Public invited to shape city’s future

The city of Bonners Ferry is updating its comprehensive plan and wants the community to have an active part in deciding how the city looks, functions, and serves the needs of its residents as the future brings change.

Bat field trip in Glacier this Thursday

Glacier National Park’s “Going Batty” field trip will be held on Thursday, July 9, in West Glacier from 8 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public, but participation is limited and requires advance registration.

St. Luke seeks input for Community Health Needs Assessment

St. Luke Community Healthcare is inviting Mission Valley residents to share their voice and help shape the future of local healthcare by participating in its 2026 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA).

Volunteers sought for Flathead Waters Cleanup

The annual Flathead Waters Cleanup, slated for Saturday, Aug. 8, brings volunteers together to scour the waters and shoreline areas for trash in the Flathead Basin, including Flathead and Lake counties.The annual Flathead Waters Cleanup, slated for 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, brings volunteers together to scour the waters and shoreline areas for trash in the Flathead Basin, including Flathead and Lake counties.

Law roundup: Shopper accuses imaginary hooligans of damaging her car

An irate shopper told the Whitefish Police Department that a group of youths on bicycles decided to turn her parked vehicle into a playground and subsequently damaged it.

Charter airline to offer flights to Canada

Bigfork-based Rocky Mountain Airways is finalizing plans to fly passengers from Missoula International Airport to Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

South Carolina public health director heads to Ohio

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — One of South Carolina's top health officials is leaving for Ohio, less than five months into the job helping to direct the Palmetto State's coronavirus pandemic response.

Ambassador: Time is right for new arms control agreement

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The Trump administration has sketched out a framework that it hopes will avoid a three-way arms race as a deadline nears for extending the only remaining nuclear arms control deal with Russia and as China looks to expand its nuclear forces.

Ambassador: Time is right for new arms control agreement

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The Trump administration has sketched out a framework that it hopes will avoid a three-way arms race as a deadline nears for extending the only remaining nuclear arms control deal with Russia and as China looks to expand its nuclear forces.

Japan PM says plan to release Fukushima water coming soon

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said Wednesday that his government is working on the final details of a plan to release massive amounts of radioactive water being stored at the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant, a decision that has been delayed by protests.

Trump hits battleground states courting key voters

DORAL, Florida (AP) — President Donald Trump tried on Friday to chip away at his Democratic rival's support among Hispanic voters in Florida, who could determine the election outcome in this crucial battleground state.

Dr. Gregory 'Greg' D. McKim, 78

Dr. Gregory "Greg" D. McKim, 78, of Tigard, Ore., passed away Nov. 18, 2020, from a sudden coronary event. His loss was completely unexpected and the family is shocked and deeply saddened.

Walgreens dives into primary care with clinic expansion

Walgreens will squeeze primary care clinics into as many as 700 of its U.S. stores over the next few years in a major expansion of the care it offers customers.

Walgreens dives into primary care with clinic expansion

Walgreens will squeeze primary care clinics into as many as 700 of its U.S. stores over the next few years in a major expansion of the care it offers customers.

Richard 'Rich' E. Richins

Richard "Rich" E. Richins, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away on Monday, June 16, 2008, at Deaconess Hospital in Spokane, surrounded by his family.

Robert J. Dixon

Robert J. Dixon, 63, passed away Feb. 10, 2009. at his home on the Royal Slope.

Raymond Lee Burkett

Raymond Lee Burkett, 61, Othello, Washington passed away February 12, 2010 in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 2, 1948 in Porter, Oklahoma to Randolph and Elsie (Buster) Burkett. His family immediately moved to California to work in the crops that were ready for harvest. The family moved a lot so he wasn't able to finish his secondary education. Later in life he had a strong desire to finish his education. He attended Big Bend Community College, Moses Lake, Washington to successfully earn his G.E.D. Raymond and Janet were married November 18, 1967 in Sayre, Oklahoma. They first met in a cotton field in California when Janet was fourteen and Raymond was sixteen. Three years passed before they tied the knot. Born to this union were two daughters Cynthia and Sandy. Raymond and Janet had 42 wonderful years together. A few years after their marriage they traveled to Othello to work picking cherries and later apples. When they first arrived they camped and later moved into town. In 1973 Raymond began working for Kent Farms, then McKay farms and later for Darrell Dixson. He eventually begin working for Land of Lakes and after 25 years he retired. Raymond took a job with Adams County Consolidated Waste for a few years after retiring from Land of Lakes. During his growing up years Raymond loved to climb trees. Later some of his main interests were hunting, fishing, skeet shooting and playing on the Land of Lakes softball team. He especially enjoyed flowers, roses and zinnias were his favorite. He loved watching the Hummingbirds when they gathered by their porch. Raymond is preceded in death by his parents, brother LeRoy and sister Barbara.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed bids will be received by the Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County at 15655 Wanapum Village Lane SW, Beverly, Washington 99321 until 2:00 P.M., on March 11, 2009 for the 2009 Helicopter Transport Of Juvenile Salmonids In Tanks as more fully described in Contact Documents 430-2775. All interested bidders must attend the Mandatory Site visit on February 26, 2009.

Ritzville's Mennonite auction reaches globally

Funds used to obtain clean water, basic health education

RITZVILLE — For many people, Saturday’s Menno Mennonite Country Auction is synonymous with homemade food and crafts in a crisp, fall atmosphere.

Lake Bowl windmill evokes nostalgia

Readers share memories

MOSES LAKE - A Dec. 28 Columbia Basin Herald article about the removal of Lake Bowl's decorative windmill evokes nostalgia for the area's history among readers and illustrates the longevity of Aermotor windmills.