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The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.

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Farmers market brings freshness to Libby

How do you like these apples?

Apples are one of nature’s most versatile foods. They are “shelf stable” at lower temperatures, they come in their own packaging, there are many varieties, and there are many flavors, though you may be hard pressed to find more than about eight at any given megamart.

Keeping the North Fork district rustic

Legals for August, 17 2025

Othello barrage sinks Quincy

QUINCY — Despite a concentrated effort to pressure Othello's top scorers and a solid effort from goalkeeper Julie Santos, Quincy was defeated by visiting Othello 5-0 in a CWAC soccer match Tuesday.

Cancer can happen to anyone

For every two males you see, one has the chance of developing cancer in his lifetime. For every three women you see, one has the chance of developing cancer in her lifetime. With advances in research and technology, nearly 14 million people in the United States have had cancer and survived.

Lake City tops Post Falls, nabs state 5A berth

COEUR d’ALENE — Seniors Janae Rayborn had 16 kills and five aces and Kiki Cates 14 digs as Lake City punched its ticket to state with a 23-25, 25-22, 25-15, 25-20 win over the visiting Post Falls Trojans in the 5A Region 1 second-place match on Thursday night.

Deb Mucklow retires

Almost all of the snow has melted in Columbia Falls, but not on Trail Creek. Yes, there are bare spots – south facing hills and tree wells – but many places still have two or more feet of heavy snow covering the ground. Thanks to the superb work of the Flathead County Road Department, the North Fork Road is basically bare and water-free. A mudslide on Wurtz Hill threatened to block travel on the road, but, yet again, quick action by Flathead County cleared the hazard and minimized damage. Even so, spring run-off means there will be plenty of potholes and a few frost boils to keep drivers on their toes while navigating the North Fork.

Consider Puerto Plata vacations for your next getaway

Imagine yourself slowly working your way up a mountain, 2,640 feet above sea level, to the summit of Isabel de Torres mountain on the northern coast of the Dominican Republic. Now visualize stunning views of Puerto Plata, its busy commercial harbor, and in the background, the sparkling turquoise waters of the Caribbean, all laid out in a beautiful landscape image below you.

Weekly Fishin' Magician Report with Dave Graybill

Royal falls twice at districts

ROYAL CITY - Royal's first visit to the SCAC District Basketball Tournament was brief. Top-ranked Zillah crushed Royal 75-37, and then Naches imposed its will on the reeling Knights, 59-48.

Legals August 3, 2017

No. 24737 NOTICE OF SALE FOR STATE SCHOOL TRUST LAND The Dept. of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) will offer the following parcels of state land located in Flathead County, for sale at public auction on September 21, 2017 at 9:00 a.m., at the DNRC Northwest Land Office, 655 Timberwolf Parkway, Suite 1, Kalispell, MT under terms and conditions provided herein. Sale No. 848 Acres: 2.111 Legal Description: Lot 1 & 2, Echo Lake, Sec. 5, T27N-R19W Minimum Bid for Land: $520,000 Value of Improvements on Property: $155,000 Location: 1882 Echo Cabin Loop, Bigfork, MT 59911 BID PARTICIPATION A bid packet containing an Offer to Purchase and Bid Deposit Receipt Form and Invitation to Purchase State Land at Public Oral Auction and General Terms & Conditions for Sale is available on the website: http://dnrc.mt.gov/cabinsitesales or from DNRC upon request. For Open House dates go to http://dnrc.mt.gov/cabinsitesales. All persons wishing to participate in the auction, on or before September 1, 2017, must submit a bid deposit in the form of a certified check made payable to DNRC equal to five percent (5%) of the minimum bid indicated for that parcel. In addition, an Offer to Purchase and Bid Deposit Receipt Form must be completed and submitted with each bid deposit. Failure to submit the Offer to Purchase and Bid Deposit Receipt Form as provided herein will prohibit participation in the auction. All Offer to Purchase and Bid Deposit Receipt Forms and payments must be sent to the address shown below. DNRC, Attn: Emily Cooper, PO Box 201601, 1539 11th Ave., Helena, MT 59620-1601, (406) 444-4165 or [email protected]. TERMS OF SALE: 1. The improvements and any other personal property on the cabin/home sites are owned by the lessee or other 3rd party. The successful bidder shall be required to pay the appraised value of the improvements in addition to the purchase price of the cabin/home site determined by the highest bid at the auction in accordance with M.C.A. §77-2-318. 2. The minimum acceptable bids for the land are the values indicated above. 3. The parcel will be sold to the high bidder of that parcel. However, the current lessee of the parcel shall retain the option to exercise their preference right for purchase by matching the high bid for that parcel. If that right is exercised, the lessee will be deemed the purchaser of the parcel. If the preference right is not exercised, the high bidder shall be deemed to be the purchaser. The high bidder will be responsible to pay the lessee for the value of improvements located on the property. 4. In addition to the purchase price for each parcel and the purchase of the improvement, the purchaser shall also be responsible for the following costs (if applicable to that particular sale) including, but not limited to: Advertising, Appraisal, Filing fees, Water Right Transfers, Cost of Closing. All inquiries, bid deposits, or requests for forms are to be sent to: DNRC, Attn: Emily Cooper, PO Box 201601, 1539 11th Ave., Helena, MT 59620-1601, (406) 444-4165 or [email protected] . August 3, 10, 17, 24, 2017 MNAXLP

COVID-19 cases confirmed at Bigfork middle and high schools

Students test positive for coronavirus, school begins notifying parents

Draft river plan should be released next year

A Comprehensive River Management Plan for the Wild and Scenic sections of the three forks of the Flathead River is still in the works.

Priest River water system project advancing

The city of Priest River is moving forward with a $2 million project to upgrade its water system

Samaritan named Level 3 trauma center

MOSES LAKE — Samaritan Hospital has been upgraded to a Level 3 trauma center. The Washington Department of Health notified hospital officials of the new designation Friday, and it went into effect immediately.

Testing soils helps determine fertilizer needs

Soil surveys, produced by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, are accurate to tens of acres or more depending on the intensity of land use. Besides knowing soil type and its range of characteristics to determine what actual nutrients or fertilizers are needed in a yard or garden for healthy plants means doing some site-specific soil testing.

Sandhill Crane Festival reaches its ninth year

OTHELLO — This March marks the ninth year of the Sandhill Crane Festival in Othello. The festival begins on Friday, March 24 and runs through the weekend. However additional tours will be given for two Saturdays following the festival on April 1 and 8.