Voters to decide $4 million bond request

The Somers Rural Fire District is asking for voter approval of a $4 million bond issue to build a new fire hall, with ballots to be sent out to registered voters in the district on July 12 for a July 30 mail-ballot election.

France warns Lebanon risks collapse after explosion, crisis

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon is in such a deep political and economic crisis the country risks collapsing altogether, France’s foreign minister said Thursday, ahead of the French president's visit to the country next week.

Makena makes Montana proud

Fundraisers set up for girl hit by vehicle

A 6-year-old girl was struck by a vehicle and sustained injuries after school on Tuesday, Nov. 12 as she was getting off the school bus just west of Whitefish on U.S. 93.

His legacy will continue

By JACOB DORAN/Bigfork Eagle

His legacy will continue

By JACOB DORAN/Bigfork Eagle

Flathead County sheriff

Flathead County sheriff's deputies cited a man for owning and maintaining a vicious dog after it attacked a golden retriever while both dogs and owners were hiking the Lone Pine State Park trail. The attacking dog was not leashed. The retriever received care for a puncture wound to the neck.

The Latest: India PM Modi extends national lockdown to May 3

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.

The Latest: Israel reaches 1 million mark in vaccinations

JERUSALEM — Israel says it has vaccinated 1 million people against COVID-19, more than a tenth of its population, as it rolls out one of the world’s earliest and most rapid inoculation campaigns.

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Moses Lake Police Department

Laid-off US workers face foreign world of insurance shopping

Mass layoffs are pushing many Americans into an unfamiliar role: shopping for health insurance that isn’t offered by an employer.

Laid-off US workers face foreign world of insurance shopping

Mass layoffs are pushing many Americans into an unfamiliar role: shopping for health insurance that isn’t offered by an employer.

Photographer posts pictures of Bonners Ferry on Web site

My wife and I live in Rossland, British Columbia, Canada, and have visited Bonners Ferry and the area several times over the past year.

Amazon debuts mobile payment app and card reader

NEW YORK - Amazon is taking direct aim at mobile payment systems such as Square by introducing the Amazon Local Register, a credit-card processing device and mobile app designed to help small business owners accept payments through their smartphones and tablets.

Rangers break out bats, get even

ARLINGTON, Texas — There were no pep talks, no extended discussions after a meltdown by the Texas Rangers’ bullpen.

The Latest: France aims for 700,000 tests each week in May

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House GOP set to put Trump defender Stefanik into No. 3 post

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans are ready to vault

Habitat Flathead subdivision proposed for Kalispell faces site challenges

Habitat for Humanity of Flathead Valley’s proposed subdivision in North Kalispell will require significant earthwork after a report identified major concerns with soil conditions on the site.

We're buying more cars, eating out more

U.S. retail sales rose in July, aided by autos and restaurants

WASHINGTON - Americans bought more cars, restaurant meals and building supplies in July, and the spending points to steady economic growth anchored by the improving job market.

El Paso Walmart shooting victim dies, death toll now 23

EL PASO, Teas (AP) — A man shot in the Aug. 3