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NEWS

The WA 2026 legislative session ends, but not without a fight

OLYMPIA — Washington lawmakers adjourned Thursday, March 12, concluding the 2026 legislative session, defined by another multibillion-dollar budget deficit and Democratic-backed efforts to restructure the state’s tax code and safeguard Washingtonians from actions by the federal government.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD

A prolonged and unusual March heat wave is gripping cities across the West

It last happened in 2005, when downtown hit a record 87 F (30.5 C) on March 11, part of a …

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PHOTOS: St. Patrick's Day Parade marches through downtown Kalispell

Clover-clad revelers lined Main Street as The Kalispell Chapter of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Flathead Celtic Festival …

DAILY INTER-LAKE

Knights tennis bests Naches Valley

ROYAL CITY — The Royal Knights battled against Naches Valley on the court Monday afternoon with the Knights boys earning …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD

Montana Secretary of State says feds confirmed 23 non-citizen voter records

Twenty-three voter records in Montana have been confirmed as potential instances of non-citizens registering to vote and casting ballots in …

DAILY INTER-LAKE

Western Rivers Conservancy transfers 585 acres along St. Joe River to Forest Service

A 585-acre stretch of land along the St. Joe River has been permanently protected following a recent transfer to federal …

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Kalispell’s Reserve Drive construction resumes

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT), in partnership with the City of Kalispell, Schellinger Construction, and DJ&A Engineering, will resume …

WHITEFISH PILOT

Women’s PEO Local Scholarship available

Whitefish’s Chapter D Women’s Philanthropic Education Organization (P.E.O.), is proud to announce their annual $1,400 P.E.O. Local Scholarship for the …

WHITEFISH PILOT

Moses Lake Firefighters quickly contain Ivy Avenue House Fire

MOSES LAKE — At approximately 1 p.m. Monday afternoon, firefighters from Moses Lake Fire Department Stations 1 and 2 responded …

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Ephrata Police Department logs: March 13-15, 2026

EPHRATA — The reports below were provided by the Moses Lake Police Department. All suspects are considered innocent until proven …

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Whitefish church hosts evangelist speaker

The family of Don Abram will host evangelist Dr. Ron Girardin for informal fireside chats at the Whitefish Assembly of …

WHITEFISH PILOT

Flood watch issued for Lincoln, Sanders counties

Forecasters say rain will increase this evening lasting into Wednesday afternoon.

THE WESTERN NEWS

NBA owners will work on expansion again next week with Vegas and Seattle the targets, AP sources say

ASSOCIATED PRESS — The NBA may move a step closer to adding teams in Seattle and Las Vegas next week …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD

Flight cancellations and delays continue after US storms dump snow in the Midwest and head east

Kelly Price, who was trying to get home to Colorado after a family vacation in Orlando, Florida, said her Sunday …

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Iran keeps up attacks on neighbors after Israel says it killed 2 of its top officials

The Iranian judiciary’s news agency, Mizan, confirmed the killing of Soleimani. Iran has not confirmed or denied the reported killing …

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