Whitefish makes headway on shutting down illegal vacation rentals

The Whitefish City Council held a work session last week to get an update on the new short-term rental enforcement process and to discuss potential changes to the Legacy Homes Program.

Fauci to testify next week to House panel on coronavirus

WASHINGTON (AP) — Dr. Anthony Fauci and two other top public health officials will testify next week to a House subcommittee that's been investigating the federal response to a coronavirus pandemic

Vermont to keep virus testing protocols despite CDC change

Vermont’s top public health official said Friday the state will continue with its procedures to test people for the coronavirus even if they are not showing symptoms, but have been exposed to someone who has been.

Trump seeks out loyal donors in West Texas fracking fields

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's visit to a U.S. fracking hub on the West Texas plains comes during the state’s fierce coronavirus outbreak and a global oil and gas glut that is putting the squeeze on his loyal donors in the petroleum industry.

Sales of flavored vape products banned; business owner reacts negatively

With two confirmed cases of vaping-related illnesses in Montana, Gov. Steve Bullock directed the state Department of Public Health and Human Services on Oct. 8 to execute an emergency ban on the sale of flavored e-cigarettes.

Salah breaks Liverpool scoring records in 1-1 at Midtjylland

HERNING, Denmark (AP) — Mohamed Salah eclipsed Steven Gerrard as Liverpool’s top scorer in the Champions League by netting after 55 seconds — another club record — in a 1-1 draw against FC Midtjylland on Wednesday.

Affected Government Services

BONNERS FERRY — According to a press release from Andrew O’Neel, Director of Emergency Management and Public Information Officer, the Boundary County essential government services have been affected as a result of Governor Brad Little’s statewide Stay-Home Order issued yesterday.

Legals for June, 16 2021

When in Rome

Students experience once-in-a-lifetime educational trip; more international tours coming up

Dunking into the sea, making pizza in Naples and shedding tears of awe and joy beneath Michelangelo's paintings in the Sistine Chapel were among the many memories the 44 students, teachers and chaperones made during an eight-day trip to Italy earlier this year.

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Asbestos abatement project wrapped up on Lincoln Boulevard

Contractors have completed an asbestos abatement project triggered after construction unearthed W.R. Grace mine tailings and contaminated vermiculite near downtown Libby.

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Priest River begins street grade planning

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Plea deal reached in cases

A Bonner County man entered guilty plea Tuesday

Georgia to use convention center for beds amid virus surge

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia will again use a convention center for patient beds amid a surge in coronavirus cases that is straining hospital capacity, the governor said Tuesday.

Nordic skiers Ingelfinger, Dezzani compete at U.S. Nationals

Columbia Falls High School junior Findley Dezzani competed at the U.S. Nordic Nationals in Anchorage, Alaska last week alongside her former Glacier Nordic Club teammate Maeve Ingelfinger, who now skis for Dartmouth.

German state governor faces criticism over virus outbreak

GUETERSLOH, Germany (AP) — Authorities in Germany’s most populous state faced criticism Wednesday over their handling of a major coronavirus outbreak at a slaughterhouse that triggered a regional lockdown and saw residents barred from visiting other parts of the country.

Ronan tennis' top hitter returns

WHITEFISH — The Ronan tennis teams went into battle against Whitefish and Bigfork with a short roster. They didn’t come out with any team wins,  but they were armed for the first time this season with senior Brit Courville, and she didn’t let them down. 

Japan museum portrays pandemic life through everyday things

TOKYO (AP) — Takeout menus. Directions for attending a funeral. A leaflet from a local shrine, announcing the cancellation of summer festivals.