The Idaho Panhandle Memorial Day Round-Up

Have a Safe, Fun, and Low-Stress Weekend on the Idaho Panhandle National Forests

As the outdoor recreation season kicks off this Memorial Day weekend, Idaho Panhandle National Forest officials offered some suggestions to help everyone have a safe and pleasant weekend.

After-Hours event preps Silver Valley for summer recreation

The Silver Valley Chamber of Commerce held an after-hours event at Oliver’s Mercantile in Wallace, Thursday night to talk about outdoor recreation and upcoming events in the Silver Valley.

Dalton returns to Cincy, leads Cowboys over Bengals 30-7

CINCINNATI (AP) — Cowboys quarterback Andy Dalton put an exclamation point on his return to Cincinnati with a short touchdown pass late in the game to pile some more points on top of the woeful Bengals.

First signs of housing disruption appear; a call for robots

The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed as it continues to spread across the world. Here is a look at some of the latest developments Wednesday related to the global economy, particular economic sectors, and the workplace:

Bonner County History - May 14, 2024

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

Business Highlights

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Ephrata to purchase former Rite Aid building for municipal use

EPHRATA — In a move to enhance municipal services and meet the growing needs of the community, the Ephrata City Council approved a motion to purchase the former Rite Aid building located at 250 Basin Street. “We are really excited to see what this new space will do for the city,” Ephrata Mayor Bruce Reim said.

Report: Coeur d’Alene crime down

Police data shows 10-year downward trend

County planning board to vote on Bigfork subdivision, considers zoning for Lakeside

The county planning board meets at 6 p.m. in the South Campus Building at 40 11th St. W. in Kalispell. Recommendations from the planning board are forwarded to the Flathead County Commissioners for final consideration.

Special Olympics Idaho gives sense of community to area athletes

Special Olympics Idaho gives sense of community to area athletes

Mary Kerr describes her son Jake as a highly competitive person.

Glacier tops Columbia Falls in OT

Wolfpack snaps Wildcats' undefeated streak at 10 games in overtime thriller

If and when the debate ever occurs about the greatest basketball games played in Kalispell in recent history, Friday night’s unforgettable clash at Glacier High is sure to be mentioned.

The Latest: India finds new cases of a coronavirus variant

NEW DELHI — Health officials in India say cases of the coronavirus variant first detected in South Africa and Brazil have been found in India.

The people (who voted) have spoken

Since I filed this column several hours before the polls closed yesterday, no Wednesday morning election quarterbacking will be included. I’m hoping that humility, grace and respect will accompany all of the newly-elected and re-elected when they take the oath of office in January 2024. God bless America.

Leading Georgia senator doesn't "see the math" for tax cut

ATLANTA (AP) — A top Republican lawmaker is casting doubt on whether Georgia's taxpayers will see another income tax cut this year.

Bengals top Bravettes in volleyball

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Bonner County History - Sept. 12, 2021

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

NW Montana Job & Opportunity Fair April 11 at Flathead Co. Fairgrounds

The fair kicks off with a high school and college student career fair from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Trump wants broader role for telehealth services in Medicare

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is taking steps to give telehealth a broader role under Medicare, with an executive order that serves as a call for Congress to make doctor visits via personal technology a permanent fixture of the program.

Garbage dumper leaves tell-tale evidence

According to the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office, an employee at a Columbia Falls business did some digging to find out the name of a person who was dumping personal trash in their Dumpster. The supervisor reportedly went through the garbage to find the name of the culprit.

The Bruce Festival: Local honors family heritage

One man’s quest to learn more about his heritage inspired The Bruce Festival, the 750th birthday celebration of King Robert Bruce of Scotland.