Germany launches new search for nuclear waste storage site

BERLIN (AP) — Germany has launched a new search for a site to store its most radioactive nuclear waste, eliminating a disputed site at a former salt mine that was earmarked decades ago and has long been a focus of protests.

Legals for March, 24 2021

Legals for January, 15 2021

Nevada judge hearing GOP challenge to Vegas ballot counting

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Attorneys for the Trump campaign and Nevada Republicans were asking a state judge on Wednesday to issue a court order to stop the count of mail-in ballots and the use of a computer to check signatures on ballots in Las Vegas, the state’s most populous and Democratic-leaning county.

Newest director expands FVCC culinary program

The sparkling white floors and chrome counter tops of the instructional kitchen at Flathead Valley Community College got a dusting of flour and a splatter of oil as students donning their signature chef hats looked over their recipes for Wednesday’s lessons.

The French opportunity

We have written much lately of the benefits offered by European wines given the tough recent vintages here in North America. These benefits are about to come to the fore in a big way here in North Idaho in conjunction with a visit from one of the premier French wine importers in the business! While the French Government and the politics of this old world wine-producing country are mysterious to us at times, their winemaking ability and history as one of the oldest and most capable producers are well earned.

End of an era

One week after demolition crews began dismantling former Harold's IGA at the corner of Fifth Avenue and Oak Street, the jaws of an hydraulic shovel from an excavator seem poised to take a bite out of the store's last remaining column supporting its "Superfood" sign. The site will be leveled to make room for Panhandle State Bank's new financial complex, which will break ground in July.

New ideas not a problem for Plains inventor

Leonardo da Vinci would probably have liked Derek VonHeeder.

Should Christians engage in 'outrage culture' controversies

It doesn’t take much for Americans to feel offended. Don’t believe me? In 2014, Slate magazine tracked a year of “outrage culture” by listing what upset people every single day of that year. Even this past summer has had its fair share of controversy, whether its women playing soccer, police getting kicked out at Starbucks, or American flags on Nike shoes.

Kalispell looks at fee to pay for streets

The city of Kalispell is considering a 5-cent retail transaction fee to help pay for street maintenance.

Main St. Hardware & Supply

Keeping it local and personal

WARDEN — Chris Campbell didn’t start out wanting to run a hardware store.

North Valley Hospital recognized

North Valley Hospital recently received Avatar International's 2009 Overall Best Performer award in recognition of the hospital's high standards of patient care across multiple services lines.

North Valley Hospital recognized

North Valley Hospital recently received Avatar International's 2009 Overall Best Performer award in recognition of the hospital's high standards of patient care across multiple services lines.

Kicking Horse Holds Open House

Ali Bronsdon, Leader Staff

World-class fishing in any direction

Longtime guide opens fly shop in Moses Lake

Jazz master shares musical insights with students

The Flathead Valley got to hear another great this weekend with a visit of a man known by some as the best jazz bassist in the world playing in a top-flight trio.

Bonner County History - Nov. 21, 2023

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

New irrigation store opens in Kittitas

New irrigation store opens in Kittitas

There's California appellated and then there's California appellated

The appellation designation on a wine bottle is every bit as important as the vintage. In order for a wine made in the US to bear the designation of a particular growing region or appellation in general, 95 percent of the grapes must be grown in that appellation. Not only is it what makes Napa, Napa or Walla Walla, Walla Walla. In conjunction with the vintage, it helps you to discern the quality that likely will be in the bottle.

Board gives nod to two Kalispell projects

Signs. How many do you get?