Bullock announces plan to gradually reopen ‘Big Sky’

Montana Gov. Steve Bullock Wednesday announced a plan to gradually reopen the state, including schools, but people who visit from out-of-state will still be subject to a 14-day quarantine in the first phase of reopening.

Business modeling workshop planned at NIC facility in Post Falls

A workshop on business modeling will be offered Dec. 3 from 8:30 a.m. to noon at North Idaho College's Workforce Training Center in Post Falls.

Briefly

- Circulation Customer Service at The Press will close at 9 a.m. today In observance of Independence Day.

Weecycle consignment store opening Dec. 1

Weecycle Children’s Clothing and Consignment will open downstairs in the Bonner Port Building on Tuesday, Dec. 1.

Wal-Mart cashier busted

A 22-year-old now former employee of the Hayden Wal-Mart store allegedly stole nearly $6,000 in cash while working a checkout stand, according to a sheriff’s department report.

Do you recognize these people? The sheriff's office wants your help

The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating three theft suspects.

Walmart cashier busted

Nearly $6,000 cash allegedly pocketed

A 22-year-old now former employee of the Hayden Walmart store allegedly stole nearly $6,000 in cash while working a checkout stand, according to a sheriff's department report.

Loves town as is

Next time I have to take the pickup or the van downtown, I’ll probably just drive the darn thing on to the stores where I can park close and not have to worry about punching a hole in another vehicle when I back out of my parking space. All you folks who drive a larger rig, go park off the main street ‘cuz a bunch of downtown merchants don’t want your outfits parked in front of their stores.

Local hardware store commemorates four decades of business

Long-time residents Ken and June Story, owner of Ace Hardware are celebrating 40 years of doing business in Othello.

Loves town as is

Next time I have to take the pickup or the van downtown, I’ll probably just drive the darn thing on to the stores where I can park close and not have to worry about punching a hole in another vehicle when I back out of my parking space. All you folks who drive a larger rig, go park off the main street ‘cuz a bunch of downtown merchants don’t want your outfits parked in front of their stores.

Loves town as is

Next time I have to take the pickup or the van downtown, I’ll probably just drive the darn thing on to the stores where I can park close and not have to worry about punching a hole in another vehicle when I back out of my parking space. All you folks who drive a larger rig, go park off the main street ‘cuz a bunch of downtown merchants don’t want your outfits parked in front of their stores.

Missouri builds big lead, holds off No. 21 Oregon in Omaha

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Missouri passed its early test against No. 21 Oregon, validating coach Cuonzo Martin's belief that a Tigers team that returned four starters is poised to move up in the Southeastern Conference.

Missouri builds big lead, holds off No. 21 Oregon in Omaha

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Missouri passed its early test against No. 21 Oregon, validating coach Cuonzo Martin's belief that a Tigers team that returned four starters is poised to move up in the Southeastern Conference.

Legals for February, 27 2023

Loons in the news

Two articles about the danger of lead poisoning of loons happened to cross my desk within a week. They caught my interest because observing a pair of black and white spotted loons calling to each other on a quiet Montana lake makes for a lucky day in my book.

Sandpoint gives roundabout a red light

SANDPOINT — A proposed roundabout at the intersection of Larch and Boyer was nixed at last week’s City Council meeting, with the body instead opting for a standard traffic light.

Law roundup: Woman ties up 911 line to report speeders

A woman called 911 extremely upset over vehicles speeding on her road and someone flipping her off.

Loons in the news

Two articles about the danger of lead poisoning of loons happened to cross my desk within a week. They caught my interest because observing a pair of black and white spotted loons calling to each other on a quiet Montana lake makes for a lucky day in my book.

Glacier visitor spending tops $250M

Hundreds of millions of dollars was funneled into the local economy last year as Glacier National Park set yet another high mark for visitation, according to new numbers from the National Park Service. Visitors to Glacier Park spent a record-breaking $250.8 million locally, a more than 25 percent increase over the previous year.

Glacier visitor spending tops $250M

Hundreds of millions of dollars was funneled into the local economy last year as Glacier National Park set yet another high mark for visitation, according to new numbers from the National Park Service. Visitors to Glacier Park spent a record-breaking $250.8 million locally, a more than 25 percent increase over the previous year.