A special shopping trip

Columbia Falls Police Officer Gary Stanberry holds up a pair of overalls for Isaiah Melvin, 7, on Wednesday at Target in Kalispell as part of the department’s annual Shop with a Cop program.

Shopko donates $1,000 to 'Shop With a Cop'

Heavily armed Philippine police have entered a shopping mall in Manila after shots were fired inside the complex

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Heavily armed Philippine police have entered a shopping mall in Manila after shots were fired inside the complex.

Heavily armed Philippine police have entered a shopping mall in Manila after shots were fired inside the complex

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Heavily armed Philippine police have entered a shopping mall in Manila after shots were fired inside the complex.

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Editor’s note: Some calls do not list numbered locations or other location details because that information was not listed on the log provided by Bonner Dispatch.

New levy is not 'for the kids'

We now are faced with a request for another levy. Only this time, it is a whopping $26 million ($12.9 million each year for the next two years.)

Beware the doorknockers offering sweet TV deals

Dish or Direct? Many consumers in our area use satellite TV instead of cable TV. A new and very dangerous scam has come to our area. Itinerant doorknockers are making the rounds offering about $50 off your monthly Dish or Direct TV bill. They arrive in a neighborhood in convoy, usually two vehicles, one with a magnetic sign on the side (easily removed or changed).

8,600 acres closed to public after unauthorized use, rule violations

Thousands of acres of private forest near Emida in Benewah County are now closed to public access due to persistent violations and damage to property, according to Idaho Fish and Game.

The Latest: Greece tightens restrictions as virus spreads

ATHENS, Greece — Greece will shut down restaurants, bars, cafes, cinemas and gyms across a large part of the country, including the capital Athens, after a surge in coronavirus cases.

Moses Lake is 'heaven' in new book 'Life 2.0'

City called perfect for telecommuting lifestyle in Karlgaard's work

American Flag

The Fourth of July is soon upon us. When we are together with our friends and family, or neighbors, lets focus on our freedoms, the great men that fought for it and the creators of the Declaration of Independence. A visit to a third world country would help us all to better appreciate our country, our freedom and our flag. This holiday, prepare yourself for honoring the flag in the right way.

Balukoff makes run for governor's office

SANDPOINT — Fresh from announcing his state governor candidacy in early December, A.J. Balukoff kicked off a statewide listening tour with a visit to Sandpoint last week.

Sabres top Devils, snap road losing skid

Jason Pominvile and Nathan Gerbe scored in a shootout and Ryan Miller made 27 saves as the Buffalo Sabres snapped a 12-game losing streak on the road with a 2-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night at Newark, N.J.

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Bible drug smuggler returns to court on probation violation

Angela Lynn Rensmon, 44, appeared in Lincoln County District Court on Feb. 27 in front of District Judge Matt Cuffe.

Frenchtown beats Loggers, 75-35

The Libby Loggers visited Frenchtown on Saturday and came home with their seventh loss of the season, falling 75-35.

Lady Loggers fall to visiting Plains Trotters

The Lady Loggers split home games over the weekend, losing to Plains on Friday, then destroying Polson on Saturday.

Legals September 30, 2019

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Grant County, Washington RESOLUTION: NOTICE OF HEARING RESOLUTION No. 19- 075 -CC IN THE MATTER OF DECLARING CERTAIN COUNTY-OWNED PROPERTY SURPLUS AND ORDERING THE SALE THEREOF WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners desires to conduct a public hearing on its intention to declare certain County-owned property surplus and dispose of same at public auction, and WHEREAS, it is the intention of the Public Works to sell surplus property at public auction through one or both of the following sites: https://www.govdeals.com/index.cfm?fa=Main.AdvSearchResultsNew&additionalParams=true&searchPg=Advanced&timing=bySimple&timeType=&sPrice=0&ePrice=10000000&agency=8445&whichForm=item&rowCount=50&sortOption=ea or https://www.publicsurplus.com/sms/all,wa/browse/cataucs?catid=4 to the highest bidder for cash all equipment declared surplus, and WHEREAS, the following listing of equipment and merchandise from participating County agencies will be considered for sale: see ATTACHMENT A NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that a public hearing be held in the Hearing Room of the Board of County Commissioners at the Grant County Courthouse, Ephrata, Washington at 1:45 P.M. on October 15, 2019 and anyone either for or against these proposed actions may appear and be heard. DATED this 24th day of Sept., 2019 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON Yea Nay Abstain /s/Tom Taylor Tom Taylor, Chair /s/Cindy Carter Cindy Carter, Vice Chair /s/ Richard Stevens Richad Stevens, Member ATTEST: /s/ Barbara J. Vasquez Barbara Vasquez, CMC, Clerk of the Board ATTACHMENT A ATTACHMENT A SURPLUS VEHICLES & EQUIPMENT 2019 Vehicle or YEAR MAKE MODEL SERIAL NUMBER MILEAGE APPROXIMATE EQUIPMENT or HOURS VALUE 0622 2011 FORD EXPLORER 4X4 1FMHK8B84BGA54244 167,413 $6,500 0621 2003 FORD TARUS SE 1FAFP53UG3G211478 62,475 $2,000 7041 2011 FORD EXPEDITION 4X4 1FMJU1G53BEF36846 109,370 $7,500 7062 2013 CHEVROLET TAHOE 4X2 1GNLC2E05DR307889 163,239 $7,500 7066 2013 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 1GC1KVCG2DF216844 125,51 $6,000 4X4 0610 2009 FORD RANGER 4X4 1FTZR45E79PA39424 79,497 $4,500 2001 2007 FORD F-150 4X4 1FTRF14V47KC61485 104,886 $5,000 3071 2001 FORD F-150 4x2 2FTRF17W54CA70307 130,556 $3,000 409 2004 FORD F-150 4x2 1FTRX14W09FA84354 137,374 $3,000 402 2006 FORD F-150 4X4 1FTRX14W96KC90372 85,599 $4,500 1630 2004 WESTERN DUMP TRUCK 5KKHAECG84PNO3454 224,994 $ 15,000 STAR 2650 1995 INGERSOLL DD90 ROLLER 141233 UNKNOWN $5,000 #10008/330923 Pub: September 30, 2019 & October 7, 2019

Song pays tribute to Bigfork at Cowabunga

Meet Libby City Council candidate Ian Smith

The Western News reached out to Libby City Council candidates running in the Nov. 7 municipal election. The information below was provided by the candidates and edited for spelling and punctuation.