Plains resident helps bring relief to Africa

PLAINS – Local Plains resident, Doreen Stokes is on a mission to better the communities of Africa by helping to provide water and trees to a village in Loswira, Tanzania

Access to Logan Pass available tonight

Glacier National Park officials announced today that the entire Going-to-the-Sun Road will open to vehicle travel later this evening.

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Teachers recognized

Community calendar

The Libby Friends of the Library will end its summer program, “Lemonade on the Lawn,” by hosting a Montana Conversations program “Bold Women in Montana History” with Beth Judy on Wednesday, Aug. 28. The program will be at the Libby Library at noon. The presentation is free and open to the public, with lemonade and cookies provided.

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Teachers recognized

Idaho’s Historic Highway Markers get modern makeover

Expected to be installed in District 1 in North Idaho by year's end

All updated markers and QR codes in ITD’s District 1 in North Idaho are expected to be installed by the end of 2025, with no impact on traffic. The remaining markers and QR codes will be installed in phases by district through 2027.

Nolan Edward Webb, 73

Nolan Edward Webb, age 73, passed away from natural causes on Friday, June 20, 2025, at his home in Smelterville, Idaho. Nolan was born on July 4, 1951, in Fort Belknap, Montana.

Nolan Edward Webb, 73

Nolan Edward Webb, age 73, passed away from natural causes on Friday, June 20, 2025, at his home in Smelterville, Idaho. Nolan was born on July 4, 1951, in Fort Belknap, Montana.

Runway project: Why July makes sense

Glacier Park International Airport’s decision to repave its runway next July has local businesses on edge — and justifiably so.

Idaho’s Historic Highway Markers get modern makeover

Expected to be installed in District 1 in North Idaho by year's end

All updated markers and QR codes in ITD’s District 1 in North Idaho are expected to be installed by the end of 2025, with no impact on traffic. The remaining markers and QR codes will be installed in phases by district through 2027.

Shelby Elaine Huyck, 80

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Legals March 12, 2020

Notice of Public Hearing on the Status of Funded Activities The City of Sandpoint received an Idaho Community Development Block Grant in the amount of $478,650.00 from the Idaho Department of Commerce. The funding is allocated to the State of Idaho from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. These funds are currently being used to procure, supply, deliver and install light pole and pedestrian illumination along First Avenue and Cedar Street. This notice is given pursuant to 24 CFR Part 570. The hearing will include a review of project activities and accomplishments to date, a summary of all expenditures to date, a general description of remaining work and any changes made to the scope of work, budget, schedule, location or beneficiaries. The hearing has been scheduled for Thursday, March 19 at 1:00pm in Council Chambers at City Hall, 1123 Lake Street, Sandpoint, Idaho. Project information will be available for review at City Hall, 1123 Lake Street, Sandpoint, Idaho. Verbal and written comments will be accepted up to and at the hearing. Information provided at the public hearing will be available, upon request, five days prior to the hearing. Special accommodation or alternative formats for non-English speaking persons and persons with disabilities will be available, upon request, with minimum of five (5) days' notice prior to the hearing. The hearing will be held in a facility that is accessible to persons with disabilities. For more information, contact Linda Heiss at [email protected]. This Notice can be provided in a format accessible to persons with disabilities and/or persons with limited English proficiency upon request. Se le puede proveer esta notificación en un formato accesible para las personas discapacidades y/o personas con conocimientos limitados del inglés a pedido. Shelby Rognstad, Mayor 1123 Lake Street Sandpoint, Idaho 83864 SNP LEGAL 7613 AD#370940 MARCH 12, 2020

Circling Raven Championship: Hollis on a roll on Circling Raven greens

“It’s been like three years since I’ve won a golf tournament,” said Jillian Hollis, a three-time All-American at Georgia. “The COVID times were pretty rough for me; 2020 and 2021, I struggled a lot. And then to just be able to go out and win again is such a cool feeling. I feel more like myself now, and this whole year. It felt really natural, how I played today. It was so fun being in contention again.”

LPO Rep heading 'Into the Woods'

Newest production kicks off May 12

Like any good fairy tale, “Into the Woods” begins with the classic line: “Once upon a time.” Little Red is there. So is the Baker and his Wife. Cinderella and Rapunzel are there as is Jack, who is en route to sell the cow. The classic musical weaves the tales of characters from the four fairy tales in their quest for Happily Ever After — and what follows. “The play is so fun,” director Keely Gray said of Lake Pend Oreille Repertory Theater’s upcoming production.

Stargazing, orienteering and history of Whitefish Trail at Earth Day Bash

Whitefish Legacy Partners will celebrate the Earth and Whitefish’s little section of it with an Earth Day Bash on the Whitefish Trail on April 26 and 27.

PREP GOLF: Lake City's Lambert, Viking girls win at Lewiston invite

Results from Thursday's Lewiston Invitational at Quail Ridge Golf Course in Clarkston, Wash.

Kalispell City Council expected to vote on deal with homeless shelter on March 17

Kalispell City Council is expected to vote on an agreement struck between City Hall and the Flathead Warming Center at its March 17 meeting.