High and dry

Some EPA superfund waste stored up hillsides

Bitcoin: Cash is a blast from the past

Bitcoin is not coin, nor bit of metal. You can't hold it, stuff it in a purse or hear it jingle in your pocket. It only exists in that murky virtual world of zeros and ones.

Nifty trick disarms stains left behind by deodorant

Last week while at a job site some of my crew started harassing another crew member about his body odor; granted, the internal temperature of the area we were working in exceeded 80 degrees. A little deodorant would have saved this apprentice some embarrassment, I’m sure he got the message.

Thompson's journal tells tale of Kullyspel House

(It has been nine years since I had the opportunity to work with Erik Daarstad filming the Sandpoint Centennial movie. The day we met Bob Betts and Mark Wendle to go to the site of David Thompson’s “Kullyspel House” is still vivid in my mind. As I stood at this historic spot, I wondered what all occurred, just beneath my feet. I turned to the man who had the answer, David Thompson and his journal. Notice the colorful way he expressed himself as he tells how the buildings that housed the first business in Idaho were built.)

What's next for NExA?

By DEVIN WEEKS

A snared male grizzly awaits his captors in the Cabinet Mountains.

Male grizzly caught in Cabinets

Two grizzly bears captured and moved

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks and Wildlife Services on April 2 investigated a report of a newborn calf that had been killed near Mud Lake, northeast of Bigfork. 

Zone change aired for U.S. 2 corner

By NANCY KIMBALL

Coexisting with ease; keeping the garden bear-free

Like so many new Montana residents moving here from elsewhere, we were naïvely unaware of the strong bear attraction to both compost and fruit trees. Luckily, through the advice of neighbors and Swan Valley Bear Resources (SVBR), we learned of the importance of electrifying our planned fence to keep the bears at bay. We proactively worked with SVBR to design and install the electric component of our fencing in advance of planting and composting. Through Defenders of Wildlife, we were able to recoup 50% of our investment, making the project quite affordable.

Corrigan-Ekness resigns from Polson City Commission

The Polson City Commission accepted the resignation of Ward 2 Commissioner Patricia Corrigan-Ekness on Monday night.

UN atomic watchdog: Iran still providing nuclear site access

VIENNA (AP) — Iran continues to provide international inspectors access to its nuclear facilities, even after its announcement it was no longer bound by “any restrictions” of the landmark 2015 deal with world powers designed to prevent the country from producing a nuclear weapon, the head of the U.N.'s atomic watchdog agency said Monday.

Norwegian battery firm plans $2.6 billion plant in Georgia

A Norwegian company will build a giant electric battery factory just southwest of Atlanta. Freyr Battery announced Friday that it would invest $2.6 billion over multiple phases, hiring 720 people.

Council OKs $8.1M for Parkline Trail and amenities

City approves full suite of trail amenities

Two grizzly bears captured and moved

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks and Wildlife Services on April 2 investigated a report of a newborn calf that had been killed near Mud Lake, northeast of Bigfork. 

A reminder about winter wildlife

Feeding of wildlife places the animals at risk and puts them on a collision course with humans. The problem of feeding wildlife has become such an issue across the state that the 2009 Montana Legislature revised the state law  (MCA 87-3-130) governing the feeding of wildlife to specifically prohibit the feeding of ungulates—deer, elk, moose, and antelope—and mountain lions.  FWP Warden Captain Lee Anderson noted that  most people’s intentions are good, but it is against the law to feed most wildlife and probably not the best thing for the wildlife in the long run.  He also reminds people that the recreational feeding of birds (song birds, turkeys, pheasants, etc) can also be unlawful if it attracts ungulates or bears.” Anderson noted that anyone wishing to report a violation can call 1-800-TIPMONT (-1-800-847-6668) or FWP at 752-5501.

Bass tournament in Trout Creek attracts anglers

TROUT CREEK- The Noxon Reservoir was the site of the annual Tri-State Bass Tournament held in Trout Creek over the weekend. Anglers from Idaho, Washington, Oregon and Montana converged on the reservoir beginning on Saturday to try their luck at catching small and large-mouth bass.

Sweet Peaks seeks approval to use vacant building for manufacturing

The owners of Sweet Peaks Ice Cream are seeking city approval to open an ice cream manufacturing facility on U.S. Highway 93 South near Safeway.

Let's work together to curb underage drinking

What I'm asserting is this: This sting could be replaced with on-site training and campaigns centered on helping staff and owners take an initiative to curtail underage drinking.

Bears den for sleep, not survival

Grizzly bears and black bears hibernate to survive a shortage of food...

Smile!: Katy Perry gives birth to a baby girl named Daisy

Katy Perry has given birth to a baby girl named Daisy Dove Bloom.