More than 100 Basin students make WSU honor roll

PULLMAN — One hundred twenty-one students from Grant and Adams counties were named to the President’s Honor Roll at Washington State University for fall quarter 2025, according to an announcement from the university.

Polson man who shot at officers sentenced to 20 years in prison

A Polson man who shot towards law enforcement officers during an armed standoff in 2024 was sentenced in District Court in Polson Feb. 19 to 20 years in the Montana State Prison with none of that time suspended.

Vikings conclude season with a home victory over Yaks

MOSES LAKE — The Big Bend Community College Vikings (13-16) ended their season Wednesday night, but not before going out strong with an 88-73 victory over the Yakima Valley Yaks. With the Vikings coming just one game short of making the playoffs prior to this matchup, the goal was to still give all they had. “It’s bittersweet, you know we closed out the season four and five, we were one quick possession out of the playoffs,” said Vikings sophomore Miguel Taylor. “But we finished the season strong. We all came together and were able to make big improvements, so I’m happy.” The Vikings came out strong in the first half of the competition, taking an early lead over Yakima Valley. By halftime, BBCC was up by eight.

Margaret Morlan

Margaret Mary Morlan, 73, was born to Joseph Francis Kaplos and Monica Susan Kapelos. She recently passed away and is survived by her sister Kate, her sister Ann, and her brothers Tom and Jim.

Montana-Canada border traffic falls sharply in 2025

Economy and tourism experts interviewed by MTFP pointed to President Donald Trump’s on-again, off-again tariff battle with Canada as a likely explanation for the drop.

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NIC BASKETBALL: Snow knocks Cardinal women from playoff hunt

Cardinal men upend No. 1 Snow

OPINION: Political parties are public trusts, not private clubs

Political parties exist for a public purpose. They organize voters around shared principles, nominate candidates, compete in elections, and govern when successful. Their legitimacy comes from participation, not exclusion. They are instruments of self-government.

Spring into a new home

MOSES LAKE — Spring is just about here, and that’s the prime home-buying season, said Steve Tagnolli, vice president of home loans at Gesa Credit Union.

WA supplemental budget proposals advance through committees

OLYMPIA — Democrats’ supplemental operating budget proposals passed out of their fiscal committees Wednesday, Feb. 25, as they finalize adjustments to the 2025-27 budget passed last year.

Legals for February, 27 2026

Legals for February, 27 2026

Full Count: None of this should seem at all radical

Bobby Kennedy, the freshly-minted head football coach of the Montana Grizzlies, had some highlight moments during a Thursday press conference ahead of the start of spring drills.

Man agrees to leave Montana forever as part of deferred prosecution agreement

A man accused of threatening the police officer who arrested him for allegedly urinating behind a Whitefish bus stop last year later received a suspended jail sentence and agreed to leave Montana forever.

Moses Lake Police Department logs for Feb. 21-26, 2026

The reports below were provided by the Moses Lake Police Department. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Cattle cycle, dairy pressures shape outlook for hay market recovery in 2026

PASCO — As hay growers navigate one of the toughest pricing environments in years, economists and exporters at the Northwest Hay Expo say the future of the hay market is increasingly tied to the cattle sector. With dairy margins tightening, beef numbers still historically low and export demand only beginning to recover, producers are preparing for another year of narrow margins, but signs of optimism are emerging.

Hands up: Columbia Basin Foundation moves nonprofits ahead one grant at a time

EPHRATA — There are many, many organizations in the Basin making life better for other people, but making life better, unfortunately, costs money. And a vital part of that money comes from charitable grants.

Northwest Hay Expo offers growers tools

To navigate tough markets, rising costs and shifting global demand

PASCO — Attendance was lighter than usual at this year’s Northwest Hay Expo, but for growers who made the trip, two days of presentations delivered a concentrated dose of practical guidance for operating in a down hay market.

Virtual learning top priority for school board during Boise visit