Letters to the editor Aug. 16

I have not closely followed letters regarding Covid-19 but after reading the Aug. 8 article about Rosita’s restaurant in Libby and their recent dilemmas it was time to react.

Gabriel, Nunnally returned to Kalispell City Council in special election

Six months after a ballot mishap left the outcomes of two Kalispell City Council races in doubt, incumbents Kari Gabriel and Sam Nunnally secured their reelection bids during Tuesday’s special election.

Filipino journalist Ressa pleads not guilty to tax evasion

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Award-winning Philippine journalist Maria Ressa, who was last month convicted of libel in what was widely criticized as an attack on press freedom, on Wednesday pleaded not guilty to tax evasion, one of several other cases she and her online news site are facing.

Congressional rescue talks churn as viral crisis expands

WASHINGTON (AP) — Top-level negotiations between Congress and the White House churned late into the night over a now nearly $2 trillion economic rescue package, as the

Illinois governor imposes stay-at-home order to curb virus

CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday ordered all state residents to remain in their homes except for essentials, joining similar dramatic efforts in California and New York to limit the spread of the coronavirus.

Pompeo denies impropriety in firing of State Dept. watchdog

WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and his top deputy are rejecting allegations that the State Department’s independent watchdog was fired for investigating alleged impropriety by Pompeo and his wife.

Mississippi budget proposal includes some spending cuts

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Top Mississippi legislators on Monday released their first budget recommendations for the year that begins July 1. They propose spending cuts for universities, community colleges, prisons, mental health and child protection services.

Filipino journalist Ressa pleads not guilty to tax evasion

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Award-winning Philippine journalist Maria Ressa, who was last month convicted of libel in what was widely criticized as an attack on press freedom, on Wednesday pleaded not guilty to tax evasion, one of several other cases she and her online news site are facing.

Congressional rescue talks churn as crisis deepens

WASHINGTON (AP) — Top-level negotiations between Congress and the White House churned late into the night over a now nearly $2 trillion economic rescue package, as the

Community turns out for fire safety and fun in Plains

Fred Young Park in Plains was the place to be this past Saturday— especially if you were hoping to dunk your favorite Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) firefighter.

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.

Loretta Elizabeth (Liz) Jones

Loretta Elizabeth (Liz) Jones passed away on January 2, 2021, at Sunset Home Assisted Living facility near Bonners Ferry, Idaho. Graveside services were held at Grandview Cemetery on January 9, 2021.

Newsom endorses former cop in Los Angeles prosecutor's race

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday endorsed the man he once appointed as police chief and district attorney in San Francisco in the race for the top prosecutor’s job in Los Angeles.

Legals for February, 26 2024

Beautify shoreline with thoughtful buffer planting

Waterfront property owners often find themselves dealing with two problems they’d never given much thought to: erosion and pollution.

Legals for June, 13 2024

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.

Joan Lee Johansen, 90

Joan Lee Johansen, 90, passed away of natural causes, on Dec. 3, 2023, at her home in Kalispell.

Pompeo denies impropriety in firing of State Dept. watchdog

WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and his top deputy are rejecting allegations that the State Department’s independent watchdog was fired for investigating alleged impropriety by Pompeo and his wife.

Congressional rescue talks churn as crisis deepens

WASHINGTON (AP) — Top-level negotiations between Congress and the White House churned late into the night over a now nearly $2 trillion economic rescue package, as the