Kalispell to take third shot at federal grant to finish south half of U.S. 93 Bypass

Kalispell City Council on Tuesday night voted to reapply for a federal grant to fund the completion of the south half of the U.S. 93 Bypass.

Great Falls man sentenced to 10 years for vehicle assault

A Great Falls man who admitted to using a vehicle as a weapon during a high-speed pursuit with law enforcement was sentenced in District Court in Polson Feb. 11 to 10 years in the Montana State Prison with none of that time suspended.

Suspected drug dealer gets suspended sentence after plea deal

A man who allegedly arranged a drug deal for undercover agents in a Whitefish bar in 2023 later received a suspended sentence in Flathead County District Court.

New Jersey Catholic diocese agrees to $180 million settlement of clergy sexual abuse allegations

Greg Gianforcaro, one of the attorneys representing victims suing the diocese, credited survivors' persistence in reaching the agreement. The diocese has said there about 300 survivors of abuse raising claims.

Grapplers do well at divisional tourney, headed to state

The Columbia Falls boys’ and girls’ wrestling teams both earned fifth place finishes out of 13 competing schools at the Class A Divisional tournament in Dillon over the weekend. Their impressive performances included several standout individual achievements and notable matches, with multiple athletes advancing to the upcoming state tournament in Billings this week.

Grant Co. solar projects moving forward

COULEE CITY — A new solar electrical generation facility near Coulee City has received a conditional use permit from Grant County officials. When it goes into operation, Dry Falls Solar is projected to generate up to 400 megawatts of electricity, said Grant County Planning Director Jim Anderson-Cook.

Youth Sports Feb. 18, 2026

Scores, news, photos from youth sports teams, leagues, etc.

Idaho gets top marks for being healthy

Obesity rate was 4.7%, lowest in the country

Idaho recently took the top honors after a report compiling data on 10-year obesity rates, access to fitness facilities, physical inactivity and alcohol consumption from the telehealth platform NiceRx.

Legals for February, 18 2026

Health care is a fundamental right

I hold the opinion that health care is meant to be a fundamental right of a developed country such as the U.S.

Savage Horsemen send 7 to state wrestling

Plains-Hot Springs wrestling coach Jesse Jermyn thinks his Savage Horsemen grapplers are at the tipping point, on the verge of something special at just the right time.

Bobcats to face Alberton in 14C tourney

It’s called finishing strong, and that is just what the Superior Bobcats did last week.

Ferguson remains unsatisfied with millionaire’s tax proposal

OLYMPIA — Washington lawmakers advanced a tax on millionaires through the Senate earlier this week, yet Gov. Bob Ferguson said there is still much more work to do.

Grant County Sheriff’s Office reports Feb. 12-17, 2026

The reports below were provided by the Grant County Sheriff’s Office. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Shooter killed ex-wife and a son in Rhode Island ice rink attack, police say

The hockey game was livestreamed by LiveBarn, a streaming platform for youth sporting events, whose videos have been shared on social media showing players on the ice as popping sounds are heard. Chaos quickly unfolds as players on benches dive for cover, those on the ice frantically skate toward exits and fans flee their seats.

County seeks levy for recreation, swim pond

Idaho's budget cuts could hinder ability to fight wildfires, increase safety risk

Idaho Department of Lands is preparing to hire fewer seasonal firefighters, use "credit card" approach to paying to fight wildfires

Winter Farmers Market brings community together

Event quickly becomes a community cornerstone

The winter edition of the Sandpoint Farmers Market brings local growers, artisans and bakers together at the Sandpoint Library.

Kalispell City Council to consider federal grant to complete US 93 Bypass

Kalispell City Council on Tuesday will consider reapplying for a federal grant to fund the completion of the south half of the U.S. 93 Bypass.

Monday TV/Radio highlights

Television, radio and streaming highlights for Monday, Feb. 16.