Movers and Shakers September 28, 2013

New shop for e-cigarettes downtown

Dayton woman dies in unusual pool accident

An elderly woman from Dayton died in an odd and tragic accident last week in Lakeside.

Court will hear Koch-linked group’s appeal over disclosure

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court will decide whether California can collect the names and addresses of top donors to two conservative nonprofit groups, including one with links to billionaire Charles Koch.

AP Interview: Beijing says US 'too negative' toward China

BEIJING (AP) — A top Chinese diplomat said Friday that U.S. policy toward China is “too negative" and that cooperation could be critically important as the Biden administration focuses on combatting COVID-19 and promoting economic recovery.

Grant helps fund Bigfork parking lot

The M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust has awarded a $166,000 grant to the Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts to build a much-needed parking lot in downtown Bigfork, the organization announced Monday, June 8. The lot is currently under construction and once complete, will provide 74 spaces.

Law roundup: Man fears girlfriend was kidnapped

A man allegedly thought his girlfriend was kidnapped after she went to the bathroom at a business and never came out.

Proposed Cd’A Tribe rezone still up in the air

Kootenai County commissioners will once again consider a proposal to rezone approximately 25,000 acres located within the Coeur d’Alene Tribe’s reservation boundaries.

The Latest: Fauci apologizes for saying UK rushed vaccine

LONDON — America’s top infectious disease has apologized for suggesting U.K. authorities rushed their authorization of a COVID-19 vaccine, saying he has “great faith” in the country’s regulators.

Legals for January, 18 2024

Austin: Al-Qaida could regroup in Afghanistan in 2 years

WASHINGTON (AP) — An extremist group like al-Qaida may be able to regenerate in Afghanistan and pose a threat to the U.S. homeland within two years of the American military's withdrawal from the country, the Pentagon's top leaders said Thursday.

Best Betts: Dodgers win first World Series title since 1988

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Mookie Betts came to the Dodgers to make a World Series difference. With a mad dash to home plate, he put Los Angeles over the top.

Board looks at requests for winery; wellness center

A request for a building planned to house a winery downtown, and a separate request to allow for a wellness facility at a mixed-use project on the former Idaho Timber property top the list of items on the Whitefish Planning Board agenda for Dec. 20.

MY TURN: A plea to the NIC trustees

When I ran the Cd'A Area Chamber of Commerce from 1980 to 1987, when good folks and community and business leaders such as Bob Bemis of Northwest Timber, Harry Perry of GTE and Frank Henderson, past mayor of Post Falls, county commissioner and state senator, businesses and retailers had suffered through hard economic times. Businesses were closing, some forced out of business by high interest rates (18% and up). Spirits were down with the Russian invasion of Afghanistan foreshadowing war for the U.S., and paychecks for numerous support services and businesses stopped due to the closure of Bunker Hill and the smelter in the Silver Valley.

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Vandals to honor ‘Gilby’

Court will hear Koch-linked group’s appeal over disclosure

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court will decide whether California can collect the names and addresses of top donors to two conservative nonprofit groups, including one with links to billionaire Charles Koch.

Legals for November, 27 2019

Volunteer medical work important to Whitefish dentist

One of the greatest aspects of being a dentist is being able to help others, Whitefish dentist Mandy Stebbins said.

Yankees acquire veteran catcher Brantly from Giants for $1

ATLANTA (AP) — The New York Yankees have acquired catcher Rob Brantly from the San Francisco Giants.

Anglers asked to take it easy on Flathead River fish — voluntarily fish mornings only

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is asking anglers to take it easy on the Flathead River system's fish, so it hopefully doesn’t have to implement “hoot owl” restrictions on the three forks and mainstem of the Flathead River through Columbia Falls.

Bonner County History - Sept. 2, 2021

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