California monolith emerges after Utah, Romania works exit

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Days after the discovery and swift disappearance of two shining metal monoliths spotted half a world away from each other, another towering structure has popped up, this time at the pinnacle of a trail in Southern California.

20th Judicial District Court News

Anthony Steinebach’s suspended sentence for aggravated assault revoked; Craig Lafley’s sentence for drug possession revoked.

Liverpool 25 points clear as Mane goal seals win at Norwich

NORWICH, England (AP) — Sadio Mane ensured Liverpool went 25 points clear at the top of the Premier League by securing a 1-0 victory at Norwich on Saturday.

Spartan race marks 10 years of bringing in competitors

The racers that come to Kalispell to participate in the event contribute over $1 million to the local economy, as more than half of the racers stay in Kalispell hotels, motels and vacation rentals, according to Discover Kalispell.

Student's Snapchat profanity leads to high court speech case

WASHINGTON (AP) — Fourteen-year-old Brandi Levy was having that kind of day where she just wanted to scream. So she did, in a profanity-laced posting on Snapchat that has, improbably, ended up before the Supreme Court in the most significant case on student speech in more than 50 years.

Somber events mark first anniversary of Ethiopian crash

TULUFERA, Ethiopia (AP) — Grim-faced, visibly grief-stricken and some crying, hundreds of family members gathered Tuesday for a memorial service at the site where one year ago an Ethiopian Airlines jet crashed into the rocky ground, killing all 157 on board.

Somber events mark first anniversary of Ethiopian crash

TULUFERA, Ethiopia (AP) — Grim-faced, visibly grief-stricken and some crying, hundreds of family members gathered Tuesday for a memorial service at the site where one year ago an Ethiopian Airlines jet crashed into the rocky ground, killing all 157 on board.

Clearing of lands for development leads to more smoke in skies

NLFD says this is the time of year when slash pile burning rises

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Legals October 12, 2018

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS MINI STORAGE FACILITY - 2018 Moses Lake, Washington Sealed bids will be received at the Civic Center Annex, 321 South Balsam, (P. O. Box 1579), Moses Lake, Washington 98837 until OCTOBER 25, 2018; 11:00 AM, for the above-named improvement. Said bids will be opened and publicly read at that time. All bids shall be received before said opening time in sealed envelopes with MINI STORAGE FACILITY - 2018 marked plainly thereon. All bids shall be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a postal money order, cashier=s check, or bond in an amount equal to 5 percent of the maximum total amount of the bid. Should the successful bidder fail to enter into a contract or furnish a satisfactory contract bond within the time stated in the specifications, the deposit shall be forfeited to the City. Plans and specifications may be obtained at no cost via electronic transmission from the City of Moses Lake. Paper copies of the plans and specifications may also be obtained from the Civic Center Annex at the above address for a non-refundable fee of $45. Plans and specifications can be requested by responding to this email, or by calling the Contact person listed below during normal business hours. Copies of plans and specifications are on file for review at various construction councils. All bidders shall call 509-764-3783 prior to bid opening to sign up as a bidder on the project, whether or not they request a hard copy or obtain a digital copy of the Specifications. Bids received from bidders who are not signed in as a bidder on the project will be rejected for being non-responsive. Contact person: Jerod Bradford; 509.764.3776 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The project includes construction of the following items: two-mini storage style buildings; a 40-foot by 96-foot building with concrete slab; a 24-foot by 40-foot building with concrete slab; chain link fence; power/communications trench; placement of Crushed Surfacing Top Course. Associated work includes engineered designs for all structures, geotechnical reports if needed for the permits, plan preparation, permits, site preparation, concrete, electrical, insulation, overhead doors, and heating. Estimated Project Cost: $500,000 The City Council reserves the right to reject any or all bids if such action is in the best interest of the City. #10036/235302 Pub: October 12, 15, 2018

Man charged with murder, assault in Kentucky mall shooting

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Police have arrested the man they say is responsible for a shooting at a Kentucky mall that killed one and wounded two others.

Somber events mark first anniversary of Ethiopian crash

TULUFERA, Ethiopia (AP) — Grim-faced, visibly grief-stricken, some crying, hundreds of family members gathered Tuesday for a memorial service at the site where one year ago an Ethiopian Airlines jet crashed into the rocky ground, killing all 157 on board.

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Fire science class shows path to an occupation of service

QUINCY — Yanetzi Gonzalez said the fire science class at Quincy High School helped her make up her mind about her future. Marcelo Moreno said he had a good idea what he wanted to do after high school, but the fire science class showed him there were even more opportunities. Gonzalez, Moreno, Genesis Franco and Mario Guerrero, all QHS juniors, were among the participants in fire science state competition sponsored by SkillsUSA, and all four of them finished in the top 10. Gonzalez and Moreno qualified for SkillsUSA national competition; Moreno had other commitments, so Franco will be taking his place...

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Novelist Patchett has Nashville bookstore customers swooning

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Nashville bookstore that opened and thrived while others were closing their doors is once again defying the odds, thanks, in part, to its famous novelist co-owner.

Teamwork, adaptation, and generosity at Bonner General Health

To say this past year was a challenge for the entire world is an understatement. Here at Bonner General Health, it was no different.

Education leaders share thoughts on road ahead

A new year means new opportunities, new challenges and new experiences ahead for students, staff and administrators in Kootenai County's largest school districts.

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Inslee wins third term, voters weigh in on sex ed

Gov. Jay Inslee's attempt to win a third term and an effort to repeal a statewide sex-education requirement for public school students top Washington state's general election ballot. Here is a summary of major races on the ballot.

Haaland: 16 tribal water settlements will get $1.7 billion

The Biden administration will use $1.7 billion from the recently enacted federal infrastructure bill to fund 16 tribal water rights settlements, U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland announced Tuesday.

Stacks honored with Whitefish Chamber’s legacy award

The Whitefish Chamber of Commerce held its annual awards gala on Jan. 29 at Grouse Mountain Lodge.