France announces $16.9 billion in aid for aviation industry

PARIS (AP) — France’s government is pumping 15 billion euros ($16.9 billion) in rescue money into the pandemic-battered aerospace industry, in hopes of saving its hundreds of thousands of jobs and keeping plane maker Airbus and national airline Air France globally competitive.

Atta boy: Comfort dog Isaac retires

After more than six years of bringing calm and support to people in Kootenai County and even farther afield, Isaac the comfort dog finished his last assignment on Tuesday.

The modern family (video) game night

Playing video games, once considered a "no parents allowed" activity, has become one of the most popular ways for families to have fun, interact and even stay healthy - together.

Glacier Symphony hosts Festival Amadeus performances

The concerts are held at McClaren Hall inside the Wachholz College Center at Flathead Valley Community College. Both begin at 7:30 p.m.

Flathead Business Watercooler

Happenings for Flathead Valley businesses

Hunter Ed. class returning to Shoshone County next month

Pinehurst Elementary School will play host to a Hunter Education Course next month, but spots are limited.

NIC accreditation report: Sustainable progress

North Idaho College has made significant progress toward resolving the remaining issues identified by accreditors, according to a new report.

USDA under secretary touts Job Corps

GUEST EDITORIAL

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Job Corps is a place where good ideas come together. That is why my recent visit with approximately 300 energetic young people at a USDA Job Corps Center in Idaho was so encouraging. In Job Corps Civilian Conservation Centers, there is rare alignment of real life solutions to the challenges of youth unemployment, an uncertain economy, and the nation’s need for a greener, energy-efficient future. Like nothing else, Job Corps Civilian Conservation Centers work for young people and for America.

From Othello to Pocatello, McDonald finds her place with Bengals softball team

OTHELLO — Before Camryn McDonald became an everyday shortstop and leadoff hitter for Idaho State, she was an Othello kid playing in front of a crowd that had known her since childhood. Three seasons into her college softball career, McDonald said that support system still shapes how she views her success with the Bengals. "It has been nothing but awesome," McDonald said. "It's fun, I play with all my best friends, and it's just been a roller coaster of emotions. We have two championships now and a tournament win, it's been exciting."

Allen: Fatal Wallace shooting justified

CDA police officer, KCSO deputy cleared

Silverton residents awarded ICMA-RC Public Employee Memorial scholarships

WASHINGTON D.C. — Silverton residents Carrie and Karley Simmons have been awarded ICMA-RC Public Employee Memorial Scholarships for the 2018-2019 academic year. Carrie will attend North Idaho College, and Karley will attend the University of North Texas. A total of 30 surviving children and spouses of fallen firefighters, police officers, and other state and local public sector employees across the country have been awarded post-secondary educational scholarships for the coming academic year.

Comidas y meriendas fáciles que se ajustan a las rutinas atareadas de las familias que se preparan para el regreso a clases

(BPT) - A medida que los relajantes días de verano llegan a su fin, la transición a la rutina escolar y los horarios de clase pueden llegar a ser todo un reto. Mientras los niños y sus familias se ajustan a una rutina más agitada, es más importante que nunca revitalizar la - mente y el cuerpo con alimentos nutritivos y que nos dejan satisfechos. Con algunas ideas de nuevas comidas y meriendas, su familia podrá comenzar exitosamente una nueva temporada.

Allie Dale Hendricks

1931 – 2026

Allie Dale Hendricks, 94, passed away on February 14, 2026, in Moses Lake, Wash. Dale was born on May 3, 1931, in Columbia, Murray County, Tenn. His father was Jon Allie Hendricks and his mother was Mary Lucinda (Harmon) Hendricks.

Glacier Conservancy taps new director

After four years serving as the deputy director of the Montana Department of Commerce, Doug Mitchell is returning to the nonprofit sector as the new executive director of Glacier National Park Conservancy.

Glacier Conservancy taps new director

After four years serving as the deputy director of the Montana Department of Commerce, Doug Mitchell is returning to the nonprofit sector as the new executive director of Glacier National Park Conservancy.

Mavericks suffer a loss at home

MOSES LAKE – On Tuesday, the Mavericks (6-5) fell 3-0 to the visiting Davis Pirates. Head Coach Krystal Trammell felt the Mavs were playing on their heels instead of being the aggressor.

Karen Lynn Layton

1947 - 2026

Karen Lynn Layton, 79, of Moses Lake, Washington, passed away peacefully March 2, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. She died of complications of an aggressive Lymphoma Cancer.

Welcome to El Salvador: We've Been Expecting You

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Another fatal wreck on U.S. 95

Three lives lost in five weeks

Deadly crashes are occurring at an unprecedented pace along the stretch of U.S. 95 between Bonners Ferry and Sandpoint. In the past 15 years, this rural route has seen three fatal accidents in a single year only twice — once in 2020, and now in 2025. But this year is just a few months old.

Hunter education class returning to Shoshone County next month

Pinehurst Elementary School will play host to a Hunter Education Course next month, but spots are limited.