A tale of ingenuity

“On a beautiful summer day in the early 1980s, a young farm couple was about to float farm equipment across the Coeur d’ Alene river at the Medimont landing. No one had taken anything big across the river there since the ferry had gone out many decades earlier.”

Rock Creek Mine under DEQ control? I don't think so!

Editor,

Wondering about local weather?

With new settlers coming to the Flathead all the time and many local-born folks growing up in weather ignorance, it seems reasonable to review area weather records. If for no other reason than bar room betting. I have not made in-depth studies of official U.S. Weather Bureau records for 15 years but most of the figures given here are still accurate.

Lincoln County Sheriff's blotter

December's deluges fill Flathead Lake

Anyone who has ventured to the shore of Flathead Lake recently may have noticed that its level resembles that of midsummer. That’s an anomaly, says Brian Lipscomb, the head of Energy Keepers, which manages the tribally owned Séliš Ksanka Ql̓ispé Dam.

Council approves Meadow Lake Resort subdivision

Legals March 26, 2018

No. 25231 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING On Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at 10:00 AM, a Public Hearing will be held in Room (207) of the Sanders Building, at 111 North Sanders in Helena, for the purpose of receiving comments on the draft Department of Public Health and Human Services "2018 DOE State Plan Application". U.S. Department of Energy funding in the 2018 draft plan is based on the 2016 allocation levels and will be updated once the FFY18 budget is passed and the updated allocations have been issued to the State of Montana. Draft copies of the proposed application will be available at the Department of Public Health and Human Services, Intergovernmental Human Services Bureau, 1400 Carter Drive, P.O. Box 202956, Helena, MT 59620-2956 on Friday, March 23, 2018. Written comments must be received by 5:00 PM, Tuesday, April 3, 2018. March 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, and April 1, 2, 3, 2018 MNAXLP --------------------------------------------

Dodgers win third straight, cruise past D-backs 6-3

PHOENIX (AP) — The Dodgers came into Chase Field on quite the high Thursday night, fresh off an emotional two-game sweep over the sign-stealing Houston Astros.

Dodgers win third straight, cruise past D-backs 6-3

PHOENIX (AP) — The Dodgers came into Chase Field on quite the high Thursday night, fresh off an emotional two-game sweep over the sign-stealing Houston Astros.

New mountain biking network in Coast Range

ALSEA, Ore. (AP) - The thing that struck me during a ride through Alsea Falls Trails System was how engineers had conjured something unique, maybe even beautiful, from an uninspiring canvas.

Sunshine Factory to offer respite for families using Montana Children’s

One woman’s dream to ‘turn crappy into happy’ involves a 4,300 square foot respite home near children's hospital in Kalispell.

Biden halts oil and gas leases, permits on U.S. land and water

BILLINGS (AP) — The Biden administration announced Thursday the suspension of new oil and gas leasing and drilling permits for U.S. lands and waters for 60 days, as officials moved quickly to reverse Trump administration policies on energy and the environment.

Growth, quality of life, safety and more

Survey reveals how Hayden citizens feel about their city

The results from a city-wide survey through OnPointe Insights were presented to the city council during a meeting Tuesday. The survey was sent out to residents through May, with 1,179 valid responses.

Toyota tops Consumer Reports reliability rankings

Sales numbers show company is on track to be world's top-selling automaker

PREP SOFTBALL: Bonners Ferry notches wins over Kellogg, Thompson Falls JV

PREP SOFTBALL: Bonners Ferry notches wins over Kellogg, Thompson Falls

The Latest: 4,000 US National Guard reservists in 31 states

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Epstein frequented Harvard, had own office, report finds

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein visited Harvard University's campus more than 40 times after his 2008 sex crimes conviction and was given his own office and unfettered access to a research center he helped establish, according to a review of his ties to the school.

Cannabis Energy Drink appears popular in Moses Lake

Contains 'no traceable amounts' of THC

MOSES LAKE - A 'cannabis energy drink' sounds like a joke or an oxy-moron.

What's right for your sight?

(ARA) - Your eyes play a vital role in almost everything you do, and they help you see the world. So it's essential to ensure that you're taking care of your eyes and doing the most you can to keep them at their best.

Sandpoint chamber honors history keepers

SANDPOINT — The phrase "business of the month" might bring to mind an innovative manufacturer, a popular store or a swanky new restaurant.