One Chicago community endures virus, violence and turmoil

CHICAGO (AP) — In harrowing moments, in the sobs of grieving mourners and the wail of incessant sirens, the crises of 2020 have played out painfully within a single Chicago community:

Your photos needed for CBH historical book due by Christmas

This is your chance, don't miss out. The first CBH picture book was a great success and has become a treasured keepsake for those who own the book. The CBH is now in the process of assembling the second edition, known as Volume Two, which will make the perfect companion for the first book.

Rep. Greg Pence criticized for racist items sold at his mall

EDINBURGH, Ind. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Greg Pence is coming under criticism for allowing the sale of objects with racist depictions of African Americans at a sprawling antiques mall he co-owns — and the issue has taken on particular significance as the Republican defends his congressional seat in Indiana amid a national reckoning on race.

Study looks at bicycle tourism in Montana

A new report finds great opportunities for small towns in Montana to earn money from tourists who pass through on bicycles, but the state’s narrow roads and speeding vehicles might need to be addressed first.

Protesters rally in Harrisburg to demand Wolf reopen economy

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Protesters gathered outside the state Capitol on Monday to demand that Gov. Tom Wolf reopen Pennsylvania's economy even as new social-distancing mandates designed to counter the new virus took effect at stores and other commercial buildings.

School district levy draws questions, support

SANDPOINT — The Lake Pend Oreille School District is asking voters to approve a replacement supplemental levy next month, and district officials and others have been making the rounds stumping for a positive outcome.

Target continues to thrive in whirlwind retail environment

NEW YORK (AP) — Target's strong sales streak extended through a pandemic-shrouded holiday season after a hard push online and an increased effort to provide alternatives to customers who are trying to minimize risk.

Target continues to thrive in whirlwind retail environment

NEW YORK (AP) — Target's strong sales streak extended through a pandemic-shrouded holiday season after a hard push online and an increased effort to provide alternatives to customers who are trying to minimize risk.

A happy return Laptop comes back to thrift store

Customer declined to give his last name, refused refund offer

COEUR d'ALENE - Sandra Bechthold sifted through the contents of her worn laptop case on Tuesday like she had opened a treasure chest.

Still branching out

Pita Pit remains active in franchise growth

COEUR d'ALENE - Pita Pit USA Inc., based in Coeur d'Alene, continues to see franchise growth while many other food franchises have been slowed by the continued weak economy.

PREP TRACK & FIELD: Seven area school records fall, three local athletes crowned state champions

PREP TRACK & FIELD: Seven area school records fall, three local athletes crowned state champions

Hospital staff happy with rising structure

Swank Enterprises construction crew raised a signature beam Thursday in a toast to the new North Valley Hospital rising from a muddy construction site at the edge of Whitefish.

New main library tops $44.4 million spending plan

Northwest Montana Fair welcomes Kristian Bush

The Northwest Montana Fair welcomes country performer Kristian Bush as this year’s headline act, set to perform on the grandstand stage Wednesday, Aug. 19, at 7:30 p.m. after opening artist Kelsea Ballerini.

'Tis the season to prepare for bears

‘Tis the season. Not the season of glad tidings and snowmen and Santa’s elves decorating the town up proud, but the season when the robins and their returning cohorts announce the arrival of spring.

Bonner County History - Nov. 30, 2023

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

Veterans' village envisioned

By BRIAN WALKER

Veterans' village envisioned

By BRIAN WALKER

Clinic, fitness facility studied for Col. Falls

A joint venture among North Valley Hospital, The Wave and School District 6 could bring a new medical clinic and fitness facility to Columbia Falls.

Yes, you can handwrite your will in Idaho, but should you?

A question that we get regularly comes from folks who are considering handwriting (or re-writing) a Last Will and Testament themselves. The question is: “Does Idaho honor handwritten Wills?”