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Small businesses around the world struggle to survive

Bigfork hotel plan met with traffic, sewer concerns

Concerns about highway safety and available sewer infrastructure could stymie the development of a 65-room hotel in a new subdivision north of Bigfork.

In the Flathead, civic leaders struggle with a worsening housing ‘crisis’

An affordable housing forum in Whitefish on Nov. 17 featured representatives from local government, nonprofits and the business community.

Authorities still searching for suspect in shooting of 2 Minnesota state lawmakers

The early morning attacks targeting lawmakers in the northern suburbs of Minneapolis prompted warnings to other elected officials around the state and the cancellation of planned “No Kings” demonstrations against President Donald Trump. Authorities say the suspect had “No Kings” flyers in his car and writings mentioning the names of the victims as well as other lawmakers and officials, though they could not say if he had any other specific targets.

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Troy tennis shows marked improvement against tough competition

The competition continued Friday, April 18, when Troy traveled to Superior to face...

Eagle named among top papers in the state

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Eagle named among top papers in the state

Bigfork Eagle

Eagle named among top papers in the state

Bigfork Eagle

Samaritan Hospital construction moving forward quickly

MOSES LAKE — Construction crews have started pouring the concrete slab on the second floor of the Samaritan Hospital. “This is your first concrete slab that’s not on the ground,” said Damon Gardella of the Klosh Group, part of the construction management team.

Leadership class aims to help NAMI chapter

Fundraising for new Sand Creek Clubhouse begins April 1

Leadership Sandpoint, a Greater Sandpoint Chamber program, is supporting the local chapter of National Alliance on Mental Illness for their annual fundraising projects in an effort to support the launch of the new Sand Creek Clubhouse.

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NIC BASKETBALL: Welcome back to the SWAC ... Cardinal men, women return to NJCAA league play tonight for first time since 2016

NIC faces Snow tonight, starting with the women's game at 5, followed by the men's game at 7.

Jacob Weber

1936 – 2025

Jacob Edward Weber, 88, passed away peacefully at his home near Ritzville, Washington, on Feb. 12, 2025. Jake was born in Ritzville, WA, on May 5, 1936, to Jacob A. and Margaret Weber.

Lady Hawks make noise with state tourney upset

Notice to future opponents of the Thompson Falls Lady Hawks fastpitch softball team: Do NOT take them for granted.

Septic facility among county’s most pressing needs

When it comes to planning ahead for the Flathead Valley’s current and future growth, time is of the essence.

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The school levy is unfair because it is onlyu paid for by property owners while the benefits serve the whole community. Non-taxpayers have an incentive to vote for the levy, which will cost them nothing. The vote on the levy should be limited to taxpayers.

Andrew Thomas meeting Giants expectations at left tackle

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Andrew Thomas has seen some of the NFL's top passer rushers in his first two games and the rookie left tackle didn't disappoint the New York Giants.

Mandatory masks becoming the rule amid Europe's virus uptick

ROME (AP) — New rules on wearing masks in England came into effect Friday, with people entering shops, banks and supermarkets now required to wear face coverings, while Romania reported a record for daily infections and France announced mandatory testing for arrivals from 16 countries, including the United States.

Woman falls into thermal feature in closed Yellowstone park

MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, Wyo. (AP) — A woman illegally visited Yellowstone National Park while it's closed during the coronavirus pandemic and suffered burns Tuesday when she fell into a thermal feature, officials said.