Keep bikes out of wilderness

By now you have probably heard from both sides of the debate on allowing mountain bikes into federally designated Wilderness. They are too fast, they will scare my horse, bikers play loud rap music. On the other side, bikers argue that they are low impact, human powered and can bring much needed funding for trail maintenance in these areas. Both arguments have valid points. But let’s just push pause here and think about it.

Riverstone gift store opening in September

Business Bits

Aromatherapy oils and healing products to help balance body, mind and spirit are the emphasis of Pretty Angel Botanicals & Gifts. Owner Lorri Simpson plans to open her shop Sept. 1 in Suite 1970 at 2050 Main St. in Riverstone. Phone 664-2786. Check www.prettyangelbotanicals.com.

Georgia businesses reopen cautiously amid coronavirus worry

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Four customers clutching masks were waiting outside David Huynh’s nail salon as he opened his Georgia business for the first time in four weeks Friday. Nearby, the lights were still off in clothing and jewelry stores closed because of the coronavirus pandemic, and many residents stayed locked inside their homes.

Vendors prep for Spring Festival

MOSES LAKE - There was a lot of activity at McCosh Park Thursday, as dozens of commercial vendors spent the day preparing their booths before the official kick off of this year's Moses Lake Spring Festival.

Why we live in Polson

Editor,

Lenora Mae Mumma, 90

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, Lenora Mae Mumma, on June 2, 2025, at age 90. Lenora was born in Bountiful, Utah, on October 7, 1934.

Pawn brokers oppose push for electronic filing

After listening to opposition about a proposed law requiring city pawn shops to convert to an electronic filing system, the Kalispell City Council on Monday voted to table the ordinance.

Glacier National Park will require ticket to ride shuttle this summer

The ticket-to-ride also serves as a Going-to-the-Sun Road entry reservation ticket for the day of reservation.

Commercial Projects

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No cafes, no tourists: Virus empties streets of old Athens

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — It’s been a while since visitors to Greece sought out souvenirs in Athens’ oldest neighborhood.

No cafes, no tourists: Virus empties streets of old Athens

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — It’s been a while since visitors to Greece sought out souvenirs in Athens’ oldest neighborhood.

No cafes, no tourists: Virus empties streets of old Athens

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — It’s been a while since visitors to Greece sought out souvenirs in Athens’ oldest neighborhood.

No cafes, no tourists: Virus empties streets of old Athens

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — It’s been a while since visitors to Greece sought out souvenirs in Athens’ oldest neighborhood.

BCGA announces 2019 fall workshop series

Autumn has its own garden chores and planting possibilities that will be discussed during the four-part 2019 Home Horticulture Workshop Series presented by the Bonner County Master Gardeners.

The Blotter: Too many dogs in city limits

A homeowner on Columbia Drive was concerned about their neighbor’s dogs barking, they had at least eight dogs which is beyond the city ordinance of four.

Weak 0.3% US October sales gain spreads some holiday unease

NEW YORK (AP) — Retail sales in the U.S. grew a sluggish 0.3% in October, even as retailers offered early holiday discounts online and in stores.

Weak 0.3% US October sales gain spreads some holiday unease

NEW YORK (AP) — Retail sales in the U.S. grew a sluggish 0.3% in October, even as retailers offered early holiday discounts online and in stores.

Safeway adding a Starbucks kiosk

Store estimates stand's opening in mid-May

Family jewelry store celebrates 59 years in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - In the 1950s, Fred and Marlys Reiber heard about the economic promise of a Central Washington town that had just started an irrigation project and decided to move their family from the Portland, Ore. area to Moses Lake.

Walmart expansion worries some local businesses

POLSON — While a portion of area residents are excited to welcome the Walmart Supercenter to Polson when it opens its doors on Oct. 23, others are nervous about the potential impact that the retail giant could exert on existing businesses in the area. Some citizens lament replacing Polson Hill’s welcoming view of Flathead Lake with a sterile parking lot and storefront, but some local entrepreneurs – and perhaps the community as a whole - have a lot more at stake than just an eyesore scarring the hillside overlooking town. They are concerned that the development could jeopardize the economic well-being of their hometown.