Coldwater Creek continues retail expansion

SANDPOINT — If there is a sluggish economy gripping the nation, it's not putting the brakes of the growth of Coldwater Creek.

All Joann Fabric stores to be closed

New ownership announces going-out-of-business sales will begin

The Silver Lake Mall store opened in 2013 and has been an anchor tenant, attracting a loyal clientele of crafters. Joann Fabrics had previously operated on Fourth Street next to Safeway in midtown Coeur d'Alene.

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Locals come together to help woman with rare illness

How do you explain to someone that you have a depilating disease that they cannot see, but it is the reason why you can’t stand up to shake their hand? One local Plains woman could come close to explaining just how close to the truth that scenario is.

Grizzlies moving west into North Idaho and Washington

As Montana grizzly bears have pushed beyond their usual mountain strongholds into the Bitterroot and Judith Basin areas, Washington state residents got a surprise visit this fall from a 476-pound grizzly west of the Pend Oreille River.

Conservancy seeks $1.7M in funding for 43 projects

The fundraising arm of Glacier National Park has released its funding priorities for next season, focusing on research, preservation and education projects that highlight the park’s position as a laboratory for the effects of climate change.

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Grizzlies moving west into North Idaho and Washington

As Montana grizzly bears have pushed beyond their usual mountain strongholds into the Bitterroot and Judith Basin areas, Washington state residents got a surprise visit this fall from a 476-pound grizzly west of the Pend Oreille River.

Flathead Forest fire updates

Lightning strikes over the past weekend ignited several new fires across the Flathead National Forest.

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Melvin V. Syth, 87

Melvin V. Syth, 87, died peacefully at home in Helena on Aug. 15, 2010. He was born Feb. 9, 1923, in Greenwood, Wis., the son of William and Helen (Stoneberg) Syth. The family moved to Girard, Mont., when he was a toddler and then moved to Heron in 1938, where he graduated eighth grade, going on to high school in Noxon. He attended Northwestern Business College for about six months when he was called for induction by the draft board. Rather than going into the Army, Mel thought the Navy would be more to his liking, so he enlisted on May 15, 1943. He had boot training at U.S. Naval Training School in Farragut, Idaho, from there to Naval training school (R) University of Idaho, next to Communication School PhibTrac. (Pac), then to USS Alabama (BB-60), and was honorably discharged from USNB, Bremmerton, Wash., on March 8, 1946. He married a wonderful lady, Anita, in July 1947, and became an instant father to three children from Anita s marriage to Jessie Stevens (deceased). They had three more children; all have grown up with families of their own. He worked four years with Flathead County, primarily on roads and bridges. He spent eight years with the Montana Highway Department in Kalispell and Libby, and then worked for the City of Libby until his retirement in 1979. After retirement, Mel and Anita moved to Bull Lake where they were charter members of the Bull Lake Ambulance Service. Mel also served 13 of his retirement years on the volunteer fire department. His retirement years allowed him to enjoy many community activities, travel around the United States to visit relatives or see new sites, and to enjoy the outdoors. He is survived by children, Charles Stevens and Ruth of Hayden Lake Idaho, Mary Thomas and Dave of Helena, and Gregory Syth and Tina of Cheybogan, Mich.; siblings, Alta Esler of Missouri, Gerald and DeEtte Syth of Montana, Verlyn and JoNell Syth of Idaho, and Billy and Grace Syth of Idaho; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; plus numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Helen Syth; wife, Anita Syth; sons, Larry Syth and Kenneth Stevens; daughter, Doris Batten; siblings, William and Wayne (twins), Ted Syth, Grace LaMont, Bernard Syth, Alma Rowe, Hugh Syth, Kenneth Syth, May Allen, Marjorie Zuhnter, Lyle Syth, Esther Mischel and Arthur Syth. Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 20, at Milnor Lake Cemetery in Troy. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Bull Lake Volunteer Ambulance and to the local search and rescue. Arrangements are by Schnackenberg & Nelson Funeral Home in Libby.

Bus crashes, catches fire in Bulgaria; at least 45 dead

Seven survivors were taken to hospitals after the crash

Samaritan officials look to gather community reaction at open house

MOSES LAKE — Samaritan Healthcare officials displayed their proposals for a new Samaritan Hospital at an open house Wednesday evening, part of their ongoing effort to solicit public opinion and ideas on the project. Samaritan commissioners originally approved the construction of a new hospital in late 2018, and groundbreaking tentatively was scheduled for summer 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic discombobulated that timetable. In addition, Samaritan was affected by the same changes that hit healthcare systems nationwide. Hospital board chair Katherine Christian said officials wanted to come back to the community and explain the new realities...

