Northwest Notes April 22, 2025

Notes on WSU, Boise State and Eastern Washington.

Pope Francis remembered for charming, humble style

Pope Francis has died at age 88. The first Latin American pontiff charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor. But he alienated conservatives with critiques of capitalism and climate change. From his election, the Argentine-born Jorge Mario Bergoglio signaled a different papacy, embracing refugees and the downtrodden, especially following the troubled tenure of Pope Benedict XVI. But conservatives grew increasingly upset with Francis' progressive bent, outreach to LGBTQ+ Catholics and crackdown on traditionalists. He badly botched a notorious case of clergy sexual abuse in 2018. Bells tolled in church towers across Rome on Monday, and in the evening, the Vatican began a Rosary prayer in St. Peter's Square in its first public commemoration.

Man who swung at cops in Kalispell gets prison time

Flathead County District Judge Dan Wilson handed down a six-year sentence with three years suspended to Matthew Timothy Kuehnel, 31, on July 18, 2024. Wilson also gave Kuehnel credit for 121 of time served.

Law roundup: Man harasses police about years old charge

An upset man threatened to keep calling 911 until officers “did something” about an incident years ago when he was allegedly arrested and charged with stalking.

Griz travel to Oregon St. In 2026; host Lehigh in 2027 opener

The Montana Grizzlies added a pair of one-off football games to their 2026 and 2027 schedules, one against an old conference foe and the other against a first-time opponent.

Legals for April, 22 2025

Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies at 88

Pope Francis, history's first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but alienated conservatives with critiques of capitalism and climate change, died Monday. He was 88.

Calvin R. Newell, 85

Calvin Newell, 85, a devoted husband and respected CPA passed away on Jan. 28, 2025, in Kalispell.

North Idaho Family Practice to open in August in Post Falls

Clinic will accept new Medicare, Medicaid patients

A new health clinic that will accept new Medicare and Medicaid patients, called North Idaho Family Practice, is set to fully open in August.

Bills targeting Montana’s child care challenges maintaining steam

A slate of proposals enhancing state assistance for families and child care workers are continuing to garner bipartisan support in the 2025 Legislature.

Flathead Business Watercooler

Happenings related to business in the Flathead Valley

Open enrollment: The most popular public education choice option

Imagine being assigned to a grocery store based on your zip code. Would you be able to find all the products you need at the right price?

PREP TRACK AND FIELD: New race, but same results for Lake City's Kunkel

Mitchell Rietze (3,200, 4x800 relay) and Kelsey Carroll (shot put, discus) had multiple wins for Coeur d'Alene, which swept team titles.

NORTH IDAHO SPORTS AWARDS BANQUET: Rickert, Brinkmeier, Coleman among winners

NORTH IDAHO SPORTS AWARDS BANQUET: Rickert, Brinkmeier, Coleman among winners

Annual raffle is Really BIG fundraiser

Fewer than 2,300 tickets are left

Time is running out to qualify for early bird prizes in the North Idaho College Foundation’s 32nd annual Really BIG Raffle drawing.

Weekend TV/Radio highlights

Television, radio and streaming highlights for upcoming weekend.

Legals for April, 18 2025

Legals for April, 18 2025

Legals for April, 18 2025

Fewer than 2,300 tickets are left

Fewer than 2,300 tickets are left

Time is running out to qualify for early bird prizes in the North Idaho College Foundation’s 32nd annual Really BIG Raffle drawing.