Lady Bulldogs stumped by Wolfpack full-court press

By the time the Lady Bulldogs scored their first bucket of the basketball season, Whitefish was already down 18 points to a powerful Glacier High team.

Bigfork fire chief gives fire safety tips and update

Summer is here in the Flathead Valley. I would like to remind people, if you plan to float the local rivers, check out the area that you plan to float and make sure that all are wearing personal flotation devices (life jackets).

Massive firework shot over Colorado breaks world record

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — A massive firework launched over a Colorado ski resort town has set a record for the world's largest aerial firework.

Lawmakers approve 3 legal settlements under lame-duck laws

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Legislature's budget committee approved three legal settlements Wednesday under Wisconsin's new lame-duck laws.

Season's 1st tropical storm drenches part of Central America

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) — The first tropical storm of the Eastern Pacific season drenched parts of Central America Sunday and officials in El Salvador said at least seven people had died in flooding.

County planning department needs to change

When a land use abuse is a suspected pattern or to divert the same, a land use ordinance is formed in Bonner County.

ELECTIONS: No evidence of fraud

Brent Reagan’s article on June 6 addresses the issue of election integrity. Unfortunately he bases most of his article on a flawed premise, that we have a serious problem with election integrity in the United States.

Planning Department failing to protect property owners

When a land use abuse is a suspected pattern or to divert the same, a land use ordinance is formed in Bonner County. Starting at the Planning Commission and Planning Department staff.

Glacier Park’s Logan Pass could see up to 10 inches of snow over the weekend

Two to four inches of rain expected for the region

A major storm is expected to hit Northwest Montana and Glacier National Park starting Friday and running into Sunday, with up to 10 inches of snow predicted for Logan Pass and the higher terrain of the park.

Couple sentenced in road rage shooting near Athol

A couple has been convicted for their involvement in a road rage shooting that took place on Valentine’s Day of last year.

Loggers dump Bucs, 9-8; set to host Big Bucks Tourney

Aidan Rose scored four runs, drove in two with a big fifth-inning double and…

Glacier Park’s Logan Pass could see up to 10 inches of snow over the weekend

Two to four inches of rain expected for the region

A major storm is expected to hit Northwest Montana and Glacier National Park starting Friday and running into Sunday, with up to 10 inches of snow predicted for Logan Pass and the higher terrain of the park.

Attack on homeless is an attack on veterans

In 1932, veterans camped on government land in Washington, D.C., demanding that President Herbert Hoover release their bonuses to help them survive the Great Depression. He responded by sending in the police, and two veterans were killed. Then he turned the Army against them, evicting them and burning their few belongings.

Top heavy: Handful of elite programs hoard most top recruits

McKinnley Jackson, a huge and talented defensive tackle from Mississippi, was one of the few five-star recruits whose college choice was a mystery coming into signing day.

AP News Digest 2 p.m.

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Legals February 3, 2017

PUBLIC NOTICE THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR BUREAU OF RECLAMATION GOOSE ISLAND, POTHOLES RESERVOIR EPHRATA, WASHINGTON NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: The Bureau of Reclamation, in accordance with 43 CFR 423 Subpart B, is providing public notice that Goose Island, in Potholes Reservoir, will be closed to the public from March 1 through September 15, 2017 during the dissuasion of the Caspian tern colonies on the island under the Inland Avian Predation Management Plan. There are no visitor facilities on the island. Public access will resume on September 16, 2017. Further information about this action can be obtained from the Reclamation Ephrata Field Office contact, Ted Benson, (509) 754-0231. #02024/43886 Pub: February 3, 2017

