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$500k grant supports UM’s College of Humanities

Cornerstone humanities programs at the University of Montana received a $499,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Sandpoint's De LaVergne rides into retirement

By DAVID GUNTER

Planet Fitness to open in former Sears location

Pre-sales, membership specials and tours are offered at the Planet Fitness introductory location in the former Samuel’s Jewelry area at Silver Lake Mall (202 W. Hanley Ave.).

Legals for June, 7 2026

Film: 'A joke among Pakistanis'

Hot dog! - Wienermobile is rolling into town

Good news for those who relish a classic American hot dog — the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is coming to town. The 27-foot hot dog on wheels will be making an appearance at several Flathead Valley grocery stores Aug. 9 to 11. The Wienermobile that’s headed for Montana is one of six mobile hot dogs traveling the country at any time. Each one is piloted by a team of two “hot-doggers” who spread snacks, smiles and hot-dog puns at more than 50 cities in at least 25 states during their year-long journey.

Bonner County History - Aug. 22, 2024

A look at the events, activities, and meetings happening around Bonner County, from Sandpoint to Cocolalla, from Priest River to Ponderay, and from Clark Fork to Dover.

Exploring Montana's backroads

If you want to enjoy this week’s Outdoor column, you must set your clock back 100 years or more as we explore a backroads corner of Montana.

Hot dog! - Wienermobile is rolling into town

Good news for those who relish a classic American hot dog — the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is coming to town. The 27-foot hot dog on wheels will be making an appearance at several Flathead Valley grocery stores Aug. 9 to 11. The Wienermobile that’s headed for Montana is one of six mobile hot dogs traveling the country at any time. Each one is piloted by a team of two “hot-doggers” who spread snacks, smiles and hot-dog puns at more than 50 cities in at least 25 states during their year-long journey.

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First weekend of California stay-at-home order hits millions

LOS ANGELES (AP) — California has never seen a weekend quite like this.

10 years after BP spill: Oil drilled deeper; rules relaxed

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Ten years after an oil rig explosion killed 11 workers and unleashed an environmental nightmare in the Gulf of Mexico, companies are drilling in deeper and deeper waters, where payoffs can be huge but risks are greater than ever.

10 years after BP spill: Oil drilled deeper; rules relaxed

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Ten years after an oil rig explosion killed 11 workers and unleashed an environmental nightmare in the Gulf of Mexico, companies are drilling in deeper and deeper waters, where payoffs can be huge but risks are greater than ever.

10 years after BP spill: Oil drilled deeper; rules relaxed

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Ten years after an oil rig explosion killed 11 workers and unleashed an environmental nightmare in the Gulf of Mexico, companies are drilling in deeper and deeper waters, where payoffs can be huge but risks are greater than ever.

Census takers are going door-to-door to visit ID households

The U.S. Census Bureau is following up with households that have not yet responded to the 2020 Census in a small number of locations. Because of the scale of this operation, the Census Bureau began the work in a few areas before operations begin in earnest across the country on Aug. 11.

Firearms sales set new records

“We’ve seen shortages before, but never anything quite this widespread."

777 Take-n-Bake opens soon

777 Take-n-Bake Pizza opens this week at 405 E. Best Ave. The business sells pizzas to bake at home, more cooked in the business, side and entree-sized salads and pizza by the slice during lunch hour. The grand opening is Monday, July 11.

$1.6 billion Powerball jackpot goes to 3 winners in 3 states

MUNFORD, Tenn. (AP) — An eye-popping and unprecedented Powerball jackpot whose rise to $1.6 billion became a national fascination will be split three ways.