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Officials: No more victims in Virginia explosion that hurt 5

HARRISONBURG, Va. (AP) — Fire officials have determined there are no additional victims from a weekend explosion and fire that injured five people in Virginia, the city of Harrisonburg announced Sunday night.

Wrestling roundup: Pair of locals win Kelso Invite championships

KELSO — The Columbia Basin put two wrestlers at the top of the podium at the Kelso Invitational, the largest girls wrestling tournament in the state.

Jokic helps Nuggets hold on for 114-104 win over Clippers

DENVER (AP) — The Denver Nuggets put an ugly loss behind them with a statement win over a top-tier team.

Explore Whitefish grants enhance bike and Nordic opportunities

The Whitefish Convention and Visitors Bureau, known as Explore Whitefish, has announced the winners of its spring grant awards program.

Tracks set to reopen following Paradise train derailment

According to Montana Rail Link spokesperson Andy Garland, train traffic was expected to resume Thursday afternoon.

Bonner County Calendar - March 23, 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.

Officials: No more victims in Virginia explosion that hurt 5

HARRISONBURG, Va. (AP) — Fire officials have determined there are no additional victims from a weekend explosion and fire that injured five people in Virginia, the city of Harrisonburg announced Sunday night.

Locals can recycle glass at nonprofit fundraiser

It’s been over 10 months since Flathead Valley residents have been able to recycle their glass locally. Changes in the global recycling market, coupled with the high cost of transporting materials, have rocked local programs and forced the last remaining glass recycler, New World Recycling, to close up shop last November.

Northam seeks $25M for 'historic justice' initiatives

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam on Friday announced a proposal to spend $25 million to transform historical sites in Virginia, including the Richmond spot where a soaring statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee became a recent focal point of protests against racism.

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New building with North Idaho Urology opening in Post Falls

A large new building with North Idaho Urology on the second floor is opening soon at Spokane Street and Third Avenue in Post Falls.

Polson Seniors: Looking for nutrition director

Applications are now being accepted for the position of Program Director for Nutrition. Wage depends on experience, and the shift is from 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday.

'American dream' out of reach for many in Kootenai County

Affordability gap driving lifelong locals elsewhere

Just 30% of people make enough to buy a home, and that excludes financial factors like debts from student loans or car payments and money in savings for a down payment. So who can afford to buy a home in Kootenai County?

Biden, Booker victorious in NJ's mostly mail-in election

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Election Day went to plan for Democrats Joe Biden and Cory Booker, who won at the top of the ticket in New Jersey’s first mostly mail-in election.

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Edmunds: Best used cars for under $15,000

Vehicle sales hit a record low in April as most Americans stayed home and countless dealerships closed due to the coronavirus crisis. But as a number of businesses begin to open, those who are in need of a vehicle may find that this may be a good time to shop.

BLUAC meets Thursday to discuss permit for two more apartment buildings

The Bigfork Land Use Advisory Committee meets Thursday to consider the recommendation of two apartment complexes on Jewel Basin Court.

Cases of CWD white-tailed deer piling up in Libby

An additional white-tailed deer in the Libby area is suspected to be positive for chronic wasting disease.

Study: skin patch to treat peanut allergies shows promise

A new study finds an experimental skin patch shows promise to treat toddlers who are highly allergic to peanuts. There is no cure for this common allergy. The only treatment is for children 4 and older who can consume a special powder to train their bodies to tolerate an accidental bite. The patch named Viaskin aims for similar treatment absorbed through the skin. Researchers reported that toddlers who wore a daily patch for a year could safely eat a few peanuts. The findings were published Wednesday in the New England Journal of Medicine. More research is underway before regulators could consider the patch.