More Reign in Spokane

The Reign are playing three home matches in Spokane while Lumen Field in Seattle is getting readied for the upcoming World Cup.

Northwest Notes March 19, 2026

Notes on Idaho Vandal athletics and new hires for the Eastern Washington football coaching staff

Credit where credit’s due

In two recent issues of the Leader we incorrectly identified the authors of stories.

Lincoln Co. Credit Union supports community foundation

40 UNDER 40: Mianna Chernek

Like many people, Mianna Chernek was shaped by her childhood experiences.

U of I hits largest-ever spring enrollment

Overall enrollment for spring is 12,213, up from the spring 2025 enrollment of 11,886 students. Undergraduate enrollment is 7,369, up 3.5% over enrollment of 7,123 in spring 2025. Total enrollment — excluding dual credit high school students enrolled in college courses — is up 2.5% to 10,089 students. Other highlights include:

U of I hits largest-ever spring enrollment

Overall enrollment for spring is 12,213, up from the spring 2025 enrollment of 11,886 students. Undergraduate enrollment is 7,369, up 3.5% over enrollment of 7,123 in spring 2025. Total enrollment — excluding dual credit high school students enrolled in college courses — is up 2.5% to 10,089 students. Other highlights include:

40 UNDER 40: Pat Jones

Pat Jones, a commercial relationship officer with Numerica Credit Union, brings nine years of experience in banking to his role.

PHOTO: Hob Nob at Mineral County Library

The Hob Nob class subject on Mondays in February at the Mineral County Library in Superior featured famous inventors.

40 UNDER 40: Jim Jackson

Jim Jackson, a wealth management advisor for US Bancorp Services, began his career working in a credit union, working his way into mergers and special projects.

Education News - March 31, 2026

Education news and honors for Bonner and Boundary County students.

Monday TV/Radio highlights

Television, radio and streaming highlights for Monday, March 16

40 Under 40: Jack Costa

It was at the Kootenai Technical Education Campus that Jackson Costa was introduced to welding in a professional setting.

Scholarship helps mother of two reach for college degree

For Taurie Matt, higher education offers a path to building a better life for her family. A recent scholarship from the Gianforte Family Foundation is helping her stay in school without drawing down her family’s resources.

Northwest Notes March 18, 2026

Notes on Gonzaga men's basketball, Idaho athletics and North Idaho College men's and women's basketball.

The everyday situations that lead people to seek short-term financial help

Delve into why people turn to short-term financial help. Understand everyday triggers and find solutions that can enhance your financial resilience.

Old Dominion shooter was released from prison early after completing drug program

Mohamed Bailor Jalloh was sentenced to 11 years in prison after pleading guilty in 2017 to providing material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization, the Islamic State group, and was released about 2½ years early, according to prison records.

Flathead Electric Cooperative sets annual meeting for April 16

Flathead Electric Cooperative is hosting its signature event on Thursday, April 16 at the Wachholz College Center at Flathead Valley Community College in Kalispell.

Flathead Electric Cooperative sets annual meeting for April 16

Flathead Electric Cooperative is hosting its signature event on Thursday, April 16 at the Wachholz College Center at Flathead Valley Community College in Kalispell.

40 Under 40: Cameron VanDenBerg

If he could give his younger self one piece of advice, VanDenBerg said, it would be not to be afraid to ask for help.