Libraries cure winter blues

There’s a lot happening at the library in Superior and everyone’s invited to be a part of it.

A memorial event for everyone

At ground zero, 9/11 anniversary now both public and private

NEW YORK - After years as a private commemoration, the anniversary of Sept. 11 at ground zero now also has become an occasion for public reflection on the site of the terror attacks.

Tourist industry runs blitz: The park is still open

“We’re still open, and there’s plenty to do.” That’s the message from the tourism industry in Northwest Montana to the rest of the world.

Slow moving, but fast growing

Chinese mystery snail infestation closes Post Falls Park Pond

Post Falls Park Pond is closed until further notice because of an infestation of Chinese mystery snails along the bank and bed of the pond.

COVID-19 shutters small businesses in Bigfork

The majority of Montana businesses closed in mid-March due to a directive from Gov. Steve Bullock to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus. While most are back up and running now, a few Bigfork businesses have had to close their doors for good.

A one-stop rock shop

Business Bits

The history of this Stutzke Stone family is an interesting as its products, especially if you're into rocks.

More food headed this way

Business Bits

Three new eateries are in the works, according to the Coeur d'Alene building permits. (That's where I get several of my leads.) Two are for fast foods - Jack-in-the-Box and Subway in the Crossroads (WinCo) shopping area, and one is for Buffalo Wild Wings (see the difference) in the north end of the Super Supplements mini-mall.

County drops case against shooting range

Gun shop owner Michael Krachun continues to assert that a controversial shooting range on private property he owns near Echo Lake in Flathead County has no commercial ties to his business in Bigfork and never has.

Flathead County Sheriff's Deputies

A 54-year-old man discovered sleeping in a laundry room at a Montana 35 building was asked to leave. Flathead County Sheriff's deputies arrested the same man later in the day for trespass and shoplifting from a store on U.S. 2 in Evergreen.

Not just growth: Idaho is also losing residents and changing fast

University of Idaho professor hopes to create annual population reports

Idaho is growing. Under that growth is perhaps a more interesting story, Vos says: The departure of thousands of Idahoans, replaced by residents from other states.

Federal grand jury indicts Columbia Falls man on drug charges

A federal grand jury in late May indicted a Columbia Falls man arrested for allegedly knocking over a local pharmacy on multiple counts in two separate cases.

County drops case against shooting range

Gun shop owner Michael Krachun continues to assert that a controversial shooting range on private property he owns near Echo Lake in Flathead County has no commercial ties to his business in Bigfork and never has.

Washington health insurance enrollment open now

OLYMPIA — People who buy health insurance through Washington’s exchange have until Dec. 15 to pick a plan to ensure coverage beginning Jan. 1, 2018.

Charles Dee 'Mac' McKenzie, 85

Charles Dee "Mac" McKenzie, 85, passed away in Sagle, Idaho, on Dec. 24, 2007.

Shirley Ann Jahnke, 73

Shirley Ann Jahnke, 73, passed away with her family around her on May 1, 2009, at her home in Kalispell. Shirley was born March 15, 1936, in Kalispell, to Henry and Violet (Averill) Wittlake. The family moved from Somers to the Smith Valley, where they farmed and Shirley attended Batavia School and Flathead High School.

Somers school-bond ballots due Tuesday

More than 40 percent of registered voters in the Somers School District have returned their ballots to the district office. Those who still want to vote in the bond election have a few more days to do so.

New map, research center opening in Wallace

WALLACE — The Wallace District Mining Museum (WDMM) will be hosting a grand opening gala on Saturday evening for their new map and research center.

The Favored Farmhouse

Helping Basin residents find ways to just slow down - or wake up

MOSES LAKE — Daphne Martinez has a rather odd confession to make for a coffee shop owner. “So, I’m not a coffee drinker,” Martinez said as she sat with her husband Derek in front of the Favored Farmhouse’s espresso machine. “I grew up on Folgers. My mom, my grandparents, all drank Folgers drip coffee.” “So, I like black coffee with sugar. I’m not a fancy coffee drinker,” she added. While you can get fancy coffee drinks at The Favored Farmhouse, the menu at the coffee bar betrays another of Daphne’s loves — mixed non-alcoholic drinks made with soda pop. From the Summer Kiss (Sprite, raspberry puree, pineapple and cream) to the Gone Wild (Coke or Diet Coke, fresh lime, coconut, cream), the menu is full of soda drinks Daphne Martinez created and named herself...

Flathead air quality monitoring site closures ordered by EPA, DEQ

Flathead County commissioners voted unanimously Aug. 18 to decommission the Whitefish and Kalispell air quality monitoring sites after a request from state and federal agencies.

Worker dies in dump truck accident

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