A hike around Glacier National Park

Snow had dusted the top third of the mountains ringing the Flathead Valley the day Jake Bramante hiked out of Lincoln Lake. About 50 people, including friends, family and media, were on hand to watch him march through a white ribbon strung between two trekking poles across the trailhead on Glacier National Park's Going-to-the-Sun Road.

Flathead Valley is brimming with Halloween activities

There may be a bit of a chill in the air, but there’s all kinds of Halloween week fun to share, so get out there ... if you dare!

Appeals grow to close US national parks during pandemic

The Trump administration is sticking with its crowd friendly waiver of entrance fees at national parks during the coronavirus outbreak

FILMING the FLATHEAD

The inaugural class of the Montana Institute for the Arts was thrown to the wolves on Day 1.

Please read this first before using Craigslist

Craigslist is quickly jumping to the top of the list as a hideout for cheats, liars and scammers. Be hyper-aware if you’re using Craigslist. It doesn’t make any difference if you’re buying or selling.

A robust June jobs report clouds outlook for US economy

A strong hiring report for June has assuaged fears that the U.S. economy might be on the cusp of a recession — and highlighted the resilience of the nation's job market.

Death toll rises to 24 from Delhi riots during Trump trip

NEW DELHI (AP) — At least 24 people were killed and 189 injured in three days of clashes in New Delhi that coincided with U.S. President Donald Trump's first state visit to India, with the death toll expected to rise as hospitals continue to take in the wounded, authorities said Wednesday.

Glacier looks to move native fish in Camas drainage

Glacier National Park has formally released an environmental assessment on a project designed to expand a native fish population in the Park.

Legislation would change hunting and fishing

Since winning the Legislature in 2011, Republicans have introduced multiple pieces of legislation undermining Montana’s great hunting and fishing. Fortunately, successive Democratic governors vetoed them. The veto pen now belongs to Greg Gianforte.

Glacier looks to establish native trout at Gunsight Lake

Glacier National Park biologists are proposing another native fish restoration project, this one on Gunsight Lake, east of the Divide.

Quincy Pita Pit opening Feb. 26

QUINCY — Two Quincy residents have teamed up with Pita Pit to establish the national chain’s 600th store location in Quincy.

Hackers are cracking your email, people

EDITOR’S NOTE: Consumer advocate Bill Brooks continues to recover from surgery after fracturing a bone in his leg. He’d like to let his readers know that this column is in great hands with Terri Dickerson, and he expects to be up and running in no time.

DOE looking for food program sponsors

The Idaho Department of Education is looking for Shoshone County-based sponsors to help them provide healthy, balanced meals to Idaho children through the USDA’s Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)

Crowds gather to protest Biden's Idaho visit

More than 1,000 protesters gathered in Boise, Idaho, on Monday morning ahead of a visit by President Joe Biden to express their displeasure about his coronavirus plan, the election and other issues.

Legals July 13, 2017

No. 24679 PUBLIC NOTICE The proceedings for the Flathead County Board of Commissioners for the period of June 1, 2017 and ending June 30, 2017 are now available for public review. Individual requests for personal copies will be accepted by the Clerk to the Board, Flathead County Courthouse, Third Floor, Kalispell, Montana. Dated this 10th day of June, 2017. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/ Gary D. Krueger Gary D. Krueger, Chairman By: /s/ Debbie Pierson Debbie Pierson, Clerk & Recorder July 13, 2017 MNAXLP

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Editor’s note: Some calls do not list numbered locations or other location details because that information was not listed on the log provided by Bonner Dispatch.

Legals November 26, 2018

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD December 4, 2018 at 9:30 a.m. in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA to consider the following budget extension requests: Public Defense in the amount of $5,340.60 to purchase a new copy machine / printer from Business Interiors and Equipment for the Law Library. Auditor's Office in the amount of $116,000.00 for a loan to the Soap Lake School District to purchase a school bus with levied funds. Any interested persons may appear regarding these matters. Barbara J. Vasquez, CMC Administrative Assistant & Clerk of the Board Grant County Commissioners #11051/246378 Pub: November 19, 26, 2018

Legals July 30, 2018

CALL FOR BIDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Port Commissioners of Port of Warden, Washington that sealed bids will be received until 1:30 p.m., Monday, August 13th, 2018, at one of the following locations: At the Port of Warden Office 605 West 1st Street Warden, WA 98857. Bids delivered in person will be received by the Port Manager between 11AM and 1:30PM on the day of the bid. Bids mailed to the Port of Warden Commissioners, Post Office Box 841, Warden, WA 98857, shall take into consideration of the mailing time process and must be received by the Port Manager by the date and time stated above. For the PORT OF WARDEN - RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE EXPANSION (RIE) PROJECT Any Bids received after the time stated above by the Port Manager will not be considered. Faxed or Emailed bids will not be accepted. DATE OF OPENING OF BID: The Bids will be opened and publicly read shortly after 1:30 p.m., Monday, August 13th, 2018 Port of Warden, West 1st Street Warden, WA 98857. Information for Bidders: The project provides new railroad auxiliary tracks and related civil work at the port of Warden in Grant County. The work consists of construction of approximately 4,900 feet new railroad auxiliary track including, earthwork (totaling approximately 17,500 CY), and base materials totaling approximately 3,200 CY), ballasted track, two each turnouts (one of which is a connecting turnout installed into existing track), one each sliding derail, two each earthen bumpers, approximately 1500 linear feet of walkway, and 32 track feet of timber grade crossing, using primarily contractor supplied materials. The project shall be completed in 90 working days. Bid / Contract Documents will be available (only) by e-mail through HDR Engineering, 1401 E. Trent Avenue, Suite 101, Spokane, Washington 99202 - Paul Weber - [email protected]; phone (509) 343-8511. This project is a Washington State Department of Transportation funded project and as such Washington State prevailing wage Law applies. Port of Warden is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority and women-owned businesses are encouraged to bid. There is no formal pre-bid tour. All bidders are encouraged to inspect the proposed maintenance areas. For information to schedule a site visit, please contact Pat Millard, Port Manager at (509)348-2480 or [email protected] or Paul Weber, Project Engineer, at 509-343-8511 or [email protected]. Questions will not be answered during any site inspection. Questions should be emailed to Paul Weber at [email protected] in the form of a Request for Information (RFI). The RFI and any written answers will be made available to other bidders unless they are proprietary in nature. Questions pertaining to the bid will not be taken after August 8th, 2018. Engineers estimate for the work is approx. $1.35 to $1.55 Million including WSST. #08011/310639 Pub: July 23, 25, 30, 2018 & August 1, 2018

The Latest: States dealing with vaccine shortages at sites

RALEIGH, N.C. — An increasing number of COVID-19 vaccination sites around the U.S. are canceling appointments because of vaccine shortages.

Auction company to lease space to vendors

Showcase Resale Center opens April 1

HAYDEN - What has for years been a once-a-week auction house on Thursday will become a seven-day-a-week retail operation.