Legals April 19, 2017

No. 2367 INVITATION TO BID CAST IRON WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT Separate sealed Bids will be received by the City of Whitefish until 11:00 AM, local time, Thursday, May 4th, 2017, for construction of the CAST IRON WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT. All received Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the City of Whitefish, Department of Public Works, 1005 Baker Avenue, Whitefish, Montana, 59937. The project generally consists of replacement of existing cast iron water mains on West 3rd Street, West 4th Street, Montana Avenue, and Skyles Place, including miscellaneous valves, new water services, curb stops, and fire hydrants. All Bids must be in accordance with the Contract Documents on file with the City of Whitefish, Department of Public Works, 1005 Baker Avenue, Whitefish, Montana (406) 863-2460; Morrison-Maierle, Inc., 125 School House Loop, Kalispell, Montana, (406)-752-2216. Any objections to published specifications must be filed in written form with the City Clerk prior to bid opening. The Contract Documents consisting of half-size Drawings and Project Manual may be viewed or obtained by either electronic documents on-line, or a hard copy at the office of Morrison-Maierle, Inc., Kalispell, MT. Only firms obtaining documents by these methods will be placed on the Planholders List. Complete electronic Project Plans, Project Specifications, and Bid Proposal Packet are available at the Morrison-Maierle, Inc. website "www.m-m.net" by clicking on the "Project Bidding" tab, then "Browse Current Projects" and selecting this project from the project list which will direct you to the QuestCDN website. Documents can only be viewed and cannot be downloaded or printed without purchasing. To purchase and download the project documents in pdf format, click "Download Project PDF" and sign on to QuestCDN.com. Plan documents and the Bid Proposal Packet can be downloaded for a fee of $40.00. Please contact QuestCDN at 952-233-1632 or email "[email protected]" for assistance in the free membership registration, downloading documents, and working with this digital project information. A hard copy set of project documents may be obtained from the office of Morrison-Maierle, Inc., 125 Schoolhouse Loop, Kalispell, MT 59901, 406-752-2216 for a non-refundable price of $100.00 for each complete set shipped by standard delivery. Payment of an additional $25.00 is required for express mail. A prebid conference will be held at the Public Works Conference Room, 1005 Baker Avenue in Whitefish, commencing at 10:00 A.M, Monday, April 24, 2017. Those interested in bidding the project are encouraged to attend this meeting. Each bidder shall submit cash, a certified check, bid bond, cashier's check, bank money order or bank draft payable to the City of Whitefish and drawn and issued by a national banking association located in the State of Montana or by any banking corporation incorporated under the laws of the State of Montana for an amount which shall not be less than ten percent (10%) of the bid, as a bid security. The bid security shall identify the same firm as is noted on the bid proposal forms. Within 10 calendar days after the Notice of Award, the successful Bidder will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and a Labor and Materials Payment Bond guaranteeing faithful performance and the payment of all bills and obligations arising from the performance of the contract. The bonds will each be equal to 100 percent of the contract amount. Work at the site is to commence within 10 calendar days after the written Notice to Proceed is issued. Work on Montana Avenue and Skyles Place is scheduled to start June 5, 2017 at the latest. Work on 3rd and 4th Street is scheduled to start July 1, 2017 at the earliest. Completion of the work is required within 75 calendar days plus 15 calendar days for additive alternate A. following commencement of work. The project includes liquidated damages that will be assessed as set forth in the Special Provisions if the work is not complete within the allotted contract time. CONTRACTORS and any of the CONTRACTOR'S subcontractors doing work on this project will be required to obtain registration with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry (DLI). Forms for registration are available from the Department of Labor and Industry, P.O. Box 8011, 1805 Prospect, Helena, MT 59604-8011. Information on registration can be obtained by calling (406) 444-7734. CONTRACTORS are not required to have registered with the DLI prior to bidding on this project, but must have registered prior to execution of the construction agreement. All laborers and mechanics employed by CONTRACTORS or subcontractors in performance of the construction work shall be paid wages at rates according to the current Montana Prevailing Wage Rates. The CONTRACTOR must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. No Bid may be withdrawn within a period of 60 days after the date for opening bids. The City of Whitefish reserves the right to reject all Bids, to waive informalities, and to reject nonconforming, irregular, non-responsive or conditional Bids. The City of Whitefish is an equal opportunity employer. THE CITY OF WHITEFISH By: /s/ Michelle Howke Whitefish City Clerk April 19, 26, 2017 MNAXLP

The Latest: Africa sees average 8% rise in new virus cases

NAIROBI, Kenya — Africa’s top public health official says the continent has seen an average 8% rise in new coronavirus cases over the past month as infections creep up again in parts of the continent of 1.3 billion people.

No dirt left behind

Loren Walz has been selling Kirby vacuums for 40 years

DALTON GARDENS - Ask Loren Walz why he has been selling Kirby vacuums for four decades.