Legals April 11, 2018

NOTICE OF SALE Department of Natural Resources & Conservation Timber Sale The 28 Mile Timber Sale is located within Section 36, T25N-R27W, on the State's Plains Unit. Approximately 20,795 tons, consisting of Douglas-fir sawlogs, are offered for sale. Sealed bids will be opened at the Department of Natural Resources & Conservation, 2705 Spurgin Road, Missoula, Montana on May 2, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. Bids may be hand delivered or mailed and will be accepted any time prior to the bid opening. DNRC recommends that bidders contact the Trust Land Management Division (406-542-4300) prior to the bid opening to ensure that your bid has been received. Bids must be accompanied by a deposit of $30,766.00, representing 5% of the minimum bid value of the sale in cashier's check, certified check, bank money order or bank draft to be applied to the first sale invoice for the successful bidder. Bid bonds will be accepted and, for the successful bidder, will be closed upon execution of the Timber Sale Contract and Timber Sale Bond. The sale will be awarded to the highest responsible bidder. Award of the timber sale is conditional upon approval of the timber sale by the State Board of Land Commissioners at their April 16, 2018 meeting. If the successful bidder is unable to execute the contract within 30 calendar days from the date the sale is awarded, the bid deposit will be retained by the Department as liquidated damages. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids. Prospective bidders can obtain the sale prospectus, sale contract and bid forms from the Department of Natural Resources & Conservation, Trust Land Management Division, in Missoula (406-542-4300), the Northwestern Land Office in Kalispell (406-751-2257), or the Plains Unit Office in Plains, MT (406-826-4723). Visit our website at http://dnrc.mt.gov/divisions/trust/forest-management/timber-sale-information for upcoming sales and bid results. Published in the Valley Press on April 4, April 11, April 18, and April 25, 2018. MNAXLP

Legals April 4, 2018

NOTICE OF SALE Department of Natural Resources & Conservation Timber Sale The 28 Mile Timber Sale is located within Section 36, T25N-R27W, on the State's Plains Unit. Approximately 20,795 tons, consisting of Douglas-fir sawlogs, are offered for sale. Sealed bids will be opened at the Department of Natural Resources & Conservation, 2705 Spurgin Road, Missoula, Montana on May 2, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. Bids may be hand delivered or mailed and will be accepted any time prior to the bid opening. DNRC recommends that bidders contact the Trust Land Management Division (406-542-4300) prior to the bid opening to ensure that your bid has been received. Bids must be accompanied by a deposit of $30,766.00, representing 5% of the minimum bid value of the sale in cashier's check, certified check, bank money order or bank draft to be applied to the first sale invoice for the successful bidder. Bid bonds will be accepted and, for the successful bidder, will be closed upon execution of the Timber Sale Contract and Timber Sale Bond. The sale will be awarded to the highest responsible bidder. Award of the timber sale is conditional upon approval of the timber sale by the State Board of Land Commissioners at their April 16, 2018 meeting. If the successful bidder is unable to execute the contract within 30 calendar days from the date the sale is awarded, the bid deposit will be retained by the Department as liquidated damages. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids. Prospective bidders can obtain the sale prospectus, sale contract and bid forms from the Department of Natural Resources & Conservation, Trust Land Management Division, in Missoula (406-542-4300), the Northwestern Land Office in Kalispell (406-751-2257), or the Plains Unit Office in Plains, MT (406-826-4723). Visit our website at http://dnrc.mt.gov/divisions/trust/forest-management/timber-sale-information for upcoming sales and bid results. Published in the Valley Press on April 4, April 11, April 18, and April 25, 2018. MNAXLP

Legals April 18, 2018

NOTICE OF SALE Department of Natural Resources & Conservation Timber Sale The 28 Mile Timber Sale is located within Section 36, T25N-R27W, on the State's Plains Unit. Approximately 20,795 tons, consisting of Douglas-fir sawlogs, are offered for sale. Sealed bids will be opened at the Department of Natural Resources & Conservation, 2705 Spurgin Road, Missoula, Montana on May 2, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. Bids may be hand delivered or mailed and will be accepted any time prior to the bid opening. DNRC recommends that bidders contact the Trust Land Management Division (406-542-4300) prior to the bid opening to ensure that your bid has been received. Bids must be accompanied by a deposit of $30,766.00, representing 5% of the minimum bid value of the sale in cashier's check, certified check, bank money order or bank draft to be applied to the first sale invoice for the successful bidder. Bid bonds will be accepted and, for the successful bidder, will be closed upon execution of the Timber Sale Contract and Timber Sale Bond. The sale will be awarded to the highest responsible bidder. Award of the timber sale is conditional upon approval of the timber sale by the State Board of Land Commissioners at their April 16, 2018 meeting. If the successful bidder is unable to execute the contract within 30 calendar days from the date the sale is awarded, the bid deposit will be retained by the Department as liquidated damages. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids. Prospective bidders can obtain the sale prospectus, sale contract and bid forms from the Department of Natural Resources & Conservation, Trust Land Management Division, in Missoula (406-542-4300), the Northwestern Land Office in Kalispell (406-751-2257), or the Plains Unit Office in Plains, MT (406-826-4723). Visit our website at http://dnrc.mt.gov/divisions/trust/forest-management/timber-sale-information for upcoming sales and bid results. Published in the Valley Press on April 4, April 11, April 18, and April 25, 2018. MNAXLP

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Flathead Forest fire updates

Lightning strikes over the past weekend ignited several new fires across the Flathead National Forest.

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Flathead Forest fire updates

Lightning strikes over the past weekend ignited several new fires across the Flathead National Forest.