Are Handwritten Edits on Your Estate Planning Documents Valid?

Wills and trusts are typically changed over time as life circumstances, the state where you reside, or your desired outcomes change. It is actually the rare case where a person puts their estate plan together once and never changes it after that. What is important to understand however, is how to effectively and legally change your will or trust so that the changes are enforced per your wishes.

Ensuring guardianship court proceedings are not in your family’s future requires good planning today

If you are an adult in Idaho and become unable to make your own decisions in life due to injury, illness, or some other form of incapacity, there are generally two ways in which another person becomes the stand-in decision maker for you. The first way is through the use of a previously written and signed Power of Attorney Document in which you will have stated who it is that should make your decisions for you if you cannot do so. That stand-in decision maker is called your “Agent” or your “Attorney in Fact.” However, if you have not previously completed valid Power of Attorney documents, a judge will need to appoint someone to become your decision maker through a court process known as Guardianship and Conservatorship. If a judge has to appoint your stand-in decision maker, that person will be called your “guardian” and/or “conservator.”

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press checked them out. Here are the facts:

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press checked them out. Here are the facts:

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press checked them out. Here are the facts:

ART: Goodlander has right analysis

Thank you for the balanced approach taken in the "Art ouster sought" article. I specifically write in support of Council Member Deanne Goodlander, who seems to understand the First Amendment's Free Exercise and Non-Establishment clauses.

Las Vegas stepping up COVID-19 response, city officials say

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Las Vegas was already stepping up efforts to test, treat and track community spread of COVID-19 when a top doctor on the White House coronavirus task force listed the city with 10 others in the U.S. as virus trouble spots.

Las Vegas stepping up COVID-19 response, city officials say

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Las Vegas was already stepping up efforts to test, treat and track community spread of COVID-19 when a top doctor on the White House coronavirus task force listed the city with 10 others in the U.S. as virus trouble spots.

NIC Surgical Technology program named best in Idaho

North Idaho College was recently named the state's top surgical technology program by College Factual, a website focused on helping students find the college that best fits their needs.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Trends in glassware

Trends are everywhere in every business. Wine clearly has them; we see varietals come in and out of vogue constantly.

The Latest: Over a thousand virus cases on French ship

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.

Social media benefits touted

Kalispell Chamber of Commerce members on Tuesday heard marketing tips to prepare for locals and tourists to hit the holiday shopping season.

SHOPPING: Local is best way to go

All around our area you will find towns that are home to independent businesses or restaurants. We are the places you go when you want to feel at home.

Jack D. Carpenter, 75

Jack D. Carpenter, 75, of Blanchard, Idaho, passed away July 6, 2014, at his home in Blanchard. 

Bonnie Jackson, 80

Bonnie Jackson, 80, formerly of Kalispell, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2006, in Dripping Springs, Texas.

Robert Stanley Lynch Jr., 65

Robert Stanley Lynch Jr., 65, passed away peacefully at his home in Bigfork on Sept.13, 2015.

Salvation Army program keeps kids warm

Time to get involved in 'Operation Clothe A Child'

For the past few years, the Salvation Army Kroc Center's "Operation Clothe A Child" has given local children a chance to shop with volunteers. While it has been a success at providing students with warm clothes and support, it's time for a change. “This year, we made a critical shift,” said Hannah Haakenson, the Kroc Center’s programming Youth development manager. “Rather than asking parents and guardians to drop their kids off, we asked them to come participate in the event with their kids.”

A big year for tourist industry

Legals March 12, 2020

City of Polson Sale of surplus property to government entity At the November 18, 2019 City Commission meeting, the Commission declared the following vehicle as surplus property to be sold: 2000 Freightliner with a Ferrara rescue body. It is now the intent of the City to sell this vehicle to Lake County, Montana for the sum of $20,000.00 and the shop building located at 1003 1st St E in Polson. Per MCA 7-8-101(2) and (3)(b) the City can sell and/or trade property directly to another governmental entity without an ordinance, public notice, public auction, bids or appraisal. For additional information contact Fire Chief Clint Cottle at 883-8220. Published on March 5, 2020, and March 12, 2020. MNAXLP

NOTICE OF MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Moses Lake issued a Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance (MDNS) under the State Environmental Policy Act Rules (Chapter 197-11 WAC) for the following project: