Store adds appliances in major remodel

A month-long remodel of the Kalispell Best Buy store has introduced a completely redesigned layout and household appliances that offer cutting-edge technology.

New Hampshire House grapples with coronavirus concerns

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Concerns over the coronavirus outbreak are playing out in the New Hampshire House, where at least one member is in self-quarantine and the chamber is being repeatedly sanitized.

Legals February 1, 2020

No. 26737 INVITATION TO BID: Flathead Valley Community College is requesting Bids from qualified General Contractors for the College Center project. The project is located on the Flathead Valley Community College Campus, located at 777 Grandview Drive, Kalispell, MT 59901. The project consists of approximately 65,000 square feet including a 1,000-seat Performance Hall, Recital Hall, Art Gallery, Gymnasium/Multi-Purpose Room and Fitness Area. The site development includes access roads, extended utility services with an Amphitheater. The anticipated construction start is April 2020 with an estimated completion date of December 2021. The one percent (1%) Montana Gross Receipts Construction and Montana Prevailing Wage Rates are both applicable. Copies of the construction documents and specifications can be obtained online http://www.montanabid.com or from local Montana plans exchanges beginning Monday, February 3rd, 2020. A Pre-Bid/Kick-Off Conference will be held on Campus on Tuesday, February 4th, 2020 at 10:00AM. The meeting will be conducted in Room #139 in the Arts and Technology building located on the Flathead Valley Community College campus at 777 Grandview Drive. The Pre-Bid Conference in mandatory for all General Contractors - optional for Sub-Contractors. All bidding questions should be directed to Cushing Terrell in Kalispell, Fran Quiram, at 406.257.8172 or emailed to franquiram@cushingterrell.com Sealed Bids will be received by the Presidents Office, BH/SCA Building - Room 142, c/o Monica Settles until 1:00 PM local time, Tuesday, February 25th, 2020. No faxed or emailed Bids will be accepted. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud immediately thereafter in the adjacent Boardroom #140 in the Blake Hall Student Center and Admin Building BH/SCA building located on the Flathead Valley Community College campus at 777 Grandview Drive. All Sealed Bids must be clearly marked, "Flathead Valley Community College - College Center". Refer to the Project Manual for additional project and bidding information. January 26, February 1, 2020 MNAXLP _________________________

Conspiracy theorist gets unfriendly greeting

A man told the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office he knocked on a woman’s door and she allegedly “fired a shot off.” He said he wanted “to know what the laws are on that.” He also stated “he believes that everything is a government conspiracy.”

Flathead Valley Job Fair coming April 16

Douglas David Marengo, 58

Loving father and brother, Douglas David Marengo, 58, of Whitefish, and formerly of Polson, quietly passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010, at home in his sleep from complications of diabetes. Douglas was born in Polson on April 15, 1952, to Clarence Speedy and Irene Marengo. He graduated from Polson High School in 1971, where he, like his father, was a standout athlete in track and basketball. He married the love of his life, Dondi Wester, and together they had two sons. Although they later divorced, they remained close friends throughout the years. He was a member of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribe, where he was employed for many years in various capacities. He was a true entrepreneur who never knew a stranger and was known as the original pawn star. He was most noted for his kindness, generosity, humor, and free foot massages. He was proud of Polson and sought to improve its beauty and appeal. For years it was common for Douglas to take his sons along to help him improve the landscape along the highway in Polson. Besides his mother and father, a son, Jesse, and a nephew, Joseph Ploymar, preceded Douglas in death. He is survived by two sons, Tanner Ross Marengo and Shannon Jesse Marengo; his siblings, Carole and Keith Fredrickson, Lynda Frost, Sheila Garrison, Greg and Ellen Marengo, Monty Marengo, Brad and Debbie Marengo, Cyndie Marengo, Kevin and Peggy Marengo, and Kim Marengo; as well as many aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins. At his request, no public services are planned and a private family memorial service was held. Douglas remains will be scattered in the Jocko, where he spent much time camping and fishing. We will miss our dear father and brother and look forward to seeing him in the resurrection. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family online at www.groganfuneralhome.com. The staff of Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory, Polson, considers it a privilege to care for Mr. Marengo s family.

Marketplace Fairness? Not close

They call it the “Marketplace Fairness Act” because they can’t call it what it is — the “Sales Tax Protection Act.”

40 million accounts may be breached

Target deals with data theft nightmare

Target is grappling with a data security nightmare that threatens to drive off holiday shoppers during the company’s busiest time of year.

Billings judge needs to resign

District Judge G. Todd Baugh has said he’s sorry about the crass comments he made regarding a 14-year-old rape victim who later committed suicide, but that’s hardly enough.

School threats: Felony charge filed

Law enforcement officials say that it was an effective system that led to the arrest on Monday of a Kalispell man suspected of making online threats.

Bigfork Special Olympics team gets creative with Penguin Plunge

The Bigfork-based Special Olympics team is holding its annual Penguin Plunge fundraiser in a new format this year since the traditional event, usually held at Whitefish Lake during the Whitefish Winter Carnival, was called off due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Legals for January, 3 2023

MWED partners with Missoula center to expand business opportunities

Based in Missoula, the WELL Business Center offers resources, training programs, business coaching, courses, an online community, and events designed for urban, rural, and Indigenous women across the state of Montana.

Flathead Business Watercooler

Flathead Business Watercooler

Legals for August, 18 2021

State's first muzzleloader season for deer, elk kicks off Dec. 11

The season begins on Saturday, Dec. 11 and ends Sunday, Dec. 19.

Author uses teen novel to provide look at furry community

The Whitefish author is best known for her fantasy series “The Summer King Chronicles.”

Law roundup: Woman airs grievances about rental situation

A woman renting a room from someone renting the townhouse from a property management company allegedly read online to call 911 before an illegal eviction. Her laundry list of grievances included

North Valley Food Bank holds celebration

North Valley Food Bank invites the public to its Forever June Celebration and grand reopening from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 10. The event celebrates the food bank’s beloved late founder, June Munski-Feenan, the completion of the food bank capital campaign, and its 45th anniversary.

‘Green tariff’ won’t help the climate crisis

Bozeman and Missoula have reached an agreement with Northwestern Energy that will allow people to voluntarily pay more for “green” solar and wind energy. But the question that’s going unanswered is: Why NorthWestern’s customers should pay more for solar and wind generated electricity when they are far cheaper to generate than its antiquated coal-fired plants at Colstrip?