Warden council bans kratom, considers parking regulations

WARDEN — Warden City Council passed a kratom ban and special event permit Tuesday night. It also discussed its comprehensive plan update and an ordinance for parking regulations. Around 17 residents were in attendance, a fairly large showing for a Warden council meeting. “First of all, before we start, I want to say thank you to all those that came to the meeting tonight,” Mayor Rosaelia Martinez said. “I know we are all busy people, and I really appreciate your input because it really validates what a lot of people are hoping to achieve in the city. Thank you. Your time is valuable and we appreciate you being here.”

Keeping it holistic

COEUR d'ALENE - Standing by a small construction site on March 10, Tom Orjala pointed out the energy efficient design: Bigger windows to let in more sun, high density insulation, foam around the windows.

Consultant finds growth plan lacking

By WILLIAM L. SPENCE

Costume store raises money for children's hospital

Though it has laughing, sinister clowns and howling skeleton cats, the Spirit Halloween store in Evergreen boasts a far less scary mission aimed at helping Montana kids and families in need.

Official numbers show increased Park visitation

Get your own forest Christmas tree — with a permit

The U.S. Forest Service offers holiday memories while finding this year’s holiday tree through permits available at offices across north Idaho or online through www.recreation.gov.

$10,000 grant available to area non-profits

Non-profit organizations encouraged to apply

Kalispell nail salon switches to making masks

Nail salons have been closed as “non-essential” businesses due to Go. Steve Bullock’s stay-at-home order, but the staff at one local nail salon has found a creative way to stay busy—and give back.

Blinken in Israel on Mideast tour to shore up Gaza truce

JERUSALEM (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has arrived in Israel at the start of a Middle East tour aimed at shoring up the Gaza cease-fire.

Hockaday Museum of Art reopens Saturday

On Saturday, May 16, the Hockaday Museum of Art galleries and gift shop, closed since March 17 to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, will reopen to the public with additional capacity limitations, increased sanitization, and other social distancing measures in place.

EVENTS

Happenings in and around Bigfork

Community helps 'Tots' drive grow

A number of local organizations and nonprofits benefited from Giving Tuesday (#GivingTuesday for the social media crowd) — a movement that’s only five years old.

Politically motivated Koocanusa standard has negative consequences

We have listened intently for over a year as State regulators imposed a new, very stringent site-specific water quality standard for selenium in Lake Koocanusa, while reassuring those who live here that this unusual action is both scientifically justified and in our best interests.

Going whole hog for kids

Harley riders hit Wal-Mart for toy shopping

Clad in leathers and looking tough, a group of Harley riders invaded Wal-Mart on Thursday evening and hauled away a truckload of Barbies, baby dolls and Tonka trucks — all in support of Toys for Tots.

Ephrata businesses offer ideas for Valentine’s Day

EPHRATA — Valentine's Day is coming up tomorrow and Harrison’s Diamonds, The Glamour Garage and 1:49 Designs all have a few ideas to help locals celebrate the holiday. “Valentine's Day isn’t just for people in relationships. It’s a day of love, which includes self-love,” Glamour Garage owner Allison Scott said. “I try to spread a lot of awareness on self-care and self-love and building your own confidence within yourself.”

Tree lighting brings crowds to downtown Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — There is something magical about seeing Christmas lights brighten up downtown Moses Lake each year. Likewise, there is something magical about seeing the faces of people who attend the city’s annual downtown celebration light up at the sight of it all.

Big Mountain sees record visitation over the holidays

Legals June 7, 2019

C. Mark Hash Hash, O'Brien, Biby & Murray, PLLP Attorneys at Law 136 1st Ave. W., P. O. Box 1178 Kalispell, MT 59903-1178 (406) 755-6919 [email protected] Attorneys for Personal Representative MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LINCOLN COUNTY In The Matter of The Estate of Barry W. Adkins, Deceased Cause No. DP-19-46 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must be either mailed to Ellen A. Adkins, Personal Representative by certified mail, return receipt requested, c/o Hash, O'Brien, Biby & Murray, PLLP, Attorneys at Law, P.O. Box 1178, Kalispell, Montana 59903-1178, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED May 13, 2019. s/ Ellen A. Adkins Personal Representative Personal Representative's Attorneys: Hash, O'Brien, Biby & Murray, PLLP By s/ C Mark Hash Printed In The Western News May 24, 31, and June 7, 2019 MNAXLP

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Lost Johnny Point to close for hazard tree project