Virtual learning top priority for school board during Boise visit

Debra Jo 'Debby' (Darling) Whittaker, 74

Debra Jo “Debby” Whittaker passed away on February 10, 2026.

Boundary County Court Records - Feb. 26, 2026

Boundary County Court Records for the period of Feb. 14-20, 2026.

Caye sentenced to eight years for firearms, evidence tampering

A Lake County man was sentenced to prison for eight years for unlawful possession of a firearm by a prohibited person. Gaige Alexander Caye, 23, was also sentenced to eight years in the Montana State Prison on one count of tampering with, or fabricating, physical evidence, which will run concurrently to the unlawful possession charge.

Legals for February, 26 2026

Suspected drug dealer sentenced to state Department of Corrections

A suspected drug dealer who allegedly struggled with police officers during his 2024 arrest in Columbia Falls later received a partially suspended sentence to the state Department of Corrections.

Riebe sentenced to 20 years for armed standoff

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.

FBI searches Los Angeles school district headquarters and the superintendent’s home

TV news footage showed agents in FBI shirts and jackets outside Superintendent Alberto Carvalho's modest home in the San Pedro neighborhood about 20 miles (32 kilometers) south of downtown LA. There was no visible sign of agents outside the district headquarters as of mid-morning.

PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: Lakeside, Coeur du Christ on to state

Lakeland's season comes to an end.

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IMMIGRATION: Blame Biden

Democrats are always on the wrong side of policy that makes common sense.

POC weed board hosting free workshop

Pend Oreille County’s Noxious Weed Board is offering a free workshop featuring expert presentations on invasive grass control, turf care, plant toxicity, weed identification and soil health.

Flathead Valley Community College holds motivational talks

Flathead Valley Community College’s Continuing Education Center is offering one-hour midday sessions to explore valuable topics that support both personal and professional growth during Motivational Mondays.

Flathead Valley Community College president to retire at end of year

Flathead Valley Community College President Jane Karas will retire at the end of year, marking the end to her 27-year career with the school.

Man arrested for shooting at ex-girlfriend given five-year sentence

A 63-year-old man accused of pulling a gun on his ex-girlfriend in early 2025 received a five-year sentence in October.

Flathead Valley Community College president to retire at end of year

Flathead Valley Community College President Jane Karas will retire at the end of year, marking the end to her 27-year career with the school.

DMLA kicks off 2026

Local organization celebrates 2025 accomplishments, looks forward to successful year

MOSES LAKE — The Downtown Moses Lake Association held its annual kickoff meeting Thursday to discuss last year’s achievements and the coming year’s plans. The meeting was held at Moore Brewing Company, which is a DMLA member.

MARCH NIBJ: Dual credit gives students an upper hand before graduation

It’s not often that you meet a high school senior with a detailed plan for the future, let alone two. Yet, that is the case for Brent Campbell, a senior at Sandpoint High School, thanks to the school’s dual credit programs.

MARCH NIBJ: Workforce development expands region's options, economy

Bonner County students honored for academic excellence

A celebration of Bonner and Boundary County students earning academic honors.