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.

Woods Bay’s Joe Martinez blazes his trail in blues and country

Doors are opening for 20-year-old Joe Martinez’ burgeoning singing career. The blues and country singer and songwriter from Woods Bay is the first winner of the inaugural Montana’s Got Talent competition held in October, performing an original song, “Lead the Way,” a piece he wrote in the weeks leading up to the show.

Outlaw Inn may see new owner following foreclosure

The former Outlaw Inn property may have a new owner before the year’s end.

Trump's executive order gives TikTok a reprieve. What happens next?

President Donald Trump has directed his Justice Department to pause enforcement of the TikTok ban until early April, but a host of questions remain - including whether Trump has the authority to issue such an order and if TikTok’s China-based parent would be amenable to selling the popular social media platform.

MSU students named to fall honor rolls

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

Lincoln Co. students named to Montana State fall honor roll

Students named to MSU’s President’s or Dean’s lists, ordered according to their hometown, are listed below.

County man sentenced for drug offenses

Dunsing was first accused of five offenses, including four felonies.

Libby bridge to be named in honor of Vietnam vet

“This is a man who could have taken a deferment and not went, but that’s not what Arthur did,” Cuffe said.

Silver Valley Sports: Jan 13 - 19

Wallace, Kellogg boys clash; Kellogg girls drop tough CIL battle to Priest; Mullan girls finish busy week; Wildcat Wrestlers compete in Lewiston

Silver Valley Sports Recap: Jan 13-19

Wallace, Kellogg boys clash; Kellogg girls drop tough CIL battle to Priest; Mullan girls finish busy week; Wildcat Wrestlers compete in Lewiston

Major Idaho education groups oppose school choice legislation

The Idaho Education Association, Idaho Association of School Administrators, and Idaho School Boards Association held a press conference Monday at the Capitol to voice opposition to any proposed legislation that would allow state funds to go toward private tuition or homeschooling.

Education groups oppose school choice legislation

The Idaho Education Association, Idaho Association of School Administrators, and Idaho School Boards Association held a press conference Monday at the Capitol to voice opposition to any proposed legislation that would allow state funds to go toward private tuition or homeschooling.

All things agriculture

Spokane Ag Show has something for everyone

SPOKANE — All things agricultural will be on display the first week of February at the 48th annual Spokane Ag Show at the Spokane Convention Center. The Spokane Ag Show is one of the largest ag expos in the region, said Show Director Melisa Paul.

Mavericks take down Panthers

MOSES LAKE – Moses Lake’s girls wrestling team improved to 4-0 in the Columbia Basin Big 9 league standings with Thursday night’s defeat of Wenatchee, taking down the Panthers with a 59-6 win in the dual. “I thought the team felt really good,” Head Coach David Peralez said. “It’s one of our last home duals before the end of the season, so we’re trying to clean up everything that we need to in order to get ready for districts, and it’s one of your last few times to represent Moses Lake here in front of the home crowd.”

Monday TV/Radio highlights

Television, radio and streaming highlights for Monday, Jan. 20.

Emerging talent: Singer showcases his talent in local, national competitions

The blues and country singer and songwriter from Woods Bay is the first winner of the inaugural Montana’s Got Talent competition held in October, performing an original song, “Lead the Way,” a piece he wrote in the weeks leading up to the show.

Trump says he will issue an executive order Monday to get TikTok back up

President-elect Donald Trump said Sunday that he plans to issue an executive order that would give TikTok's China-based parent company more time to find an approved buyer before the popular video-sharing platform is subject to a permanent U.S.ban.

Governing under the influence in Boise

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

Annual economic outlook seminar comes to Kalispell Feb. 11

While high housing costs have applied the brakes to in-migration, tourist visits set records in 2024, and hospitality, construction and health care propelled job growth higher as other sectors slowed.

With a US ban on TikTok hours away, Trump says he 'most likely' will grant an extension

The clock is ticking toward a U.S. ban on TikTok, but users seeking clarity on what that will mean did not get much Saturday from the company that runs the popular video-sharing platform or the tech giants that offer the TikTok app in their digital marketplaces.