'Lower for longer'

Oil, gas, power, prices: big themes from energy meeting

'SNL' announcer Pardo dies at 96

Government lets banks, marijuana sellers do business

Intent is to make banks feel more comfortable working with new legal entities

WASHINGTON - The Obama administration on Friday gave banks a road map for conducting transactions with legal marijuana sellers so these new businesses can stash away savings, make payroll and pay taxes like any other enterprise. It's not clear banks will get on board.

STATE BASEBALL TOURNAMENTS: New coach, but same faces for T-Wolves

Paul Manzardo watched last year’s state 5A baseball tournament from the stands, as his oldest son, Kyle, was a freshman on last year’s Lake City High squad.

Local author keeps 'Eye on the Caribou'

GIRLS PREP BASKETBALL: Kempton pushes Trojans past Vikings

Highway, bridge and transit ambitions

Obama proposing $478 billion public works program in budget

What's next for Idaho high school's broadband network?

The state is "exploring all opportunities" to keep broadband in the state's high schools, Administration Department Director Teresa Luna said Thursday.

Waterton-Glacier receives Dark Sky designation

One of the dwindling number of places left in the U.S. where nighttime visitors can gaze upward for a largely unabridged view of the Milky Way, Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park on Friday became the world’s first trans-boundary International Dark Sky Park.

Legals July 27, 2017

No. 24711 Public Notice Housing Solutions LLC, PO Box 2099, Missoula MT 59806, Phone (406) 203 1558, a for-profit organization, hereby notifies all interested persons of Kalispell, Montana that we are planning to develop, Creekside Commons, an affordable multi-family rental housing complex on the site at 110 Financial Drive. This complex will consist of 28 one bedroom and 12 two bedroom units for elderly persons. This Project will be exempt from property taxes. An Application will be submitted to the Montana Board of Housing for federal tax credits financing. You are encouraged to submit comments regarding the need for affordable multi-family rental housing in your area to the Montana Board of Housing, PO Box 200528, Helena, MT 59620-0528 or FAX (406) 841-2841. Comments will be accepted until 5 PM the Friday October 27th, 2017. July 25, 27, 2017 MNAXLP

Creative hiring solutions for worker shortage

As employers are faced with the challenge of finding workers in what the state Department of Labor and Industry has described as a “looming workforce shortage,” elderly workers, people with disabilities and felons are being considered to fill in the gap.

Facing recession, Europe grasps for ways to limit damage

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Suddenly staring recession in the face, European leaders are lining up an array of tax breaks, financial support for companies and likely central bank measures in the hope of preventing the coronavirus outbreak from dealing long-term damage to the economy.

Legals December 11, 2018

No. 25823 Jason J. Henderson MACKOFF KELLOGG LAW FIRM 38 Second Ave E Dickinson ND 58601 Phone: 701-227-1841 Fax: 701-225-6878 Attorney for the Plaintiff [email protected] MT Bar #11414 MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY LSF9 Master Participation Trust, Plaintiff, v. McCarthy Hanger a/k/a McCarthy Hanger, III; Sally Hanger; Glacier Bank of Whitefish; United States of America acting by and through the Internal Revenue Service, Defendants. Cause No. DV-15-863A NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given that by virtue of a judgment of foreclosure by the District Court of the Eleventh Judicial District in and for the County of Flathead and State of Montana, and entered and docketed in the Office of the Clerk of said Court on May 9, 2017, in an action wherein LSF9 Master Participation Trust was Plaintiff, and McCarthy Hanger a/k/a McCarthy Hanger, III; Sally Hanger; Glacier Bank of Whitefish; United States of America acting by and through the Internal Revenue Service, were Defendants, in favor of Plaintiff and against the Defendants for the sum of $1,744,142.24, which judgment and decree, among other things, direct the sale by me of the real property hereinafter described, to satisfy the amount of said judgment, with interest thereon and the costs and expenses of such sale, or so much thereof as the proceeds of said sale will satisfy; and by virtue of a writ issued to me out of the office of the Clerk of said Court, I, Chuck Curry, Sheriff of Flathead County, Montana, or a Deputy on behalf of the Sheriff, will sell the property described in the Judgment to the highest bidder for cash or credit bid at public auction at the lobby of the Justice Center in the City of Kalispell in the County of Flathead, and State of Montana, on Thursday the 20th day of December, 2018, at the hour of 10 o'clock A.M., to satisfy the amount due, with interest thereon, and the costs and expenses of such sale, or so much thereof as the proceeds of such sale will satisfy. The property to be sold is situated in the County of Flathead, and State of Montana, and described as follows: That portion of Government Lot 4, Section 33, Township 27 North, Range 19 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana, described as follows: Beginning at the Northwest corner of that parcel shown in Book 504, Page 467, records of Flathead County; thence along the East line of the county road South 00°09'15" West, a distance of 332.25 feet; thence North 88°37'22" East, a distance of 146.45 feet, thence North 58°17' 10" East, a distance of 205 feet more or less to the low water mark of Swan River: thence Northwesterly along the low water mark, a distance of 242 feet more or less to a point which bears South 89°45'46" East from the Point of Beginning; thence North 89°45'46" West, a distance of 255 feet more or less to the Point of Beginning. Physical location: 11 Lazy Swan Lane, Bigfork, MT 59911. Dated this 23rd day of November, 2018. FLATHEAD COUNTY SHERIFF CHUCK CURRY By: Jeff Weyh Civil Department MACKOFF KELLOGG LAW FIRM 38 Second Ave E Dickinson ND 58601 Attorney for the Plaintiff November 27, December 4, 11, 2018 MNAXLP __________________________

