CHUCK BANDEL
Valley Press
Recent Stories
Bear attack survivor shares tips for recreating in grizzly country
As he was dangling from the mouth of a record-size brown bear in Alaska, several thoughts surged through Brent Hudson’s badly bleeding head.
Family brings 'glamping' experience to Paradise
Camping, like so many things, has evolved from the days of the Old West.
New private school in the works for Thompson Falls
A Trout Creek resident with nearly two decades of teaching experience wants to give area families another option for their children's education.
Seaplanes make a splash at Lake Mary Ronan
More than a dozen float planes of various size and makes were on display at Lake Mary Ronan on the morning of Saturday, Aug. 13, much to the delight of the group of spectators.
Doh! Neighbors rally to rescue doe stuck upside down in ditch
Maybe, just maybe, someone thought, if you plant a deer upside down it will grow into a new deer.
River Roadhouse repurposed from vintage gas station
After being empty and idle for nearly nine years, a classic 1970s gas station west of Thompson Falls has been transformed into the River Roadhouse, and is now open for business.
Lakeside motorcyclist reunited with man who helped save his life
Lakeside man reunited with man who helped save his life
Managers say Magpie blaze 62% contained
It was mostly good news for the approximately 20 local residents who attended the Magpie Rock Fire manager’s meeting at the Dixon School gymnasium Monday morning.