City Council preview for March 4, 2024

City Council preview for March 4, 2024

State lawmakers are pushing to curb governors' virus powers

Irritated by the sweeping use of executive orders during the COVID-19 crisis, state lawmakers around the U.S. are moving to curb the authority of governors and top health officials to impose emergency restrictions such as mask rules and business shutdowns.

Bonner County Calendar - Feb. 4, 2025

A look at the events, activities, and meetings happening around Bonner County, from Sandpoint to Cocolalla, from Priest River to Ponderay, and from Clark Fork to Dover.

Canadians help boost Blacktail to record season

Blacktail Mountain Ski Area finished off its winter season with a new record for skier visits and revenue, which is partly being attributed increased Canadian visitation.

Gold and diamonds lose luster, but garden supply sales shine

The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments Tuesday related to the national and global response, the work place and the spread of the virus.

Accused Kellogg murderer appears in court

MajorJon Kaylor was charged with four counts of first-degree murder Tuesday morning during his first appearance in Shoshone County District Court.

The Latest: Report: Chinese doctor has died from COVID-19

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Capturing savings

Grant Co. Jail plans to be reviewed for possible cost savings

EPHRATA — Grant County officials and contractors working on the construction of a new Grant County Jail will meet next week for what Grant County Central Services Director Tom Gaines called a value engineering exercise with the goal of cutting costs. “We are already starting to look at value engineering (in the design plans),” Gaines said...

Jacks softball alum, Morris, moving forward

QUINCY – This fall, former Jacks softball player Emilee Morris will be attending Saint Martin University to play for the Saints. Her journey to Lacey, Washington, was not a linear path. After walking away from Lamar Community College, she was content never playing again, she said. “It was just like a whole wave of just anger where I just like, I threw away all my cleats, I threw away a bunch of stuff, and I was kind of just like, I'm okay with never playing again,” Morris said.

EU invites Biden to patch up trans-Atlantic ties

BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union chief Charles Michel is inviting Joe Biden once he is U.S. president to come visit and patch up trans-Atlantic relations that have suffered over the past four years under President Donald Trump.

Back-to-back Cats

BOZEMAN — Montana State made history Saturday, winning the Super Brawl with a superb finish that pushed the Bobcats into another FCS title game.

Legals December 2, 2019

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KOOTENAI IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: DAVID DANIEL COTE, JR. Date of Death: 9/29/18 CASE NO. CV28-19-7194 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the estate of the above-named decedent. All persons having claims against the decedent or the estate are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented to the undersigned at the address indicated, and filed with the Clerk of the Court. DATED: November 19, 2019 /s/DONNA DANEKE, Personal Representative c/o Pamela Massey Callahan & Associates, Chtd. PO Box 2226 Coeur d'Alene, ID 83816 CDA LEGAL 2795 AD#345257 NOVEMBER 25, DECEMBER 2, 9, 16, 2019

Welcome, Canadian dollars!

It's no secret our neighbors to the north are an important part of the Flathead Valley economy. In sizable numbers they stay in our hotels, eat at our restaurants and shop in our stores.

Nation's only doctor governor offers sober voice on virus

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam and his top aides were having a meeting about the coronavirus when the discussion turned to neckties.

Gamecocks’ Boston wins Leslie Award as nation’s best center

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina freshman Aliyah Boston has won the Lisa Leslie Award given to the top center in women’s college basketball.

ACSO to take concealed carry applications at fair

RITZVILLE — The Adams County Sheriff’s Office will be accepting applications for concealed pistol permits at the Othello Fair next week, according to a social media post by the ACSO. Applicants can stop by the Sheriff’s Office booth at the fair with a completed, unsigned application, a state-issued photo ID and the appropriate fee, the post said. Fingerprints will be taken on-site. The fee is $49.25 for a new paper permit and $59.25 for a hard card, according to the post. Only Adams County residents are eligible, the post added. Residents of other counties must apply in their own jurisdiction. The Washington CPL application can be found at https://bit.ly/WACPL.

Nation's only doctor governor offers sober voice on virus

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam and his top aides were having a meeting about the coronavirus when the discussion turned to neckties.

French leader marks Lebanon centennial ahead of gov't talks

BEIRUT (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron planted a cedar tree in a forest north of Beirut on Tuesday, marking Lebanon's centenary ahead of talks with officials on ways to help extract the country from an unprecedented economic crisis and the aftermath of last month's massive blast that ripped through the Lebanese capital.

Weed Watch: Houndstongue

Ever have little cockle-burrs cluster on your clothes or fill up your dog’s tail? These nutlets are from houndstongue (cynoglossum officinale), a member of the borage family. Introduced from Europe, this plant is poisonous to wildlife and livestock. The first year’s growth is a rosette on the ground of velvety-looking leaves that are actually rough to the touch. The following June the plant will grow up to 4 feet and produce clusters of reddish-purplish flowers on the branch ends. The best way to control it is to pull it. After a good rain, put on some gloves, grab a bucket and a shovel, and do a houndstongue patrol on your property. Non-native plants are designated as weeds when their presence is harmful to other plants and animals. To learn more, visit mtweed.org. For information on submitting information to the city of Whitefish about potential noxious weeds, visit

Skiathon coming up

The Glacier Nordic Club will hold the Winslow Nichols Community Skiathon starting at 11 a.m. Feb. 4 at the nordic trails at the Meadow Lake Golf Course.