California's not just for people anymore

Kudos to the California Fish and Wildlife Commission for recently providing full protection for wolves under their state’s Endangered Species Act. I hope they strictly enforce the actions.

Missouri House passes revamped voter photo ID plan

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Republican-led Missouri House on Monday passed a revamped version of a Missouri voter photo identification law that was gutted by the state Supreme Court.

In Jerusalem, Palestinian Christians observe scaled-down Good Friday rituals

A young group of Palestinian Arab scouts led the day’s procession, past the 14 stations along the route, each marking an event that befell Jesus on his final journey. Hundreds of Palestinian Christians walked in their wake. Behind them was a small parade of the Franciscan religious order, composed mainly of foreigners who live in Jerusalem.

J-U-B Engineers plans new office building

A new office building for J-U-B Engineers is planned for 1964 N. Nicholson Center St. on 2.33 acres in Post Falls.

Keynote squeaker

MOSES LAKE — The ducks were dumped in the water of Moses Lake, and they were off. They raced toward shore – a slow-motion kind of racing, admittedly – with two or three ducks neck and neck as the field floated toward the finish line.

Muslim millennial's site dispels stereotypes for millions

NEW YORK (AP) — Today she travels the world, attends a red-carpet movie premiere and sits on panels with astronauts, former presidents and feminist icons.

Legals for February, 20 2025

Shop locally

As our economic outlook continues to weaken, I think it is important for citizens in the Flathead to spend dollars locally to support local merchants and their families.

Shop locally

As our economic outlook continues to weaken, I think it is important for citizens in the Flathead to spend dollars locally to support local merchants and their families.

April 4, 2016

Lowe's marks grand opening

Nearly 3,000 transactions done at new store

The current state of negotiant wine

A "dust up" in the wine blogosphere this week brought the subject of negotiant wine back to the front of our consciousness. Negotiant has two meanings here and in Europe. In Europe, any wine produced from grapes not owned by the winery and winemaker is referred to as negotiant. In other words, it is any non-estate sourced wine grape stock. Here in the United States, we refer to any wine purchased in bulk when the wine is completely manufactured and simply bottled by some entity other than the manufacturer as negotiant.

Washington state stay-at-home order extended through May 4

Under previous actions taken by Inslee in response to the coronavirus outbreak, all bars, dine-in restaurants, entertainment and recreation facilities have been closed even longer, since March 17

Hurricane Douglas bears down on Hawaii as pandemic flares

HONOLULU (AP) — The first hurricane to threaten the United States since the start of the coronavirus pandemic is presenting new challenges to Hawaii officials long accustomed to tropical storms.

Hurricane Douglas bears down on Hawaii as pandemic flares

HONOLULU (AP) — The first hurricane to threaten the United States since the start of the coronavirus pandemic is presenting new challenges to Hawaii officials long accustomed to tropical storms.

On Chicago's South Side, a revitalization aims to create culture of health

Washington Heights, a historic neighborhood on Chicago's far South Side, faces the modern-day challenge of boosting health, education and economic opportunities for its residents.

Be prepared - Emergency preparedness is a necessity

Links to emergency preparedness sites listed beloww

Check out some of the great emergency preparedness resources available online at:

Health centers reimagine preventive care and chronic disease management

Kaniksu Health Services was chosen as one of just 20 national pilot sites in 16 states

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced health systems to reimagine how to effectively manage preventive care and chronic diseases when regular in-person visits are difficult or no longer feasible.

Watercraft inspections resume at Kalispell FWP office

With the arrival of warmer weather and the start of Spring Mack Days on Flathead Lake, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is offering watercraft inspections at its office in Kalispell.

101 Women awards $10,000 grant to SASi

101 Women, Sandpoint recently held their bi-annual membership meeting and voted to award the Sandpoint Area Seniors, Inc. $10,000.