Ice arena still planned in Polson

Several years ago a group of Mission Valley locals put a plan into action to bring an ice arena to Polson.

Legals for July, 1 2026

Lake Five fishing access site opens soon

A fishing access site at Lake Five is now a reality. Signs went up this week on U.S. Highway 2, and the contractor was finishing up final construction at the site late last week. The site should open to the public late this month or early next month.

Report: Outdoor recreation added $2.2 billion to Montana economy in 2020

Montana is toward the head of the pack for employment in the outdoor rec sector in 2020, with employment topping 26,000 jobs.

Bean & Pie outlet open in downtown Cd'A

Thanksgiving pies will be available for pickup on a first-come, first-served basis from 7-10 a.m. on Thanksgiving through the new Bean & Pie outlet in Evans Brothers Coffee at 504 E. Sherman.

New map for the Cabinet Wilderness

George David Guiles, 56

George David Guiles passed away Nov. 21, 2011, in Coeurd'Alene at the age of 56 after a long and hard-fought battle with cancer. He lived a full life and loved every minute of it.

R. Dick Mitsch, 77

R. Dick Mitsch was born on Dec. 6, 1941, to Nellie and Adolph Mitsch.

Traditional Kalispell Christmas parade moved to Dec. 10

In an effort to allow local families and friends the chance to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday together, the annual Christmas parade in downtown Kalispell is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 10, at 5 p.m. on Main Street.

Lois R. Dick, 82

Lois R. Dick (wife, mother, MomMom, friend), 82, of Athol, Idaho (formally from Cardiff, New Jersey) died peacefully on Monday, March 13, 2023.

R. Dick Mitsch, 77

R. Dick Mitsch was born on Dec. 6, 1941, to Nellie and Adolph Mitsch.

Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer COVID questions

Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky, the committee chairman who pressed for the contempt finding, said that constitutional protection did not apply because Fauci last year received a pardon from Democratic President Joe Biden and thus did not have to worry about the threat of prosecution. He has said he intends to send the referral directly to the Justice Department, rather than first to the full Senate, despite Democratic questions over the legal validity of such a maneuver.

Thomas Gilman tells of digging wells on the homestead

A large part of this column deals with firsthand accounts of history seen through the eyes of our early pioneers. The book of memories of Wilson Creek is packed full of them.

The Latest: Iran seeks lift on sanctions for medical help

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic, which has infected more than 240,000 people and killed more than 9,800. The COVID-19 illness causes mild or moderate symptoms in most people, but severe symptoms are more likely in the elderly or those with existing health problems. Almost 85,000 people have recovered so far, mostly in China.

The Latest: Germany takes COVID-19 patients from Italy

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Widespread outages continue in Tennessee following blast

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Sweeping communications outages continued to plague large swaths of Tennessee on Saturday as federal investigators combed the site for clues into the explosion of a recreational vehicle that rocked sleepy downtown Nashville on Christmas.

J.C. Penney celebrates 105th anniversary in Kalispell

J.C. Penney Co. in Kalispell is celebrating its 105th anniversary this year, making it one of the oldest businesses in the Flathead Valley.

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Hopefully our hearts are not two sizes too small

I support Sandpoint’s non-discrimination resolution. I lived in Egypt from August 1973 through 1974. While there I interacted with Egyptians, people from other Arab countries, and Europeans and Asians — the Middle East is a crossroads of civilizations.

CAL grants and scholarships available

Community Assistance League is offering grants to non-profit organizations that provide services within Bonner County.