Fun night out

Mattawa National Night Out features police, firefighters and monster burritos

MATTAWA — All across America, communities turned out for National Night Out the first week of August, when police, firefighters and other community agencies throw a party and invite the whole town to see what they do. But in Mattawa, they took it a little further and combined National Night Out with a back-to-school event.

Youth Sports Aug. 14, 2024

Water polo, baseball, soccer, golf and more.

Proving them wrong: How a North Idaho native made it to the U.N.

Kosareff, a north Idaho native who currently works for the U.N. in Switzerland, partially attributes her incredible journey to “dumb luck”— though it seems luck had little to do with it compared to a lifetime of hard work and exceptional aspirations.

Whitefish settles class-action lawsuit over impact fees

The Whitefish City Council voted unanimously last week to approve a settlement agreement in a federal class-action lawsuit over impact fees.

Monday mule meeting at Whitefish Credit Union

Sophie, Penny, Peaches, Saltese, Rufus and Judy, six mules who pack crews in and out of the Bob Marshall Wilderness, visited the Whitefish Credit Union for a lunchtime meet and greet Monday.

MLSD benefits from Gesa Credit Union donation

RICHLAND — The Moses Lake School District received a $24,747 donation Friday from Gesa Credit Union, according to an announcement from Gesa. The donation was part of $380,000 raised through Gesa’s Affinity Debit Card program, according to the announcement, and 26 school districts besides Moses Lake were also beneficiaries. The donations were announced at a celebration at the Tagaris Tasting Room and Taverna in Richland Friday evening.

Old ordnances spark excitement at VFW

After a review by the military experts, Hunt said the mortar rounds were determined to be "questionable" and one of the fuses on the rounds was determined to be potentially unsafe as well.

EDITORIAL: Earlier is better for Idaho education

State has lots of room to improve in early childhood education

Rediscovering home: The county fair

Nothing has changed during my time away as much as the Mineral County Fair.

Clark Fork River Pedal and Farm Tour this weekend

Get ready for an unforgettable journey through the heart of Western Montana's agricultural landscapes with the inaugural Clark Fork River Pedal and Farm Tour.

Man earns suspended sentence for driving drunk with children

Flathead County District Court Judge Amy Eddy handed down the sentence to Jacob Austin King, 32, on April 18.

Legals for August, 14 2024

Bike tour explores, celebrates sustainable farms

This 30-mile bike tour, set to take place on Saturday, Aug. 17, offers participants a unique opportunity to explore the region’s diverse farms while enjoying the scenic beauty along the Clark Fork River.

Americans refusing to keep paying higher prices

May be dealing a final blow to US inflation spike

The great inflation spike of the past three years is nearly spent — and economists credit American consumers for helping slay it. Some of America's largest companies say their customers are increasingly seeking cheaper alternative products and services, searching for bargains or just avoiding items they deem too expensive. Consumers aren't cutting back enough to cause an economic downturn. Rather, the economy appears to be returning to pre-pandemic norms, when most companies felt they couldn't raise prices much without losing business. A more price-sensitive consumer helps explain why inflation has appeared to be steadily falling toward the Federal Reserve's 2% target, ending a period of painfully high prices that strained people's budgets and darkened their outlooks on the economy.

Northwest Montana Fair & Rodeo opens at the fairgrounds

Enjoy a carnival ride, get some tasty food from the midway and take in the thousands of exhibits on display at the 2024 Northwest Montana Fair & Rodeo this week. The annual tradition kicks off Tuesday at the Flathead County Fairgrounds in Kalispell.

Americans' refusal to keep paying higher prices may be dealing a final blow to US inflation spike

WASHINGTON (AP) — The great inflation spike of the past three years is nearly spent — and economists credit American consumers for helping slay it.

Legals for August, 12 2024

Fairgrounds ready for 10 days of tradition at the North Idaho State Fair

Alexcia Jordan in 10th year of leading North Idaho State Fair that starts Aug. 16

North Idaho State Fair ready to open doors

ARG Industrial opens in Hayden

A hose and fitting distributor, ARG Industrial has opened a new location at 142 W. Lions Way in Hayden. An essential resource for businesses, ARG (Alaska Rubber Group) provides a range of products catering to various industries including agriculture, construction, mining, forestry and more with hoses, fittings, industrial supplies, safety, rigging and lifting products.

'Outdoor art gallery' fills downtown Sandpoint

POAC's annual Arts & Crafts Fair continues today

If you wander down one street, you're likely to stumble across fresh-as-can-be kettle corn. Down another, there are brightly colored metal sculptures to add a pop of fun to a garden. And still down another, paintings and prints in every genre create miniature art galleries up and down the downtown streets.