Letters to the editor July 22

My wife and I just spent the better part of a week camping, fishing and hiking in the Spotted Bear Ranger District. I wanted to pen a quick note to give kudos to the staff, both at the ranger station as well as in the field.

Polebridge entrepreneur launches new food truck

Polebridge entrepreneur launches new food truck

Mayor proposes $5.6M plan to address trash in Seattle

SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan has proposed a $5.6 million plan to address trash and maintenance needs in parks and public spaces.

PREP TRACK & FIELD: Sandpoint breaks another school record at Pasco Invite

In the distance medley relay, Ricks, Roche, Longanecker, and Grimm combined for a time of 10:45.04 and finished third out of 27 teams.

Mineral County Chamber reboots with first meeting

About 24 business owners, community members, retired residents and a few new faces attended a recent meeting of the Mineral County Chamber of Commerce, which is reopening after years of dormancy.

School and Senior Meals

School and Senior Meals: Sept. 18-22

Owner of vehicle abandoned in intersection facing felony charge

A motorist who allegedly abandoned his pickup truck in the middle of the intersection of Montana 35 and Montana 206 and relocated to an area casino for drinks earlier this month is facing a criminal endangerment charge.

Terrence C. Strand, 73

With great sadness we announce, Terry Strand, age 73, passed away peacefully March 18, 2021, in Kalispell surrounded by his girls.

Bike shop owner on a mission to help Mozambique's poor

The Latest: New Zealand to end restrictions except in 1 city

WELLINGTON, New Zealand: All remaining virus restrictions will be lifted across much of New Zealand from late Monday with the exception of the largest city, Auckland, which will continue to have some restrictions for at least another 16 days. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern made the announcement Monday after meeting with top lawmakers. The nation of 5 million re-imposed some restrictions last month after an Auckland outbreak which now appears to be under control. Under the plan, maximum gathering sizes in Auckland will be increased from 10 to 100 on Wednesday and then caps removed two weeks after that. “Auckland needs more time,” Ardern told reporters in the city. “Whilst we have reasonable confidence we are on the right track, there is still a need in Auckland for that cautious approach.” Health authorities reported no new cases on Monday. The number of active cases is 62, with 33 from community spread and 29 among quarantined returning travelers.

Local businesses take part in Small Business Saturday

Taking part of Small Business Saturday were local vendors who set up shop at the Ronan Community Center.

AAA Approved Auto Repair

Loren's is not only a AAA Approved Auto Repair facility, but has received the"Top Shop Gold" award ten years in a row.

Fishy behavior on the Lake Koocanusa selenium problem

How many of you like to fish or have a relative who does? Well, something’s fishy in Lincoln County and it’s not just the trout. You see, the rumor’s been confirmed. Republicans Steve Gunderson (R-Libby), running again to represent House District 1, and state Sen. Mike Cuff (R-Eureka) were up to something that did not get past the people from every single sector in our state legislature. In fact, it seems everyone was stymied by their reaction.

Happy birthday, Mary Ceccoli

100-year-old shares lifetime of memories as a USO dancer

At 100 years old, Mary Ceccoli’s memory is still remarkably sharp.

Big offense propels N.C. State in 108-70 romp

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Elissa Cunane scored 17 points to lead six players in double figures for No. 8 North Carolina State in a 108-70 rout of North Carolina Central on Sunday.

Bonnie Jean Donsbach, 78

Bonnie Jean Donsbach, age 78, passed away on Dec. 5, 2023, in Kalispell, Montana.

Fish and Game cleared miles of local trails

Idaho Fish and Game in partnership with Idaho Panhandle National Forests successfully cleared 39 of the 50 miles of trails on Snow Peak WMA

Forest plan looks at snowmobile terrain, wilderness

The Flathead National Forest has released a two-pronged proposed action that looks to update where snowmobiles and other over-the-snow motorized vehicles can run in the future, as well as mechanized uses like bicycles and game carts.

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Three-year-old Evelyn Anderson runs through a pile of leaves as her sister Elinor Anderson, 8, dumps leaves on her at their home in Kalispell on Thursday. (Aaric Bryan/Daily Inter Lake)

The Latest: New Zealand to end restrictions except in 1 city

WELLINGTON, New Zealand: All remaining virus restrictions will be lifted across much of New Zealand from late Monday with the exception of the largest city, Auckland, which will continue to have some restrictions for at least another 16 days. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern made the announcement Monday after meeting with top lawmakers. The nation of 5 million re-imposed some restrictions last month after an Auckland outbreak which now appears to be under control. Under the plan, maximum gathering sizes in Auckland will be increased from 10 to 100 on Wednesday and then caps removed two weeks after that. “Auckland needs more time,” Ardern told reporters in the city. “Whilst we have reasonable confidence we are on the right track, there is still a need in Auckland for that cautious approach.” Health authorities reported no new cases on Monday. The number of active cases is 62, with 33 from community spread and 29 among quarantined returning travelers.