Legals for May, 16 2024

Kalispell man sentenced for indecent exposure

A Kalispell man was sentenced in Polson District May 8 to the Montana State Prison for 15 years with no time suspended. Cole Michael Jacob, 33, was also ordered to attend and successfully complete the state’s sex offender treatment program, after he entered an Alford plea to indecent exposure during a change of plea hearing on March 4.

Pharmacy in the Family: Ernie Ratzburg inspires great niece

Newly minted pharmacist Madeline Hellinger recently worked side by side with her great uncle, Ernie Ratzburg – the longest-working pharmacist in Montana with 60 years beneath his crisp white jacket.

Law roundup: Parental advisory required for campground singer

Columbia Falls Police Department called back a phone number tied to a 911 hangup and dispatch heard a child screaming, “I don’t want to go to jail.” The ...

MDT says it’s looking at intersections; Railroad Street sidewalk likely delayed, again

The Montana Department of Transportation is examining about a dozen intersections across the Flathead Valley for safety concerns, including the intersection at the Blue Moon on Highway 2 and at the Truck Route in Columbia Falls, which have been concerns of city leaders for years.

Eagle boys tennis wins league title

SOAP LAKE – In just the fourth season since returning to the courts, the Soap Lake boys tennis team came out on top of last week’s Central Washington B league tournament, headlined by Xavier Gonzales-Robinson reaching the finals in singles and Francisco Ortega and Logan Northup making the doubles finals.

Youth Sports May 15, 2024

Scores, news, results, etc., from local youth teams, leagues, etc.

Fernan STEM Academy turns 30

During the first year of Fernan Elementary, painted ceramic tiles were added by students and teachers to make the building their own. Three decades later, the tiles remain.

OPINION: Let's make every week National Police Week

Sacrifice and service at heart of Idaho law enforcement officers

Hot Springs voters support school levy

Hot Springs residents last week passed a $183,000 school levy, marking the first time voters have approved a school levy in the district since 2008 after failed attempts in 2019 and 2023.

Community solar project panels available

The solar array, known as Community Solar III, is made possible by grants from the United States Department of Agriculture’s Rural Energy Program for America program and the Bonneville Environmental Foundation.

Legals for May, 15 2024

Legals for May, 15 2024

Congress must act on Montana’s housing crisis

Some of our neighbors and their kids are living on the streets.

Knights defeat Wahluke in SCAC district final

TOPPENISH – The second half of Saturday’s South Central Athletic Conference district championship game came to a wild finish, as the Royal Knights overcame a late game-tying goal by Wahluke to defeat the Warriors 3-2 in Toppenish. “This is an every year back-and-forth, back-and-forth with these guys, and to lose twice to them in the season by one goal, you feel a little like you deserve to get a win here,” Royal Head Coach Jens Jensen said. “To get it, that’s special. We’re jacked up and looking forward now, but we’re going to enjoy this for a few days.”

Mavs softball team wins Big 9 title

Split doubleheader with Eastmont not enough to keep Moses Lake from trophy

MOSES LAKE – Splitting Friday’s road doubleheader against Eastmont was enough for the Moses Lake softball team to lock up the Columbia Basin Big 9 league title, winning the first game 2-1 before falling 15-4 in the nightcap. “After our previous three tough games – against West Valley and Othello – where we played pretty well in all three, I think we had a lot of confidence going in,” Moses Lake Head Coach Mike Hofheins said. “We were playing sharp, we were playing clean. The girls were mentally and physically ready to go.”

Strangers becoming friends in Coeur d'Alene

First Monday Night Dinner of the year brings hundreds together

Adam Schluter’s hosted this year’s kickoff to the gatherings at McEuen Park. The music, food and drink were all free, covered by donations.

Northwest Notes May 14, 2024

Notes on Derek Bayley, club soccer and an NIC golfer.

Four Vikings represent Big Bend in All-Washington Academic Team

MOSES LAKE — Four Big Bend Community College students were recently selected to the All-Washington Academic Team, an honor that recognizes academic achievement, leadership accomplishments and community involvement. Adalee Bauer, Alejandra Cerna, Leslie Estrada Vera and Yuridia Juarez were honored during a ceremony at South Puget Sound Community College last week, where they heard from Gov. Jay Inslee and other speakers. Ninety-one students, representing the state’s 34 community and technical colleges, were named to the 2024 All-Washington Academic Team. The program is in its 28th year.

School board to consider calendars

The 2024-25 and 2025-25 school year calendars are expected to be discussed at Tuesday’s Lake Pend Oreille School District board meeting.