Quimby pleads not guilty to fraud, drug possession charges

WALLACE — In a shortened Law Day on Wednesday, created to take off the load of the previous full Law Day on Nov. 17, Judge Scott Wayman addressed the criminal cases of only four individuals. All these cases involved property and/or drug related charges.

Letter from the editor

No one is safe from wily scam artists

Soccer referee clinics coming up

A Grade 9 clinic for beginning youth soccer referees will be held Monday, Aug. 27 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at The Summit Fitness Center in Kalispell. Grade 9 officials can center small-sided fall recreational games, and can be assistant referees (ARs) on spring competitive matches up to U-14.

Fire damages RBM lumber

But firefighters' quick response saves mill

High-end electrical, sewer customers to see a rate increase

Twenty-two high-use electric consumers in Troy and all sewer customers are going to see increased rates in January.

Portugal finance chief and eurogroup chair quits government

LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Portuguese Finance Minister Mario Centeno is stepping down from the government, though the prime minister insisted Tuesday that his policies of fiscal restraint and budget discipline will remain in place.

West given 10-year sentence for convenience store assault

Lincoln County District Judge Matthew Cuffe handed down a 10-year sentence to a Eureka man accused of clubbing another man unprovoked in a local convenience store in December.

Portugal finance chief and eurogroup chair quits government

LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Portuguese Finance Minister Mario Centeno is stepping down from the government, though the prime minister insisted Tuesday that his policies of fiscal restraint and budget discipline will remain in place.

Runaway team takes off with load of logs

The people, history and places of western Bonner County.

Man suspected of pointing gun at homeless people earns deferred sentence

A man accused of threatening a group of homeless people along Kalispell’s Parkline Trail with a gun last fall earned a deferred sentence in Flathead County District Court earlier this month.

Growing the STEM Teacher Trivia Night Thursday

Growing the STEM will host its annual Teacher Trivia Night Fundraiser from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30 at the Coeur d’Alene Eagles Lodge.

'Ten Acres and a Dream' workshop offered in Post Falls

University of Idaho Extension is offering a 1-day program designed to help owners of small rural acreages manage their land and meet their goals.

Service organization recognized for Park work

Man who pulled handgun on skateboarders re-sentenced

Fed to help banks purchase muni bonds to keep credit flowing

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve said it would seek to hold down spiking interest rates in the state and municipal bond markets by supporting banks' purchase of the bonds.

Cd’A Police, thanks for keeping everybody safe

In the days when sailing ships ruled the seas during times of war, massive amounts of gunpowder were stored in a hold below the water line. These gunpowder magazines were dry because wet powder is the surest way to lose a battle, and being below the water line, the hold could be flooded in an emergency.

China home-built aircraft carrier conducting sea trials

BEIJING (AP) — China’s Defense Ministry said the navy’s only entirely home-built aircraft is carrying out sea trials to test weapons and equipment and enhance training of the crew.

China home-built aircraft carrier conducting sea trials

BEIJING (AP) — China’s Defense Ministry said the navy’s only entirely home-built aircraft is carrying out sea trials to test weapons and equipment and enhance training of the crew.

Detroit ex-mayor Kilpatrick won't be leaving prison early

DETROIT (AP) — Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, who has served seven years of a 28-year sentence for corruption, has been turned down for home confinement during the coronavirus pandemic and won't be leaving prison early, the government said Tuesday.

Detroit ex-mayor Kilpatrick won't be leaving prison early

DETROIT (AP) — Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, who has served seven years of a 28-year sentence for corruption, has been turned down for home confinement during the coronavirus pandemic and won't be leaving prison early, the government said Tuesday.