Law roundup: Man makes pointed effort to share his intentions

A man in his mid-30s, who was wearing glasses, reportedly asked an employee if there were cameras outside the business and when they said, “No,” he responded, “Good because I am going to stab this guy out here.”

Joel Schumacher, director of 'St. Elmo's Fire,' dies at 80

NEW YORK (AP) — Joel Schumacher, the eclectic and brazen filmmaker who dressed New York department store windows before shepherding the Brat Pack to the big screen in “St. Elmo's Fire” and steering the Batman franchise into its most baroque territory in “Batman Forever” and “Batman & Robin,” has died. He was 80.

Virus cases surge among the young, endangering older adults

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Coronavirus cases are climbing rapidly among young adults in a number of states where bars, stores and restaurants have reopened — a disturbing generational shift that not only puts them in greater peril than many realize but poses an even bigger danger to older people who cross their paths.

Whitefish Legacy Partners leader recognized with inaugural Linda Engh-Grady award

The Whitefish Community Foundation presented the first Linda Engh-Grady Award for Nonprofit Excellence to Heidi Van Everen, the executive director of Whitefish Legacy Partners.

Bonner County History - July 10, 2022

Bonner County Historical Society and Museum shares interesting stories of the community's people, places and events.

Partners sought for summer lunch program

While the calendar reminds us that we’re in the heart of winter, the warmth of summer will be upon us before we know it. For many of us, that means backyard cookouts and fresh produce from the garden. But for some Idaho children, summers can mean a lack of food. When they’re dismissed from class on the last day of school, students lose access to regular lunchroom meals. In some cases, these school-day vitamins and nutrients are their most reliable source of nutrition.

Iran general warns US: Military ready to respond to pressure

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — The top commander of Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard said Friday that his country was fully prepared to respond to any U.S. military pressure as tensions between Tehran and Washington remain high in the waning days of President Donald Trump’s administration.

Rental affordability debate ramps up in Olympia

OLYMPIA - As many Washingtonians struggle to meet rapidly rising housing costs, companion rent stabilization bills aiming to cap rent and fee increases have sparked significant debate amongst lawmakers, renters, and housing developers. The House version passed the Housing Committee in a 9-8 vote and was heard in Appropriations Monday.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — GEORGE BALLING: Wine tricks

Over the years working in the wine industry, like any industry really, you learn tricks. Tricks for everything from opening wine bottles to preserving wine, to even resealing it when you put it back in the wine rack or refrigerator. Some seem so simple once you know them, but unless you work in the business of wine day-in and day-out, you might not ever discover these short cuts. Here are some of our favorites and most useful.

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I’m a skeptic when it comes to global warming. I am, however, a true believer in climate change. Happens every day, everywhere, since time began. To be fair I searched for past meteorological events that would validate the global warming catastrophist’s breathless warnings of a coming-soon uninhabitable planet. Here are a few:

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Community honors homeless who died this year

On the darkest night of the year, Chris Green shared the story of a man who changed his perspective during his first week working with the homeless in Coeur d’Alene, some 15 years ago.

Armenian PM slams 'coup attempt' as political tensions rise

YEREVAN, Armenia (AP) — Armenia's prime minister accused top military officers on Thursday of attempting a coup after they demanded he step down, adding fuel to months of protests calling for his resignation following the country's defeat in a conflict with Azerbaijan over the Nagorno-Karabakh region.

RMEF funds projects in Shoshone, Kootenai Counties

The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and its vast array of partners have supplied $4,197,169 to improve wildlife habitat throughout Idaho.

Board considers Bigfork lakeshore variance

A request for a major lakeshore variance pertaining to the fill standards at Flathead Lake tops a full agenda for the Flathead County Planning and Zoning department’s meeting tonight.

Southern border is a national security risk

Montana is a northern border state with a southern border crisis.

Virus cases surge among the young, endangering older adults

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Coronavirus cases are climbing rapidly among young adults in a number of states where bars, stores and restaurants have reopened — a disturbing generational shift that not only puts them in greater peril than many realize but poses an even bigger danger to older people who cross their paths.

Board considers Bigfork lakeshore variance

A request for a major lakeshore variance pertaining to the fill standards at Flathead Lake tops a full agenda for the Flathead County Planning and Zoning department’s meeting tonight.

Bonner County Calendar - Jan. 1, 2025

A look at the events, activities, and meetings happening around Bonner County, from Sandpoint to Cocolalla, from Priest River to Ponderay, and from Clark Fork to Dover.

Public land – a true blessing

t every Thanksgiving dinner, my family asks everyone around the table to say what they’re grateful for. It puts new guests on the spot, so sometimes they just thank the hosts — an easy out that makes it harder for anyone else struggling for a good answer. I’ve been in that position, but this year I know what I’m grateful for.

River Road East Fire near Paradise grows to 13K acres

The River Road East Fire outside Paradise grew to roughly 13,414 acres on Saturday as smoky conditions hampered the use of aircraft to fight the blaze.