Polluted soil: New headache for Whitefish project

Contaminated soil has been detected at the City Hall/parking structure site in Whitefish, adding another wrinkle — and added cost — to a project that is already more than $1 million over budget.

Exterior, interior construction on schedule at new Samaritan Hospital

MOSES LAKE — Exterior insulation is almost installed, the exterior water barrier is making its way around the building, and windows are being installed in some sections of the new Samaritan Hospital. “There is a lot of work going on right now,” said Abram Jenks of the Klosh Group, the consultants working with Samaritan Healthcare on the construction of the new hospital. “There are over 180 people (working on site).”

San Francisco mayor frustrated as virus cases rise statewide

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco, one of the nation's first cities to fully shut down and one of the slowest to reopen, joined California's coronavirus watch list on Friday, and the mayor expressed frustration that people are attending social gatherings against health officials' advice.

San Francisco mayor frustrated as virus cases rise statewide

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco, one of the nation's first cities to fully shut down and one of the slowest to reopen, joined California's coronavirus watch list on Friday, and the mayor expressed frustration that people are attending social gatherings against health officials' advice.

San Francisco mayor frustrated as virus cases rise statewide

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco, one of the nation's first cities to fully shut down and one of the slowest to reopen, joined California's coronavirus watch list on Friday, and the mayor expressed frustration that people are attending social gatherings against health officials' advice.

Poo Police protects yards

Post Falls man wants to take care of your stinking chores

POST FALLS - Tim Eide loves to take crap from people.

Snowbirds head to the Gulf

Region hopes for post-spill boom from retirees

ORANGE BEACH, Ala. - For all the oil spill claims and cleanup work by BP, retirees from the North may be the best survival bet for some Gulf Coast resort towns this winter.

Welcome to 'The Wich Haus' New Whitefish eatery offers simple, gourmet sandwiches

With Hurricane Florence threatening the Carolinas this week, Eddie Selby battened down the homestead in Calabash, North Carolina, a town famous for seafood.

Board approves Happy Valley casino

A proposed casino and tavern near Happy Valley on Tuesday won unanimous approval from the Flathead County Board of Adjustment despite heavy opposition from neighbors.

'Credential Stuffing' puts new spin on old tricks

Admit it. Most of us are guilty of using the same username and password on multiple accounts. It’s just so much easier to remember. But that one simple shortcut puts you at a much higher risk of getting hacked than ever before through a method called “credential stuffing.”

Food pantry in Troy searches for new building

The Troy Food Pantry is able to serve more families now than ever before, owing part of its success to the city for housing it for the past six years.

Clock now ticking on petition drive

By JOHN STANG

Doggie day care business expands from Ephrata to Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — Jennifer Beck has a thing for dogs.

New York City lifts curfew early following peaceful protests

NEW YORK (AP) — Police moved barricades Sunday so protesters could approach the Trump International Hotel and Tower in midtown Manhattan as thousands continued to march against police brutality — this time without a curfew looming in the night.

Egypt announces 2-week, night-time curfew to slow virus

CAIRO (AP) — Egypt will impose a two-week, nightly curfew in the Arab world's most-populous country in an effort to stop the spread of the new coronavirus, its prime minister announced Tuesday as the International Monetary Fund warned that a shortage of medical supplies could affect the Mideast's poorest nations.

Happy Valley casino OK'd

Despite heavy opposition from neighbors, a proposed casino and tavern near Happy Valley on Tuesday won unanimous approval from the Flathead County Board of Adjustment.

‘Credential Stuffing’ puts new spin on old tricks

Admit it. Most of us are guilty of using the same username and password on multiple accounts. It’s just so much easier to remember. But that one simple shortcut puts you at a much higher risk of getting hacked than ever before through a method called “credential stuffing.”

