University of Montana names 4 finalists for president

MISSOULA (AP) — Four finalists for the position of president of the University of Montana have been invited to Missoula for on-campus interviews later this month.

Democratic New Mexico speaker visits state's oil country

HOBBS, N.M. (AP) — Democratic New Mexico House Speaker Brian Egolf visited on Friday the heart of the state's oil and gas region in advance of the legislative session.

Democratic New Mexico speaker visits state's oil country

HOBBS, N.M. (AP) — Democratic New Mexico House Speaker Brian Egolf visited on Friday the heart of the state's oil and gas region in advance of the legislative session.

University of Montana names 4 finalists for president

MISSOULA (AP) — Four finalists for the position of president of the University of Montana have been invited to Missoula for on-campus interviews later this month.

State parks post record visitation last year

Montana State Parks announced Jan. 29 that annual visitation numbers for 2013 are the highest on record, with more than 2,112,000 visits to Montana’s 54 state parks.

The Latest: Tokyo struggles with virus surge; cases hit 463

TOKYO — Japanese leaders are grappling with how to contain flareups in coronavirus cases while trying to avoid shutdowns that might push the economy deeper into recession.

With Vatican FM in Belarus, pope urges respect for protests

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis urged political leaders to listen to protesters and heed their calls for political and social change, an apparent reference to protests in Belarus against the country's authoritarian president.

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BCHL brass set to visit Wenatchee

WENATCHEE - John Grisdale, commissioner of the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) and Dr. Duncan Wray, president of the league's expansion committee, will be in Wenatchee this weekend and will take in Saturday's game between the Wild and Fresno Monsters.

SNP rolls out ‘Best of the Silver Valley’

OSBURN — The Shoshone News-Press is launching the “2020 Best of the Silver Valley” contest this Sunday, Aug. 2. We’re encouraging our readers, local business owners, managers, staff and supporters to visit the “Best of the Silver Valley” platform at https://shoshonenews-press.secondstreetapp.com/Best-of-the-Silver-Valley-2020/ to nominate your favorites in eight different categories.

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Permit required for fall burning season

In anticipation of open burning resuming Oct. 1, people who plan on burning are reminded they need to obtain a permit before burning.

Health department advises monitoring air quality conditions

The Flathead City-County Health Department is encouraging residents to regularly monitor air quality conditions and restrict outdoor activity accordingly as a number of wildfire in the area are impacting air quality.

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Jets agree to trade veteran NT Steve McLendon to Buccaneers

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Jets agreed to terms on a trade that sent veteran nose tackle Steve McLendon to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Jets agree to trade veteran NT Steve McLendon to Buccaneers

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Jets agreed to terms on a trade that sent veteran nose tackle Steve McLendon to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Duncan promises hate crimes bill as House balks at inaction

ATLANTA (AP) — A top lieutenant of Georgia's House speaker signaled Tuesday that the lower chamber may block Senate bills unless the Senate acts on a bill to increase state criminal penalties on hate crimes.

The Latest: Biden working for votes 'til the last minute'

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the

The Latest: Trump says big rally crowds are 'ultimate poll'

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Pence to court evangelicals in conservative Milwaukee suburb

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Vice President Mike Pence planned to launch a faith-centered tour in a conservative Milwaukee suburb on Tuesday, after touting Wisconsin's school choice program for the second time this year.

Japan's Abe meets Saudi king amid threats in Persian Gulf

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was in Saudi Arabia for talks with King Salman on Sunday as part of a tour of oil-producing Gulf Arab states aimed at promoting peace amid a spike in tensions between the U.S. and Iran.