The Latest: South Africa prepares for lockdown, cases jump

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic, which has infected more than 383,000 people and killed over 16,500. The COVID-19 illness causes mild or moderate symptoms in most people, but severe symptoms are more likely in the elderly or those with existing health problems. More than 101,000 people have recovered so far, mostly in China.

Walmart to close its stores on Thanksgiving Day

NEW YORK (AP) —

Walmart to close its stores on Thanksgiving Day

NEW YORK (AP) —

Walmart to close its stores on Thanksgiving Day

NEW YORK (AP) —

Walmart to close its stores on Thanksgiving Day

NEW YORK (AP) —

Bamboo Room to close

BONNERS FERRY — After seven years in their current location by EL Automation, The Bamboo Room crafts store will be closing their doors on June 30.

Outdoor retailer REI planning Kalispell store

Plans are in the works for an REI store in North Kalispell.

Family - and friends - affair

Ron and Sandy Riggs count on their kids, relatives, in opening Sandy's Take

COEUR d'ALENE - Ron and Sandy Riggs - and their family members and friends - are back.

At home with nature at Lost Creek Estates near Rathdrum

Large lots, lush trees, an extensive trail system and a year-round creek give the Lost Creek Estates development a quintessential North Idaho feel.

Nonresident general season deer, elk tags on sale next week

Tags for many popular deer and elk hunts are expected to sell out fast

At Ruder, Christmas store a hit

The Ruder PTO brightened up the holidays for students at the school last week, hosting a Christmas store so kids could grab gifts for their parents and have a visit with Santa.

NOTICE OF MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE

Earl Addition Binding Site Plan - Divide 1.3 acres into 2 parcels. The proponent is the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints . The site is 820 E. Sharon Ave.

New Dollar Tree opens in Bonners Ferry

After months of anticipation, Dollar Tree officially opened its doors to the Bonners Ferry community on Monday, May 19.

Plaintiffs say supercenter will hurt property values

The majority of the plaintiffs in the suit against the Polson City Council say the proposed supercenter will hurt their property values due to increased traffic, noise and light pollution, and that they never expected this type of commercial development to spring up when they purchased homes in the Clearview Heights neighborhood.

Up to 2 dozen horses shot, dumped in Montana field

Education should have priority over bypass

The recent story in the Bee regarding the possible sale of the University’s Agricultural Station land in Sandpoint to provide desperately needed funds for education indicates that the State’s priorities are out of whack. When more than a million dollars can be dumped on an ill-conceived bypass instead of being redirected into the education of our youth, it’s time to stop and take another look.

Kootenai Pets for Life seeking volunteers

Being responsible for 50 animals all at once can seem overwhelming, but for animal-lovers the task can be uplifting and relaxing. For those who enjoy spending time with animals, Kootenai Pets for Life in Libby is currently looking for volunteers.

Legals for November, 25 2019

U.S. Forest Service offers fee waiver days

We are blessed to have a series of National Forests across our great nation, seven to eight in Washington alone. Mostly there are no fees associated with a visit to the forests, but this is not always true.

Prom season keeps Kalispell shop busy

High schoolers don’t have many options to shop for formal wear locally in Northwest Montana.