Fire levels massive building

Old plywood plant covered 4.7 acres

It took only three minutes for fire crews to arrive Thursday night after the 911 call came in, but Libby firefighters found the former Stimson Lumber Co. plywood plant fully engulfed in flames.

Lake's water quality threatened by watercraft

By RICHARD HANNERS

Bettman raises chance of NHL not completing regular season

For the first time since halting play four weeks ago, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman raised the possibility Tuesday of not completing the regular season in order to squeeze in time to award the Stanley Cup.

Bettman raises chance of NHL not completing regular season

For the first time since halting play four weeks ago, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman raised the possibility Tuesday of not completing the regular season in order to squeeze in time to award the Stanley Cup.

Bettman raises chance of NHL not completing regular season

For the first time since halting play four weeks ago, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman raised the possibility Tuesday of not completing the regular season in order to squeeze in time to award the Stanley Cup.

OUR GEM: How Coeur d’Alene protects our lake

Crime strikes out in the country

Woman hopes to recover SUV which was stolen from her farm

HAYDEN - Kim Bybee admits she was dumb twice.

Unlikely weekend visitor

Owner reunited with tortoise; One pet still missing

Stolen prescription drugs found

About $18,500 worth of stolen painkillers was recovered in the woods Thursday near Columbia Falls.

Law roundup: Pillow fight, or romantic night?

Kalispell Police Department issued citations and released two men trying to steal pillows, candles and other items valued at $207.

Partial road closures anticipated during Love’s Travel Stop construction

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake city officials are talking with the Washington Department of Transportation on ways to limit road closures in Mae Valley while construction is underway on Love’s Travel Stop.

Law roundup: Transient settles in for the night in gaga pit

A transient and their animals reportedly used a school’s gaga ball pit, an enclosed wooden structure, for their sleeping accommodations and someone requested extra patrol from Kalispell Police Department after finding garbage, vomit and animal feces.

Business Beat: Openings, closings relocations and expansions

Mary Hyatt

Elections Office in uncharted waters

Absentee voting is best solution

National Forest Christmas tree permits now available

The holiday season is fast approaching and National Forest Christmas tree permits are now available for a cost of $5 at all Lolo National Forest offices with a limit of three permits per household.

Legals June 14, 2019

No. 26278 INVITATION FOR BIDS LEASE OF STATE LANDS Sealed bids will be accepted by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, Ag & Grazing Management Bureau, P.O. Box 201601, Helena, Montana 59620, through June 21, 2019 for a 10-year forest grazing license on the following described lands in Flathead County. Portions of Lot's 3 & 5 SE4NW4, South of the US HWY 93 and West of State HWY 424: T30N R22W Section 5, containing 45.70 acres of grazing land. The minimum bid rate is $235.80 based on a grazing carrying capacity of 18 AUMS at a rate of $13.10 per AUM. By law all bids in order to be considered valid must include a deposit in the form of a certified check, cashiers check or money order in the amount equal to 100% of the amount bid for grazing, plus a non-refundable lease application fee of $25.00. In order to be considered, all bids must be accompanied with a completed application to lease state lands. The State Board of Land Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Bid forms may be obtained from the Department at the above address or in person at 1539 11th Avenue, Helena or by calling 406-444-4951 Ag & Grazing Management Bureau Montana DNRC June 8, 14, 2019 MNAXLP __________________________

EPA moves forward with cleanup RODs

Environmental Protection Agency officials this week announced that it expects Record of Decision documents for the former export plant and former screening plant sites to be issued by next month – soon enough to begin cleanups this construction season.

Ephrata council discusses city services to new jail

EPHRATA — Water and sewer service, land use and the new Grant County Jail were subjects of discussion by the Ephrata City Council at the regular meeting Wednesday. Council members approved an ordinance allowing the city to provide water and sewer services to the new facility...

The Latest: Airline hit hard by virus plans to cut costs

The Latest on the