County health board wants more answers on CFAC site

Ferguson sues to block grocery merger

SEATTLE — Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson has filed a lawsuit to block the merger of the two largest supermarket corporations in the state, according to an announcement from Ferguson’s office.

High participant total for Sanders Sale-ing

Following the annual spring-cleaning, residents of Sanders County fill their yards with unwanted or excess clothes, knick-knacks and treasures for the annual Sanders Sale-ing event.

Park concepts tweaked after public comments

Two Parks and Recreation master plan concepts have been revised based on recent public feedback.

Remaining Movie Gallery stores to close

Looking to rent a movie for a quiet night in? With the last three Movie Gallery locations to close, options in the Flathead Valley just got smaller.

Anglers chill out on region's lakes

Ice fishing provides anglers an incredible opportunity to extend their fishing deep into winter

Here’s how to get your ice fishing setup dialed in

Anglers chill out on region's lakes

Ice fishing provides anglers an incredible opportunity to extend their fishing deep into winter

Here’s how to get your ice fishing setup dialed in

Anglers chill out on region's lakes

Ice fishing provides anglers an incredible opportunity to extend their fishing deep into winter

Here’s how to get your ice fishing setup dialed in

Grant PUD buys land for new Ephrata service center

EPHRATA — Grant County PUD commissioners have approved the purchase of 34 acres near Ephrata for the eventual site of the new equipment storage and maintenance facility, known as the Ephrata service center. Utility district officials paid $525,000 for the property, located next to the site of the new Grant County Jail, at one time the Ephrata Raceway.

Zinke: 'Glencore should be held accountable'

Car dealership's new owners embrace small-town life

From Holland and Tennessee to Anchorage, Alaska, the new owners of Ronan Motors brought a lifetime of experience with both cars and people to the Ronan community they now aim to serve.

Flathead County sheriff

The principal of a Bigfork high school called Flathead County Sheriff's deputies after two students got into a fight at lunch. One student allegedly threw a milk carton at another student, who threw it back. Punches reportedly were exchanged before the altercation devolved into a wrestling match.

Fish and Game plans youth waterfowl hunting

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has scheduled three mentored waterfowl hunting opportunities for youngsters aged 10-15.

Fish and Game plans youth waterfowl hunting

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has scheduled three mentored waterfowl hunting opportunities for youngsters aged 10-15.

Well Life Pharmacy relocates shop

BONNERS FERRY — Life has come back to the Conoco building.

Burglar pleads guilty to state shop theft

O’Hara was also involved in a burglary in 2022 in Lake County.

Please shop to support the arts in Bigfork

There is so much to enjoy this time of year and I hope you are soaking in the long days of summer and grabbing up all the opportunities to recreate that you can. I wanted to remind you about one of my favorite annual events, the Bigfork Festival of the Arts that is happening this weekend August 5th and 6th.

An old debate over religion in school is opening up again

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Disneyland reopens as California emerges from virus depths

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Disneyland reopened to excited visitors Friday, marking a dramatic turnaround in a state that was so overwhelmed with coronavirus cases just four months ago that patients were being treated in gymnasiums and outdoor tents.

Letters to the editor Oct. 28

The Kalispell City Council recently accepted comments on converting two on-street parking locations within the downtown Business Improvement District from parallel to diagonal parking. The move begins to add new parking spaces for customers’ convenience, generating greater economic return for area businesses. A goal of The Downtown Plan.