Forest Service decision on Blankenship camping shortsighted

The U.S. Forest Service recently made what seems like a hasty decision to continue dispersed camping on a gravel bar along the Middle Fork of the Flathead River near the Blankenship Bridge.

First 1,000 doses of coronavirus vaccine arrive in Moses Lake

After traveling cross country, around 2,000 miles in all, in a container colder than the interior of Antarctica, almost 1,000 doses of the coronavirus vaccine developed by Pfizer arrived Tuesday morning in Moses Lake.

This Thanksgiving, be both thankful, giving

November and December are a special time of year when we think of thankfulness and giving; of change and of future dreams. It is shown in nature’s brightness and fall colors as we prepare for a long winter’s rest.

Mission Mountain Enterprises relocates and rebrands

Mission Mountain Enterprises is relocating, not so much moving out of Ronan, according to the organization’s CEO Lauren Oliver.

SENIORS: Plenty of help on hand

I read Sholeh Patrick’s column of Oct. 8 in the Press. It was very informative but there was one thing I do not agree with, about seniors being unseen in society today. I am a senior and I find that people are very considerate and helpful. Young men and older men always hold the door open for me. When I ask them in a grocery store to reach something for me on the top shelf they are more than happy to do it. Maybe there is a difference in the East but here I find it comforting to see men and women helping seniors any way they can.

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Obituary: James Paul Winslow, Sr.

James Paul Winslow, Sr., 89, of Troy, died Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017, in his home on Savage Lake, surrounded by his children and his cats.

Gearing up for Bloomsday

With a little over two months before the 39th running of the Lilac Bloomsday Run, plans are well underway for yet another big crowd to take to the streets of Spokane.

Sometimes plans fizzle out

Business Bits

Ah, this was a week when I thought/hoped I'd have big news.

Park visitation in 2007 more than 2 million

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Low income developments in the Flathead aim to ease housing squeeze

Finding housing in the Flathead Valley has become an uphill battle for many, but amidst the seemingly never ending supply of luxury homes, a few developers and nonprofits are working to meet demand at all income levels with several major projects slated for completion in 2023 and 2024.

Holiday Happenings in the Mission Valley

The holiday season is brimming with cheer, from performing arts to parades and lighting extravaganzas.

Glamping in a small cabin on the Tobacco River

Glamping is a form of camping involving accommodations that traditional camping can’t offer, a way to satisfy one's need for time outside without the lack of access to a bathroom or a bed.

Community briefs for April 10

A1 THE VETERANS' PRESS: Combat: Before and after for this proud veteran

Every military individual has a unique story.

The 2011 Rod Meseberg Spring Walleye Classic

This year 67 teams competed in our Walleye Tournament. The net monies from our event are used by our non-profit 501-C3 to buy components to build Habitat Boxes to improve fishing for generations to come. For more info please visit www.cwfac.org.

BFHS girls lose soccer opener

The visiting Badgers dropped its league game at Orofino Saturday.  The final score Orofino 3, Badgers 0.

Cabela's to build Kalispell store next year

Cabela’s is coming to the Flathead Valley.

Confessions of an addict

I’ve been clean for eight years now. But I live with the knowledge that relapse is always just one slip away. And even though the opportunities in Northwestern Montana are limited, it still takes only an oblique stimulation from the environment to bring the memories and that inextinguishable lust rushing back.