Things to watch for…

I frequently search for wine on the internet. Not to buy of course, but to find pictures of the labels so we can include them in our weekly wine special, the “Friday Night Flights,” or for tasting notes from the producers to see if the winemaker got the same things from their wine as I did. I also search to find wine for our customers when they request we special order some of their favorites that we don’t have on our shelves. All of this and other reasons lead to a lot of internet searches.

Legals for November, 17 2022

Congress certifies Trump won the election without challenge

One by one, the state results were read aloud by the tellers as senators and representatives sat in seats in the House chamber. Vice President-elect JD Vance joined his former colleagues and was surrounded by congratulatory handshakes, hugs and photos afterward.

Legals February 7, 2019

No. 25956 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) BLACKFEET NATION SHOPPING CENTER FEASIBILITY STUDY/BUSINESS PLAN The Blackfeet Nation is exploring the feasibility of a shopping center to be built in Browning MT, for small business owners/entrepreneurs to lease retail space. We are seeking proposals for professional services to prepare a feasibility study with the necessary business plan components to build up to a combination of seven retail and service storefronts. This service will be paid for by a grant received from the State of Montana, Indian Country Economic Development (2019 ICED), whereby $25,000 has been allocated. The full RFP can be requested via email [email protected], or you may request by phone 406.338.7406. February 6, 7, 2019 MNAXLP __________________________

Plains girls place third at Thompson Falls Invite

On what was near ideal conditions, several hundred cross country runners converged on the Rivers’ Bend Golf Course for the annual Thompson Falls Invitational meet last week, with men’s and women’s teams from Columbia Falls taking home both team titles.

Land Board adds new endowment land

18,000 acres of new endowment land benefits public schools, supports idaho’s economy and preserves recreation

It was a deal that the Idaho Department of Lands couldn't refuse. When the state had a chance to bid on almost 18,050 acres of timberland spread across the five northern counties, officials didn't hesitate. “Adding an additional 18,000 acres of timberland to the endowment portfolio increases future revenue for the beneficiaries while also supporting Idaho’s broader economy,” IDL director Dustin Miller said. The land included in the bid package was offered as a package deal and offers good quality timberland, Sharla Arledge, IDL public information officer, said. Proceeds from the sale of endowment cottage sites and commercial real estate were used to pay for the properties.

Plains harriers in the mix at stacked Flathead Invite

In a sea of big fish, Plains at least had some fish in the ocean.

Today's Ghastly Groaner

A racehorse staying in a stable began to boast of his track record to his fellow racehorses.

Oklahoma State adds grad transfer Flavors to strong class

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma State has added graduate transfer Ferron Flavors Jr. to a Top 10 recruiting class.

China-made phones, tablets tainted by coerced Uighur labor

NANCHANG, China (AP) — In a lively Muslim quarter of Nanchang city, a sprawling Chinese factory turns out computer screens, cameras and fingerprint scanners for a supplier to international tech giants such as Apple and Lenovo. Throughout the neighborhood, women in headscarves stroll through the streets, and Arabic signs advertise halal supermarkets and noodle shops.

HOUSING: Regulations may be hindering solutions

Regarding the “workforce housing” shortage described in The Press. Some 20 odd years ago I built a 1,000-square-foot building according to the energy standards of the University of Wisconsin, using earth shelter and solar techniques to house my wood working and automobile restoration hobbies.

‘SECRET’: ‘Nothing sells without conflict’

There’s a secret that mainstream media knows very well. And you should know it also. It was established in literature going back as far as the Greek story-teller Homer. Twenty-five hundred years later, this “secret” is perpetuated/employed by all successful authors and publishers of plays, movies, newspapers, assorted internet bloggers, and television “news” productions. The “secret” can be summed up in one word: “conflict.” Without it, many wouldn’t give a story more than a couple of pages or 30 seconds of their time.

Saints rule out WR Thomas, 5 other starters vs. Lions

METAIRIE, La. (AP) — The New Orleans Saints ruled out top receiver Michael Thomas and five other starters for Sunday's game against the Lions in Detroit.

Legals for December, 12 2021

Ferguson files suit to block Albertsons payout

SEATTLE — Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson has filed a lawsuit in King County Superior Court on Tuesday to block a $4 billion special dividend payout to shareholders by Boise-based Albertsons in advance of the company’s proposed merger with Cincinnati-based Kroger, saying the payout is more than the company can afford to pay and will put the company’s ability to operate in Washington at risk. In a press release, Ferguson’s office said Albertsons — which also owns Safeway — recently revealed to the Securities and Exchange Commission that the special dividend would be made from $2.5 billion in cash on hand, with the company borrowing the rest. According to data available from Charles Schwab, Albertsons was valued at roughly $10.9 billion at the end of trading on Wednesday...

Today's Ghastly Groaner

What do reindeer have that no other animals have?

Tech companies pledge billions in cybersecurity investments

WASHINGTON (AP) — Some of the country's leading technology companies have committed to investing billions of dollars to strengthen cybersecurity defenses and to train skilled workers, the White House announced Wednesday following President Joe Biden's private meeting with top executives.

Review: 'Agents of Chaos,' from Russia, but not with love

Let's take a trip back in American history, but not too way back. To a time not that unfamiliar — the last presidential election. Do you remember all the stuff swirling around in 2016?

Vandalism follows citizen outrage over apartment project

Oil dumped on construction equipment, survey stakes stolen

POST FALLS — Just two days after residents expressed outrage at City Hall over a 208-unit apartment complex, the construction site sustained thousands of dollars in vandalism damage.

Meeting seeks input on county-wide housing shortage

With the median home price in Lake County perched at $530,000 in December (rocket.com), Abby Moore, a member of the Lake County Planning Department, doesn’t expect to purchase a house anytime soon – even though she would much rather be building equity for her family than paying rent.