Hitched again, six decades later

Family celebrates 60th anniversary with surprise ceremony

A couple was surprised with a vow renewal ceremony after 60 years of marriage

Arts commission talks priorities for master plan

SANDPOINT — Two weeks ago, Decision Support Partners, Inc. President Surale Phillips asked members of the Arts Commission to identify the community’s top five priorities to be included in the Arts, Culture and Historic Preservation Master Plan.

RECORDS

Judgments and sentencings

Law roundup: Man learns guns and booze don’t mix

A man disarmed by a police officer after mixing a gun with alcohol phoned the Columbia Falls Police Department to inquire about where and how he could recover the weapon.

Hooked on experience: G3 Outfitters offers an array of charters on Flathead and Whitefish Lakes

Gray Gordon owns and operates G3 Outfitters, a fishing outfitter that operates on Flathead and Whitefish lakes. The name originates from his family nickname, G3.

Celebrating the urban chicken craze

While many have just recently hopped onto the backyard chicken bandwagon, others have doing it for decades.

Addressing the lack of affordable housing

BONNERS FERRY — The estimated median household income for Bonners Ferry is found to be $31,724, compared to $52,225 for the rest of Idaho, yet it could be argued that housing prices are similar to that of places with higher income opportunities.

Estate planning considerations during and after divorce in Idaho

When going through a divorce in Idaho, updating your estate plan might not be at the forefront of your mind. However, failing to revise your estate planning documents during or immediately after divorce can have serious unintended consequences. Here's what you need to know about protecting your assets and wishes during this transitional period.

Legals January 31, 2019

Notice to Creditors Probate Cause # 18-0549-P The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Court of the Flathead Reservation, Pablo, Montana In Re the Matter of the Estate of: Francis H. Baylor. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Catherine L. Baylor, has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the said Deceased are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Personal Representative, return receipt requested, or to the Clerk of Court of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Court, P.O. Box 278, Pablo, Montana, 59855. Dated this 14th of January, 2019. /s/ Catherine Louise Baylor Personal Representative Address: Catherine L. Baylor 4622 180th Place SW Lynnwood, WA 98037 Published on January 31, 2019, February 7, 2019, and February 14, 2019. MNAXLP

Stocks rise at Wall Street’s open, ahead of abbreviated day

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are ticking higher at the start of trading on Thursday. The S&P 500 was up 0.2% after the first few minutes, led by tech stocks. Trading will end early in the afternoon, with Wall Street closing shop at 1 p.m. Eastern time. Markets will also be closed Friday for Christmas, and Thursday’s holiday-shortened session will likely have low trading volumes. Stock markets are also muted in Europe, while Asian indexes were mostly higher. The S&P 500 is on track for a slight drop for the week. It’s been mostly dipping since setting a record last week.

Small but Mighty: Polson sends student to National Speech and Debate Finals

Polson Speech and Debate coach Melesa Butler was in the tabulation room at Sentinel High in Missoula when she heard the news. “I just broke down crying,” she said. The tears weren’t precipitated by sorrow. Instead, they were the happy kind, flowing because Kai McDonald had just claimed first place in Humorous Interpretation.

Chess tournament sharpens wits in Ephrata

Annual strategic competition set for February 1

EPHRATA — A hundred young players will go head-to-head – and brain-to-brain – at the Waypoint Foundation Scholastic Chess Tournament in Ephrata Feb. 1. This is the 18th year the tournament has been held at Parkway Elementary School. said Troy Pugh, who created and manages the tournament with his brother Roger Pugh. This year, Pugh said, the foundation has added online registration for the first time. There were 89 players registered Tuesday morning, he said, which is the fastest it’s ever filled up. “Usually, we don’t get to 89 until the week of the event,” he said.

Sixth-grader Ella Heyne is tough on the wrestling mat

Ella Heyne just finished fifth grade at Whitefish Middle School, and according to her mom, Carly Sether-Heyne, when she steps onto the wrestling mat, “she makes girls and boys equally cry.”

Arlee moves to 4-0 with win over Mission

Arlee showed why it has so much attention statewide with a 16-0 8-man football victory over Mission on Friday, Sept. 15.

After an auto accident

Most people do not realize that even a minor car accident can lead to soft tissue injuries (such as muscle strains, ligament sprains, bruising, edema, muscle/ligament tears etc.) If left untreated, this can lead to chronic pain, altered posture, and arthritis. Any type of trauma, no matter how big or small, takes a toll on the body. After an auto accident, it's important to make a visit to a chiropractor among your top priorities. By seeing a chiropractor right away, you can be thoroughly evaluated to determine exactly which health problems you may have from the accident.

Prosecutor resigns after post seems to link protests, Nazis

HOUSTON (AP) — A longtime top Houston area prosecutor resigned Monday after posting a meme on Facebook that appeared to equate Nazis with people who have been participating in protests in the wake of George Floyd’s death.

Virus impact: Automakers look at restarting China operations

BEIJING (AP) — Automakers are considering whether to resume operations in China amid efforts to contain a virus outbreak, but the impact is spreading for many other companies.

Assange 'binge-watched' suicide of ex-Bosnian Croat general

LONDON (AP) — Julian Assange relayed how he “binge-watched” the suicide of the former Bosnian Croat general in a U.N. courtroom three years ago, a doctor who visited the WikiLeaks founder on several occasions while he was in the Ecuadorian Embassy in London told an extradition hearing Thursday.

Bonner County Calendar - Jan. 28, 2024

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.

Avila leads Bobcats in strong team performance at divisional meet

It would be an understatement indeed to say Superior senior Trizten Avila had a “good” day at this past weekend’s Western Divisional track and field meet in Missoula.