ADVERTISING: Advertorial — # Drought busted

Through all of the years we have owned the shop, written this column, and our time in the wine industry leading up to then we learned much about winemakers and water usage.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Nobody is perfect

One of our wine club members who is a retired English teacher was in the shop recently and we were discussing a fiction author.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — When wine and art converge

It is tough to divorce wine and art when talking about wine.

Great Northern Wilderness Guides aims to make backcountry attainable

The idea for the company came to Browning in the summer of 2020 during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Barbieri, Kingsley sent judge letters of support for convicted rapist

Letters sent before former Rep. von Ehlinger sentenced to prison

Two Republican state lawmakers sent letters of support for one of their former colleagues convicted of raping a teenage legislative intern prior to his sentencing late last month. Reps. Vito Barbieri (R-Dalton Gardens) and Mike Kingsley (R-Lewiston) wrote letters to Judge Michael Reardon on July 5 using their official legislative letterhead.

Fire danger prompts Stage II fire restrictions across North Idaho

Beginning at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9, Stage II Fire Restrictions will be in effect on lands managed or administered by the US Forest Service, Idaho Panhandle National Forests, the Bureau of Land Management, the Coeur d’Alene Tribe, the Idaho Department of Lands, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Benewah, Bonner, Boundary, Kootenai, and Shoshone Counties.

Fire danger prompts Stage II fire restrictions across North Idaho

Beginning at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9, Stage II Fire Restrictions will be in effect on lands managed or administered by the US Forest Service, Idaho Panhandle National Forests, the Bureau of Land Management, the Coeur d’Alene Tribe, the Idaho Department of Lands, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Benewah, Bonner, Boundary, Kootenai, and Shoshone Counties.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Picking your tasting

Every wine consumer we have met over the many years we have had the shop has their own personal taste in wine. Your preferences are the most important thing to us as wine professionals. Sure, we like to introduce you to new things, that is the fun of the wine world. It is not productive for any of us though to be recommending Merlot to someone who really doesn’t like the varietal, similarly if you prefer to drink bottles averaging under $40, we ought not to bother discussing the ones that are $400. It is our job to take your likes and dislikes into account with every recommendation and we take it seriously.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — A new appellation

We learned just recently that there is a new appellation under consideration in Western Sonoma County, and that our friend and former employer John Balletto is one of those working to establish and formalize the growing area. John has farmed wine grapes in this and other areas of the Russian River Valley for decades. The creation of a new appellation or American Viticulture Area (AVA), in any of the wine growing regions of the U.S. is not remarkable. It happens fairly frequently. It is a long process with many agencies needed to approve of the change that are also involved in the setting of the boundaries and defining what makes each appellation unique.

VETERANS PRESS: State of Idaho veteran benefits

The state of Idaho provides several veteran benefits. This page explains the Idaho veteran housing benefits.

Save seeds, save money!

Growing a garden is a great way to provide fresh, nutrient-rich vegetables, fruits, and herbs for your family. One way to make vegetable gardening a bit more economical is to save seed from plants to grow on the following year.

A 50-year-old, bi-partisan success story

News from the Capitol in Helena unfortunately often emphasizes the partisan nature of modern politics. But today, we — a Senate Democrat and a House Republican — want to share something we both strongly support, a bi-partisan success story that has been quietly improving state government for decades. It’s a function that helps state government serve Montanans by making sure state agencies obey laws and accurately balance their books, saves taxpayers money by finding efficiency in state programs, and protects sensitive information held in state computer security systems.

Board backs Stillwater Bend development

Plans for a new development on the north side of Kalispell will move forward with unanimous support from the Kalispell City Planning Board.

Planning Board mulls short-term rental proposal

The Flathead County Planning Board is poised to tackle two big issues at its meeting on Wednesday — short-term rental regulations and the South Whitefish Corridor Plan.

Ballots go out for $15.8M school bond

Ballots go out Oct. 6 on a $15.8 million bond issue to renovate and expand Somers Middle School.

KGEZ tower back on Board of Adjustment agenda

A proposal to relocate KGEZ’s radio towers to the West Valley awaits a decision when the Flathead County Board of Adjustment meets Tuesday, Sept. 5.

Lolo Peak Fire destroys at least 2 homes

Two homes in the upper Folsom Road area were completely destroyed in the Lolo Peak Fire on Aug. 18 and multiple other structures reportedly have been lost as well, according to the Missoula County Sheriff’s Office. The homeowners from Folsom Road had been evacuated and have been notified of the loss.

Ten Ways To Get Prepared For Planting

(NAPSI)—When the weather warms, many people's thoughts turn to how to make sure their yard is in tip-top shape for planting. These 10 tips can help get your garden off to a great start:

8 Ways to Keep Your Brain Healthy and Sharp

(Family Features) The brain is the body’s most complex organ. It’s also the most important one. That’s why keeping it healthy is critical, especially as you age. Every day, scientists are discovering how closely our minds and bodies are connected. As it turns out, the things that you do to keep your body and heart healthy may also be good for your brain.

Mully News program provides more than school happenings

Mully News program provides more than school happenings