Legals for July, 5 2021

NVH births

Eli James Schnetter, son of Anthony and Chelsie Schnetter of Columbia Falls, was born April 16, 2021, at North Valley Hospital.

Legals for July, 4 2021

Lumber prices begin to drop after record high

After climbing to record highs, lumber prices are finally starting to fall. The long-awaited break in the wood products market already is creating ripple effects in the Flathead Valley's economy.

Help wanted, housing needed

“Short staffed. It’s the new pandemic,” reads a sign at an Ennis restaurant.

Montana’s millionaire bears as neighbors

Frequently in the Daily Inter Lake and other newspapers around Montana and on local TV news and radio air waves we read or hear about bears; the wild ones, not the ones that hang out in zoos and animal parks.

Calvin Lewis Potts, 33

We are so very heartbroken to announce the passing of Calvin Lewis Potts on June 20, 2021, in Caldwell, Idaho

Higher copper, molybdenum prices boost Butte metals mine

Montana Resources is midway through an epic year. Copper hit an all-time high of $4.86 per pound on May 10 and was at $4.21 Wednesday.

Whitefish council pushes growth boundary south of Montana 40

Saying it wants greater control for future potential development, the Whitefish City Council last week approved pushing the growth boundary for the city south from Montana 40 to Blanchard Lake Road.

State seeks to conserve 27,000 acres near Libby

Montana's Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks is seeking to purchase a conservation easement for more than 27,000 acres of forest and grassland in Lincoln County to preclude development, protect threatened wildlife habitat, improve public access and recreational opportunities, and allow the longtime owner of the land, the Stimson Lumber Co., to continue harvesting timber.

Sun Road opening day vehicle count up 41% over 2019

Preliminary numbers for the Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park show a 41% increase in the number of vehicles on the iconic road over opening day in 2019.

Tax law experts see 'strong' case against Trump Org. CFO

Companies give perks to their employees all the time. Many top executives at Fortune 500 companies have access to a corporate jet for personal use, a company apartment, or an expense account for fancy meals. Even lower-level employees regularly get access to perks like tuition reimbursement or cash to join a gym.

Independence Day activities run the gamut throughout valley

Kick up some old-fashioned fun this Fourth of July with all the festivities planned around the Flathead Valley. Here's a look at what's happening in and around town.

Hundreds believed dead in heat wave despite efforts to help

Many of the dead were found alone, in homes without air conditioning or fans. Some were elderly — one as old as 97. The body of an immigrant farm laborer was found in an Oregon nursery.

County accepts COVID aid, OKs preliminary budget

The Flathead County commissioners on Tuesday unanimously approved a preliminary operating budget that would reduce county spending by about 2.1%, and voted 2-1 to accept nearly $20.2 million in federal pandemic relief and economic stimulus funds.

Montana enters drought emergency as conditions worsen

Gov. Greg Gianforte declared a statewide drought emergency Thursday and asked the U.S. Department of Agriculture to declare all 56 of the state's counties as primary natural disaster areas. The designation would give them more access to federal assistance after the heat wave that stifled the Pacific Northwest moved into Montana.

Northwest lawmakers seek progress on Columbia River Treaty

A bipartisan group of 21 Northwest lawmakers called on President Joe Biden to prioritize a long-running effort to renegotiate a 60-year-old treaty that governs how the United States and Canada share the waters of the Columbia River Basin.

Legals for July, 1 2021

‘Art in the Time of Covid’ showcases two diverse artists

While challenging at times, this past year has been a time of renewal and creation for two artists who also happen to be good friends.

Plein air lessons offered at Flathead Lake Biological Station

Join plein air artist Sandra Marker for a fun day of painting or drawing out in the open air on the beautiful 84-acre reserve at the Flathead Lake Biological Station on Yellow Bay.