PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: Fourth-seeded Orofino stuns Kellogg for state bid

Kellogg visits St. Maries in 3A District 1 second-place game tonight.

Boundary County Court Records - Feb. 27, 2025

Court records for the period of Feb. 15 to Feb. 21, 2025.

BFHS recognizes top ten seniors

Each year, Bonners Ferry High School recognizes seniors who have gone above and beyond academically to earn a spot in the top ten highest weighted GPAs in their class.

There is no climate crisis

There have always been hurricanes, tornadoes, and freezing weather. And they are no worse now than before. There is no climate crisis.

"Stone Soup" brings 75 students to the PHS stage

“Stone Soup,” an original children’s theatre musical, returns to the boards this weekend for two public performances on the Polson High School stage at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 28-March 1.

PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: Spartans' season ends with loss to Lumberjacks

PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: Spartans' season ends with heartbreaking loss to Lumberjacks

Michelle Trachtenberg, 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer,' and 'Harriet the Spy' star, dies at 39

Michelle Trachtenberg, a former child star who appeared in the 1996 “Harriet the Spy” hit movie and went on to co-star in two buzzy millennial-era TV shows — “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Gossip Girl” — has died. She was 39.

The Blotter: Seems like there were a lot of people hitting each other

A woman from Michigan said someone stole her credit card. Report of fistfight between mom and 14-year-old child. Report of an argument between parties, one of which had an ax. No injuries, no charges.

Othello's Solorio crowned state champ in 215 bracket

OTHELLO – Anthony Solorio, a senior at Othello High School, achieved a lifelong dream over the weekend, capturing the state championship title in the boys 2A wrestling competition at 215 pounds with a record of 36-13.

6A DISTRICT 1 BOYS CHAMPIONSHIP: T-Wolves built for this ... Lake City holds off Post Falls, advances to state for sixth straight year

Lake City (19-4), the projected second seed, opens at state next Thursday at the Ford Idaho Center in Nampa. Final rankings and matchups will be announced on Sunday. Post Falls (15-9) will play the fifth-place game from District 3 (Boise area), either Timberline or Ridgevue, in a state play-in game on Saturday at 1 p.m. at Prairie High in Cottonwood. The Trojans are bidding for their first trip to state since finishing runner-up in 2020.

Idaho governor weighs in on proposed tax cuts, Medicaid threats and school choice

Idaho Gov. Brad Little said states are likely in for some “shocks” from changes in the presidential administration under President Donald Trump.

Writing Coaches of Montana seeks volunteers for workshop

Writing Coaches of Montana seeks community members in Flathead County to participate in a one-day workshop to help assess student writing.

Idaho governor's phone number asks for feedback on school choice

The first-ever Idaho school choice bill that would allow state funds to go toward private schools is awaiting a signature from Gov. Brad Little.

Legals for February, 26 2025

Prep boys basketball: Kellogg advances to district title game

That means Kellogg (12-9) will play host to Orofino (8-13) on Wednesday at 6 p.m. for the district title and a berth to state. St. Maries (10-11) will travel to Priest River (14-5) on Wednesday at 6 in a loser-out game.

Wonk funded by IFF-affiliated, out-of-state group

I read the article about Wonk in Sunday’s paper. So cool, right? A couple of local boys trying to bring unbiased civics to the average citizen. But with a little digging, I learned that Wonk is fully funded by an out-of-state “think tank” with links to Idaho Freedom Foundation. Wonk just spreads artificial propaganda, not intelligence.

North Idaho Alliance: Women of IMPACT, T is for Technology

Let’s be real — I’ve surrendered to the tech takeover. From AI to those sneaky midnight iPhone updates, to my never-ending password chain updates, change is constant when it comes to technology. But honestly, I bet if women were in charge, we’d sprinkle some gentleness and grace into the mix.

Employers explore nontraditional benefits

As the workforce becomes increasingly interested in a healthy work-life balance and overall wellness, some employers are experimenting with nontraditional benefits designed to attract and retain top talent.

MARCH NIBJ: North Idaho Alliance: Women of IMPACT, T is for Technology

Let’s be real — I’ve surrendered to the tech takeover. From AI to those sneaky midnight iPhone updates, to my never-ending password chain updates, change is constant when it comes to technology. But honestly, I bet if women were in charge, we’d sprinkle some gentleness and grace into the mix.

MARCH NIBJ: Employers explore nontraditional benefits

As the workforce becomes increasingly interested in a healthy work-life balance and overall wellness, some employers are experimenting with nontraditional benefits designed to attract and retain top talent.