Minority communities question election-year push by EPA

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — Theresa Landrum lives in southwest Detroit, where residents complain frequently about dirty air. Tree-shaded neighborhoods with schools, churches and parks lie on either side of an interstate highway and in the shadow of a sprawling oil refinery that belches soot and fumes.

Libby students demonstrate science literacy skills

Eighth-grade teacher Shannon Ostrowski and seventh-grade teacher Bill Moe shared...

Kalispell OKs preliminary plans for RV park

Kalispell City Council on Monday night held several votes that clear the path forward for a 50-acre, 330-site recreational vehicle park in South Kalispell.

US Consulate a turning point for disputed Western Sahara

DAKHLA, Western Sahara (AP) — Trawlers pack the bustling Western Saharan port of Dakhla, where fish scales glisten from workers’ arms as they roll up their nets and buyers shout bids in a sprawling auction warehouse. Nearby, turquoise waters lap wide, nearly empty Atlantic beaches and diners sip tea in sidewalk cafes.

Kalispell OKs preliminary plans for RV park

Kalispell City Council on Monday night held several votes that clear the path forward for a 50-acre, 330-site recreational vehicle park in South Kalispell.

Peter Jackson to make original animated content for Weta

Weta Digital, the Academy Award-winning visual effects company that made “The Lord of the Rings” and “Avatar” possible, is making original animated content for cinemas and streaming for the first time in its 25-year history. The company also said Thursday that Prem Akkaraju had joined the New Zealand-based shop as CEO.

New Zealand's new deputy leader first gay man to hold role

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand's new Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson will be the country's first openly gay man to hold the role and is among a team of top lawmakers announced Monday that is remarkable for its diversity.

Legals for May, 1 2025

The Latest: WVa Gov. Justice orders masks inside businesses

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice ordered the wearing of masks at all times in businesses and other indoor spaces starting at midnight.

Tearful reunion tops birthday bash

In case you wondered who "Arlene" was last Friday in the Bee in the "Arlene's 40, Oh Lordy" ad, that little beauty was Arlene Mitton.

St. Maries second at districts, headed to state play-in match

GENESEE — The top-seeded St. Maries Lumberjacks swept the Orofino Maniacs 26-24, 25-21, 25-21 in Match 2 before falling 16-25, 25-20, 25-21, 25-17 in the deciding match of the best-of-3 2A District 1-2 championship series at Genesee High on Wednesday.

Decisions on wolf trapping, Flathead Lake bighorn sheep looming

The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission on Friday is expected to decide on a number of proposals of interest to hunters and trappers in Northwest Montana.

Christmas tree permits available

Christmas tree permits are now available for $5 at each of the Flathead National Forest offices in Kalispell, Hungry Horse, and Bigfork, and from a variety of retail vendors in the area.

Law roundup: Man doesn’t want to be found

A man waiting outside for food to be delivered was spooked when he noticed a male staring at him from inside a darker-colored truck who started shouting, “I found you! I found you!” That night, he went

Bonner County News of Record - July 15, 2023

Police log information for Sandpoint, Ponderay and Priest River police departments, and the Bonner County Sheriff's Office.

As virus spread worsens, NC is reluctant to add restrictions

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — As coronavirus trends continue to worsen, North Carolina’s top public health official reiterated Thursday the same messages of mask wearing, hand washing and physical distancing that have been promoted for months with mixed success.

Lewiston sweeps Lake City, captures 5A IEL crown

LEWISTON - Lake City gave defending state 5A champion Lewiston a battle in the first and third games, but the host Bengals beat the Timberwolves 25-22, 25-9, 25-22 at Booth Hall on Thursday night to clinch the 5A Inland Empire League championship, and the top seed to the Region 1 tournament.

St. Regis School holds concert, project to benefit students

Holiday festivities were in full swing at St. Regis School just before their Christmas break. They included the annual Winter Concert, a visit from Santa and a project to help local students. The project was started last September in the Personalized Learning Time (PLT) classroom. Kaylee Crabb, who teaches the class, challenged her students to “think beyond themselves” and do something for others.

Students deserve expansion of high school

We urge everyone to support the upcoming bond vote and the future of Whitefish High students with the academic and sports upgrades our students and teachers deserve.

Wallace, Johansen impress at Idaho Girls Wresting Finals

POCATELLO — Girls wrestling at Sandpoint is officially on the map after a pair of Bulldogs took home top finishes at the second annual Idaho Girls Wrestling Finals on Saturday in Pocatello.