Looking Back for July 22

A weekly look at past Whitefish Pilot articles, compiled by Daniel McKay.

Bonner County's new waste system stinks

I have lived in Bonner County for 28 years. I have visited the transfer garbage station off Colburn Culver Road for all of those years. My last trips to the dump have gotten increasingly worse. Before the “new changes” you could drive to a dumpster, back up, and throw your garbage in it, and drive off. Everything was clean and neat. I usually about saw two employees working there.

CFAC suit shouldn't stall cleanup

A lawsuit filed by the Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. against the Atlantic Richfield Co. over cleanup of the old aluminum plant site won’t likely delay the actual cleanup, project manager Mike Cirian of the Environmental Protection Agency said last week.

Tiny villages fill family's home

For JoAnn Illi, it takes many miniature villages to make a memorable Christmas all through the house.

Landowners still need to clear sidewalks

Businesses and landowners whose property abut U.S. Highway 2 still are responsible for cleaning sidewalks of snow this winter, even though the state Department of Transportation and the city collectively helped clear them after the Dec. 27-30 storm.

Extra, extra: Let’s polish these gems

If you haven’t browsed in The Well-Read Moose, you’ve really missed something.

KHS doing all the wrong things

I have been a volunteer and supporter for the Kootenai Humane Society since 2002, until now. I have been reading the letters and seen with my own eyes the degradation of what once was a cause for animals and prospering well until this last year and a half. First, the firing of Phil Morgan (which I was no fan of), but how do you fire someone and pay them a load of money and still have to pay another to take his place?

Plum Creek customer enjoys fast boats

Nearly time for new boat decals

Current decals expire on Feb. 28.

Museum features military memorabilia

Coeur d'Alene man's collection honors aviation, armed forces

HAYDEN - Richard LeFrancis doesn't hang out at the dump.

OUTDOORS ROUNDUP: Youth archery class offered at Lone Pine Park

Montana State Parks will host Kids Archery 101 at Lone Pine State Park today from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Starbucks coffee shop coming to Whitefish

The latest addition to the Whitefish landscape will be a Starbucks Coffee on the east side of U.S. 93 North.

Are gun shops 'essential' businesses during a pandemic?

In some parts of the U.S., authorities say gun shops aren't essential businesses and should close during stay-at-home orders meant to slow the coronavirus. In other places, officials are stopping background checks for concealed carry permits. Elsewhere, city leaders have invoked emergency powers allowing bans on gun sales.

Are gun shops 'essential' businesses during a pandemic?

In some parts of the U.S., authorities say gun shops aren't essential businesses and should close during stay-at-home orders meant to slow the coronavirus. In other places, officials are stopping background checks for concealed carry permits. Elsewhere, city leaders have invoked emergency powers allowing bans on gun sales.

Are gun shops 'essential' businesses during a pandemic?

In some parts of the U.S., authorities say gun shops aren't essential businesses and should close during stay-at-home orders meant to slow the coronavirus. In other places, officials are stopping background checks for concealed carry permits. Elsewhere, city leaders have invoked emergency powers allowing bans on gun sales.

Are gun shops 'essential' businesses during a pandemic?

In some parts of the U.S., authorities say gun shops aren't essential businesses and should close during stay-at-home orders meant to slow the coronavirus. In other places, officials are stopping background checks for concealed carry permits. Elsewhere, city leaders have invoked emergency powers allowing bans on gun sales.

Brew or brewed?

Java on Sherman seeks to add beer and wine license

COEUR d'ALENE - Coffee, beer and wine, oh my.

Cops help Santa out with 'Shop-with-a-Cop' event

OSBURN — The third year of the ‘Shop-with-a-Cop’ program went off without a hitch last weekend, as local law enforcement once again helped spread a little holiday cheer to Silver Valley youth.

North Haven Campground receives national glamping award

BONNERS FERRY — A local campground has won top honors in a national “glamping” awards program.

Bonner County History - July 14, 2022

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