Napa revisited

We have returned from our weekend touring the Napa Valley with our group of guests who had hired us to help them find the private side of Napa. We are happy to report “the Valley” is in great shape! Is it expensive? Certainly. Are there throngs of people, visitors and residents alike? You bet. Beyond that though it remains one of the most beautiful destinations anywhere, with wine produced there that is the envy of the wine world, and it will no doubt stay that way.

Burn permits required starting Sunday

Burn permits now required in Idaho

Community rallies for Kalispell business destroyed by fire

A fire ripped through Tanner and Jana Roach’s Kalispell business, Beck and Cap, in the early morning hours of Dec. 17, destroying everything within its walls.

Legals for November, 12 2021

The Latest: Bangkok shuts down venues as virus spreads

BANGKOK — The Thai capital is shutting down venues including schools and entertainment parks as coronavirus cases continue to spread.

Colorado, Nebraska jostle over water rights amid drought

Nebraska's Republican-controlled Legislature this year voted to move forward with a plan that stunned Colorado state leaders

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Lebanese clear blast rubble from roads around cratered port

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanese army bulldozers plowed through wreckage to reopen roads around Beirut's demolished port Thursday, a day after the government pledged to investigate this week's devastating explosion and placed port officials under house arrest.

Why working smart isn't enough

Wayne Huizenga knows the value of time at work and at play. In his mid-60s, he told BusinessWeek magazine that a key measure for him was "'QTR' - 'quality time remaining.' I don't know how many years I'll be able to play golf, so I'm going to enjoy every minute."

Navy may ban tobacco sales on bases

NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (AP) - Tobacco sales on Navy ships and in stores on Navy and Marine Corps bases would be a thing of the past under a plan being considered by Navy Secretary Ray Mabus, but some congressional members are pushing back.

Street-smart tips return!

You learn to be book smart in school, but you better not forget that you need to also be street smart. As I like to say, knowledge does not become power until it is used!

Bits and pieces

You already know the real estate market is strong, especially if you are trying to buy a house. Sellers know too when they get multiple offers and sell their houses for more than list price. So rather than repeat the same old saw we decided to mix it up a bit this week. Here are excerpts from some of last week’s real estate world:

Kalispell: Montana's Eden — Exhibit showcases history of town

The largest exhibition curated by the museum in the past 12 years, a grand opening reception for Kalispell: Montana's Eden is set for Thursday, June 30 from 5 to 7 p.m.

One bad penny

Owner of large coin shop speaks out against CoiNuts

COEUR d'ALENE - Kevin Wolter of CoinsPlus said he hopes Kevin Mitchell of the now-closed CoiNuts never re-opens his business.

Bridal tour hitches up in Post Falls today

Lisa Seher named every wedding gown in her shop. She called for them joyfully across the sparkling Cloud Nine Bridal boutique she runs with her daughter, Kaitlyn Seher.

Bridal tour hitches up in Post Falls today

Lisa Seher named every wedding gown in her shop. She called for them joyfully across the sparkling Cloud Nine Bridal boutique she runs with her daughter, Kaitlyn Seher.

Foundation receives EPA grant to spur Valley redevelopment

The Montana West Economic Development Foundation has been awarded $500,000 to assess local former industrial and commercial properties with the goal of redeveloping them into multi-family housing.

Legals September 21, 2017

H. Stephen Darty DARTY LAW OFFICE, PLLC 2687 Palmer Street, Ste. D Missoula, MT 59808 (406) 549-0306 Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT LAKE COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF VICKIE K. NUCCIO, DECEASED. Cause No. DP-17-55 Dept. No. James A. Manley NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the decedent are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Cathey Hoyt, Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at 2687 Palmer Street, Ste. D, Missoula, Montana 59808, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Montana that the foregoing is true and correct. DATED this 18th day of August, 2017. Cathey Hoyt - Personal Representative DARTY LAW OFFICE, PLLC H. Stephen Darty, Attorney for Personal Representative Published on September 21, September 28 and October 5, 2017. MNAXLP

Wal-Mart workers can add denim pants to work wardrobe

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - Wal-Mart is hoping denim pants will raise the spirits of its more than 1.2 million U.S. store workers.