Freezing weather compounds crisis for displaced in Syria

BEIRUT (AP) — A military offensive on an opposition-controlled region of northwestern Syria has created one of the worst catastrophes for civilians in the country's long-running war, sending hundreds of thousands of people fleeing, many of them sleeping in open fields and under trees in freezing temperatures.

Freezing weather compounds crisis for displaced in Syria

BEIRUT (AP) — A military offensive on an opposition-controlled region of northwestern Syria has created one of the worst catastrophes for civilians in the country's long-running war, sending hundreds of thousands of people fleeing, many of them sleeping in open fields and under trees in freezing temperatures.

Historic Kalispell blacksmith shop gets a new lease on life

An historic blacksmith shop in downtown Kalispell starts a new life Monday morning when it reopens as The Forge, a coffeehouse, diner and music venue.

Legals March 13, 2018

SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION ON COMPLAINT FOR JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE AND DECLARATORY RELIEF Case No. CV-2017-0001924 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF BONNER U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, N.D., Plaintiff, v. THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, ASSIGNS AND DEVISEES OF LOIS LARSON AKA LOIS K. LARSON; STATE OF IDAHO, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELFARE; and DOES 1 THROUGH 20, INCLUSIVE, including all parties with an interest in and/or residing in real property commonly known as, 211 East Beardmore Avenue, Priest River, ID 83856 f/k/a 518 Beardmore Ave., Priest River, ID 83856, and legally described as: THAT PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 56 NORTH, RANGE 5 WEST, BOISE MERIDIAN, BONNER COUNTY, IDAHO, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT 376 FEET NORTH AND 100 FEET WEST FROM THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF BLOCK 25 OF JACKSON'S 1ST ADDITION TO PRIEST RIVER, IDAHO; THENCE NORTH 120 FEET; THENCE WEST 100 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 120 FEET; THENCE EAST 100 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Defendants. TO: DEFENDANTS THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, ASSIGNS AND DEVISEES OF LOIS LARSON and DOES 1 through 20, inclusive, including all parties with an interest in and/or residing in real property commonly known as 211 East Beardmore Avenue, Priest River, ID 83856 f/k/a 518 Beardmore Ave., Priest River, ID 83856: You have been sued by U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, N.D., the Plaintiff, in the District Court in and for the County of Bonner, Idaho, Case No. CV-2017-0001924. The nature of the claim against you is an action for declaratory relief and judicial foreclosure of the real property currently known as 211 East Beardmore Avenue, Priest River, ID 83856 f/k/a 518 Beardmore Ave., Priest River, ID 83856 and legally described as THAT PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 56 NORTH, RANGE 5 WEST, BOISE MERIDIAN, BONNER COUNTY, IDAHO, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT 376 FEET NORTH AND 100 FEET WEST FROM THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF BLOCK 25 OF JACKSON'S 1ST ADDITION TO PRIEST RIVER, IDAHO; THENCE NORTH 120 FEET; THENCE WEST 100 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 120 FEET; THENCE EAST 100 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Any time after 21 days following the last publication of this summons, the court may enter a judgment against you without further notice, unless prior to that time you have filed a written response in the proper form, including the Case Number and paid any required filing fee to the Clerk of the Court at 1500 Hwy 2, Ste. 336, Sandpoint ID 83864, (208) 265-1432, and serve a copy of your response on the Plaintiff's attorney, Sydney K. Leavitt, at ALDRIDGE PITE, LLP, 13125 W. Persimmon Ln., Ste. 150, Boise, ID 83713. A copy of the Summons and Complaint can be obtained by contacting either the Clerk of the Court or the attorney for Plaintiff. If you wish for legal assistance, you should immediately retain an attorney to advise you in this matter. Dated this 15th day of February, 2018. MICHAEL W. ROSEDALE, CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT By: /S/ Jo Hendrickson, DEPUTY SNP LEGAL 5205 FEBRUARY 27, MARCH 6, 13, 20, 2018

Wants Flathead Forest snowmobile season shortened

This an open letter to Flathead National Forest supervisor Chip Weber, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Helena field supervisor Jodi Bush and Rocky Mountain District Ranger Mike Munoz.

