This Week in History - July 11, 2024

Local history in Boundary County, from Naples to Porthill, and from Bonners Ferry to Moyie Springs.

Flathead Lake north shore closed for seasonal waterfowl production

A seasonal closure started March 1 along a large portion of the north shore of Flathead Lake between Bigfork and Somers to support migrating and nesting birds, according to a release from Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks.

Local Buddhist center holds festival of peace

By Andrew Fish / Leader Staff

Logging planned in Martin Creek near Olney

The Flathead National Forest has released an environmental assessment for a forest treatment planned in the Martin Creek area near Olney in the Tally Lake Ranger District.

Sun Road plows at Oberlin Bend

Glacier National Park plowing crews are closing in on Logan Pass from both the west and east sides of Going-to-the-Sun Road.

The Latest: Italy tops 69,000 coronavirus cases

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic, which has infected more than 400,000 people and killed over 18,000. 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. More than 103,000 people have recovered so far, mostly in China.

The Latest: Italy tops 69,000 coronavirus cases

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic, which has infected more than 400,000 people and killed over 18,000. 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. More than 103,000 people have recovered so far, mostly in China.

POAC show pieces together regional artists

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Tricks and treats Take your pick of Halloween events

COLUMBIA BASIN — Trick-or-treating, stray mazes and ‘trunk-or-treats’ are among the plethora of Halloween events being offered in the coming days. Dust off your costume and be a kid again, even if it’s just for a few hours.

Ronan local seeks state auditor post

Shane Morigeau is what hometowns like to call a “Local boy made good.”

74,000 Floridians seek benefits, critics demand reform

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — More than 74,000 Floridians applied for unemployment benefits last week, a tenfold increase from the previous week, as the spread of the

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Beginnings

Our first column 14 years ago was a collaboration with our doctor Geoff Emry. We had decided to put together a column about the health benefits of red wine. That was the beginning of a 14-year run of weekly columns written for wine consumers here in North Idaho. I hesitate to do the math… Mary’s and my focus has always been to bring a community together around the shop and we are fortunate that we did, we have met many friends along the way and many of you have forged lasting friendships with other customers while in the shop and attending events.

Pence, Ivanka bring law-and-order tour to city of Floyd

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Vice President Mike Pence and Ivanka Trump are bringing President Donald Trump’s law-and-order campaign message to Minneapolis on Thursday, showing support for law enforcement in the city where George Floyd's death sparked angry and sometimes violent protests that spread around the world.

If you hunker down against coronavirus, don't stop reaching out, experts say

As more communities deal with outbreaks of COVID-19, those at risk are being advised to stay home and stock up to protect themselves.

If you hunker down against coronavirus, don't stop reaching out, experts say

As more communities deal with outbreaks of COVID-19, those at risk are being advised to stay home and stock up to protect themselves.

Grocery store workers feel customer tension during pandemic

The job that I’m doing to pay for my tuition at the University of Idaho — a grocery store merchandiser — is crucial to keeping people going during the coronavirus pandemic.

Rathdrum hardware store to be bigger, better

Business Bits

Rathdrum Trading Post Hardware plans to open Jan. 7 at 16484 N. Highway 41. The 10,000- square-foot location, a Do-It-Best store, formerly was Lakeland Hardware.

West accused of clubbing man in Eureka store

Authorities arrested a Eureka man after he allegedly struck, unprovoked, another man in the head with a billy club inside a local convenience store on New Year’s Eve.

Plenty of concerns about CFAC cleanup plan raised by public, ARCO

The Environmental Protection Agency has released a slew of comments to the Proposed Action for cleanup of the Columbia Falls Superfund site that totals 715 pages.

Movers and Shakers

Cd’A Resort, one of top 10 lakeside hotels