God's faithfulness never leaves us

The decorations came off the tree yesterday. But the tree isn't down because I can't leave the Christmas celebration. It is because the ornaments tell such a story it takes me a while to read “the book.” My life history is in those decorations—from childhood to grandparenting. They don't come off the tree easy.

Priest Lake water management project a big success

“Priest Lakers” are pleased with the newly constructed Breakwater feature, part of a water management project on the lake

Dog takes matters into his own paws

A dog indicated its displeasure at being in a pickup truck after it honked the horn for a few minutes, according to a caller. A Kalispell Police officer determind the dog was not in distress.

Commissioners approve spending COVID-19 rescue funds

Most ARPA funds will go toward Justice Building

Commissioners approve contracts, grant funding, and Respiratory Care Week

This week's Oct. 26 weekly commissioners meeting added grant and excess funding to the county's bottom line. The commissioners also approved old document destruction, Respiratory Care Week, and the construction of a new ice arena.

A 100-year gift to the community

Cd'A Rotary Centennial Park opens

“I almost feel like I’m in a dream right now that we’re actually standing in this park,” said Jody Azevedo, project co-chair with Bob Burton.

Lake Mary Ronan area evacuated as Elmo Fire moves closer

Eight structures have been destroyed and as many as 150 are threatened by a raging wildfire that continues to expand its reach west of Flathead Lake.

Dog takes matters into his own paws

A dog indicated its displeasure at being in a pickup truck after it honked the horn for a few minutes, according to a caller. A Kalispell Police officer determind the dog was not in distress.

Flying car tested in Eastern Washington could be in production next year

MOSES LAKE — Look! Up in the sky! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a… car? Well, pretty soon it could be. The Switchblade, which was tested in Moses Lake, has the potential to be the flying car science fiction has promised us for decades.

Novelist Patchett has Nashville bookstore customers swooning

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Nashville bookstore that opened and thrived while others were closing their doors is once again defying the odds, thanks, in part, to its famous novelist co-owner.

Reds take advantage of wild Kimbrel, beat Cubs for DH split

CINCINNATI (AP) — Nick Castellanos raced home on Craig Kimbrel's third wild pitch of the seventh inning, and the Cincinnati Reds avoided a doubleheader sweep by topping the Chicago Cubs 6-5 on Saturday night.

Student's Snapchat profanity leads to high court speech case

WASHINGTON (AP) — Fourteen-year-old Brandi Levy was having that kind of day where she just wanted to scream. So she did, in a profanity-laced posting on Snapchat that has, improbably, ended up before the Supreme Court in the most significant case on student speech in more than 50 years.

Economist likes look of 2022 — kind of

Mitchell sees continued growth in Idaho

John Mitchell talks ecoomy

Reds take advantage of wild Kimbrel, beat Cubs for DH split

CINCINNATI (AP) — Nick Castellanos raced home on Craig Kimbrel's third wild pitch of the seventh inning, and the Cincinnati Reds avoided a doubleheader sweep by topping the Chicago Cubs 6-5 on Saturday night.

Ducey to clarify closure order for businesses amid criticism

PHOENIX (AP) — After mounting criticism, Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey's chief of staff promised Friday to update guidance on what Ducey's social distancing order means to businesses such as nail and hair salons that must have close contact with customers.

Russians hacked company key to Ukraine scandal: researchers

BOSTON (AP) — A U.S. cybersecurity company says Russian military agents have successfully hacked the Ukrainian gas company at the center of the scandal that led to President Donald Trump's impeachment.

COVID-19 accelerates no-exam trend in life insurance

Big data is playing a prominent role in life insurance this year.

Whitefish lifts ban on lodging stays beginning June 1

Whitefish’s emergency ordinance restricting stays at lodging facilities is being lifted on June 1.

Barbara Jean (Walker) Gaylord, 92

Barbara Jean (Walker) Gaylord was a remarkable woman. Born August 1, 1929 to Levi and Margaret Walker, she was the fifth of nine children.

Cheff, Picard, Graham top grapplers

The Daily Inter LakeNorthwestern A trio ranked No. 1 in their respective weight classes