Rep. Fulcher thanks Girl Scouts

COEUR d'ALENE — The difference Girl Scouts make in their North Idaho communities hasn't gone unnoticed by Rep. Russ Fulcher.

Convention highlights booming economy

Montana is experiencing an economic boom of record proportions according to University of Montana professor Paul E. Polzin.

Big-business leaders focus on tax code

BUTTE — U.S. Sen. Max Baucus said Monday that his effort to revamp the tax code helped attract some of the business world’s biggest names to Montana for a jobs conference that touched on taxes, energy development and many other issues.

Candidate stresses energy in Kalispell

Congress is derailed and corrupt and the country is ready for a change, says Monica Lindeen, the Democratic candidate for Montana's lone congressional seat.

Karas' trip to China puts FVCC in global limelight

Flathead Valley Community College President Jane Karas recently returned from a conference in Beijing, China, where she was invited to serve as an education expert with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s delegation.

Retirement will cost you

THE COLOR OF MONEY

WASHINGTON - When it comes to how much money we all need to retire comfortably, it gives us a headache. I just need to say that upfront before telling you about the latest news that is sure to scare you even more about retirement.

Montana turns 117

Happy birthday, my fellow Montanans! On Nov. 8, 1889, the Treasure State was officially welcomed into the Union. Throughout her history, Montana has been through a lot. Here are some of the highlights:

Salt Lake City will host the 2034 Winter Olympics

Salt Lake City was formally awarded the 2034 Winter Olympics and Paralympics following a vote Wednesday by the International Olympic Committee in Paris, giving Utah its second Games after hosting in 2002.

Chinese struggle to return to work as virus controls ease

WUHAN, China (AP) — After two months in locked-down Wuhan, Wei Lei was eager to get back to work on a railway construction site. Instead, the 22-year-old found himself stranded at an expressway toll plaza where police decided who was allowed in and out of the city where the coronavirus pandemic started.

Chinese struggle to return to work as virus controls ease

WUHAN, China (AP) — After two months in locked-down Wuhan, Wei Lei was eager to get back to work on a railway construction site. Instead, the 22-year-old found himself stranded at an expressway toll plaza where police decided who was allowed in and out of the city where the coronavirus pandemic started.

Chinese struggle to return to work as virus controls ease

WUHAN, China (AP) — After two months in locked-down Wuhan, Wei Lei was eager to get back to work on a railway construction site. Instead, the 22-year-old found himself stranded at an expressway toll plaza where police decided who was allowed in and out of the city where the coronavirus pandemic started.

Arizona governor calls up National Guard, halts surgeries

PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey said Thursday he's activating the National Guard to help grocery stores and food banks, halting elective surgeries and closing businesses in areas with known cases of COVID-19.

Arizona governor calls up National Guard, halts surgeries

PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey said Thursday he's activating the National Guard to help grocery stores and food banks, halting elective surgeries and closing businesses in areas with known cases of COVID-19.

Chinese struggle to return to work as virus controls ease

WUHAN, China (AP) — After two months in locked-down Wuhan, Wei Lei was eager to get back to work on a railway construction site. Instead, the 22-year-old found himself stranded at an expressway toll plaza where police decided who was allowed in and out of the city where the coronavirus pandemic started.

An urban renewal success story

The Post Falls Urban Renewal Agency was created in 1991. Since that time the Agency has closed three Urban Renewal districts resulting in over $152 MILLION in increased valuation that provides revenue to the various taxing entities which include Kootenai County, City of Post Falls, PF Highway District, PF School District, Kootenai County Fire & Rescue, Community Library, North Idaho College and Kootenai EMS.

James Mangan, 83

James Paul Mangan, aged 83, died from prostate cancer June 7, 2023, at his home in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

Montana turns 117

Happy birthday, my fellow Montanans! On Nov. 8, 1889, the Treasure State was officially welcomed into the Union. Throughout her history, Montana has been through a lot. Here are some of the highlights:

Work begins on housing plan

There are roughly 40 different tools and endless ways to combine those tools to create affordable workforce housing for Whitefish.

Bits n' pieces from east, west and beyond

East, west or beyond, sooner or later events elsewhere may have a local impact.

Whitefish native leads research in blast wounds

Dr. Jonathan Forsberg has seen first-hand the toll of war.