Families partner to open pick your own blueberry farm

It’s a special place, all business partners agree, and just so happened to have acreage meant for growing and harvesting. From there, the couples partnered up to make the dream a reality, thus creating Hidden Meadows Berries.

EDITORIAL: Tap brakes on noisy downtown drivers

Experiences near lake should be enjoyable for all

Holden, Hall lead Wright State past Bowling Green 85-67

BOWLING GREEN, Ohio (AP) — Tanner Holden scored 19 points, leading five into double figures and Wright State topped Bowling Green 85-67 on Sunday.

In good company: Veterans Ray Johnson, Sandy Emerson have been enjoying coffee and conversation every Tuesday morning for more than 3 years

Sandy Emerson and Ray Johnson, both veterans, have been meeting Tuesdays for coffee for more than three years.

Legals December 7, 2018

No. 25836 Notice of Intent to Establish a New Banking Branch The Foothills Bank, a division of Glacier Banks with its headquarters located at 49 Commons Loop, Kalispell, MT 59901 has submitted an application to establish a new branch at the following location: 1750 S. Woodlands Blvd, Flagstaff, AZ 86001. The new branch will function under the name of The Foothills Bank, a division of Glacier Bank. Any person wishing to comment on this application may file his or her comments in writing with the Regional Director of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 25 Jessie Street at Ecker Square Suite 2300, San Francisco, CA 94104, or to the Commissioner of Banking and Financial Institutions, Department of Administration, 301 South Park, P.O. Box 200546, Helena, MT 59620-0546 not later than Date for 15 days after date of last publication for Flagstaff and Kalispell. The application may be reviewed, during the comment period, at the above address by calling the commissioner's office at (406)841-2920 and requesting an appointment. The non-confidential portions of the application are on file at the appropriate FDIC office and are available for public inspection during regular business hours. Photocopies of the non-confidential portion of the application will be made available upon request. December 7, 2018 MNAXLP __________________________

Craig Steven Rode, 55

Craig Steven Rode, 55 passed away March 13, 2021, in West Chester, Ohio. He was born to Wilbur Rode and Susan (Lee) Pierce in Benson, Minn., on Sept. 20, 1965.

'Betta Buddys' no friend to local waterways

Authorities sound alarm on threat to rivers, lakes

Invasive species from the Ukraine found in Petco and Petsmart product

Range Resources pleads no contest to environmental crimes

Range Resources Corp., Pennsylvania’s most active shale gas driller, has pleaded no contest to environmental crimes over its handling of contamination at a pair of well sites, the state attorney general’s office announced Friday.

Whitefish teacher earns top honors

Whitefish schools continue to reel in the awards. In February, Central School principal Kim Anderson was named Montana's top middle school principal by the National Distinguished Principals Program.

Martinez makes MLHS volleyball history

MOSES LAKE – Moses Lake Mavericks volleyball player Kardyn Martinez made school history during Thursday’s game against West Valley, becoming the first athlete in Moses Lake High School history to reach 500 kills on the volleyball court “It’s kind of surreal because I’m a soccer player, personally, so I never thought that I would be in this position right now,” said Martinez. “It’s honestly so cool.”

Kalispell Regional picked for alternate care facility

Kalispell Regional Healthcare was recently selected by Montana’s COVID-19 Task Force as a location where an alternate care facility will be constructed to serve the region in the event of pandemic escalation.

Preventing family disputes during estate administration

Estate administration can be a challenging time for families, often exacerbated by grief and long-standing relationship dynamics. As an Idaho estate planning attorney, I've witnessed how unresolved conflicts can lead to prolonged probate, increased costs, and irreparable family rifts. Here are some strategies for minimizing disputes during this sensitive process.

Trump goes after Pence, McConnell in speech to party donors

PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — It was supposed to be a unifying weekend for a Republican Party at war with itself over former President Donald Trump’s divisive leadership. But Trump himself shattered two days of relative peace in his closing remarks to the GOP’s top donors when he insulted the party’s Senate leader and his wife.

US, Mexico discuss halting much of cross-border travel

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The United States and Mexico are working on plans to halt much of cross-border travel without disrupting trade during the coronavirus outbreak, officials said Thursday.

Browns minus CB Ward against Ravens, TE Hooper questionable

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Browns won't have top cornerback Denzel Ward for their matchup against the Baltimore Ravens on Monday night as he continues to be slowed by a calf strain.

How a surviving spouse can avoid probate in Idaho

When a loved one passes away, navigating the probate process can be overwhelming during an already difficult time. In Idaho, surviving spouses may have access to a simplified estate administration process that can save time, money, and stress. For many married couples in Idaho, setting up a revocable living trust is the best way to eliminate the need for a probate at either or both spouses’ deaths. However, even for couples who have not established a living trust, there may be options that don’t require going through probate when the first spouse dies. Let's explore when Idaho law allows for summary administration when the surviving spouse is the sole beneficiary.

Measles Q&A: Vaccine most effective way to prevent infection

In light of a recent measles outbreak in Gallatin County, we asked Lake County Public Health Services Director Emily Colomeda for suggestions on how to protect vulnerable kids and adults.

Rowena Delores Shepherd, 89

Rowena Shepherd was born September 13, 1934, in Oklahoma to LD and Edna Guice.

Rio’s Christ statue closes and state of emergency decreed

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Rio de Janeiro’s Christ the Redeemer statue, which appears to balance improbably atop Corcovado mountain, has withstood the worst of what the elements could muster for nearly nine decades. Now it, too, is succumbing to the outbreak of the new coronavirus.

A glimmer of light for local businesses

We’re going to cross a line here, slip under (or jump over) the invisible wall separating the newspaper’s editorial department and advertising department.