Walter Estes, 88

Walter Ernest Estes was born March 15, 1935, to Marvin and Leah (Cleary) Estes in Taskee, Missouri.

OUR GEM: EPA’s Superfund Job Training Initiative coming to Bunker Hill

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Superfund Job Training Initiative, or SuperJTI, supports job readiness programs in communities affected by nearby Superfund sites and encourages the employment of trainees at local site cleanups.

Training offered July 24 for local government review

Montana State University Extension’s Local Government Center will provide support to the 43 municipalities – including Polson, Ronan and St. Ignatius – and 12 counties in Montana that are participating in the decennial local government review.

Eleanor L. Grannis, 92

Eleanor L. Grannis, 92, of Coeur d’Alene passed away at Orchard Ridge Memory Care on Saturday, April 13, 2024.

Workers in demand in Kootenai County

Hiring event Wednesday at Real Life in Post Falls

The "help wanted" signs fill business windows throughout Kootenai County as the region and the state continue to experience low unemployment numbers. Low unemployment means hiring challenges for some industries. "We're pretty much always looking for our field laborers," All Wall Contracting, Inc. operations assistant Georgia Dettelbach said Wednesday.

Character Complex Wildfire update for Aug. 2

The Deceitful Fire crossed a portion of Road 933 at the BPA powerline corridor the night before last, but firefighters were able to stop the forward spread.

Character Complex Wildfire update for Aug. 4

Weather is predicted to bring chance of thunderstorms over the fire area today, potentially creating unstable fire behavior activity.

Firefighters battle two fires

Firefighters battle two fires

Walmart Wellness Day supports healthy communities

Taking control of your health can be an empowering journey, and taking a preventative stance is essential – and last weekend several local residents did just that at Walmart Wellness Day.

Health advisory issued for Fernan Lake

A public health advisory was issued Thursday for Fernan Lake. The advisory, issued by Panhandle Health District in collaboration with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare and the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality, states that recent water sampling indicates the presence of cyanobacteria, also known as a harmful algae bloom or blue-green algae in Fernan Lake. The agencies are urging the public to use caution when recreating in or near the water, especially where ingestion is a risk.

FBI issues warning about rise in romance scams

About 24,000 victims lost approximately $1 billion to romance scams in 2021.

Inside Edge: The dancing worked ... enjoy the slopes

The snow is finally coming down and Schweitzer will be adding more lifts and terrain as conditions allow.

Whitefish holds second budget work session

The total proposed budget for fiscal year 2023 is $50.9 million compared with last year’s approved budget of $49.8 million. The city is in the process of reviewing its draft budget, but won’t adopt a final budget until property tax valuations come in from the state in August.

Limited 'Golden Tickets' grant lifetime of North Idaho State Fair fun

All proceeds from Golden Ticket sales will go to funding a new, much-needed Livestock Building at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds.

Limited 'Golden Tickets' grant lifetime of North Idaho State Fair fun

All proceeds from Golden Ticket sales will go to funding a new, much-needed Livestock Building at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds.

Limited 'Golden Tickets' grant lifetime of North Idaho State Fair fun

All proceeds from Golden Ticket sales will go to funding a new, much-needed Livestock Building at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds.

Movers and Shakers

New, relocated or expanded businesses; events, promotions and awards

Idaho-based firm celebrates five years

Some of the most important work often goes under the radar.

Endowment to hold film festival fundraiser

The Columbia Falls High School Academic Endowment will host a live and virtual Wild and Scenic Film festival in Columbia Falls on Oct. 16.

Portland visits Houston after Harden's 41-point game

Portland Trail Blazers (17-24, 10th in the Western Conference) vs. Houston Rockets (26-13, fifth in the Western Conference)