Reason to vote against Initiative 522 – common sense

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

To the editor:

New law spells end for many small Spanish businesses

Citizens group plans events to celebrate Earth Day

Earth Day is April 22 and Citizens for a Better Flathead is highlighting the following activities to celebrate.

Citizens group plans events to celebrate Earth Day

Citizens group plans events to celebrate Earth Day

EPA Administrator lives lavishly

Private jets, secret “soundproof booths,” and steakhouses, you would think that this is the dream life of a rich movie star- or maybe James Bond-but according to reports, this dream is a reality for EPA Administrator, Scott Pruitt. While Pruitt lives the high-life on taxpayer’s dimes, Montana communities wait. And we cannot afford to keep the communities of Columbia Falls, Butte, Anaconda, and Libby waiting any longer.

EPA: Stop wasteful spending, come to Montana

Private jets, secret “soundproof booths” and steakhouses — you would think that this is the dream life of a rich movie star or maybe James Bond, but according to reports, this dream is a reality for EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt. While Pruitt lives the high-life on taxpayer’s dimes, Montana communities wait. And we cannot afford to keep the communities of Columbia Falls, Butte, Anaconda and Libby waiting any longer.

Camping to begin reopening in 22 counties across the state

MOSES LAKE — Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission, Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the Department of Natural Resources announced overnight camping across state public land will begin to reopen on Monday.

Legals for April, 25 2022

Keeping up with the Joneses

Letter to the Editor:

Board to hear West Glacier rental cabin proposal

The Flathead County Planning Board will hear a request from Lindsey Bengtson, of West Glacier, for a major-use review at their May 14 meeting.

Train derailment spills cases of beer into the Clark Fork

Sunday’s Montana Rail Link derailment along the Clark Fork River near Paradise brought back memories for some Sanders County locals who recalled a similar incident more than two decades ago.

Board to hear West Glacier rental cabin proposal

The Flathead County Planning Board will hear a request from Lindsey Bengtson, of West Glacier, for a major-use review at their May 14 meeting.

Shoreline restoration project begins April 13 at Salish Point

The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes (CSKT), in collaboration with the City of Polson, will begin a shoreline restoration project at Salish Point Park on Flathead Lake starting April 13.

Big wind here, big snow east

Wild weather last week dumped upwards of four feet of snow at St. Mary and East Glacier, and high winds that topped out near 75 mph toppled trees on homes south of Columbia Falls.

No new snow, but plenty of 'freshies' on Turner slopes

Turner Mountain ski area will have a chance this weekend to demonstrate its resilience, as snowfall has been sparse during the past few days and no new snow is predicted until late next week.

Tropical Storm Moke set to dump more heavy rain on hurricane-stricken Hawaii

Anyone thirsty?: Coeur d'Alene woman launches bottled water brand

As a lifelong athlete, DeeDee Short never liked her choices of beverage at events and competitions, which usually involved choosing between a selection of energy drinks or water in single-use plastic bottles.

CFAC will pay millions to clean up old aluminum plant. It fought in court to pay far less

Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. has agreed to pay $57.6 million to clean up the former smelter site in Columbia Falls, according to a proposed agreement with the Environmental Protection Agency, though the previous owner ARCO, will ultimately reimburse the company 35% of that cost.

Health insurance signups coming to malls

CHICAGO - The Obama administration will promote health insurance coverage at shopping malls starting on Black Friday and continuing through the busiest shopping days of the holiday season, officials announced Wednesday.

The Bicycle Shop

Moses Lake store offers vehicles to adventure in the Basin

MOSES LAKE — Bill Spark said he had already retired a few years ago when his son called him and said there was a business opportunity in Moses Lake. “He said, ‘Hey dad, we have this chance to buy this bicycle shop,’” said Spark, 81. “And so we got involved together, and we did it together for maybe a year or two. And then my son decided he wasn’t making enough money.” Spark’s son went back to driving truck for a living, while Spark stayed in Moses Lake. “So I took over the shop,” Spark said...