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NEWS

Resilient US consumers drive strongest economic expansion in 2 years

The seemingly divergent paths between how consumers say they are feeling and how much money continues to be spent may be more evidence of what is known as a a “ K-shaped economy ” In that situation, the income of wealthier Americans is on the rise, due to stock market …

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS

Idaho Supreme Court dismisses lawsuit over Medicaid mental health contract

The Idaho Supreme Court has dismissed a lawsuit from a bidder for an Idaho Medicaid contract to run mental health …

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS

Flathead County Suicide prevention coalition wraps up second awareness campaign

To strengthen awareness of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline as a valuable local resource, the Flathead County Suicide Prevention …

WHITEFISH PILOT

Judge says Montana wolf hunting and trapping season quota can continue

The decision on Friday by Judge Christopher Abbott came down against the conservation organizations that had sought an injunction against …

DAILY INTER-LAKE

Bits n’ pieces from east, west and beyond

A new “X” feature reveals where online accounts originate: a significant number of “high-engagement” MAGA accounts are from Russia, Eastern …

THE WESTERN NEWS

Nonprofit set to investigate Chain of Lakes water woes

In 1959, only 335 wells had been drilled in the entirety of Lincoln County. Now, more than 8,500 wells tap …

THE WESTERN NEWS

WILD ART-Libby Christmas parade

Kaylee Cohenour of Cohenour Trucking organized the second annual parade...

THE WESTERN NEWS

Local folks show resilience in face of repeat disasters

Despite the repeated, tragic events, locals didn’t waste time, jumping in to help where they could.

THE WESTERN NEWS

Big health insurers declare war on doctors, patients

The two insurers are effectively overruling physicians' clinical judgment and lining their pockets in the process.

THE WESTERN NEWS

Montana FWP accepting submissions for 2026 migratory bird stamp contest

The winning artist will receive a $2,000 cash prize and be featured on promotional materials throughout 2026.

THE WESTERN NEWS

CPMC nurse Norwood honored for extraordinary work

This national award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s program recognizing the exceptional care and dedication nurses provide every day.

THE WESTERN NEWS

Basin nonprofit CEO appointed to WA Board of Education

OLYMPIA — Sue Kane, CEO of the NCW Tech Alliance, has been appointed to the Washington State Board of Education, …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD

Mavs bowling off to strong start

MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake Mavericks bowling team is sitting at 5-3 on the season and are second in …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD

Bierlink makes history in Jacks’ 80-71 win over Huskies

QUINCY — The Quincy Jacks (2-6) defeated the Othello Huskies (2-6) 80-71 to earn their second win of the season. …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD

Audit findings follow sentencing of former GCFD 4 chief

WARDEN — Grant County Fire District 4 is instituting new policies for credit card use and use of its petty …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD