Koster seeking reelection as county treasurer

Clorrisa Koster is seeking a second term as Bonner County treasurer.

Looking Back: More discipline requested for schools

A call for a more unified school system with more “old fashioned” discipline was issued by a group of parents at the District 44 School Board meeting.

Forging her own legacy: Paeten Gunlock shines in spotlight for Vals

The name Gunlock has echoed through Bigfork in the last few years. For Paeten Gunlock it started first as a coach’s daughter, then as a sister, and now as something entirely her own.

Area students earn NIC dean's list honors

North Idaho College has released its fall 2025 dean’s list, which includes a number of students from Bonner and Boundary counties.

COLUMN: The 2026 Winter Paralympics are on, it’s time for credit where it’s due

The Winter Paralympics don’t ease you in. They don’t warm up. They don’t politely ask for your attention. They explode onto the ice at full speed, led by athletes doing things that challenge physics, redefine technical mastery and prove that toughness has no single form.

Legals for March, 10 2026

Legals for March, 10 2026

Wildcats earn top seed in NCAA West to host regionals

BELLINGHAM — The Central Washington University Wildcats (23-6) concluded their run in the GNAC Tournament Friday during the semifinal round when they fell 74-79 to the Montana State Billings Yellowjackets (19-14). Despite the loss, CWU earned the top seed in the 2026 NCAA Division II West Region Tournament. “Our team showed a lot of fight and played hard,” said CWU Head Coach Randi Richardson. “I’m so proud of our fight and effort, but we didn’t have enough execution in finishing possessions with rebounds, making paint shots and limiting our fouls. Credit to MSUB, they played a great game and never let us pull ahead.”

Legislature introduces Medicaid expansion repeal bill

Comes as proposals for state budget cuts to Medicaid disability services have stalled

In Gov. Brad Little’s budget plan, he proposed $22 million in Medicaid cuts that could come from a range of service reductions. But Medicaid expansion wasn’t on that list.

Bertha 'Bea' Mary McBurney, 83

Bertha McBurney passed away on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026.

Lady Vikings fall in 2nd conference round

PASCO — The Big Bend Community College Lady Vikings (27-4) were defeated by the Clackamas Cougars 74-55 in the elite eight round of the Northwest Athletic Conference tournament Saturday.

STATE 6A BOYS CHAMPIONSHIP: Lake City stuns Owyhee

T-Wolves dominate two-time defending champs with defense, avenge lopsided loss in last year's title game

Lake City (19-8) won its second state title in four years (and in program history), and was playing in the championship game for the fourth time in six years.

STATE 3A BOYS CHAMPIONSHIP: St. Maries follows the script

Eight months after coach diagnosed with cancer, Lumberjacks capture state title

“Eight months ago when I was diagnosed with cancer, I wasn’t sure if I would be here tonight, for sure,” Chase said. “I wasn’t sure if my cancer doctor would let me coach. The first thing he said was, you’ve got to get rid of stress in your life. I tried to do a lot of that, but this is such a special group of kids that I decided I wanted to come back for. I’ve had to make a few adjustments, but overall it’s so worth it to be here and enjoy this experience with those boys.”

Coffee with capybaras: new café experience coming to Coeur d'Alene

A new kind of café experience is coming to Coeur d'Alene later this month.

OPINION: Teacher-turned-Treasurer spotlights service with spuds

It’s possible that those papers will be graded, but don’t worry because Mrs. Ellsworth is a “nice” teacher. Everybody involved with America250 gets an “A” in this classroom.

Licensing rules for 176,000 Montana jobs up for discussion as Gianforte preps for 2027 Legislature

Licensed as a nurse, funeral director or contractor? Rules that apply to those and other professions could change as Republicans take aim at alleged red tape.

MS Awareness Week starts Sunday

Fire Chief Tom Greif says it was 'life-changing' when he was diagnosed in 2019

Bozinov said people who have MS may be affected differently depending on where demyelination damages the myelin sheath around nerve cells.

'We Bury the Dead' says a lot about the living

'We Bury the Dead' says a lot about the living

Regret, frustration, guilt, desperation and the need for closure. Not quite the words one would expect to use when describing a film initially thought to be an apocalyptic zombie horror film, and yet, those are the first words that pop into the mind when credits roll after watching "We Bury the Dead."

Libby Park District sinks levy for swim pond

The district was going to piggyback on the special purpose district election...

Suspect in Utah killings of 3 women was free on Iowa burglary and other charges

Miller had been arrested after rangers entered a cabin at Lake Wapello State Park in Iowa on Dec. 31 to prepare for an upcoming reservation.