6T Ranch

Family and faith push local rancher

SOAP LAKE — Darren Hinen, of Soap Lake, has been in the cattle business most of his life. He started as a teenager with a job feeding cows nearby, but by 20 years old he had his first two. He said he prefers ranching over farming, as there is “less equipment to break down.” He said he credits his cattle interest to his grandfather, Irv Toler. Toler started Polar Lockers in Ephrata in the 1940s and was in the business of raising and processing animals for many years. In fact, Hinen used some of his grandfather's equipment for a time while getting started in his own operation. Hinen's ranch is next door to his grandfather's place, providing a reminder of his roots, even though he is striving to take his operation to a higher level. As such, he's developing a web presence and is establishing a brand name for himself – 6T Ranch Beef, an extension of his 6T Ranch.

Council denies sewer hookup exemption request

While they sympathize with his situation, Priest River officials said they were unable to grant a resident's exemption request for connection to the city’s sewer system. The council also denied a request by Rich Sonntag to connect to the system for the amount he paid in the 1970s but never used. Instead, the amount would be counted as a credit toward the current amount of the fee.

Tax cuts to let Montanans keep more of what they earn

Santa came early for hardworking Montanans. Republicans have kept their promise to the American people and delivered tax reform that will let you keep more of what you earn. In just a couple of months, you’ll see more of your hard-earned money in your paychecks, families will have much needed relief, and small businesses can grow, invest, and create more Montana jobs.

Tax reform lets you keep more of what you earn

Santa came early for hardworking Montanans. Republicans have kept their promise to the American people and delivered tax reform that will let you keep more of what you earn. In just a couple of months, you’ll see more of your hard-earned money in your paychecks, families will have much needed relief, and small businesses can grow, invest, and create more Montana jobs.

On the omnibus: I did what I said I'd do

Meth lab felon sent back to prison

Sticking with students

By Sarah Leavenworth / Leader staff

Getting the word out on foreclosures

Kalispell Realtor Paul Heidegger, at Keller Williams, has been selling homes in Northwest Montana for 20 years, but he says he never heard of “short sales” here until a client asked him “out of the blue” to set one up about five years ago.

Getting the word out on foreclosures

Kalispell Realtor Paul Heidegger, at Keller Williams, has been selling homes in Northwest Montana for 20 years, but he says he never heard of “short sales” here until a client asked him “out of the blue” to set one up about five years ago.

Sheriff's office warns of new scam

MINERAL COUNTY – The Mineral County Sheriff’s Office has issued a warning to county residents to be wary of phone scammers who pose as utility company bill collectors this winter.

Chinese military stole masses of Americans' data, US says

WASHINGTON (AP) — Four members of the Chinese military have been charged with breaking into the networks of the Equifax credit reporting agency and stealing the personal information of tens of millions of Americans, the Justice Department said Monday, blaming Beijing for one of the largest hacks in history to target consumer data.

Bonner County History - Jan. 7, 2025

A look at the events, activities, and meetings happening around Bonner County, from Sandpoint to Cocolalla, from Priest River to Ponderay, and from Clark Fork to Dover.

Court records 04/02/21

Court records 04/02/21

Court records 04/02/21

Court records 04/02/21

Technology at a crossroads

I am an electrical engineer and resident of Columbia Falls and I am writing to encourage Montanans to consider the impact that cutting the clean energy tax credits from the federal budget would mean for the future of our country.

Robocalls and political scams increase as election day nears

Few groups keep up with current events quite as well as scammers.

Robocalls and political scams increase as election day nears

Few groups keep up with current events quite as well as scammers.

Kalispell Regional agrees to $4.2M fund for security breach

Kalispell Regional Healthcare has agreed to establish a $4.2 million settlement fund to provide relief for individuals who allege they were impacted by a data breach of the hospital’s internal systems that was announced in October 2019.

Legals April 26, 2018

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that separate sealed bids will be received by the Odessa Public Development Authority (OPDA) for purchase of a 28,000 sq. ft. industrial building located at 206 W. Railroad Ave, Odessa, WA 99159. Legal Description: Tract 1 Odessa Union Sp Steel Flathouse B/170 Adjoining 12 Ft North Line Qcd 457023. This building was once a grain storage flat house then converted to a large warehouse/office space in 2006. Restrooms and office space occupy 3,000 sq. ft. of the building. Additional 60' of property extends west of the building. The site would be suitable primarily for industrial or ag-related commercial/industrial development as permitted by zoning. Sealed bids will be received until 12:00 noon (PDT) June 18, 2018 at which time they will be held until opened and publicly read aloud at the OPDA Board Meeting, June 18, 2018, 7:00 p.m., located at the Odessa Hospital Guild Room, 503 Amende St., Odessa, WA 99159. Bids shall be mailed prior to bid opening to P.O. Box 763, Odessa, WA. 99159 or handdelivered prior to bid opening to: 207 W. First Avenue, Odessa, WA no later than 12:00 pm on June 18, 2018. All bids must meet a minimum price of $305,000 to be considered. Questions regarding the project may be directed to Stacey Rasmussen, stacey@odessapda #05007/184362 Pub: April 26, 2018 & May 3, 2018

AP FACT CHECK: Trump wrongly takes full credit for vaccine

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday wrongly claimed full credit for Pfizer Inc.’s announcement that its COVID-19 vaccine was robustly successful, misrepresenting the extent of government support behind the company’s efforts.