Legals July 3, 2019

No. 26301 BATAVIA SELF STORAGE NOTICE OF AUCTION BY PUBLICATION On Saturday, July 13th 2019, at 11:00AM Batavia Self Storage, pursuant to MCA 70-6-420, will auction to the highest bidder by silent written bid the contents of abandoned storage units owing delinquent storage rent for the following unit numbers: 025, 028, 058, 099, 221, 241, 265, 300, 301, 345, 352, 425 . The units contain household goods, furniture, tools, electronic equipment, sporting goods. Buyer's bid will be for the entirety of the contents of each unit. Only cash, cashier's checks and money orders accepted for payment NO CHECKS OR CREDIT CARDS. Batavia Self Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid or to cancel or postpone the auction for all or part of the units scheduled for sale and also to bid on the units on behalf of Batavia Self-Storage. July 3, 12, 2019 MNAXLP _________________________

ImagineIF named Montana Library of the Year

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Area's economy beginning to rev

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Airlines, others to benefit from $2 trillion rescue bill

The White House and Senate leaders agreed early Wednesday on a $2 trillion economic rescue package, the largest in the country's history. The bill comes in response to the viral pandemic that has shut down businesses and crippled economies around the globe. It would give direct payments to most Americans, expand unemployment benefits and provide direct grants and loans to businesses and hospitals.

Wide swath of economy seeks share of COVID-19 rescue package

WASHINGTON (AP) — As Congress works on a rescue package to help shore up a U.S. economy hard hit by the coronavirus pandemic, a wide swath of business, from the solar power industry to casinos and hotels, along with doctors, nurses and educators are urging lawmakers to give them a share of the pie.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

Trustee's Sale No. 02-WG-40105 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, the duly appointed Successor Trustee, will on May 19, 2006, at the hour of 11:00 AM, of said day, AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO ALLIANCE TITLE & ESCROW CORP., 105 PINE STREET, SANDPOINT, ID, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, the following described real and personal property (hereafter referred to collectively as the "Property"), situated in the County of BONNER, State of Idaho, to-wit: That portion of the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter, Section 1, Township 56 North, Range 3 West, Boise Meridian. Bonner County, Idaho, lying Southeasterly of the County Road: EXCEPTING THEREFROM the following described tract, to-wit: Beginning at the intersection of the Southeasterly right of way line of the County Road and the East line of said Section 1 at a point South 104 feet, more or less, from the East Quarter corner of said Section 1; thence along said section line, South 170 feet; thence West 165 feet, more or less, to the Southeasterly right of way line of said County Road; thence along said road right of way Northeasterly to the point of beginning. Also Excepting Therefrom the following described tract: The South 377.25 feet of all that portion of the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of said Section 1 lying Southeasterly of the County Road right of way The Trustee has no knowledge of a more particular description of the above-referenced Property but, for purposes of compliance with Section 60-113 of Idaho Code, the Trustee has been informed that the address of 5624 LAKESHORE DRIVE , SAGLE, ID 83860, is sometimes associated with said real property. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty regarding title, possession or encumbrances to satisfy the obligation secured by and pursuant to the power of sale conferred in the Deed of Trust executed by NITA BRANSON, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SEPARATE PROPERTY, as Grantor, to FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, as Trustee, for the benefit and security of HOMEFIRST MORTGAGE INC., as Beneficiary, dated 11/13/2003, recorded 11/21/2003, under Instrument No. 639304, Mortgage records of BONNER County, IDAHO, the beneficial interest in which is presently held by AURORA LOAN SERVICES, LLC. THE ABOVE GRANTORS ARE NAMED TO COMPLY WITH SECTION 45-1506(4)(A), IDAHO CODE. NO REPRESENTATION IS MADE THAT THEY ARE, OR ARE NOT, PRESENTLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS OBLIGATION. The default for which is sale is made is the failure to pay when due under the Deed of Trust Note dated 11/13/2003, THE MONTHLY PAYMENT WHICH BECAME DUE ON 5/1/2004 AND ALL SUBSEQUENT MONTHLY PAYMENTS, PLUS LATE CHARGES AND OTHER COSTS AND FEES AS SET FORTH. Amount due as of January 11, 2006 Delinquent Payments from May 01, 2004 21 payments at $977.05 each $20,518.05 (05-01-04 through 01-11-06) Late Charges: $341.95 Beneficiary Advances: $1,015.80 Suspense Credit: $0.00 Total: $21,875.80 All delinquencies are now due, together with unpaid and accruing taxes. assessments, trustee's fees, attorney's fees, costs and advances made to protect the security associated with this foreclosure. The principal balance is $107,030.81, together with interest thereon at 10.450% per annum from 4/1/2004, until paid. The Beneficiary elects to sell or cause the trust property to be sold to satisfy said obligation. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the same. DATED: 1/11/2006. FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY Trustee By G. Sheppard (Name) (Title) c/o REGIONAL TRUSTEE SERVICES CORPORATION 616 1st Avenue, Suite 500 Seattle, WA 98104 Phone: (206) 340-2550 Sale Information:

