EMS, arson and park dominate year's news

From a financial crisis enveloping Bonner County EMS to at least one defective gate at Albeni Falls Dam to an arson fire that destroyed the Sandpoint Army Surplus store, 2024 had no shortage of news.

Speakers, participants wanted for North Idaho Women and Their Money Conference

Speakers, participants wanted for North Idaho Women and Their Money Conference

From homemakers to breadwinners and from high school seniors to senior citizens, women who work or reside in North Idaho are invited to increase their financial confidence and fiscal management skills during a free conference coming up in June.

Photos of 2024 by Daily Inter Lake photographer Casey Kreider

A compilation of favorite photos taken throughout 2024 by Daily Inter Lake photographer Casey Kreider.

Cats ready to make history in Frisco

More than four decades has passed since Montana State University won an FCS football national championship. That was a 19-6 win over Louisiana Tech in 1984, for those whose memory might have fogged a bit over the years.

G. George Ostrom, 96

"Through fate and something within me, I am blessed to have done so very many interesting things." All quotes attributed to G. George Ostrom.

Mellott wins Payton Award

FRISCO, Texas – The nation's best offensive player again resides in the Big Sky Conference, as Montana State’s Tommy Mellott was named the 2024 Stats Perform FCS Walter Payton Award winner at the annual national awards banquet on Saturday evening.

Idaho lawmakers likely to clash over school choice, grocery tax repeal in 2025 session

School choice and tax cuts are some major topics expected to come back to the Statehouse this year.

Speakers, participants wanted for North Idaho Women and Their Money Conference

Speakers, participants wanted for North Idaho Women and Their Money Conference

From homemakers to breadwinners and from high school seniors to senior citizens, women who work or reside in North Idaho are invited to increase their financial confidence and fiscal management skills during a free conference coming up in June.

Legals for January, 4 2025

Big Sky Now: FCS Championship Preview -- Can the Cats top the Bison?

The FCS Championship is here, and it’s a clash of titans!

Mellott is FCS ADA offensive POY

BOZEMAN — Montana State quarterback Tommy Mellott earned his second national player of the year award Friday, when the Football Championship Subdivision Athletics Directors Association (FCS ADA) named him 2024 FCS ADA Offensive Player of the Year.

Soldier who died in Las Vegas explosion left note saying it was to be a wakeup for country's ills

A highly decorated Army soldier who died in an explosion of a Tesla Cybertruck at the Trump hotel in Las Vegas left a note saying it was stunt to serve as “wakeup call” for the country’s ills, investigators said Friday.

The spirit of Flathead radio for more than 60 years, G. George Ostrom dies

Radio personality and newsman. Author and longtime newspaper columnist. Adventurer and humorist. G. George Ostrom, the voice of the Flathead Valley for more than 60 years, died Jan. 1, 2025.

Radio personality George Ostrom dies

George Ostrom was a radio personality, newspaper owner, author, longtime newspaper columnist for the Hungry Horse News, avid hiker and humorist.

Radio personality George Ostrom dies

George Ostrom was a radio personality, newspaper owner, author, longtime newspaper columnist for the Hungry Horse News, avid hiker and humorist.

Surgeon General calls for new label on drinks to warn Americans of alcohol's cancer risk

Bottles of beer, wine and liquor already carry warning labels that say pregnant women should not drink and that alcohol consumption can impair someone's ability to drive a car. But Murthy's proposed label would go even further, raising awareness about the risk for cancer, too.

Year in Review - Part 2

Libby junior Ryan Beagle dominated on his way to the 2024 Montana High School Association Class A boys singles tennis championship Friday night in Kalispell.

Basin events for Jan. 3-10, 2025

COLUMBIA BASIN — It’s a new year and things are beginning to get back to normal after the holiday season. Here are a few of the things going on in the Basin this week:

Warriors season going strong at 7-1

COULEE CITY – A blended roster of returning experience and younger talented players has helped the Almira/Coulee-Hartline boys basketball team get off to a winning start this season, as the team bears a 7-1 record through the first month of the 2024-25 season. “It’s a good mix of young and old – a good mix of experience coming in,” Head Coach Graham Grindy said. “Depth is definitely something that we are fortunate to have.”

Law Enforcement logs for Jan. 3, 2025

The reports below were provided by the sheriff's office or police department indicated. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.