IDEQ offering free moisture meters

KELLOGG — As the Silver Valley once again approaches camping and wood cutting season, the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality wants to remind residents to only burn and buy dry wood in your campfire or stove.

Community news

Graduation matters

Community news

Graduation matters

Author pens book based on affection for Montana

When Cooke Boyd visited Montana in 1996, he returned home with a story untold and a life not yet lived.

Eberlin lands real estate honor

Canine rehab center planned in C. Falls

A proposal to allow a rehabilitation and fitness center for dogs in downtown Columbia Falls tops a busy agenda for the Columbia Falls Planning Board on Wednesday.

Construction projects putting locals to work

Construction projects putting locals to work

Construction projects putting locals to work

Schools move activities inside as air quality worsens

Schools across the Flathead Valley are hunkering down inside as recess, P.E. and sports practices are moved indoors as air quality worsens.

State Rep. Scott to conduct ‘civics class’

BONNERS FERRY — Heather Scott, District 1 state representative, will be in Bonners Ferry on Thursday, July 9, to conduct a “civics class” with representatives from the Center for Self-Governance.

Initiative to up minimum wage is circulating

BONNERS FERRY — A grass roots initiative to raise the minimum wage in Idaho is spreading across the state.

School could have its charter revoked

IDAHO FALLS (AP) - The Public Charter School Commission has issued a letter of intent to revoke a southeastern Idaho school's charter.

TGIF workshop offers sales training

SANDPOINT — The Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce’s Business Development committee is offering the TGIF Workshop “Sales for the Non-Sales Professional” on Aug. 20 at the Holiday Inn Express in Ponderay.

Hockaday offers painting workshops

The Hockaday Museum of Art is offering several art classes for adults this winter taught by special guest instructors. Former Hockaday Education Director Kelly Apgar will be teaching both a cattle marker workshop and a silk painting workshop and Shawna Moore will be teaching a workshop on encaustic painting.

Youth pheasant, waterfowl hunts to open

Licensed hunters ages 15 and under may hunt ducks, geese, coots, mergansers and ring-necked pheasants statewide on these two special days set aside for youngsters, but they must be accompanied by a non-hunting adult.

Youth waterfowl, pheasant hunts begin Sept. 25

Licensed hunters ages 15 and under may hunt ducks, geese, coots, mergansers and ring-necked pheasants statewide on these two special days set aside for youngsters, but they must be accompanied by a non-hunting adult.

Idaho wants to hear from small businesses impacted by coronavirus

BOISE – Governor Brad Little announced the State of Idaho is seeking responses from small, non-farm businesses across Idaho whose operations and ability to conduct business have been disrupted by the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

Idaho wants to hear from small businesses hurt by virus

BOISE — Governor Brad Little announced the state of Idaho is seeking responses from small, non-farm businesses across Idaho whose operations and ability to conduct business have been disrupted by the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

The Latest: Taliban announce all-male interim government

KABUL, Afghanistan — The Taliban announced an all-male interim government for Afghanistan that is stacked with veterans of their hard-line rule from the 1990s and the 20-year battle against the U.S.-led coalition.