Legals July 22, 2019

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS ADA RAMP & STORMWATER UPGRADES Moses Lake, Washington Sealed bids will be received at the Civic Center Annex, 321 South Balsam, (P. O. Box 1579), Moses Lake, Washington 98837 until AUGUST 7, 2019; 11:00 AM, for the above-named improvement. Said bids will be opened and publicly read at that time. All bids shall be received before said opening time in sealed envelopes with ADA RAMP & STORMWATER UPGRADES marked plainly thereon. All bids shall be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a postal money order, cashier's check, or bond in an amount equal to 5 percent of the maximum total amount of the bid. Should the successful bidder fail to enter into a contract or furnish a satisfactory contract bond within the time stated in the specifications, the deposit shall be forfeited to the City. Plans and specifications may be obtained at no cost via electronic transmission from the City of Moses Lake. Paper copies of the plans and specifications may also be obtained from the Civic Center Annex at the above address for a non-refundable fee of $30. Plans and specifications can be requested by responding to this email, or by calling the Contact person listed below during normal business hours. Copies of plans and specifications are on file for review at various construction councils. All bidders shall call 509-764-3783 prior to bid opening to sign up as a bidder on the project, whether or not they request a hard copy or obtain a digital copy of the Specifications. Bids received from bidders who are not signed in as a bidder on the project will be rejected for being non-responsive. Contact person: Jeff Holm; 509.764.3781 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This project includes upgrading stormwater infrastructure and meeting ADA accessible ramp standards at 17 site locations throughout the City. The work will include catch basins, drywells, infiltration galleries, storm sewer pipe, curb and gutter, sidewalk, driveway, detectable warning surfaces, and asphalt patching. Estimated Project Cost: $350,000 Contract Working Days: 55 The City Council reserves the right to reject any or all bids if such action is in the best interest of the City. #07035/311646 Pub: July 19, 22, 2019

Legals April 14, 2018

No. 25280 INVITATION TO BID Notice is hereby given that the Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana, will receive sealed bids for: 2018 Dust Cost Share Program All sealed bids, plainly marked "SEALED BID - 2018 Dust Cost Share Program" must be in the hands of the Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners, 800 South Main, Room 302, Kalispell, MT, 59901, on or before 8:45 a.m., local time, Wednesday, April 25, 2018. Bids will be opened and read at 9:30 a.m. in the Commissioners' Chambers, located on the third floor of the County Courthouse. The project consists of placing dust suppressant throughout the Flathead County Roadway System. The Bid will consist of placing approximately 488,793.00 linear feet of magnesium chloride and watering (as required) to existing roadways, assumed at 24 feet wide. Various roadways will be receiving dust control improvements in Flathead County, and the Contractor should be prepared to mobilize equipment on a daily basis. All Bids must be in accordance with the Contract Documents on file with the Flathead County Road & Bridge Department, 1249 Willow Glen Drive, Kalispell, Montana, (406) 758-5790. Copies of the Contract Documents for use in preparing Bids may be obtained from Flathead County Road Department at the address stipulated above upon receipt of a non-refundable deposit of $50.00 for each set of documents, including drawings. A pre-bid conference will be held at the office of Flathead County Road Department, commencing at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 18, 2018. Those interested in bidding the project are encouraged to attend this meeting. Bids will be received on a price basis as described in the Contract Documents. Bid security in the amount of 10 percent of the total Bid must accompany each Bid. Within 10 calendar days after the Notice of Award, the successful Bidder will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and a Labor and Materials Payment Bond guaranteeing faithful performance and the payment of all bills and obligations arising from the performance of the contract. The bonds will each be equal to 100 percent of the contract amount. Work at the site is to commence within 10 calendar days after the written Notice to Proceed is issued. Completion of the work is required within Twenty One (21) consecutive calendar days following commencement of work. The project includes liquidated damages that will be assessed as set forth in the Special Provisions per calendar day if the work is not complete within the allotted contract time. Each bidder will be required to be registered with the State of Montana's Department of Labor and Industry prior to bidding this project. Forms for registration are available from the Department of Labor and Industry, P.O. Box 8011, 1805 Prospect, Helena, Montana 59604-8011. Information on registration can be obtained by calling 1-406-444-7734. All laborers and mechanics employed by Contractor or subcontractor in performance of the construction work shall be paid prevailing wages at rates as may be required by the laws of Flathead (County) and the state of Montana. Flathead County will withhold a 1% gross receipts tax to be forwarded to the State of Montana. Bids must include a Special Fuel Users Permit Number. No Bid may be withdrawn within a period of 60 days after the date for opening bids. Flathead County reserves the right to reject all Bids, to waive informalities, and to reject nonconforming, irregular, non-responsive or conditional Bids. Flathead County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. DATED this 2nd of April, 2018. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/ Pamela J. Holmquist Pamela J. Holmquist, Chairman April 7, 14, 2018 MNAXLP ________________________

Initiative to raise Idaho minimum wage circulating

BONNERS FERRY — A grass roots initiative to raise the minimum wage in Idaho is spreading across the state. More than 84,000 signatures are needed by April 30, 2014, for the initiative to go before voters next November.