Even with closure, campers getting stuck at Blankenship

The Forest Service managed land south of the Blankenship Bridge has not reopened to public use, Flathead National Forest spokeswoman Tami Mackenzie said Monday.

Dispute involving skid steer leads to felony charge

Prosecutors brought Ryan James Blekkenk, 45, up on a single count of felony criminal endangerment following the Dec. 10 disturbance on Swan Mountain Drive.

Water projects to disrupt traffic on Grand

By ALEX STRICKLAND / Bigfork Eagle

Water projects to disrupt traffic on Grand

By ALEX STRICKLAND / Bigfork Eagle

Pollution flows downhill to U.S.

Recent news from Washing-ton State sent shivers up my spine and struck too close to home.

Pollution flows downhill to U.S.

Recent news from Washing-ton State sent shivers up my spine and struck too close to home.

Weekend storm drops heavy snow around Northeast as Pacific Northwest braces for more rain

In the Pacific Northwest, which has seen catastrophic flooding that has forced thousands of people to evacuate, more rain and wind was expected in the region as early as late Sunday, forecasters said.

Walk the dog or no? Italians unsure what virus decree allows

ROME (AP) — Can you walk the dog? Take the kids to the playground or out for a gelato? Go to the bank? These questions and more swirled in Italy on Thursday after the government imposed more restrictions on work, play and routine tasks of life in an effort to stem the exponential spread of the new coronavirus.

Invasive vs. native: Why it is dangerous to release non-native animals

Inspiration for columns arrive at my desk from many different angles. Some, of course, develop in my own mind. Others are suggested by readers, family and friends.

Taxidermy shop closes doors, leaves customers in the cold

When customers drop by, the taxidermy shop's doors often are locked and the windows dark. Rent on the property hasn't been paid in months. Freezers behind the building, used to store and preserve hides, are in disrepair.

Desert Rose Floral Designs Local owner celebrates a team effort

OTHELLO — Desert Rose Floral Designs owner Melody Anguiano was looking for a career opportunity, and found it in a business that technically wasn’t for sale...

Virus-ravaged Europe nudges some doors open, not others

PARIS (AP) — Europeans are starting to venture outside after weeks of confinement, scarred by a virus that has overwhelmed some of the world's best health care systems and killed more than 120,000 in the continent, yet yearning to rediscover signs of normalcy.

Virus-ravaged Europe nudges some doors open, not others

PARIS (AP) — Europeans are starting to venture outside after weeks of confinement, scarred by a virus that has overwhelmed some of the world's best health care systems and killed more than 120,000 in the continent, yet yearning to rediscover signs of normalcy.

HuHot Mongolian Grill to open in Ironwood Square

HuHot Mongolian Grill, a create-your-own, all-you-can-eat Asian stir-fry restaurant, will open soon at 226 W. Ironwood. The 4,800-square-foot renovated space in Ironwood Square comprises suites formerly occupied by Payless Shoes, Tansanity and inThreatz (the first closing and the second two relocating to different suites).

The Wolverine Way

After a two-week vacation, I returned to find that the snow had decided to offer a sweet welcome home. So much so that my neighbor called, concerned about which direction we left our snowblower facing. A concern that only comes with experience, one could surmise. Snow flew over the front of our Eagle on the flight home, plowing it’s way into the driveway that night. We woke up to 8 more inches and another foot has dumped since then. And it’s still snowing. Yes! Winter seems here to stay.

Winner announced in annual rifle contest

SANDERS AND MINERAL COUNTIES – The end of another hunting season signifies the end of the annual rifle contest held by the Clark Fork Valley Press and Mineral Independent newspapers.

FedEx's profit jumps as residential deliveries soar

NEW YORK (AP) — FedEx's profit jumped 67% in its latest quarter, as online shopping soared among customers avoiding stores and shipments between businesses improved.

FedEx's profit jumps as residential deliveries soar

NEW YORK (AP) — FedEx's profit jumped 67% in its latest quarter, as online shopping soared among customers avoiding stores and shipments between businesses improved.

UK firms slash jobs to cope with outbreak's long term impact

LONDON (AP) — Companies linked to hospitality, travel and retail in Britain have announced thousands of more job cuts as the longer term consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic take hold, choosing to slim down for survival rather than await potential government handouts.

Resort Plaza Shops fill vacancies

Business Bits

Several spaces in The Resort Plaza Shops will fill with businesses in the next few weeks. We'll list the ones we're aware of here and add details as they get closer to opening.