A century of Idaho ski areas

Lookout Pass Ski & Recreation Area, which is celebrating its 90th ski season this winter, may be the state's oldest ski area in operation, but it wasn't the first.

First Cassia County COVID-19 case confirmed

BURLEY — The public health district announced Monday that the first COVID-19 case in Cassia County has been confirmed.

Chiefs in tough spot amid COVID-19 positives on other teams

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has taken every precaution he can imagine to prevent contracting COVID-19, putting limits on who visits his home and even sleeping in a separate bedroom from his pregnant fiancée.

Prosecutor freezes assets of 20 Lebanese banks amid crisis

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon's financial prosecutor Thursday ordered the assets frozen of 20 local banks and their top executives, a decision that comes amid financial turmoil in the Mediterranean country.

GCFD 7 sees improvements in equipment, volunteerism

SOAP LAKE — Grant County Fire District 7 responded to more incidents in less time in 2023 compared to the year before, according to the district’s annual report. GCFD 7 also made strides in equipment and volunteer staffing, according to the district’s annual report, released this month. GCFD 7 covers Soap Lake, Coulee City, the area along SR 17 between between the two towns and the High Hill area east of the coulee, according to county records.

Norman Massey

Norman Jay Massey, 88, was born on Jan. 27, 1935, near Garrison, North Dakota, the fifth child of Joseph and Pauline (House) Massey. The family farmed, but decided to move west for additional opportunities when Norman was around 10 years old. They settled in Toledo, Washington, and began logging and farming there. Norman attended school in Toledo and played high school football. Additional siblings were born and everyone was expected to pitch in around the Massey household. Between occasional exchanged punches, they always got along well.

'Cover up of cover-up' still led to downsized Russian ban

The highest court in sports blasted Russia for engaging in “a cover up of the cover-up” in another desperate attempt to deny culpability for a state-sponsored doping scheme, while also justifying its decision to reduce the country's punishments at the next two Olympics.

New Mississippi AG reviewing 6-trial murder case

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi's new attorney general must decide whether to take a quadruple murder case to a seventh trial. Curtis Flowers has had two mistrials and four reversed convictions in connection with the 1996 slayings of four people at a furniture store.

Legals for August, 16 2022

For Coptic Church, changes, questions after priest ouster

For 17 years, Sally Zakhari said she told priests and leaders in the Coptic Orthodox Church her childhood nightmare — how a Coptic priest visiting from Egypt sexually abused her at her Florida home during what was supposed to be her first confession.

Whitefish makes world 'Top 25' ski-town list

National Geographic Adventure has included Whitefish in its profile of the 25 Best Ski Towns in the World.

Northwest Montana: Paradise for snowmobilers

Hundreds of miles of trails and several active groups that keep them groomed make Northwest Montana a paradise for snowmobilers. With snow piling up recently, snow lovers have ramped up their activities in the last few weeks. While avalanches are on the minds of many following the recent deaths of two young men in the Lake Dinah area, snowmachine enthusiasts are nonetheless excited about the season. Snowmobilers new to the sport and looking for somewhere to ride in the region have several places from which to choose from, including several hundred miles of trails on public and private land. Three national forests in the region, Flathead, Kootenai and Lolo, encompass more than 6 million acres and are home to dozens of trails. Two Montana locales made Fodor’s Travel Top 10 list for best places to snowmobile in the U.S., including West Yellowstone and more locally, Seeley Lake.

Michael Poulin

Michael Maurice Poulin died peacefully in his home on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023.

Michael Poulin

Michael Maurice Poulin died peacefully in his home on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023.

Steel Wolf Karate stays busy for the summer

MOSES LAKE – Steel Wolf Karate has plans to keep busy during the summer months following their break for the Fourth of July and into the future. These plans include expanding their regular classes and getting more involved in creating community activities.  “There's a lot to be said for just having a productive physical outlet,” said Robert Heale, the owner and head instructor for Steel Wolf Karate. “Kids are full of energy and we’ve got to help them direct it somewhere that’s constructive.”

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Bonner County History - June 12, 2022

Bonner County Historical Society and Museum shares interesting stories of the community's people, places and events.

Covid vaccine clinic at fairgrounds by appointment only

The Flathead City-County Health Department will hold a Covid-19 vaccination clinic from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday at the Flathead County Fairgrounds, but reminds people that the clinic is by appointment only due to an influx of community interest and limited staff capacity.

Woman camping near Nyack injured by black bear

One person was injured Wednesday morning in an encounter with a black bear along the Middle Fork Flathead River near Nyack, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks said in a release.

Land Board OKs 33,000-acre conservation easement in northwest Montana

The board amended the Green Diamond easement to allow for the development of subsurface minerals.