, 2021

Bonner County Historical Society and Museum shares interesting stories of the community's people, places and events.

Flathead Business Watercooler

Happenings related to business in the Flathead Valley

Woman’s passion for music leads to earning college degree

Throughout much of her life, Mary Tirman was too busy to pursue a college education. Raising four children and running a business after her husband died, she put her efforts into supporting her family.

An appreciation for Susan Nicosia

Last Monday marked city manager Susan Nicosia’s last full meeting with the Columbia Falls city council.

Schweitzer thanked for visiting troops in Iraq

To the Editor:

Sheffield United loses again in EPL, 3-0 at Southampton

SOUTHAMPTON, England (AP) — Sheffield United slumped to its 11th loss in 12 games as Southampton eased to a 3-0 win to climb into the top four of the Premier League on Sunday.

Karrow Avenue reconstruction underway

Karrow Avenue is closed to through traffic from West Second Street to West Seventh Street due to construction on the Karrow Avenue Reconstruction Project.

FRONT ROW: Volleyball, cross country and football in spotlight

State high school soccer wrapped up last weekend, and, though they are hundreds of miles away in eastern Idaho, this is the weekend for state high school volleyball tournaments, and the state cross country meets.

Community invited to local worship services

Local churches are helping their congregations worship in a variety of ways.

Kari Ann McKenzie, 59

Kari Ann McKenzie, 59

Texas governor tops Grant County poll

MOSES LAKE - A straw poll taken by Republicans at the Grant County Fair last week reveals that Texas Governor Rick Perry is favored as the candidate to take on Democrat President Barack Obama in the 2012 elections.

Black Friday shoppers opt for Bigfork

It was the day after Thanksgiving and all through the town, deals were made and no one was knocked down. Black Friday is one of the busiest shopping days of the year and typically associated with big box stores and stampedes at their doors, but last Friday the shops in Bigfork were busier than usual.