Long-time volunteers earn grand marshal honors

SANDPOINT — For more than 50 years, Sandpoint Lions Club members have come up with a new theme each Fourth of July for the annual Grand Parade.

Hudson's Bay buying Saks for $2.4 billion

Jobless claims and depressed economy show damage from virus

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of laid-off workers seeking U.S. unemployment aid barely fell last week, and the reopening of small businesses has leveled off — evidence that the job market's gains may have stalled just as a surge in coronavirus cases is endangering an economic recovery.

US job market's modest improvement may be stalling

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of laid-off workers seeking U.S. unemployment aid barely fell last week, and the reopening of small businesses has leveled off — evidence that the job market's gains may have stalled just as a surge in coronavirus cases is endangering an economic recovery.

US job market's modest improvement may be stalling

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of laid-off workers seeking U.S. unemployment aid barely fell last week, and the reopening of small businesses has leveled off — evidence that the job market's gains may have stalled just as a surge in coronavirus cases is endangering an economic recovery.

Multiple car accidents reported

Winter weather continues to be an issue in Flathead County and Lake County, resulting in a multitude of vehicular accidents. Flathead County logged 24 accidents between 6:54 a.m. Friday and 2:15 p.m. Saturday, while Lake County logged 37 accidents between 12:31 a.m. and 6:21 p.m. on Friday alone.

The Blotter: Men drinking and swearing cause for concern

A woman who hadn’t slept all night said her neighbors were harassing her. A black and white dog was at large, dragging a chain behind; a passerby tied it up to a lampost. Someone requested help backing up a truck.

Flathead County Sheriff

A riderless horse was seen on U.S. 2 west of Kalispell, the Flathead County Sheriff's Office said.

Sheriff: Florida deputy fatally shoots carjacking suspect

MULBERRY, Fla. (AP) — A Florida deputy fatally shot an armed man Wednesday several hours after a stolen pickup truck he was riding in ran over a police detective in another county, authorities said.

Law roundup: Man skates by with pistol in hand

A tall skinny man wearing shoes with wheels was allegedly skating along holding a pistol in his hands.

Chief urges business owners to clear sidewalks

After residents heeded calls to move their vehicles off of city streets ahead of plowing, Libby Police Chief Scott Kessel is hoping local business owners will follow suit with sidewalk clearing.

Walleye netting aims to protect lake’s world class fisheries

Fish & Game pilot suppression program enters third year

No deal on Karrow connector

As employers struggle to fill jobs, teens come to the rescue

The owners of restaurants, amusement parks and retail shops, many of them desperate for workers, are sounding an unusual note of gratitude this summer: Thank goodness for teenagers.

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The Latest: Fauci stresses 'fundamentals' to fight outbreaks

The United States' top infectious disease expert says the best way to manage the surging coronavirus — and prevent future outbreaks — is by sticking to what he calls the “fundamentals.”

Glacier Park adds more clarity to Sun Road ticket system

Glacier National Park has added greater clarity to its upcoming ticketed entry system for the Going-to-the-Sun Road this summer.

Legals for April, 11 2023

The top 10 movies on the iTunes Store

iTunes Store/App Store/Apple Books charts for February 16th

The top 10 movies on the iTunes Store

iTunes Store/App Store/Apple Books charts for February 16th