Council approves pawn-shop ordinance

Legal pot in Colorado hasn't stopped black market

DENVER - A 25-year-old is shot dead trying to sell marijuana the old-fashioned, illegal way. Two men from Texas set up a warehouse to grow more than they would ever need. And three people buying pot in a grocery store parking lot are robbed at gunpoint.

The Latest: Poland temporarily closes border to workers

The Latest on the

New floral shop on Nucleus Avenue a family affair

There’s a new floral shop on Nucleus Avenue, operated by a local family with roots in West Glacier.

Wood type, anyone?

Among other things

Doughnuts, handmade and fried fresh in Bigfork

They’re glazed, cakey and fried in Bigfork.

Snow tire slam

First snow of season sends masses to seek winter tires

It's just been a few days since the last jack-o-lantern candles have been blown out, and Old Man Winter made his first appearance. Friday morning snowfall meant tire and auto shops were packed with customers seeking to exchange their summer treads for winter studs.

Snow tire slam

First snow of season sends masses to seek winter tires

It's just been a few days since the last jack-o-lantern candles have been blown out, and Old Man Winter made his first appearance. Friday morning snowfall meant tire and auto shops were packed with customers seeking to exchange their summer treads for winter studs.

The Latest: WHO official hails benefits of AstraZeneca shot

GENEVA — The chief scientist of the World Health Organization is hailing the “huge logistical advantages” offered by a COVID-19 vaccine candidate developed by Swedish-British pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca.

Report: Hospitals in Ethiopia's Tigray struck by artillery

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Many of the hospitals in Ethiopia’s conflict-hit Tigray region, outside its capital, have been struck by artillery during the two months of fighting, according to the first

Nearly a decade of five lanes on Fifth Avenue

 Fifth Avenue was originally a three-lane road. I remember it. Sandpoint was different then, maybe even better. In 2000, the Idaho Transportation Department proposed to redo Fifth Avenue because it’s a highway. In the original plans, ITD proposed a treed median with intermittent center turn lanes. This was later removed from the plans to allow easier vehicle access to businesses along the route. The five lane road we have today was constructed a little later. It fails us in almost every way. 

Report: Hospitals in Ethiopia's Tigray struck by artillery

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Many of the hospitals in Ethiopia’s conflict-hit Tigray region, outside its capital, have been struck by artillery during the two months of fighting, according to the first

Best time to plant a tree? Probably now

Planting a tree is one of the best things you can do to help the planet, and these days it's gotten easier. There's a better understanding now of what trees need, including when they should generally be planted (the fall).

Best time to plant a tree? Probably now

Planting a tree is one of the best things you can do to help the planet, and these days it's gotten easier. There's a better understanding now of what trees need, including when they should generally be planted (the fall).

Best time to plant a tree? Probably now

Planting a tree is one of the best things you can do to help the planet, and these days it's gotten easier. There's a better understanding now of what trees need, including when they should generally be planted (the fall).

Best time to plant a tree? Probably now

Planting a tree is one of the best things you can do to help the planet, and these days it's gotten easier. There's a better understanding now of what trees need, including when they should generally be planted (the fall).

Shop with a cop

Area's generosity flows through local food center

I found my way to the Bonner Community Food Center on Highway 95 just inside of town. Sitting down in the store for a few minutes I am able to take in the wonderful energy and character of the place.

Royal's Gary Piercy wins Serious Trucks Challenge at annual World of Concrete

LAS VEGAS – Gary Piercy has proven himself to be an expert truck driver, winning Western Star Truck Sales, Inc.'s Serious Trucks Challenge at the annual World of Concrete in Las Vegas, Nev. recently.

Forest not a dumping ground

Appalling.