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE

Trustee's Sale No. 02-WG-40105 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, the duly appointed Successor Trustee, will on May 19, 2006, at the hour of 11:00 AM, of said day, AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO ALLIANCE TITLE & ESCROW CORP., 105 PINE STREET, SANDPOINT, ID, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, the following described real and personal property (hereafter referred to collectively as the "Property"), situated in the County of BONNER, State of Idaho, to-wit: That portion of the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter, Section 1, Township 56 North, Range 3 West, Boise Meridian. Bonner County, Idaho, lying Southeasterly of the County Road: EXCEPTING THEREFROM the following described tract, to-wit: Beginning at the intersection of the Southeasterly right of way line of the County Road and the East line of said Section 1 at a point South 104 feet, more or less, from the East Quarter corner of said Section 1; thence along said section line, South 170 feet; thence West 165 feet, more or less, to the Southeasterly right of way line of said County Road; thence along said road right of way Northeasterly to the point of beginning. Also Excepting Therefrom the following described tract: The South 377.25 feet of all that portion of the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of said Section 1 lying Southeasterly of the County Road right of way The Trustee has no knowledge of a more particular description of the above-referenced Property but, for purposes of compliance with Section 60-113 of Idaho Code, the Trustee has been informed that the address of 5624 LAKESHORE DRIVE , SAGLE, ID 83860, is sometimes associated with said real property. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty regarding title, possession or encumbrances to satisfy the obligation secured by and pursuant to the power of sale conferred in the Deed of Trust executed by NITA BRANSON, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SEPARATE PROPERTY, as Grantor, to FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, as Trustee, for the benefit and security of HOMEFIRST MORTGAGE INC., as Beneficiary, dated 11/13/2003, recorded 11/21/2003, under Instrument No. 639304, Mortgage records of BONNER County, IDAHO, the beneficial interest in which is presently held by AURORA LOAN SERVICES, LLC. THE ABOVE GRANTORS ARE NAMED TO COMPLY WITH SECTION 45-1506(4)(A), IDAHO CODE. NO REPRESENTATION IS MADE THAT THEY ARE, OR ARE NOT, PRESENTLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS OBLIGATION. The default for which is sale is made is the failure to pay when due under the Deed of Trust Note dated 11/13/2003, THE MONTHLY PAYMENT WHICH BECAME DUE ON 5/1/2004 AND ALL SUBSEQUENT MONTHLY PAYMENTS, PLUS LATE CHARGES AND OTHER COSTS AND FEES AS SET FORTH. Amount due as of January 11, 2006 Delinquent Payments from May 01, 2004 21 payments at $977.05 each $20,518.05 (05-01-04 through 01-11-06) Late Charges: $341.95 Beneficiary Advances: $1,015.80 Suspense Credit: $0.00 Total: $21,875.80 All delinquencies are now due, together with unpaid and accruing taxes. assessments, trustee's fees, attorney's fees, costs and advances made to protect the security associated with this foreclosure. The principal balance is $107,030.81, together with interest thereon at 10.450% per annum from 4/1/2004, until paid. The Beneficiary elects to sell or cause the trust property to be sold to satisfy said obligation. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the same. DATED: 1/11/2006. FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY Trustee By G. Sheppard (Name) (Title) c/o REGIONAL TRUSTEE SERVICES CORPORATION 616 1st Avenue, Suite 500 Seattle, WA 98104 Phone: (206) 340-2550 Sale Information: