Congress keeps us safe in tough times

Thank heavens for sensible laws to protect us in hard times!

EDITORIAL: First fruits of core area redevelopment

Herberger’s last week announced an ambitious expansion plan that will double the size of its store in Kalispell Center Mall. This is great news for the downtown corridor, and the beginning of some renewed economic vitality for the heart of Kalispell as the city’s core development plan becomes a reality.

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Kalispell police arrested a 77-year-old man Monday at a local store and charged him with shoplifting an ink cartridge. He was taken to Kalispell Regional Medical Center after developing breathing problems.

Joseph L. Coleman, 78, of Troy

Joseph Lawrence (Felts) Coleman passed away on April 13, 2013, from a heart condition. 

Mall of America reopens nearly 3 months after going dark

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (AP) — The Mall of America was back in business on Wednesday, nearly three months after the Minnesota tourist attraction shut down because of the coronavirus.

California issues guidelines for church reopenings

LOS ANGELES (AP) — California churches can resume in-person services but worshippers will be limited to 100 people and they should wear masks, avoid sharing prayer books and skip the collection plate under state guidelines released Monday.

Inslee: Those with mild COVID-19 symptoms should get tested

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Gov. Jay Inslee says the state is broadening its testing strategy and now encouraging people with mild symptoms to get tested for the coronavirus.

Inslee: Those with mild COVID-19 symptoms should get tested

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Gov. Jay Inslee says the state is broadening its testing strategy and now encouraging people with mild symptoms to get tested for the coronavirus.

Law roundup: Strangers collecting around house concerns woman

A woman was concerned about stalking after someone allegedly tried to open her door and noticed a man sitting in a vehicle parked outside. She said she felt there had been an increase in strange people around her house.

Costco, Amicus rise; Kohl's, Acuity fall

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily on Thursday:

DISTANCING: Do it for others

My husband and I returned from Spain just over a month ago. Everything there was totally normal, lots of tourists, full restaurants, bars, and parks. Only a month later, Spain is in total lockdown. More people are dying each day.

Costco, Amicus rise; Kohl's, Acuity fall

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily on Thursday:

Lake County Justice Court

Michael Allen Stocking, operating without liability insurance in effect, first offense. Guilty. Ten days in Lake County Jail, suspended. Fined $250. Costs: $35.

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Police officer charged with assaulting man not wearing mask

BALTIMORE (AP) — A Baltimore police detective is facing criminal charges after prosecutors say he slammed to the ground a man who refused to wear a face mask inside a grocery store.

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Election offers further proof that Fielder's views don't represent most Montanans

In her Nov. 27 op-ed, Montana state Sen. Jennifer Fielder continued to perpetuate phony myths about American public lands in an attempt to prop up her naive attempts to dispose of them.

This time, the MHP car was in the wreck

Kalispell police and the Kalispell Fire Department went to the intersection of Main Street and Idaho Avenue when a Montana Highway Patrol car and another vehicle collided. No one had to go to the hospital, but two trucks came to haul both cars away.

New laws go into effect in Idaho

Firing squad death penalty, new criminal laws, housing changes and more are slated to soon take effect

House Bill 803: Passed this year, this law keeps identities of firing squad members confidential.