Shoshone County jail bookings

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Mission Valley Calendar

Your guide to local events and public meetings

Carving out a niche in the furniture world

Best Shot - May 10, 2023

Great photos shared by the many talented photographers in the Bonner County community.

Whitefish's Ring swims to two wins in Missoula

MISSOULA – The Flathead and Glacier swim teams had solid showings at this weekend’s Missoula Swim Meet despite missing some of their top swimmers, and Whitefish’s Preston Ring took the top prize in two events.

Planning board OK’s zone change east of town

A request to amend the zoning regulations to allow greater development density of a 10 acre parcel along Highway 2 just east of Columbia Falls and the Flathead River was unanimously approved by the city-county planning board last week after a public hearing on the matter.

Turkey urges 'review' of US sanction decision over S-400s

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — A top Turkish official is calling on the new U.S. administration to engage in a dialogue with Turkey and to review a decision to sanction the country over its purchase of an advanced Russian air defense system.

Bighawk sentenced for sexual assault, vehicular assault

A Polson man was sentenced in District Court at Polson July 31 to the Montana State Prison for negligent vehicular assault and sexual assault.

Flathead County struggles to fill dispatcher, custodial positions

Flathead County is struggling to find qualified applicants to fill positions in various departments, including among the men and women who answer 911 calls.

Bryant casts shadow as NBA's best meet in All-Star Game

CHICAGO (AP) — Kobe Bryant always seemed to be in top form when he stepped onto the court for the NBA All-Star Game. The league's current best will try to match his effort when Team LeBron and Team Giannis meet on Sunday.

Community and law enforcement together

Sheriff's Office and other agencies host National Night Out

Kylie Arts got to dunk her Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris as part of Hayden’s National Night Out celebration Tuesday at McIntire Family Park.

Blaine County residents ordered to self-isolate; violators could face misdemeanor charge

HAILEY — The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare issued an order Friday for all Blaine County residents to self-isolate to help stop the spread of COVID-19, the illness caused by the new coronavirus.

Eiffel Tower to reopen after longest closure since WWII

PARIS (AP) — Workers are preparing the Eiffel Tower for reopening next week, after the coronavirus pandemic led to the iconic Paris landmark’s longest closure since World War II.

State issues NIC warning

With accreditation jeopardized, college could lose local control, funding

State Board of Education urges NIC to take action

Tips for avoiding arthritis pain

“You have to get up early in the morning, walk in the open and fresh air, breathe right and properly so it can help you relieve your pain,” a person called Buzz wrote on an arthritis support forum. “Read books daily so they can help relieve pain; do some exercise and meditation daily to relieve stress; sleep properly at night, and if after all this you feel your pain is not cured, consult with a professional for painkillers.”

AP VoteCast: Voters split on virus, economy, even football

WASHINGTON (AP) — As they chose a leader in a time of turmoil, supporters of President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden found little common ground on the top crises facing the nation.

Western Europe relaxes virus measures, Russia numbers spike

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Spaniards filled the streets Saturday to exercise outside in gorgeous spring weather for the first time in seven weeks, while German children rushed to playgrounds as countries in Western Europe moved ahead with the gradual relaxation of coronavirus lockdown restrictions.

Back in the game

Big Bend Cooperative Preschool re-opens in new digs

MOSES LAKE — The Big Bend Cooperative Preschool is back. The preschool, which had operated on the Big Bend Community College campus since the 1960s, was forced to shut down like so many other things in the summer of 2020. Now it’s found a new home at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Moses Lake. “We were part of the college,” said preschool Board Member Jennifer Hickok. “And then we leased a spot at the college and the college, right before COVID, canceled our lease. And so we had to find a new place to be. Of course, it was during COVID, where are you going to go? It was really hard to keep open. The previous board actually made the decision to close because there was nothing we could do.” ...

EPA letting some hazardous coal ash ponds stay open longer

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Trump administration will let some leaking or otherwise dangerous coal ash storage ponds stay in operation for years more and some unlined ponds stay open indefinitely under a rule change announced Friday.

Bryant casts shadow as NBA's best meet in All-Star Game

CHICAGO (AP) — Kobe Bryant always seemed to be in top form when he stepped onto the court for the NBA All-Star Game. The league's current best will try to match his effort when Team LeBron and Team Giannis meet on Sunday.