Troy High School seniors awarded scholarships

Kylie Carr: University of Montana-Western Haynes Scholarship, $2,000.

Edward Albert Payne

On Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021, Edward Albert Payne, loving father and friend to many, passed away in his home.

VACCINES: Where do we turn?

I am writing this to address the problem of getting a COVID-19 vaccine.

Othello wrestling beats Moses Lake for the first time in Rudy Ochoa II's career

OTHELLO — PJ Taggares Gym has that same small, enclosed feel where the fan base sits right on top of the mat like Christianson Gym over at North Idaho College where they wrestle the Tri-State.

Legals for July, 1 2021

'Waiting is unbearable': Biden consoles Surfside families

SURFSIDE, Fla. (AP) — President Joe Biden drew on his own experiences with grief and loss to comfort families affected by the Florida condo collapse, telling them to “never give up hope” even as the search for survivors paused early Thursday, a week after the building came down.

Famed French actor Michael Lonsdale dies at 89

PARIS (AP) — Michael Lonsdale, a giant of the silver screen and theater in France who worked with some of the world’s top directors in an acting career that spanned 60 years, died on Monday, his agent said. He was 89.

Facing pandemic economic woes, Nepal reopens to adventurers

KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Adventurers looking to scale Nepal's Himalayan peaks and trek its mountain trails can finally do so for the first time in seven months, as the country reopens to foreigners even as the coronavirus pandemic has left it short of hospital beds.

CDC changes, then retracts, web posting on how virus spreads

NEW YORK (AP) — The top U.S. public health agency stirred confusion by posting — and then taking down — an apparent change in its position on how easily the coronavirus can spread from person to person through the air.

The Kroc continues to rock

One year after COVID closures, Cd'A Kroc Center celebrates 12th anniversary

Kroc Center doing back and better 12 years after opening, a year after pandemic closures

Browns lose another player vs; Jets, starting LT Wills out

Already down their four top wide receivers due to COVID-19 protocols, the Cleveland Browns will also be without starting rookie left tackle Jedrick Wills when they play the New York Jets on Sunday with a possible playoff spot on the line.

Law roundup: House party revelry takes a nosedive

Someone heard a lot of screaming and a person threatening to mess someone up at an apartment house party where a drunk man and a sober man got into a shoving match; the drunk man had a seizure and hit his head on a countertop, causing a laceration; and a verbal argument ensued between the drunk man and his girlfriend. The drunk man’s father,

Your holiday wines found

Here we are on the eve, or nearly on the eve, of the Christmas and New Year holidays. Many of us entertain at this time of year. The gatherings are much fun with ample opportunity to roll out great wine choices, regardless of your budget. Here are some of our favorites that will help you impress your guests and also give you great enjoyment too.

Great Chief Award goes to Foys to Blacktail Trail leaders

Two civic leaders who have been instrumental in the development of the Foys to Blacktail Trail system have received the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce’s top award.

After worst week in pandemic deaths, NY sees signs of hope

NEW YORK (AP) — Despite some hopeful signs that the infection rate is plateauing, New York has had its deadliest week since the coronavirus outbreak began. Officials announced Sunday that the state’s daily death toll had topped 700 for the sixth straight day. Meanwhile, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and Gov. Andrew Cuomo, two Democrats, remained at odds over the mayor’s plan to keep city schools closed through the rest of the academic year, with the governor saying it is too early to make that call.

December extremes and New Year's Records

It was certainly a wild December weather-wise across the Inland Northwest and other parts of the country.

The Latest: 2 positives for virus in latest EPL testing

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:

Free the Seeds to feature drive-up giveaway, Zoom sessions

Free the Seeds returns to the Flathead Valley March 6-8 for a sixth year of workshops and free seeds.

Best Shot - Dec. 21, 2023

Great photos shared by the many talented photographers in the Bonner County community.

Othello buys land to expand Public Works, Parks & Rec

OTHELLO — The Othello City Council on Friday voted to spend nearly $500,000 to buy most of an entire city block and expand the city’s public works and parks and recreation department.