Just married? How to reconcile your decorating differences

(ARA) - After the "I dos" are exchanged and the reception is over, couples find out that the realities of cohabitation do not always make for smooth sailing, especially when it comes to blending different tastes and styles. While newlyweds find themselves saying "I do" at the altar, that phrase frequently turns into "I don't" when the couple begins combining two unique decorating styles into a single household.

A new men's haircutting shop opens its doors in downtown Bonners Ferry

Lou’s is Bonnery Ferry’s newest men’s haircutting shop. The shop, located around the corner from Mi Pueblo mexican restaurant at 6415 Kootenai street, opened its doors on Tuesday. Nov. 1, filling a void that has been left open for a number of years.

Hecla completes remediation work at Troy mine

Four years into their restoration of the Troy Mine, Hecla Mining Company officials say they have reached a crucial milestone.

Local sales surge for firearms, ammo

Unrest, election and pandemic cited for buying craze

An election year with massive political unrest and a surging pandemic created the perfect storm for firearms and ammunition producers and retailers in 2020 as sales set new records across the state and the country.

Condon store rebuilt after fire is full of surprises

Condon seems like an unlikely spot to find edamame hummus, but the rebuilt and revitalized Mission Mountains Mercantile carries specialty foods like this and much more.

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Three Idaho National Park Service sites set for restoration and repair projects

Minidoka National Historic Site, Craters of the Moon and Hagerman Fossil Beds selected for renovations through Great American Outdoors Act

Apartment project planned for old hospital site

A plan has come forward that could develop the former North Valley Hospital site with 234 apartments.

Washington photographer subject of museum lecture

Asahel Curtis was well-known for his photography, but he did a lot more, biographer says Asahel Curtis

MOSES LAKE — Pioneering Washington photographer Asahel Curtis, and his role in developing Washington, will be the subject of a lecture at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Moses Lake Civic Auditorium, 401 S. Balsam St.

Mamas to the rescue

By DEVIN WEEKS

Traveling this summer? Don't get derailed by digestive distress

(ARA) - Summer is here - and for many, long weekends and sweltering temps inspire wanderlust and a sudden urge to relax on a far-away beach with a frosty beverage. While traveling is a great way to renew and recharge, the long flights, time zone changes and disruption of typical diet and exercise schedules can be anything but relaxing, and can even cause digestive discomfort.

North Valley Food Bank's Forever June Community Celebration

The North Valley Food Bank’s 4th annual Forever June Celebration is on Friday, June 14 from 5 - 8 p.m. at the food bank, 251 Flathead Ave, in Whitefish.

Welcome Winter's Chill With the Taste of Fresh Pears

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The importance of reporting bear conflicts

In summertime, we all know what to do if we see smoke in the forest – report it. Quick detection helps fire crews respond swiftly and keep the fire from growing into a bigger problem.

Ashworth bids farewell as library director

BONNERS FERRY — The library was always a second home for Sandy Ashworth and her family after they moved to Boundary County in the late 1960s.

Hayes: Wolves make for good business

A fifth of his work is predator mounts

When John Hayes started studying taxidermy he didn’t think it one day would be his livelihood.

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Free Ride

Bike shops team up to promote cycling

COEUR d'ALENE - Sure, Mike Gaertner, Carrie Martin and Adam Haeusler are competitors.

Readers ask

We always get questions from our readers, wine consumers and our shop customers. We appreciate them. It shows that wine consumers are still tuned in to the weekly column. Lately, with more folks pursuing unmanipulated and organic foods, even alcoholic beverages including wine are getting more attention in that regard.

Thinking small and local on Small Business Saturday

MOSES LAKE — With counterparts like Black Friday and Cyber Monday convincing shoppers to spend big money on big deals during the holiday season, the American Express Corporation launched the idea that Americans need to think small.