Into the wood: Whitefish craftsman's work tapped by L.L. Bean

What started as a hobby for Phil Pontillo has grown into a business with nationally sought-after products.  

LAW ROUNDUP: Did bottling opponents flip a lid?

An angry mother told

UK city of Leicester sees lockdown tightened on virus spike

LONDON (AP) — The British government is reimposing an array of lockdown restrictions, including the closure of schools, in the central city of Leicester after a spike in coronavirus infections.

Riverdogs open up Series with two wins

EPHRATA - Well so much for being just a host team.

Caring Beyond Clothing: A motto that walks the talk

Briar’s Baby Boutique, a consignment store, and adjacent Kid Thrift on First Street W. in Polson are shops for people who have children or grandchildren. While they’re home to an immense range of clothes, shoes and furniture, the two businesses offer much more than excellent sources of kid goods.

Boutique offers handmade furniture and more

Everything is by design at a new boutique shop on Electric Avenue. Kathleen Hennen hand-picks or hand-makes all of the products she sells at Bigfork Design, with items ranging from tables to T-shirts.

Legals February 22, 2019

Notice of Application - Date of Notice: February 22, 2019. Notice is hereby given that Grant County has received a SEPA checklist from Stevens Land Holdings (Designated Contact: 5591 State Hwy 28 E, Soap Lake, WA 98851) and determined this application to be technically complete on February 19, 2019. 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. PROJECT: Construction of six (6) hay covers over existing stack pads. Five of the hay covers will be approximately 12,000 square feet in size and one hay cover will be 8,000 square feet in size. ADDITIONAL PERMITS REQUIRED: Building Permit (BF 19-0067). STUDIES SUBMITTED: None. LOCATION: The project site is located at 5595 State Hwy 28 E. The project site is situated in Section 12, Township 22 N, Range 27 E, W.M., Grant County, WA. Parcel #31-3981-000. PRESENT ZONING: Agricultural. 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 the application materials (File P 19-0044) are available from Grant County Development Services, 264 West Division Avenue, PO Box 37, Ephrata, WA, (509) 754-2011 ext. 2522, [email protected]; Front Office Hours are 8am-12pm and 1pm-5pm, Monday-Friday. Public comments must be submitted by March 8, 2019 to Grant County Development Services. All comments should be as specific as possible and may be mailed, hand delivered, or sent via email. Any person has the right to comment, receive notice, participate in hearings, request a copy of the final decision, and appeal the decision as provided by law and County Code. This may be the only opportunity to comment on the above listed materials. #02036/270320 Pub: February 22, 2019

Rocky road

Dump truck crash causes blockage

Local business highlights native art

By JACOB DORAN / Bigfork Eagle

Local business highlights native art

By JACOB DORAN / Bigfork Eagle

Complaint prompts hearing over portable toilet storage

A complaint over the storage of portable toilets at North Valley Refuse is the impetus for a conditional-use permit request that will be considered Dec. 6 by the Flathead County Board of Adjustment.

Papa's Barn Plaza celebrates grand opening

Papa’s Barn Plaza, located in uptown Kellogg, celebrated welcoming three start-up businesses: Positive Practice, Tru Legacy Shaving Company, and Slide Bite Armory with a grand opening last weekend.

Legals December 29, 2016

NOTICE TO PESTICIDE SUPPLIERS Sealed bids, plainly marked BID for Herbicide Materials, 2017, will be received by Grant County at the Office of the Board of County Commissioners located in the County Courthouse, P.O. Box 37, 35 C Street NW, Room 206, Ephrata, WA, 98823, until 1:30 P.M., Tuesday, January 17, 2017 and will then and there in the Commissioners Hearing Room be opened and publicly read for furnishing and delivering the products specified. This contract provides for furnishing and delivering herbicide materials in accordance with the plans and specifications. Specifications may be obtained from the office of the County Engineer, 124 Enterprise St. S.E., Ephrata, WA 98823, at no charge. The Board of County Commissioners of Grant County, Washington, reserves the right to reject any and all bids. #01018/34880 Pub: December 29, 2016 & January 5 & 9, 2017

CCS, community helping in cancer fight

Yankees put away Twins in three

Mariano Rivera got the last out, sealing yet another October triumph. Jorge Posada trotted out to mound, and the Yankees came out of the dugout in a businesslike manner to shake each other’s hands.

Carl Stanley Munson, 90

Carl Stanley Munson was born on February 25, 1924, in Chicago, IL. Growing up, he developed a love of sports and compete in football, baseball, and speed skating. At 18, he left home and joined the Army Air Corp. Carl's tales of his flights in those airplanes has become legendary in his family, but his motto has remained: "Always have as many landings as you have takeoffs!"

Raymond Wamsley, 88

Raymond Wamsley, 88, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2008, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell. He was born in Grand Forks, N.D., on Dec. 22, 1919, to Jay Wamsley and Ida Boucher.

Radioactive waste cleanup paying off for giant Idaho aquifer

Scientists say radioactive and chemical contamination in a giant aquifer below an eastern Idaho federal nuclear facility has decreased or remained constant in recent years

City of Moses Lake

Notice of SEPA Appeal and Public Hearing

Mall titan Brookfield, Ralph Lauren both reducing workforce

NEW YORK (AP) — Brookfield Properties, one of the nation's largest mall operators, is cutting 20% of its workforce in its retail division, as the pandemic has accelerated online shopping and resulted in a string of store closings.