LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Best of the Basin issues

MOSES LAKE – Due to an export issue, some categories were not included in the Best of the Basin results distributed Tuesday. Results and corrections for affected categories are below. Full results may be viewed at: https://bit.ly/CBHBESTOF2024.

NIC Workforce Training expands to Sandpoint

Programs tackle demands for skilled health care workers, commercial truck drivers

The North Idaho College Workforce Training Center is bringing training programs closer to home for residents of Bonner and Boundary counties.

Coeur d'Alene police: Only 2 DUIs New Year's Eve/Day

Hagar said they made many traffic stops for violations such as running a red light, speeding and driving without headlights on, but only two turned into a DUI.

Legals for January, 3 2025

Legals for January, 3 2025

Law roundup: Firebug targets Ford Focus with Molotov cocktail

Bystanders doused a lit Molotov cocktail that was thrown underneath a white Ford Focus by a man who later fled the scene. Investigators found a Coca-Cola bottle filled with gasoline and stuffed with a rag still lit and smoldering when they arrived.

Bobcats built 15-0 record by getting sturdy in trenches

When North Dakota State played upstart Montana State on Jan. 10, 2022 for the FCS title, the Bison emphatically won their fourth championship in five seasons (and ninth in 11), 38-10.

Man shot himself in head before Cybertruck exploded outside Trump's Las Vegas hotel, officials say

The highly decorated Army soldier inside the Tesla Cybertruck that burst into flames outside President-elect Donald Trump’s Las Vegas hotel shot himself in the head before the explosion and likely planned to cause more damage but the explosive was rudimentary and the steel-sided vehicle absorbed much of the force, officials said Thursday.

Post Falls man sentenced for stalking, voyeurism

A man who pleaded guilty to stalking his ex and sharing intimate photos of her will spend up to four years in prison.

Dorothy Mearl (Dottie) Meyer, 89

Dorothy Mearl (Dottie) Meyer, 89, of Coeur d’Alene, died peacefully in her sleep at Schneidmiller Hospice House in Coeur d’Alene on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, surrounded by her six living children. Dorothy was born March 8, 1935, in Ivanhoe, Texas, to Amos Ray and Evie Elizabeth Janeway,

Lisa Jones McClellan recognized with Friend of Fish award

Longtime resident Lisa Jones McClellan was honored with Explore Whitefish’s Friend of the Fish award last month for her dedication to the Whitefish community.

MSU Notes: Bobcats, Bison return to FCS title game

It’s fitting that the 2024 Division I Football Championship, as we officially call the FCS title game, pits the Montana State Bobcats against the North Dakota State Bison.

Tax relief needed for working and retired Montanans

Government should serve its citizens and they are looking to the legislature to fix this problem on day one by adopting a tax program that is fair to everyone.

Dealing with a personality disorder

Knowing the signs of narcissism may help you protect yourself.

Year in Review, Part 1

Libby City councilors approved writing a letter of support for developers to seek a large grant to help restore the old high school into a complex that would house apartments and a community meeting space.

Financial questions asked and answered

Lauren Burton is an Edward Jones financial advisor for Coeur D'Alene and answered some common questions that emerge about finances.

POST FALLS CHAMBER: Developments that matter: Updates from the business community

The holiday season is here, and with it comes the magic of togetherness, giving, and reflection. While we celebrate our community's achievements, we’re also keeping an eye on national developments that impact local businesses.

VETERANS PRESS: VA home loan programs for surviving spouses

To get a VA-backed home loan as the surviving spouse of a Veteran, you’ll need a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) to show your lender that you qualify for this benefit. Find out if you can get a COE. Keep in mind that you’ll also need to meet your lender’s credit and income requirements to get a loan.

Law roundup: Caller tries to delay scammer’s vacation

Someone calling the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office from Kentucky reportedly wanted to press charges against a person who got ahold of their credit card account information, changed the password and purchased a plane ticket that was set to depart from Kalispell in two hours.

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: Vandals in and out of portal; Boise State’s big chance

Obviously, the Vandals lost way more to the portal this year. But as we learned this season, there was still some pretty good talent left in Moscow.