Police save Christmas for area's neediest families

Area law enforcement agencies help out the less fortunate during holiday season

POST FALLS — One hundred and twenty of the neediest families in the region will have a wonderful Christmas this year thanks to holiday heroes who came out in force Sunday morning.

Business owners celebrate Small Business Saturday

MOSES LAKE — Mai Houvener wanted to make sure anyone looking for books to buy on Small Business Saturday knew exactly where to go. The owner of Sandbox Bookstore in downtown Moses Lake, Houvener posted a fairly creative sign in front of the Smith Martin Building she share’s with Mason’s Place coffee house, Ties That Bind Yarn, Ag World Support Systems and other local businesses. “This way books,” the sign said, with a big pink arrow pointing to the front entrance. Next to the arrow below pointing down Third Avenue, the sign read: “That way? Bears, maybe? We wouldn’t risk it.” ...

Public reaction leaves rescuer wondering about New Orleans

To the Editor:

St. John's Hospital Lab is rated in top 1 percent

St. John’s Lutheran Hospital Laboratory has learned the results of its in-depth inspection last month from the Certification Organization for Laboratory Accreditation (COLA), and it has passed with a glowing review.  

BC-NM--New Mexico News Coverage Advisory, NM

Good morning. Here's a look at how AP's general news coverage is shaping up today in New Mexico.

Legals for March, 31 2021

Lakeside wastewater treatment project up for review

Lakeside is seeking approval of upgrades and expansion of its wastewater treatment plant as it nears capacity.

Four Winds Trading Post celebrates 50th anniversary

The Four Winds Indian Trading Post north of St. Ignatius, established in 1970 by Preston Miller as a source for Indian trade goods and other historic items, turned 50 years old in December.

He fought the law - guess who won?

Flathead County sheriff’s deputies arrested a man on suspicion of felony assault and being an accessory to theft at an Evergreen discount box store Sunday afternoon. His girlfriend allegedly shoplifted some items and was apprehended by store security, then the man reportedly assaulted the officer.

Adopt Diva, a demure and mindful cutie

MOSES LAKE -- Diva is a torte point Siamese with very refined taste and around 4 years of worldly experiences. While other cats like to chase laser pointers and being menaces, she likes to spend her days in quiet contemplation on a plush surface basking in sunlight. Diva’s needs are simple: options for many naps, regular head scratches and sweet treats. She is spayed, up to date on vaccinations and microchipped. If you recognize her superior feline grace and would like a lovely companion, visit GrantCountyAnimalOutreach.org and fill out an adoption form. If adopting isn’t feasible for you now but you would like to help a local shelter, visit the site and click “donate.”

Negligence suspected in Beirut blast involving chemicals

BEIRUT (AP) — Investigators began searching through the wreckage of Beirut’s port Wednesday for clues to the cause of the massive explosion that ripped across the Lebanese capital, and the government ordered port officials put under house arrest amid speculation that negligence was to blame.

Wampus Cats sweep Miners

WALLACE — Facing a team content to hit soft and dump balls on offense, the Wampus Cats stayed patient and executed their game plan, sweeping the Miners 25-14, 25-15, 25-16 in North Star League volleyball on Thursday at Wallace High School.

Girls dump Vals, 5-1

The Columbia Falls girls soccer team opened their season by drubbing Bigfork 5-1 at home Tuesday.

Pence brings law-and-order tour to city where Floyd died

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Vice President Mike Pence is bringing President Donald Trump’s law-and-order campaign message to Minneapolis on Thursday, showing support for law enforcement in the city where George Floyd's death sparked angry and sometimes violent protests that spread around the world.

Legals for January, 16 2022

Law roundup: Man doesn't get the hookup he expected

A man in his 30s allegedly hooked his truck up to another man’s utility trailer and drove away, stealing it.

Best of Bigfork results

Aa voted in the Bigfork Eagle online poll,  here are the results of the 2013 Best of Bigfork reader poll:

Best of Bigfork results

Aa voted in the Bigfork Eagle online poll,  here are the results of the 2013 Best of Bigfork reader poll:

Best of Bigfork results

Aa voted in the Bigfork Eagle online poll,  here are the results of the 2013 Best of Bigfork reader poll:

NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A CLOSED RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD October 16, 2007 at 9:30 am in the Commissioners Hearing Room, Grant County Courthouse, Ephrata, WA regarding a Binding Site Plan for the Desert Aire Shopping Center. The purpose is to amend the original subdivision and implement the requirements of Site Plan Review including the requirements for landscaping, parking, drainage, and wastewater treatment. Also being proposed are zero setbacks from property lines and a one hundred percent lot coverage for all building lots. Property is located at the intersection of Desert Aire Drive and State Highway 243; and is in a portion of S 23 and 26, T 14 N, R 23 E, W M. Any interested persons may appear regarding these matters.