Kalispell shop provides bespoke experience in bridal and formal occasion wear

Apart from bridal gowns and alterations, the downtown Kalispell shop offers mother's dresses, prom, pageant, homecoming, special occasion, and other formal wear.

Nordic Club offers XC ski lessons

Are you new to the sport? Haven’t tried it in years? Never tried skate skiing? This is the class for you. Join the Sandpoint Nordic club for these great introductory skate and classic ski classes. Participants must supply their own gear – skis, boots, poles. Rentals are available at Syringa Cyclery, Alpine Shop and Outdoor Experience.

Resort offers Otter book

The Coeur d'Alene Resort is now offering copies of Idaho first lady Lori Otter's new book.

Children's taekwondo and self defense class offered

SANDPOINT — A children’s self defense course, taught by Sandpoint Taekwondo, begins its first session of the winter on Tuesday, Nov. 9, from 3:15 to 4 p.m. at Sandpoint Taekwondo (675 Kootenai Cutoff Road, in the Wal-Mart Shopping Center). 

Mine safety officials ignore backlog

Duffy expected new cases to slow down

WASHINGTON - Federal officials ignored warnings three years ago that new mine safety regulations would trigger a surge of legal cases that could bog down enforcers. The backlog of cases is now blamed for thwarting enforcement at mines across the country, including the site of a deadly West Virginia explosion.

Legals for March, 7 2022

Movers and Shakers April 27, 2010

Bear Paw Quilting gets national exposure

Hunting excitement continues

This is the first of a two-part series about the 2015 elk season.

Back to school dental checklist

This morning I woke up with an excited anticipation for my morning run. As I walked outside I was greeted with crisp September morning air and the distinct smell of Autumn. I quickly left the houses behind and found myself running through fields with vivid green and yellow stripes marking harvest time, and the sun began to peak over the hills creating long shadows from the speckling of hay bales. In the distance I could see the yellow leaves splayed over a wooden fence that completed my picture of Fall. I love where we live.

Garbage a problem for city's recycling program

OTHELLO – Some people who use the City of Othello’s recycling program are causing problems by mixing trash with the recyclables.

Saving the history carved into landscape of Canada's Waterton Lakes National park

Archaeologists and preservationists are working together to record information on a group of culturally modified trees (CMT) in Canada’s Waterton Lakes National Park.

Asphalt decision delayed

Commissioners will conduct site visit this morning

Fish, Wildlife and Parks officials visit commissioners

SUPERIOR – A packed house greeted Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks officials at last week’s county commissioners meeting as many in the community were interested in what the organization plans to do regarding two contentious issues affecting Mineral County.

How and where to buy wine?

As I have continued to write my articles for the Press I have from time to time gotten the question, "This all sounds great but where should I buy my wine?" Believe me I would like to make the answer simple and at the same time self serving and say "Well, the dinner party of course." The answer however is more complex and far more personal than that. Before we were ever wine shop owners we were passionate wine consumers, which is part of what led Mary and me to open the dinner party. When we were first learning about wine and how and where to buy it we received some great advice; buy 90 percent of your wine from one purveyor. The reason, we were told, is when you do that you will not only receive better pricing but you will also get better allocations of the harder to find really "cool" juice. So the next step is how do you pick your primary source? Taste in wine is a very personal thing, and no matter what anyone writes or tells you about wine the only important thing is whether or not you like it. All the high ratings and high praise cannot change a wine you don't like into one you do. So step number one is to find a wine professional whose palate agrees with yours; you may not like every single recommendation but if you find that you like the lion's share of their recommendations that is your 90 percent place. Next step is, join their wine club if they have one. Most local wine merchants in this area have a club that grants you a bigger discount than you would otherwise receive. It also encourages you to try many different varietals from different producers all of which will expand your wine experience, and help you learn. Your only cautionary note is to beware of a club that is designed more to help the wine shop than you - watch for previous vintages being included too frequently in your club. Also join a club that is right sized for your consumption; if you are an occasional consumer and live alone it does not make sense to join a club that sells you three bottles every month. Also, resist the temptation to join the "red only" or "white only" version of the club. As you drink more wine your palate will evolve and you will find different wines that you like - isn't that the fun of it? Next step is to find a shop that specializes in things you like. Everyone has their favorites, and there is nothing wrong with that, even though you will continue to try new things. Each shop's collection is likely to reflect the tastes of the owner. Going back to the beginning, that is why you will be buying 90 percent of your wine from that See WINE, D8 WINE From D5 one place, so once you find that one go with it. And lastly attend their tastings and events, this will provide you another opportunity to try new things. Whether it is from a tasting, a wine in your club pack, or a bottle recommended by your wine professional, give them feedback. Tell them what you like and especially what you don't, this will help your wine shop do a better job for you with their recommendations in the future. Trust me as wine salesperson; we would all rather have the knowledge. It does not offend us when you don't like a particular wine - that is just part of the job. Finally, if you have budget constraints let us know, our job and our desire are to recommend the right wine at the right price. George Balling is co-owner with his wife Mary Lancaster of the dinner party a wine and table top decor shop in Coeur d'Alene. 208-765-5653 www.thedinnerpartyshop.com.

Notice of Application and Proposed Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance

Notice is hereby given that a SEPA Checklist received by Grant County on November 13, 2015 from Growhouses Washington LLC (Designated Contact: Del Greene, Columbia Northwest Engineering, 249 N. Elder Street, Moses Lake, WA 98837, 509-766-1226) was found to be technically complete on November 24, 2015.

DEQ issues permit for controversial Arlee gravel pit

According to a press release, the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has issued an opencut mining permit for a controversial gravel pit northeast of Arlee, just off of White Coyote Road.

Guido Armand, 90

Guido Armand (90), a resident of Hayden Lake, Idaho for 31 years passed from our sight on June 4, 2021 in Hayden, Idaho.

“Bob” Robert G. Fleming, 59

Bob Fleming (Robert), transitioned to heaven April 12, 2022.

Four earn awards at recent advertising gala

Four earn awards at recent advertising gala

North Idaho College graphic and web design students graduating in May will host the Next Level Portfolio Show from 5-8 p.m. Friday in McLain Hall, 460 N. College Drive, on NIC’s Coeur d’Alene campus.

Reader addresses credit, debit fraud

Consider a possible way to greatly reduce exposure to credit and debit card fraud.