Powell’s says it will no longer sell books on Amazon

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Powell’s Books says it will no longer sell on Amazon, declaring that the online retail giant undermines communities by extracting business from the real world and replacing it with internet commerce.

Benedict's tomb opens to the public

The Vatican is allowing the public to visit the new tomb of Pope Benedict XVI under St. Peter's Basilica. The pontiff was buried on Jan. 5 immediately after a funeral in St. Peter's Square. Benedict's tomb lies in a crypt under the basilica's main floor. Public viewing of the tomb was permitted starting on Sunday morning. Benedict had been pope emeritus since 2013, following his startling retirement from the papacy, the first pontiff to do so in 600 years. Benedict XVI died on Dec. 31 at age 95 in the Vatican monastery where he had spent his last years.

How to make your business stand out during the recruitment process

One of the most crucial ways to make your business stand out during recruitment is to create a concise job description that clearly communicates the required skills, job responsibilities and employee compensation and benefits.

Margaret Bell Love, 88

Margaret Bell Love, 88, born to Hilbert and Rose Ingram on Sept. 24, 1935

UK's Johnson under fire for flood response as more rain due

LONDON (AP) — British authorities said Thursday that more rain will bring the risk of “significant flooding" in the coming days, as people in central England and Wales kept a close eye on swollen rivers that have already flooded hundreds of properties.

2020 finally ending, but New Year's revelries muted by virus

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — This New Year’s Eve is being celebrated like no other, with pandemic restrictions limiting crowds and many people bidding farewell to a year they’d prefer to forget.

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Susan Lyn Sauter, 66

Susan Lyn Sauter, 66, died October 8, 2023 in Kalispell.

House fails to reauthorize school funding bill

Idaho will miss out on millions in funding from the Secure Rural Schools bill, which passed the Senate but failed to garner Republican support to pass the House

Schools in the western United States — including in more than 30 counties in Idaho — will receive less federal funding in 2025 after the U.S. House of Representatives failed to reauthorize a 24-year-old bill that typically pays up to $80 million a year for schools and roads in Oregon along with wildfire prevention and conservation work.

Flathead County commissioners agree to settle lawsuit over Whistlestop resort

Flathead County commissioners last week approved a $47,000 settlement with Friends of Lake Five that will pay for the nonprofit neighborhood group’s attorney fees.

Glacier edges Big Sky; clinches top playoff seed

MISSOULA — With a last-second audible, Glacier senior quarterback Taylor Hulslander tossed a 22-yard strike to Logan Jones that vaulted the Wolfpack to a 21-10 Friday night Class AA football win over Missoula Big Sky and a No. 1 seed in the playoffs next week. 

Fueling the pain

Climbing costs have drivers in search of lowest prices

Gas prices hike burns drivers

Public invited to comment on EPA herbicide policy

MOSES LAKE – The Agricultural Retailer’s Association announced Wednesday it is encouraging public comment on a proposed Endangered Species Act herbicide strategy draft from the Environmental Protection Agency to bring the EPA's pesticide program into compliance with the ESA. Comments are due no later than Oct. 22.

Analyst: Hayden Lake in excellent shape

Shallow north end is a concern

Harvey said the Hayden Lake’s watershed had not been disturbed for decades until last year’s Ridge Creek Fire and again soon with the Honey Badger timber harvest.

Barbara Louise Peone, 88

Barbara Louise Peone, 88

County settles Whistlestop suit

The Flathead County Commissioners last week approved a $47,000 settlement with Friends of Lake Five that will pay for the nonprofit neighborhood group’s attorney fees.

New winery to use Montana-grown grapes

White Raven Winery will be the epitome of a home-grown business when the new winery opens this spring.

Camp Bay lake access must be timely

Thank you for continuing to report on the important ongoing Camp Bay issue. Though we don’t often acknowledge it, we are all very fortunate to still have a local press in our community.

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