Holiday craft fairs and bazaars

Every year, artists and crafters alike toil in their workshops — much like a certain someone and his certain helpers — to create special and unique items to gift to those we love. Below is a list of some of the places those items can be found. Consider purchasing one-of-a-kind handcrafted goods locally when shopping this holiday season.

Whitefish OKs redevelopment plan for former lumber yard

A new life is likely ahead for the former Idaho Timber site on the west side of Whitefish.

Agency sues over 2007 gasoline leak

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Feb. 9 sued Michael’s Convenience Stores Inc., seeking damages for an alleged 10,000 gallons of gasoline that leaked from a Kalispell gas station in 2007.

Whitefish OKs redevelopment plan for former lumber yard

A new life is likely ahead for the former Idaho Timber site on the west side of Whitefish.

Glacier Nordic Center open for season

The Glacier Nordic Center at Whitefish Lake Golf Course has opened for another season of cross-country skiing.

Ronan author makes case for long-ignored human side of economics

“Shamanomics" argues that mathematics-base economics fails to be helpful in making policy.

Give back the glow

I hope you’re nestled somewhere snug, more than sated from Thursday’s feast.

Glacier Nordic Center open for season

The Glacier Nordic Center at Whitefish Lake Golf Course has opened for another season of cross-country skiing.

Cherry Festival has ripe history

Polson’s annual Cherry Festival started with an idea from downtown business owner, Jackie Cripe, who wanted to showcase the gorgeous small-town atmosphere of Polson and the quaint downtown storefronts she knew tourists loved to visit.

2008 homicide conviction involving Troy man overturned

A Troy man was killed in a hit-and-run on New Year's Eve in 2008 and Katie Garding was charged for the homicide in 2013.

Groundbreaking set for Whitefish housing project

A groundbreaking ceremony for Alpenglow Apartments, a new 38-unit workforce housing development in Whitefish, is planned at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27 at the development site, 536 Edgewood Place.

Legals for October, 25 2022

Ephrata Middle School ribbon cutting set for Monday

EPHRATA – A ribbon cutting ceremony is set for this coming Monday at 6 p.m. at Ephrata Middle School to celebrate the school’s recent remodel. Changes made at the school include a new security vestibule, upgraded gym and cafeteria. Those attending the ribbon cutting will have an opportunity to hear from school leadership and tour the campus to see what changes have been made to public areas. Additional improvements include changes to the school’s HVAC system which make it easier and more affordable to maintain over time. The campus is located at 384 A Street SE in Ephrata.

County health board member extols virtues of vaccinations

I started this letter a few days after our July board of health meeting and am submitting it now in response to continuing concerns and questions by local citizens.

Groundbreaking set for Whitefish housing project

A groundbreaking ceremony for Alpenglow Apartments, a new 38-unit workforce housing development in Whitefish, is planned at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27 at the development site, 536 Edgewood Place.

Legals for March, 28 2025

ELECTION: Vote for English

ELECTION: Vote for English

Judith Anna Huber-Cogswell, 76

Judith "Judy" Anna Huber-Cogswell, 76, passed away on Oct. 14, 2023.

Nancy Lee Wetherelt, 74

Nancy Lee Wetherelt, 74, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, passed away peacefully in her home on the morning of July 8, 2021.

If you hunker down against coronavirus, don't stop reaching out, experts say

As more communities deal with outbreaks of COVID-19, those at risk are being advised to stay home and stock up to protect themselves.