Downhill from here in the Silver Valley

Recent snowfall boosts Silver Valley ski hills

Mid-March snowstorms have put the Silver Valley’s local ski hills in prime position to finish the winter strong.

Commissioner stands up for sheriff

Amid leadership scrutiny, Eddy finds a friend

Since his appointment, Eddy has faced several challenges. Those have included the resignation of all remaining administrative staff from Sheriff Holly Lindsey’s tenure, two natural disasters, and the Dec. 26 shooting at the Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office. Last week, the police chiefs of Pinehurst, Kellogg and Osburn released a 2,000-word letter criticizing Eddy and stating they had no confidence in his leadership.

Silver Valley woman changes plea in child abuse case

25 years later, 'Shredder' returns home

Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office staff honored

The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office is a family. That’s what Sheriff Bob Norris told a crowd of more than 200 people Wednesday night, when KCSO employees and their families, as well as local elected leaders, gathered in the Jacklin Building on the Kootenai County fairgrounds for the agency’s annual employee awards ceremony.

Clark Fork’s old-fashioned Fourth celebrates America’s birthday

Celebrating America the “old-fashioned way” on its 250th birthday just makes sense, especially for the community of Clark Fork.

'Shredder' returns home 25 years later

Coyotes 14U go undefeated in Spokane tourney

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Coyotes 14U hockey team swept the competition 5-0 over the weekend to win the Frozen Face Off in Spokane. Despite a delayed start to their season, Head Coach Dan Niehenke was proud of how hard his team played.

Scooping across the valley: Farm to Table expands to Kalispell

Farm to Table features nine ice cream flavors, each made by Smith and Staggs in-house using locally sourced ingredients. The most important component, milk, comes from Great Falls at 75 gallons three times per week.

Athol family loses home to windstorm, grateful for help as it vows to rebuild

Athol family loses home to windstorm, grateful for help as it vows to rebuild

The loss is especially painful for the family, who already had to start over once before. In 2018, they lost their home, belongings, and some animals in California’s Camp Fire. Daniel Wilson was born and raised in Paradise, where the couple also raised their children.

Athol family loses home to windstorm, grateful for help as it vows to rebuild

Athol family loses home to windstorm, grateful for help as it vows to rebuild

The loss is especially painful for the family, who already had to start over once before. In 2018, they lost their home, belongings, and some animals in California’s Camp Fire. Daniel Wilson was born and raised in Paradise, where the couple also raised their children.

Wahluke ready to bounce back on the court

MATTAWA – The Wahluke Warriors put together a 9-15 season under first year Head Coach Anfernee Cortez. Despite the record, he said last season was great for growth. “I thought there was a lot of learning last season for us, especially with a team full of guys going through their first year starting on varsity. I think just with that, I know there's going to be some growing pains and some learning,” Cortez said.

Knights win third straight home game

ROYAL CITY — The Royal Knights (9-1) won their third straight game Saturday, defeating the Kiona-Benton Bears 90-42. Head Coach Tim Ravet said his players did a good job executing the defensive game plan. “When we don't reach and just stay sound on defense, keep things in front of us and get deflections. We're pretty solid on defense. It's when we get out over our skis and reach and lunge when we get beat, but we're trying to do a better job of that, so hopefully that'll start to carry over into big games,” Ravet said.

Huskies bring home 5 medals in Mat Classic

OTHELLO — After a strong showing in the Mat Classic tournament, the Othello Huskies girls squad finished second as a team in the 2A bracket and had five wrestlers reach the podium. With 11 of the 15 wrestlers who competed in Tacoma returning next season, Head Coach Sammy Rocha feels confident the Huskies will be back.

Meyer deals to lead Scarlets past AA Lakers

BILLINGS — Jaxon Meyer pitched a complete game, allowing six hits, two earned runs and striking out six as the Billings Scarlets took game one of the doubleheader 9-2 over the Kalispell AA Lakers in American Legion baseball Monday.

Bonners Ferry holds 'No Kings' rally

Event draws counterprotest

A peaceful “No Kings” protest and counter-demonstration took place on the Kootenai River Bridge in Bonners Ferry, with residents voicing concerns over leadership and civil rights.

Turtle races, fireworks and fun: Clark Fork continues with tradition

The cheers of children echoing in the air as their turtles cross the finish line is just part of what embodies the special feeling of Clark Fork’s annual Old Fashioned Fourth of July celebration.

PREP BASKETBALL: Girls win a thriller and prep for districts, boys beat Coeur d’Alene to remain undefeated

The Bonners Ferry Badgers girls (12-8) won a thriller on Senior Night at the Badger Den Jan. 30 against the Lakeside Knights (11-7).

Bulawsky’s perfect 3 innings highlight Wildkats’ sweep

COLUMBIA FALLS — Columbia Falls’ Annika Reid had three hits and drove in four runs, Katie Bulawsky struck out every batter she faced and the Wildkats went on to run-rule Browning twice, 17-0 and 15-0, to sweep a Northwest A doubleheader.

Plein air lessons offered at Flathead Lake Biological Station

Join plein air artist Sandra Marker for a fun day of painting or drawing out in the open air on the beautiful 84-acre reserve at the Flathead Lake Biological Station on Yellow Bay.