Flu season worsens as 44 states report high activity

The U.S. flu season keeps getting worse. Health officials say 7.5% of outpatient medical visits last week were due to flu-like illnesses. That's as high as the peak of the 2017-18 flu season and higher than any season since. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday released its latest flu update. It says 44 states reported high or very high flu activity last week. That may not bode well for the near future. It's likely there was more spread of respiratory viruses during Thanksgiving gatherings and at crowded airports.

Kalispell City Council to consider emergency water restriction ordinance

Kalispell City Council on Monday will consider re-establishing temporary water conservation restrictions in the lead up to the peak summer irrigation season.

Law roundup: Woman threatens man with jail over accident

A dispute sparked by a fender-bender left a man worried he had become the target of extortionists.

Mexico City seeks to help home-bound, homeless in pandemic

MEXICO CITY (AP) — The Mexico City government is sending out teams to help the home-bound and the homeless during the shutdown declared to combat the coronavirus, officials said Thursday.

N. Idaho's parks generate $25 million for economy

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Kim berates North Korean officials for 'crucial' virus lapse

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un berated top officials for failures in coronavirus prevention that caused a “great crisis,” using strong language that raised the specter of a mass outbreak in a country that would be scarcely able to handle it.

Suzanne Bahny, 70

On Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, Suzanne Bahny acquired her angel wings.

Best Shot - Feb. 3, 2024

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

Carlosses to reign as Whitefish carnival king and queen

Whitefish residents Pat and Missy Carloss will reign as the Whitefish Winter Carnival King Ullr LXV and Queen of Snow. They were crowned during a coronation ceremony Saturday evening in downtown Whitefish.

Alleged drunk driver struck sheriff’s deputy’s vehicle

The Flathead County Sheriff’s Office deputy was in the middle of a traffic stop with another vehicle on Montana 82 about 11:44 p.m., Dec. 12 when a black Volvo allegedly driven by Auburn Bee Flores slammed into his vehicle.

Legals for December, 2 2022

Hastings visits with Port of Moses Lake members

Lawmaker takes opportunity to listen to concerns, tour new facilities

In Pennsylvania, Biden showcases aid to small businesses

CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — President Joe Biden turned up at a minority-owned flooring business in suburban Philadelphia to highlight how his

Ervin Elmer Madson, 84

Ervin Elmer Madson passed away on June 26, 2021.

Ervin Elmer Madson, 84

Services for Ervin Elmer Madson are Saturday, July 10, 2021.

SB 422 is a bill for all Montanans

The legislative session in Montana is a full-contact sport. Bills get introduced that stoke controversy and debate.

The Latest: Cayman Islands reports first death from COVID-19

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Fulcher to host local town hall

U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher is hosting a town hall on Monday, Jan. 15, at 5:30 p.m. at the VFW Post 2453.

BOCC meeting features light agenda

A very short agenda is on the schedule for the Bonner County commissioners this week.

Boston, No. 1 Gamecocks win 20th straight 63-48 over LSU

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina coach Dawn Staley didn't enjoy her usually dominant team struggling early against LSU. She was grateful, though, the top-ranked Gamecocks got past their problems for their 20th straight victory.