Wants Flathead Forest snowmobile season shortened

This an open letter to Flathead National Forest supervisor Chip Weber, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Helena field supervisor Jodi Bush and Rocky Mountain District Ranger Mike Munoz.

Fat: As an endocrine organ

Doctor of Oriental Medicine

For decades, scientists, nutritionists and health-care providers have believed that fat cells were just passive blobs that hung out in places we don't want it and did nothing more than store energy. They also believed it wore down the body by placing a burden on it with extra weight. New research forced them to alter their view when it was found that fat is extraordinarily dynamic, very complex and influences a staggering array of crucial body functions.

Confirmed: Cracker Barrel coming

Business Bits

Ah. It’s finally real. The one many readers keep asking about.

Businesses sign on in meth fight

By Roger Morris Western News Publisher

Wildlife baiting still illegal in Montana

It’s OK to buy a deer lick in Montana, but that’s about all you can do with it.

Legals May 8, 2017

Notice of Application and Proposed Determination of Non-Significance Date of Notice: May 8, 2017 Notice is hereby given that a SEPA Checklist received by Grant County on April 20, 2017 from the Agri-Beef Co. (Designated Contact: Tom Durant (Durant Development Services Inc.), Yakima, WA 98907 (509) 248-4156) were found to be technically complete on May 2, 2017. Grant County expects to issue a Determination of Non-Significance for this proposal, and the Optional DNS Process in WAC 197-11-355 is being used. This proposal may include mitigation measures under applicable codes, and the project review process may incorporate or require mitigation measures regardless of whether an EIS is prepared. This may be the only opportunity to comment on the environmental impacts of the proposal and the proposed mitigation measures. A copy of the subsequent threshold determination may be obtained upon request. PROPOSED MITIGATION MEASURES: None. PROJECT: For installation of a new grinder and conveyor system as well as a new emission control system consisting of several pick-up plenums, cyclone and baghouses. These new additions will be enclosed in order to comply with Dept. of Ecology Air Quality requirements. ADDITIONAL PERMITS REQUIRED: Building Permit. STUDIES REQUIRED: None. LOCATION: The address of the site is 18857 Rd 2.7 SE. The project is located near the intersection of Rd R SE and Rd 2.7 SE in the interior of the El Oro Feed yard about 12 miles southeast of Moses Lake. In Section 18, Township 18 North, Range 30 East, W.M. Parcel #19-0988-000. PRESENT ZONING: Agriculture. PUBLIC HEARING: None. CONSISTENCY STATEMENT: This proposal is subject to and shall be consistent with Grant County Code, International Building Code, and International Fire Code. Copies of application materials are available from Connor Lange, Grant County Planning Department, 264 West Division Avenue, PO Box 37, Ephrata, WA 98823, (509)754-2011, ext. 2525. Office hours: 8 am-12 noon, 1-4 pm, M-F. Comments must be submitted to the Planning Department no later than 5 pm on May 22, 2017. Comments should be as specific as possible and may be mailed, hand-delivered, or sent by email. All persons, agencies, or tribes have the right to comment, receive notice, participate in any hearings, request a copy of the final decision, and/or appeal the decision as provided by law and County Code. #05034/74088 Pub.: May 8, 2017

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The hard work of untangling vets health care

I was contacted by an Idaho veteran who was denied U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs coverage for an emergency hospital visit because he had not been to a VA doctor in the past 24 months. This veteran is among thousands of veterans nationwide caught up in complicated requirements.

Lake community split over access site

Hungry Horse News

Lake community split over access site

Hungry Horse News

Whitmer: Trump is 'biggest threat' to America, cost lives

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Thursday sharply criticized President Donald Trump following revelations that he had purposely downplayed the deadly coronavirus, calling it “devastating” news and Trump the “biggest threat” to Americans.

Whitmer: Trump is 'biggest threat' to America, cost lives

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Thursday sharply criticized President Donald Trump following revelations that he had purposely downplayed the deadly coronavirus, calling it “devastating” news and Trump the “biggest threat” to Americans.

World/Nation

World powers, Iran clinch nuke deal

Prime time for tourism

Experts foresee boom in industry this summer

If Silverwood Theme Park ticket sales are an indication of what the city can expect for travel and tourism this summer, they are up 63% from pre-COVID 2019 numbers, said director of marketing, Jordan Carter.