MY TURN: Idaho already has School Choice

Can we stop referring to it as “School Choice?” Idaho families already have school choice. If you want to attend a public school; you have that choice. If you want to attend a private school; you have that choice. If you want to attend a Christian or parochial based school; you have that choice. If you want to home school; you have that choice. Nobody is stopping anyone from attending the school of their choice.

Legals for January, 24 2025

Whitefish School District puts athletic improvements on ‘fast-track’

The Whitefish School District approved a project delivery contract for the high school’s academic and athletic improvements at a board meeting Jan. 14.

At college/In the pros Jan. 23, 2025

Updates on local athletes now playing at the next level.

Boundary County Court Records - Jan. 23, 2024

Court records for the period of Nov. 16-Nov. 23, 2024.

Competing Idaho school choice bills clear hurdles

House and Senate members introduced competing private school choice proposals on Wednesday.

Governing under the influence in Boise

District 1 legislators discuss local issues and concerns in the weekly Notes From Boise column.

Legals for January, 23 2025

Whoopin' it up with Wylie and the Wild West

Mission Valley Live brought Wylie and the Wild West to the Ronan Performing Arts Center on Friday night, and the place was packed, with plenty of whooping and hollering from both the stage and the audience.

MSU and other colleges name honor roll students

Montana State University has announced its undergraduate honor rolls for fall semester 2024.

Tax-relief proposal slammed by tourism advocates

Lawmakers who want to offer Montana residents substantial immediate property tax relief face an inescapable mathematical reality: Unless they want to force local governments to lay off cops and teachers, the money to lower residential property tax bills has to come from somewhere.

Fern gives legislative update

Following my fourth term in the Montana House, I faced either political extinction (term limits in Montana limit the number of terms served for legislators and state office holders), or a run for a newly configured senate district comprising Whitefish, Columbia Falls and surrounding areas. I was fortunate to defeat a more than worthy opponent, Doug Adams. We conferred and broke bread together during and after the campaign. It was a cleanly run affair and to that I am grateful. Asked why I ran for the seat, I often mentioned in a light-hearted tone that the Senate offered more comfortable chairs, office space and perhaps less drama than the larger House.

Fern gives legislative update

Following my fourth term in the Montana House, I faced either political extinction (term limits in Montana limit the number of terms served for legislators and state office holders), or a run for a newly configured senate district comprising Whitefish, Columbia Falls and surrounding areas. I was fortunate to defeat a more than worthy opponent, Doug Adams. We conferred and broke bread together during and after the campaign. It was a cleanly run affair and to that I am grateful. Asked why I ran for the seat, I often mentioned in a light-hearted tone that the Senate offered more comfortable chairs, office space and perhaps less drama than the larger House.

State Legislature takes first stabs at tax relief bills

HELENA – What Gov. Greg Gianforte called “the affordability crisis” in his State of the State address is taking center stage during the first few weeks of the 2025 Montana Legislature. Both the governor and lawmakers are leaning on tax reforms as a tool to keep more money in Montanans’ pockets.

Youth Sports Jan. 22, 2025

Scores, news, results, photos, etc., from local youth sports leagues, teams, etc.

Welcome to the Senate

Following my fourth term in the Montana House, I faced either political extinction, as term limits in Montana limit the number of terms served for legislators and state office holders, or a run for a newly configured senate district comprising Whitefish, Columbia Falls and surrounding areas.

Football coaches clinic coming to CDA Casino

Football coaches clinic set for March 8 at Coeur d'Alene Casino

Education News - Jan. 21, 2025

Awards and academic honors related to students in Bonner and Boundary counties.

Jury awards damages to former Whitefish Housing Authority director

A Flathead County District Court jury on Wednesday awarded damages to the Whitefish Housing Authority's former executive director after she sued the public entity for defamation.

School district puts athletic improvements on ‘fast-track’

The Whitefish School District approved a project delivery contract for the high school’s academic and athletic improvements at a board meeting Jan. 14.