Elk hunting access agreement application deadline is May 1

The licenses/permits issued through this program may be designated to an immediate family member or an authorized full-time employee of the landowner valid only on the landowner’s property or private land leased by the landowner for agricultural purposes.

Kalispell to look at protocol for big purchases

The Kalispell City Council on Tuesday will consider amending city code to be consistent with a state law that allows the purchase of items up to $80,000 without competitive bidding.

Mattawa slates weekend clean-up

MATTAWA - The City of Mattawa has scheduled a community spring clean-up for this weekend, May 13-15, and all residents are urged to participate.

Police candidate list down to seven

MATTAWA - The Civil Service Commission told the Mattawa City Council on Oct. 6 that it has pared its list of candidates for a police officer position to seven people.

Wal-Mart officials outline plans for proposed super store

POLSON — The property just south of Wal-Mart on Highway 93 could feature a Super Wal-Mart, sprawling more than 156,000 square feet and 27 acres total, according to a preliminary plan outlined Tuesday night, if company representatives can meet zoning standards and numerous other regulations.

US official lauds 'service and sacrifice' of Canadian allies

OTTAWA (AP) — The top ranking official at the U.S. Embassy in Ottawa issued a statement Thursday saying his country values the “service and sacrifice” of its Canadian allies.

Let the county know your opinion on closing Bigfork's dump site

I just spent a frustrating half hour on the phone with Jim, a director at the Flathead County Landfill who recited to me numerous reasons why he intends to close the Bigfork dumpsite on Montana 83. His main argument is that the site gets a lot of use. Really? It would seem to me that heavy use would be an argument for expanding/improving/maintaining the site — not closing it. Jim cites numerous convenience and efficiency reasons for the closure — but the conveniences and efficiencies are all his. More driving time, more gasoline use, more air pollution, more traffic, more accidents — all consequences of closing the Bigfork site and forcing us to travel to Creston or Somers for waste disposal — are not considered in Jim’s “consolidation” plan. He tells me that no one has voiced an objection to the county commissioners. I urge Bigfork residents to change that. If you feel we need a dumpsite, make your voice heard. Call Jim at 758-5910 and the commissioners at 758-5503.

Community newspapers continue to connect

A recent survey conducted by the National Newspaper Association found that readers of community newspapers — local daily or non-daily newspapers with a circulation of 15,000 or less — prefer these publications for getting their news and advertising information. These results are consistent with those from previous studies.

Community newspapers continue to connect

A recent survey conducted by the National Newspaper Association found that readers of community newspapers — local daily or non-daily newspapers with a circulation of 15,000 or less — prefer these publications for getting their news and advertising information. These results are consistent with those from previous studies.

Markus Foods begins major renovation

A major renovation of Markus Foods in Whitefish is underway

Bobby Dean Sellmer

Bobby Dean Sellmer was born Feb. 10, 1953, and was the oldest of four boys. Born in Sandpoint, Idaho and raised in Heron, Montana, by his parents Bob and Audrey Sellmer. Bobby went to Heron Grade School and later attended Noxon High School. He joined the Air Force in 1972 and did his training in Texas. After his two years there he joined the National Guard in Libby, Montana. His father, Bob, taught him how to drive truck leading to a career of driving dump trucks and loggings trucks in Montana, Idaho, and Alaska.

Hobbs certifies marijuana measure for Arizona ballot

PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona's top elections official has certified that supporters of an initiative measure to legalize recreational marijuana collected enough valid petition signatures to put the proposal on the state's November ballot.

Starbucks coffee shop coming to Whitefish

Starbucks coffee shop coming to Whitefish

Sandpoint Shopping District hosts Girls Night Out

SANDPOINT — Grab your girlfriends, moms, and sisters and head downtown for Girls Night Out.

Stay-at-home orders issued for more than 2M in Denver area

DENVER (AP) — Officials in five Denver area counties on Wednesday issued stay-at-home orders affecting more than 2 million people in an effort to help slow the spread of the coronavirus and prevent hospitals from being overwhelmed by COVID-19 patients.

Stay-at-home orders issued for 6 more Colorado counties

DENVER (AP) — Officials in six more Colorado counties issued stay-at-home orders affecting nearly 3 million people to help slow the spread of the coronavirus and prevent hospitals from being overwhelmed by patients.

HEART Locker offers teen necessities

Help for homeless kids

In one year, Ronda Stevens, the Kalispell Public Schools and Evergreen School District Homeless Education liaison, has filled a void to empower and support students who are homeless or in need.

Pair open store in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - A new store in Moses Lake gives customers the opportunity to shop from two different inventories in one space.

Wildcat Farm, Ellensburg Bee Co. enjoy mutually beneficial partnership

ELLENSBURG — In just a few short months, the Wildcat Farm at Central Washington University will be bustling with activity once again. But, in many ways, Farm Manager Kaitlyn Flesher and her team are still buzzing about their enormously successful 2024 season — and for good reason. For the first time since it opened in 2019, The Farm was home to thousands of local honeybees during last year’s growing season, thanks to a new community partnership that materialized over the past year. “We have had bees on The Farm before, but it had been a few years,” Flesher said. “One of our goals is to have an on-site pollinator, and when Ellensburg Bee Company offered to loan us some hives, we jumped at the opportunity.” Owner Brian Bodenman had heard that The Farm was looking for an on-site pollination option, and he suggested a potential partnership with CWU Auxiliary Enterprises, which oversees The Farm. If their first year working together is any indication, the Ellensburg Bee Company and the Wildcat Farm are a perfect match.

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