US economy shrank 4.8% last quarter, with worst yet to come

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy shrank at a 4.8% annual rate last quarter as the coronavirus pandemic shut down much of the country and began triggering a recession that will end the longest expansion on record.

Bonner County History - Jan. 1, 2023

Bonner County Historical Society and Museum shares interesting stories of the community's people, places and events.

Bonner County History - March 21, 2023

Bonner County Historical Society and Museum shares interesting stories of the community's people, places, and events.

Montana’s first territory capital celebrates its past

Nestled along Grasshopper Creek, among the foothills of the Pioneer Mountains west of Dillon, lies what is now know as Bannack State Park.

Montana State Parks Expands Campground Reservation Options

Commissioners approve contested Providence Subdivision project

Bonner County commissioners last week approved the highly-contentious construction of the Providence Subdivision located outside the Kootenai city limits.

Trump administration approves Georgia health plan

ATLANTA (AP) — The Trump administration has approved Georgia's plan to overhaul how state residents buy health insurance under the Affordable Care Act.

Fire in Hong Kong apartment building kills 7, injures 11

HONG KONG (AP) — Authorities in Hong Kong said at least seven people were killed and 11 inured in a fire at an apartment building that may have started at a Hindu religious gathering.

Dover Bay announces Sandcreek Lofts

SANDPOINT — Dover Bay Development has received approval to move forward with the new Sandcreek Lofts at Sandpoint Marina.

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Crescent Bar to celebrate with new River Fest

CRESCENT BAR - Crescent Bar Islanders, who will remain on the island until about 2052, according to an agreement with Grant PUD, are planning to celebrate with a grand re-opening named Crescent Bar River Fest.

Community Notes: Harvest Dinner set for Oct. 26

Also: Tribal Health flu clinic; Ladies Night Out; free pollinator seeds

LHS student injured in shop accident

Laughing Dog Brewing wins label honors

PONDERAY — Dogzilla Black IPA is one of the winners of the category in the USA Today 10 Best Readers’ Choice travel award contest. The Laughing Dog Brewing label finished seventh in the contest.

National park overcrowding subject of Senate hearing

Whitefish Chamber exec testifies about Glacier reservation impacts

Lawmakers and key experts searching for ways to alleviate overcrowding at national parks suggested upgrading smartphone applications for visitors, increasing park staffing and expanding transit services during a hearing Wednesday before the U.S. Senate National Parks Subcommittee.

Game Changer

Josh and Valerie Queen hope to turn lives around with free six-month program

MONUMENTS: Priceless treasures

The National Monuments established in the U.S. since the time of Theodore Roosevelt have protected antiquities, Native American cultural sites, historical sites and natural environments that are rare and important. Now they are under threat — a Monumental Disaster in the making as the current administration is reducing at least 10 sites including the majestic Grand Staircase Escalante and the Native American cultural treasure, Bears Ears in Utah. I visit these wonders at least twice a year. They belong to me and to all of us. Save the National Monuments.

Glacier Park rangers kill food-habituated black bear

Glacier National Park rangers on Thursday killed a food-conditioned black bear near Lake McDonald Lodge.  

Governor Little issues statewide stay-home order, signs extreme emergency declaration

Boise, Idaho – Following the guidance of Idaho’s public health experts, Governor Brad Little issued a statewide stay-home ordertoday for all Idahoans.

New restrictions coming on travel between US, Mexico

SAN DIEGO (AP) — U.S. officials are expected to announce new restrictions on the Southern border Friday as they try to halt the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.