It’s five – er, 11 – o’clock somewhere

The three-day booze fest that marked last weekend (shout-out to ER staff and first responders, who just hate working the Fourth) is as good an excuse as any to consider our drinking habits.

Piano students get expert guidance

MOSES LAKE — Forty-five Basin piano students participated in the Washington State Music Teachers Association’s Music Artistry Program March 27-28, according to an announcement from the association. “The students play two piano pieces, memorized or non-memorized, for the visiting artists,” said music teacher Harriet West, who had students participating in the program. “Then (the artists) write down comments and work with students at the piano.” The visiting artist was Dr. Fabio Menchetti, according to the announcement. Menchetti, a native of Lucca, Italy, is an assistant professor of piano at Washington State University. Menchetti has performed as a soloist with orchestras in Italy and the U.S., and regularly concertizes throughout the United States, both as a soloist and a chamber musician, according to his website.

US-China ties on a precipice after Pelosi visit to Taiwan

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S.-China relations are teetering on a precipice after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan.

Juan Carlos Lopez

Juan Carlos Lopez

Legals for February, 8 2022

TEA PARTY

Alan Obermann recently provided us with an example of double-speak. Obermann is the coalition co-leader of the Moses Lake Grant County Tea Party and the author of a Jan. 20 guest editorial entitled "Tea Party addresses civility, recent rhetoric." 

PUBLIC NOTICE

Sealed bids will be received by Grant County Airport District No. 1, at 504 Clubhouse Way W., Desert Aire, WA, 99349, until 2 p.m., September 25, 2013, for the Runway 10/28 Safety Area Grading project, at which time the bids will be opened publicly and read aloud.

Comments sought on Quartz Creek fish project

Glacier National Park biologists want to bolster an existing man-made fish barrier on Quartz Creek just downstream of Middle Quartz Lake.

Submissions sought for 'Fire' issue of Whitefish Review

Swan Lake netting to continue

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has approved a plan to continue lake trout netting on Swan Lake for another five years.

Watercraft inspections open in Kalispell, Ravalli

Watercraft inspection stations are reopening across Northwest Montana, starting with early-season operations in Kalispell and Ravalli, with additional inspection stations to open later this spring.

Watercraft inspections open in Kalispell, Ravalli

Watercraft inspection stations are reopening across Northwest Montana, starting with early-season operations in Kalispell and Ravalli, with additional inspection stations to open later this spring.

Comments sought on Quartz Creek fish project

Glacier National Park biologists want to bolster an existing man-made fish barrier on Quartz Creek just downstream of Middle Quartz Lake.

Comments sought on Quartz Creek fish project

Glacier National Park biologists want to bolster an existing man-made fish barrier on Quartz Creek just downstream of Middle Quartz Lake.

China grants $90M to Sri Lanka after visit by top official

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — China announced Sunday that it was providing a $90 million grant to Sri Lanka, two days after the island nation's president sought help from a visiting Chinese delegation in disproving a perception that China-funded megaprojects are “debt traps.”

China grants $90M to Sri Lanka after visit by top official

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — China announced Sunday that it was providing a $90 million grant to Sri Lanka, two days after the island nation's president sought help from a visiting Chinese delegation in disproving a perception that China-funded megaprojects are “debt traps.”

US military chief visits Israel amid tensions with Iran

JERUSALEM (AP) — The top U.S. general made an unannounced visit to Israel on Friday to discuss “regional security challenges” at a time of heightened tensions with Iran and its allies across the Middle East.

Say 'I love you' with an Alpaca bear

Valentine's Day reminds us to take a few moments out of our busy lives to reflect and remember someone special. Along with a card and some heartfelt words, we often will bestow a gift to show our love and appreciation.

Jennestad tells tale of father's journey from Sweden to Sandpoint

(A few years ago, while working with Erik Daarstad filming the Sandpoint centennial movie, I had the opportunity to visit Edith Jennestad in her home. While there, I asked her to tell me how her father and mother had come to Sandpoint. Here, in her own words, with some editing due to space limitations, is what she shared with me.)