Self-described 'Libby girl' says she will seek election next year

Thursday morning, following her appointment to the Libby City Council, Dejon Raines sat down with The Western News to discuss her qualifications, her drive and her vision for the future of Libby.

Woman-owned coffee shop Bean & Bubb now open in Rathdrum

Since taking her first job as a barista twelve years ago, Kahlaila Van-Dalen knew she wanted to someday open her own café.

New campground opens near Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes

New campground opens near Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes

Sagle Flea Market shuttering stalls

SAGLE — The sun is setting on the Sagle Flea Market after 34 years.

Planning continues for new Quincy Valley Medical Center

QUINCY — Consultants and officials at Quincy Valley Medical Center are starting to establish a timeline for the construction of the new Quincy hospital. Joe Kunkel, the consultant working on the project, estimated the preparation, planning and design process would last about a year. “Our goal right now is that we should be turning dirt next summer, or this time next year,” Kunkel said during the regular meeting of the QVMC board Monday. Hospital district voters approved a construction bond proposal for a new hospital in August, authorizing up to $55 million for the project. Hospital officials chose Trinity: NAC, Spokane, in July as the project architects...

The Latest: Washington data shows drug overdoses increased

SEATTLE -- Washington state’s Department of Health says preliminary data shows more people died of drug overdoses in 2020 than any other year in at least the last decade.

Moses Lake Lowe's expected to open in October

MOSES LAKE - Construction for a new 117,000 square-foot Lowe's store in Moses Lake is moving along on schedule, store officials said this week.

Duncan's Pet Shop Products

Duncan's Pet Shop in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho carries the

Moses Lake sit-sleep-lie ordinance approved

MOSES LAKE — New regulations in Moses Lake for sleeping, lying or sitting on sidewalks within a designated zone during specific times of day were approved Tuesday by the Moses Lake City Council. New rules governing shopping carts taken from businesses also were approved, but any fines levied against businesses that own shopping carts will be deferred for 90 days. Council member Deanna Martinez asked for additional time to look at alternatives for dealing with shopping carts once they’re abandoned.

Barnes & Noble to add Google Play app store

Support Lake County efforts to protect key tourism assets

What do restaurants, motels, vacation rentals, gas stations, grocery stores, retail stores, plumbers and real estate agents have in common?  

Neiman Marcus to close most discount stores, focus on luxury

NEW YORK (AP) — Neiman Marcus is ditching the off-price business and focusing on its high-end customers.

Neiman Marcus to close most discount stores, focus on luxury

NEW YORK (AP) — Neiman Marcus is ditching the off-price business and focusing on its high-end customers.

Bombino, Davaz named 2019 Bulls of the Woods

PRIEST RIVER — Both men exemplify the timber industry, dedicating countless hours to their profession. Their careers revolved around the woods, around timber and around the community.

The Latest: French court tells Amazon to stop some delivery

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.

Former Kalispell woman sentenced to prison for embezzlement

A former Flathead Joint Board of Control employee accused of embezzling hundreds of thousands of dollars over a span of three years has been sentenced to federal prison.

Police logs for Aug. 4, 2023

The reports below were provided by the sheriff’s office or police department indicated. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law...

Spring bear hunting highlights

Safeway purchases Boundary Trading Co.

Multi-million dollar renovation begins April 7

BONNERS FERRY - Safeway announced Thursday it has purchased Boundary Trading Co.