Law roundup: It pays to sew, people

A woman told the Kalispell Police Department she paid someone $15 to sew a button on a shirt they gave to someone else who came into the business. She also complained about another fashion crime the person was committing of double-charging her for items at the business.

Kentucky high court blocks efforts to suspend COVID-19 rules

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky’s highest court on Friday put a temporary stop to efforts by a top Republican to rein in the Democratic governor’s ability to control the coronavirus outbreak with restrictions on public behavior.

Statue of Confederate Robert E. Lee coming down in Virginia

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — After years of resistance and a long court battle, one of America’s largest monuments to the Confederacy was being pulled from its prominent perch in Virginia’s capital city Wednesday.

Illinois primary voters notified of possible virus exposure

CHICAGO (AP) — Hundreds of Chicago voters who went to the polls in last month's primary were being notified of possible exposure to COVID-19 including from a site where a poll worker later developed symptoms and died, election officials said Monday.

MLSD hires new transpo directors

MOSES LAKE — Longtime Moses Lake School District employee Dyan Ford has been named one of two people to lead MLSD’s transportation department. Ford will be the Director of Transportation,Personnel. Amiee Cook, currently director of transportation for the Prosser School District, will take over as Director of Transportation, Operations.

Briefs: FWP seeks public comment on open water fishing contests

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on open water fishing contests proposed for the 2021 season.

Inspired by Lake McDonald Lodge, Eddie’s gets a makeover

Inspired by the Lake McDonald Lodge, Eddie’s Cafe and Mercantile will have a new look when it opens this spring.

4 Big Tech CEOs getting heat from Congress on competition

WASHINGTON (AP) — Four Big Tech CEOs — Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg, Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, Sundar Pichai of Google and Tim Cook of Apple — are set to answer for their companies’ practices before Congress as a House panel caps its yearlong investigation of market dominance in the industry.

PAS announces changes to its donation schedule

With too much of a good thing, the Panhandle Animal Shelter Thrift Store has announced a new schedule for donation drop off days. The change will go into effect on Monday, Aug. 1.

Jenkins backed by Gianforte, Cuffe for new House seat

Jenkins is a candidate for newly created Montana House District 2, which stretches from Libby to Marion and Ashley Lake in Flathead County.

Spring river safety workshop in Kalispell May 29

The workshop with industry experts will run from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Sacred Waters Brewing Company - The Wild Side and back lawn, 3250 U.S. 2 East, Kalispell.

Unique graduation for Moses Lake High School Class of 2020

MOSES LAKE — In a lot of ways, there was no precedent for the Moses Lake High School graduation of 2020.

Family Forestry Expo returns to the Flathead

The Family Forestry Expo is an annual, weeklong event that offers hands-on exposure to the role forests play in our everyday lives.

After a successful run "The Year of Dog" goes digital

The Polson-based entertainment distributor originally signed the film for nine screenings, but now it's been shown in over 100 theaters.

Flathead County commissioners won't seek opt-out vote on retail marijuana

One day after inviting public input on the issue, Flathead County commissioners say they won’t take action on an opt-out vote regarding retail marijuana sales in the county.

Vickie Lee Hanson, 63

Vickie Lee Hanson went to be with the Lord on her birthday, March 17, 2023

Kentucky high court blocks efforts to suspend COVID-19 rules

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky’s highest court on Friday put a temporary stop to efforts by a top Republican to rein in the Democratic governor’s ability to control the coronavirus outbreak with restrictions on public behavior.

NIC wins right to host Region 18 volleyball tourney

National Spelling Bee called off because of coronavirus

The Scripps National Spelling Bee won’t be held as scheduled this year because of the coronavirus, meaning years of preparation by some of the country's top spellers could go for naught.

Group says it plans to sue state, feds because they’re failing to protect grizzlies from trapping

The 60-day notice is a requirement in order to bring a lawsuit in federal court and puts the agencies on notice so that they may opt to correct or modify plans to avoid a lawsuit.