Warden schools look toward renovations

District upgrades and additions projected to cost under $10 million

Dozens of drunk-driving arrests

Flathead County Sheriff Mike Meehan reported Monday that there were 26 drunken driving arrests over the Halloween weekend by deputies, the Montana Highway Patrol and the Kalispell, Whitefish and Columbia Falls police departments. Those arrested included one man, 45, on his fourth drunk-driving charge, a felony, along with charges of driving without headlights, no liability insurance, careless driving and having an open container.

Turn out the lights, party's over

It was at about 2:30 a.m. that someone reported to the Flathead County Sheriff's Office that shots were fired and a girl was crying at a home on Cayuse Lane.

Laying down the law in Whitefish

Whitefish has worked hard to build a reputation as a resort town where both locals and visitors can come together for a good time. But it's becoming increasingly difficult for downtown merchants to provide the ambiance of a comfortable, hospitable atmosphere in light of an alarming upswing in vandalism to downtown amenities.

Herbal product maker unveils expansion plan

With plans to double the company’s growth over the next three years, Mountain Meadow Herbs has asked Flathead County to apply on the company’s behalf for a low-interest loan to help finance “bigger and faster” production equipment.

Why learning online is an earth-friendly education option

Are you passionate about preserving the planet? Does it rub you the wrong way when others don't recycle? When offered paper or plastic bags at the grocery store, do you find yourself lecturing the bagboy about the benefits of bringing your own bags? There's nothing wrong with being green. In fact, if more people were as passionate as you, the planet would be in a much better state.

Gas leak shuts down stores, streets in Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE — A gas leak closed streets and caused some businesses to be evacuated Tuesday morning in Moses Lake. At just before 8 a.m., a construction crew was excavating at Penn Plaza, at North Stratford and Mart roads, when workers struck a natural gas line, according to Moses Lake Police Chief David Sands. “(It) caused a significant enough leak to spread pretty far and wide, so out of an abundance of caution we closed down the area as best we could,” Sands said.

US conducts airstrikes against Iran-backed groups in Syria, retaliating for attacks on US troops

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon and U.S. officials say U.S. fighter aircraft conducted airstrikes on locations in eastern Syria involving Iranian-backed groups, likely causing casualties and destroying weapons stored at the two targets that were struck — a training facility and a safe house.

Final year of work to begin at Canyon Creek Repository

Construction crews with the Coeur d’Alene Work Trust are ramping up to begin the final year of construction at the Canyon Complex Repository/Waste Consolidation Area (CCR/WCA).

This Week in History - July 27, 2023

Local history in Boundary County, from Naples to Porthill and From Bonners Ferry to Moyie Springs.

MY TURN: Thank you to Cd'A Basin community

Just a note to say thank you to the Coeur d’Alene Basin Community for the opportunity I have had to serve them as Executive Director of the Coeur d'Alene Basin Environmental Improvement Project Commission (BEIPC). When I retired from federal service in 2002 from the Bush Administration in Washington, D.C., and returned home to North Idaho, I did not realize what was in store for me. I knew I would be building our retirement home in Kootenai County on land we had owned for years.

Cell tower near Glacier Hills draws ire

Driving through Hungry Horse is the first time it becomes obvious.

Board of Health forms committee of superfund cleanup liaisons

Two members of the Libby City-County Board of Health have been appointed to be Focus Area Liaisons for both Libby Superfund Sites including the Libby Asbestos Superfund Site, according to a press release issued Wednesday.

Thanks for checking us out

Since you're reading this editorial, we know you've noticed a big change at the Leader. It was something we’ve been waiting for for a long time: The launch of our brand-new Web site.

Lululemon founder stepping down as chairman

Wilson previously made embarrassing statements about potential customers

NEW YORK - Lululemon Athletica Inc. is hoping new faces at the top will help it bounce back from a series of embarrassing issues that have hurt its image.

Shared history and enduring friendships

At 101 years young, Bea Fisher, Coeur d’Alene High School Class of 1941, was the belle of the ball at the 2024 CHS All-Class Reunion. How awesome is she?

Pierce Auto hosts classroom fundraiser

SAGLE — On Saturday, May 18, Pierce Auto Center Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram will host a Chrysler Cars 4 Classrooms fundraiser for Sagle Elementary students. The Chrysler Cars 4 Classrooms initiative supports local PTAs and schools across the country by involving family in matters of education and raising important funding for their local schools.

Teachers tap into crowdsourcing

In a perfect world, teachers would have all the money they need for classroom supplies and projects. But the reality is, most school district budgets are tight and teachers routinely dip into their own pockets to pay for basic supplies.

Extended hours offered for Christmas tree permit sales

COEUR d’ALENE – The Coeur d’Alene River Ranger District will offer extended hours to sell Christmas tree permits on Saturday, December 7, and Saturday, December 14, from 8:00 am to 4:00 p.m. at the Fernan Office, 2502 E. Sherman Avenue, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. The district’s Silver Valley office, 173 Commerce Drive, Smelterville, Idaho, will also be open on Saturday, December 7 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to sell tree permits.

Primary election day is Tuesday

Primary election day is Tuesday, June 3 in Lincoln County, and there are multiple ways people can vote.