The Latest: As ICUs fill, Mississippi mulls pop-up centers

JACKSON, Miss. - As intensive care units fill up at hospitals in Mississippi, state health officials are considering opening pop-up facilities to provide more beds for coronavirus patients. However, they say the quality of care at those facilities won’t be what people are used to.

Mission West offers free business workshops

Mission West Community Development Partners is offering free online workshops in February, geared toward businesses.

Judge rules in favor of environmental groups in lawsuit against Flathead National Forest over roads

A federal judge ruled in favor of environmental groups Thursday in a lawsuit that challenged the way the Flathead National Forest manages its roads.

Native honeysuckle in two forms benefit ornamental landscaping

Weekend Gardener Valle Novak shares her memories and information about the native honeysuckle.

Local briefs: Free leaf pickup underway in Polson

Every Monday in November the city of Polson Streets Departments will be offering free pickup of leaves that have been placed in biodegradable leaf bags.

NWAC SOFTBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS: Cardinals power past Lower Columbia, into semis

NIC (43-2) faces second-seeded Mt. Hood (44-4) in a semifinal game today at 10 a.m.

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'American Dirt' Latino backlash part of long publishing war

During a trip to Mexico to visit family, writer Myriam Gurba took “American Dirt,” a novel about immigration and cartel violence that was being touted as one of the biggest U.S. releases of 2020. The writer was of mostly white descent, and Gurba felt the book didn't ring true.

Rivers meetings draw crowds, concerns

More than 100 people both nights showed up at public meetings last week to learn more about the proposed action for the Flathead River Comprehensive River Management Plan.

PeerSpectives business roundtable group launched

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Paul N. Cahill

This reminiscence of Paul has been delayed several months due to the impact of the Corona virus on our lives and our schedules. The interim has however afforded us a deeper perspective on our friendship with Paul and the integral role he played and the close connection he had to the Silver Valley especially our little community in Burke. His presence, like the weather, was often unpredictable, and dramatic, but like a summer rainstorm ending a hot, dry week, was always welcome and very refreshing.

The Latest: Coast Guard helicopters flying over Gulf Coast

Here are the latest developments on tropical weather (all times local):

Bailey scores 24, leads Bethune-Cookman past Howard, 87-68

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Isaiah Bailey scored 24 points as Bethune-Cookman topped Howard 87-68 on Monday night.

Turner Mountain to open Dec. 22

Take your goggles and ski pants out of the closet. You’re going to need them. 

Whitefish artist has creative freedom painting murals in CFalls building

Grand vistas that many would recognize. Striking portraits. Wildlife on the move through the Montana landscape.

Libby is indeed Montana's best small town

After an exhausting seven years traveling throughout Montana, and experiencing many small towns, cultures and people, while viewing beautiful mountain tops, and fishing the scenic rivers of this great state, “I was led” to Libby, one last time in hopes of finding a home and the good people I’ve believed were here.

Boundary County Calendar - March 13-23, 2025

Upcoming events, activities, and meetings taking place in Boundary County.

PARTISAN: It's valuable info

Regarding your editorial on the non-partisanship of local elections.

Legals for November, 29 2022

Police: 2 young brothers among 5 shot in Chicago barbershop

CHICAGO (AP) — Two young brothers were among five people shot and wounded when gunmen fired through the window of a Chicago barbershop, police said Friday.