Bigfork’s Lake View Care Center reopens under new management

“There is a huge aging population in the Valley. Bigfork, Kalispell and even in our surrounding areas like Libby and whatnot; just generally in the entire world, the aging population is getting older and needs some place to go if they can’t live at home anymore,” administrator Amber Gray said.

Papas scores 32 to lift Monmouth past Canisius 85-71

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — George Papas had a career-high 32 points as Monmouth topped Canisius 85-71 on Friday night.

Coronavirus caught these US travelers in Morocco. They're trying to get home

BEIRUT — The first time Alison Blue visited Morocco last year, she made a decision: “I thought it was the most amazing place and that other people should see it,” she said.

Grocery stores helping residents, food banks

Recently, I wrote a letter about the Bonner Community Food Center needing more help as local stores were not doing their share. The letter was about Yoke's and Wal-Mart. I have since found out that they donate to food banks in the area the same as Safeway. I wish to apologize to Yoke's and Wal-Mart for this untrue information I was given.

Top chefs join call for gender-neutral Easy-Bake

PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Some well-known male chefs are getting behind a New Jersey girl's call for Hasbro to make a gender-neutral Easy-Bake Oven.

“Green light! Ants!” Spain’s kids get freedom from lockdown

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — After six weeks cooped up with 3-year-old twins, mother Susana Sabaté was finally able to release her energy-filled boys onto Spain’s sunny streets.

US, Canada are closing shared border to nonessential travel

The United States and Canada agreed Wednesday to temporarily close their shared border to nonessential travel to confront the coronavirus pandemic, bringing a halt to tourism and family visits but leaving the flow of trade intact.

COLUMN: Choosing sides

Life, they say, is all about choices.

Legals for April, 8 2020

Students 'go back to the moon'

The Kennedy Space Center had some special visitors in August when four Sagle Elementary students traveled across the country to cap off their Artemis Rover Observation And Drone Survey challenge.

National parks are free, but some oppose that amid the virus

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Most national parks are open as a refuge for Americans tired of being stuck at home during a pandemic, but despite now being free to visit, people may find it more difficult to enjoy them as parks close visitor centers, shuttles, lodges and restaurants to fight the spread of the coronavirus.

Sandpoint Renaissance Faire featured a merry olde time

The Sandpoint Renaissance Faire had quite the turnout for its fifth year.

Fundraiser aims to aid ice rink effort

While working toward a permanent, all-season ice rink in Ponderay, North Idaho Ice is working to set up a temporary rink in the meantime.

Property tax relief package clears Montana Legislature

The final priority for the 69th Montana Legislature — one many lawmakers campaigned on — passed both chambers on the final day of the session.

Thailand imposes new restrictions amid coronavirus outbreak

BANGKOK (AP) — Officials in the Thai capital have announced new restrictions, including the closure of some entertainment facilities during the New Year's holiday, as infections continued to rise following a recent coronavirus outbreak.

'ANEW' opens today at Art Spirit Gallery

Reception 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

“ANEW,” featuring works by Denny Driver, Meidi Karampour and Joel Stehr, opens at 11 a.m. today as the first of the Art Spirit Gallery's 2024 lineup of shows.

Words with Wasden

Idaho attorney general follows law, not political winds

Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden stopped by The Press on Friday

Community briefs

Whitefish library brings back coding class; Registration opens for home buyer education classes; P.E.O. taking scholarship applications; Free the Seeds event March 4

Inexpensive, romantic meals for any time of year

The sweetest holiday of them all was recently here — St. Valentine’s Day, but you don't need to save this delicious meal for Feb. 14. So, with the touching tale of that nicest of saints to inspire us, we’ll look at some worthy but affordable fare with which to honor our own favorite sweethearts.

Mountain West Bank promotes literacy for students

NAPLES — Mountain West Regional Bank Representatives visited Naples school on Dec. 17. They brought with them a bounty of books to give to the students in kindergarten through third grades.