Former Elks Lodge to house a machine shop

Libby City Council gave a proposed machine shop slated for the former Elks Lodge the green light this week to move forward with the project.

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'Get it' to win chance for free gas, Kindle

SANDPOINT —The Bonner County Daily Bee is combining with local businesses and service providers to launch GetitNorthIdaho.com on Dec. 16.

Parents, police struggle to herd the young in virus outbreak

Teen: “I can't stay here all day. What about my friends!?”

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The lunch crowd had just passed as Rob Elder, owner of Satay Bistro on Fourth Street in Coeur d’Alene, took a sip from his glass of water and shook his head.

WinCo for the win

MOSES LAKE — Celebrity sighting or grocery store opening? It was hard to tell inside and outside of WinCo Foods in Moses Lake Thursday morning, as the grocery store’s long awaited opening was met with fanfare galore, long lines and, of course, loads of groceries flying off the shelves.

Pair injured in Monday crash

LACLEDE — Highway 2 was closed for a brief period of time Monday afternoon after a crash between an eastbound vehicle and tractor-trailor, causing minor injuries to the drivers of both vehicles, according to the Idaho State Police.

Healthy eating

Group aims to improve food at Pennsylvania corner stores

PHILADELPHIA - From the outside, Carmen Medina's convenience store appears to be an oasis in the food desert of gritty north Philadelphia, from its bright yellow-and-white striped awnings to the fake palm tree sculptures on the sidewalk.

TV disposal fee adopted

SANDPOINT — Tossing a television will set you back $12 at Bonner County waste collection sites starting next year.

CONTAMINATION: Lead cleanup not complete

In the Silver Valley, we continue to fight for environmental cleanup that is not complete.

THANKS: Businesses support community

I’ve lived in the Silver Valley for 60 years and have never been so appreciative of the businesses from Rose Lake to Mullan. Their contributions for the Silver Valley Community Resource Center Spring Fling Silent Auction to raise funds for the Community Lead Health Center demonstrates community support and unity that families, former workers, children, new residents want and deserve.

THANKS: Businesses support community

I’ve lived in the Silver Valley for 60 years and have never been so appreciative of the businesses from Rose Lake to Mullan. Their contributions for the Silver Valley Community Resource Center Spring Fling Silent Auction to raise funds for the Community Lead Health Center demonstrates community support and unity that families, former workers, children, new residents want and deserve.

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Consumers favor smaller formats, frequent visits

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You thought it was just smaller carts, right?

Cars, cruising and stories to tell

Cars are coming to downtown Coeur d'Alene by the hundreds. Thousands of enthusiasts will enjoy Car d'Lane's Friday night cruise on Sherman Avenue, the Saturday car show and Silver Auction's live auction at Independence Point.

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White?sh Mountain Resort has been experiencing several winter seasons of success recently, and much of that success has come from the growing number of emerging markets. Although we’ve been very excited about the growth in our skier visits in the past few years, it was not that long ago that winter could be a struggle for Whitefish Mountain Resort and many businesses. In order to continue to grow visitation to the Flathead Valley in the winter it’s critical that we continue to open up new markets.

The shoveling conspiracy

The Theodore Roosevelt obelisk was featured in local newspaper story recently, and it brought back a fading memory. Those who traveled the scenic U.S. Highway 2 in the days before 1989 can never forget the original location … smack dab in the middle of the road at Maria Pass, all 60 feet of it. That’s where it was when I had a personal adventure there.

The shoveling conspiracy

The Theodore Roosevelt obelisk was featured in local newspaper story recently, and it brought back a fading memory. Those who traveled the scenic U.S. Highway 2 in the days before 1989 can never forget the original location … smack dab in the middle of the road at Maria Pass, all 60 feet of it. That’s where it was when I had a personal adventure there.

PYSA finds second field sponsor in First Interstate Bank of Polson

Polson Youth Soccer Association (PYSA) is thrilled to announce that First Interstate Bank is sponsoring one of the four regulation-sized fields at the brand new soccer complex north of Mission Valley Aquatics. The central/east soccer field will be named the “First Interstate Bank” field in recognition of the $25,000 donation given by the Polson Branch of First Interstate Bank and the First Interstate BancSystem Foundation. 

FWP reminds boaters of decals and safety classes

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks reminds owners of motorboats, sailboats or personal watercraft that they need to get new, free 2014-2017 validation decals for their watercraft soon. The current orange decals expired Feb. 28.