Group makes headway in Iowa on old Route 20 designation

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Visitors to the small northeastern Iowa city of Dyersville can soak up all the Americana that embodies a baseball diamond built amid cornfields for the 1989 movie “Field of Dreams.” At Fort Dodge, they can experience a replica of 19th-century fort life. And in tiny Cushing, they can have a cold brew and tacos at the Old 20 Bar and Grill.

The Latest: Jordan receives first shipment of Pfizer vaccine

AMMAN, Jordan — Jordan has received its first shipment of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine before its vaccination drive kicks off this week.

Bollywood's powerful file suit against Indian news channels

NEW DELHI (AP) — Top Bollywood filmmakers and industry unions have filed a lawsuit against two popular TV news channels, asking them to refrain from "irresponsible, derogatory and defamatory remarks against Bollywood and its members."

Vaccine foes raise more money than supporters ahead of vote

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — A group that wants to overturn Maine's law eliminating religious and philosophical exemptions for vaccinations raised more than three times more money than supporters of the law, according to campaign finance reports.

More apartments planned for Columbia Falls

More apartments could soon be coming to Columbia Falls and even more subdivisions are likely in the pipeline as the summer of 2021 promises to be a busy construction season.

Lebanese Hezbollah says it's open to reformist government

BEIRUT (AP) — The head of Lebanon's Hezbollah said Sunday his group supports the formation of a government that would be able to improve economic conditions in the crisis-stricken country and undertake major reforms.

‘Softball saved me’

Ciarrah Knoll discusses her unwavering love for softball

MOSES LAKE – Ciarrah Knoll’s journey through softball is full of twists and turns to say the least. However, her love for the sport was never lost. In fact, she said the sport has somewhat saved her. “Softball was definitely my escape,” she said. “It was my way to just put my mind at ease. I would always ask my dad, like, ‘Hey, can we just go to the fields? Even if it's just for two buckets of BP, like whatever it may be, can we just go to the fields?’ And he was always willing to do that with me.”

Lauryn Buhr: Always lending a helping hand

Lauryn Buhr attributes some of her hectic extracurricular schedule to her dad, local banker Jamie Buhr.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — The emerging wine region of Valle de Guadalupe

Nestled in the northern region of Baja California, the Valle de Guadalupe has emerged as Mexico's up and coming wine country. Though winemaking in Mexico dates back to the 16th century, it has only been in the last couple of decades that the Valle de Guadalupe has gained international acclaim for its wines. This rocky, sun-drenched valley has a unique terroir that lends itself to crafting complex wines from both native and European grapes.

Troy school board denies grievance by former employee

A Libby lawyer told the Troy School Board last week that she intends to file lawsuit against them regarding the non-renewal of former employee.

Legals for September, 21 2023

PREP ROUNDUP: Timberlake comes close, falls in opener

Timberlake, Kootenai, Lakeside open prep football season, along with area cross country programs.

Film festival starts next week in Polson

The Flathead Lake International Cinemafest (FLIC) starts next week at Showboat Stadium 6 in Polson.

LEGION BASEBALL: Allaway swings Northern Lakes past Coeur d'Alene

Both teams return to action on Thursday in the Spokane/Coeur d’Alene Wood Bat Classic.

Darrin K. Lovitt, 50

Darrin Lovitt passed peacefully on March 1, 2024, when his heart could not beat any longer, surrounded by his family and friends.

Community Market finds new home

The Columbia Falls Community Market will have a new home this summer adjacent to St. Richard Catholic Church on Highway 2.

Big Sky Football: Radioed play calls, 9-game league schedule on way

Among the preseason honors doled out at the Big Sky Conference’s Football Kickoff last weekend in Spokane came a couple bits of news.

The Latest: WHO: spread from people without symptoms is rare

The World Health Organization says it still believes the spread of the coronavirus from people without symptoms is “rare,” despite warnings from numerous experts worldwide that such transmission is more frequent and likely explains why the pandemic has been so hard to contain.

Huckleberries: 3 blessings + family dinner = happy life

And a tip of the wisdom cap to the late Berni Dami.

NWAC suspends spring sports until April 13; NIC ban is even longer

In response to the coronavirus outbreak, North Idaho College said it is taking measures to adapt and to increase social distancing practices in order to keep the well-being of students, employees and community a top priority.