Sandpoint buildings harken back to community's beginning

(This year marks the 100th birthday of two well known buildings in Sandpoint — the  Old Power House building and the old City Hall on Main and Second Avenue. It is fitting that we pay them a visit and congratulate them for still being “alive and kicking” in a time when “progress” often means down with the old and up with the new.)

Board seeks resolution to dispute

HOPE — Don Myers wants the rules in his neighborhood suspended, and the group charged with enforcing them to disband.

From tee to green

Has the game of golf improved since the days of wooden clubs, hickory shafts and feather filled balls? The answer depends on whom you talk to about the changes.

Best Buy reports 3Q results that exceed Wall Street views

NEW YORK (AP) — Best Buy Co. reported fiscal third-quarter results that blew through analysts' expectations as the nation's largest consumer electronics retailer enjoyed surging demand for items like home theater and appliances that help people learn, cook, work and connect in their homes during the pandemic.

Best Buy reports 3Q results that exceed Wall Street views

NEW YORK (AP) — Best Buy Co. reported fiscal third-quarter results that blew through analysts' expectations as the nation's largest consumer electronics retailer enjoyed surging demand for items like home theater and appliances that help people learn, cook, work and connect in their homes during the pandemic.

Legals October 28, 2019

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY Estate of | | NO. 19-4-19428-3SEA | JOANNE G. HOGAN, | PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS | (RCW 11.40.030 | Deceased. | ____________________________________| PLEASE TAKE NOTICE The above Court has appointed me as Personal Representative of Decedent's estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must present the claim: (a) Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and (b) In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: (i) By filing the original of the claim with the foregoing Court, and (ii) By serving on or mailing to me at the address below a copy of the claim. The claim must be presented by the later of: (a) Thirty (30) days after I served or mailed this Notice as provided in RCW 11.40.020(1)(c), or (b) Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent's probate and non-probate assets. Date of First Publication of this Notice: 10/28/2019 Decedent's SSN (for WDSHS only): ______________________________ Darryl G. Hogan, Executor 34585 56th CT S Auburn, WA 98001 #11010/338398 Pub: October 28, 2019 & November 4, 11, 2019

Town Pump plans new store and casino in Thompson Falls

One of the largest and most iconic businesses in Montana is set to become bigger and more iconic in Thompson Falls.

Sandpoint record shop celebrates vinyl revival

SANDPOINT — There’s a lot of hype surrounding vinyl records these days. If you walk into any major bookstore retailer that also has a music department, you’re likely to find more LPs than CDs in stock.

Recycling mess

Recycling mess

New state parks fee rule adopted

The Montana State Parks and Recreation Board on Oct. 15 adopted the 2014 Biennial Fee Rule, an assemblage of user fees and associated rules for the Montana State Park system.

New state parks fee rule adopted

The Montana State Parks and Recreation Board on Oct. 15 adopted the 2014 Biennial Fee Rule, an assemblage of user fees and associated rules for the Montana State Park system.

EPA says it hasn’t made a decision on CFAC cleanup

Officials from the Environmental Protection Agency last week said they haven’t made a decision on the best way to clean up the defunct Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. plant.

Ruis shares plans for Teakettle Heights development on former CFAC land

Developer Mick Ruis shared preliminary plans last week for his vision of the former Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. property called Teakettle Heights.

Retail sales fall 0.5% in February, biggest drop since 2018

WASHINGTON (AP) — Retail sales fell 0.5% in February, the largest drop in more than a year, indicating that the consumer sector was slowing even before the coronavirus struck with force in the United States. Economists said they were looking for even weaker numbers in coming months.

New Columbia Falls floral shop a family affair

There’s a new floral shop on Nucleus Avenue, operated by a local family with roots in West Glacier.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — GEORGE BALLING: What I did on my summer vacation

When I got this assignment in elementary school I always dreaded it. But after just returning from a week off, I felt excited to write this column. Mary and I are very grateful to get a week away. We spent our week off at a friend’s lake cabin on Hayden Lake. We had family visit a couple of days and had dinner with dear friends who have a home on the lake. It was a wonderful time, very relaxing and we did enjoy some great wine. Here is the rundown of some of the standouts. Some of the wine we enjoyed were vintage bottlings from our private stash, while others are store favorites. I have omitted prices from this column altogether, since some of these are unlikely to be found. Stop by the shop or send along an email if you would like more details including prices.

Legals April 30, 2017

No. 24474 NOTICE OF BOARD MEETING DATE CHANGE AND SPECIAL BOARD MEETING The Bigfork County Water and Sewer District will hold their regularly scheduled Board meeting on Tuesday May 9, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at the District office. A special Board workgroup meeting for the purpose of discussing budgets, rates, and finance related issues will be held on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at the District office at 108 Harbor Heights Blvd, Bigfork, MT. For more information call 837-4566. Julie Spencer District Manger PO Box 1108 Bigfork MT 59911 April 30, & May 7, 2017 MNAXLP

Naples school joins Wal-Mart Recycle

By KATHY NUSSBERGER

Down-to-earth living

4,000-square-foot home built mostly underground relies mostly on sun and wind for

Jena Pittmon stands on a high, grassy mound, peering out across the land where she lives and works. Below the turf and dirt under her feet is her living room.

The do's and don'ts to selling your products online

Many small-business owners are hopeful that offering their products online will increase their bottom line. But the digital marketplace is increasingly crowded and it can be hard to stand out from the pack. The good news is that being a small business can actually give you an edge over bigger brands – if you know how to use your size to your advantage. Here are the do’s and don’ts you need to take your business to the next level: