Affordable housing remains priority nationwide

Government hopes to increase supply while reducing construction costs

Service sector grows for the 4th consecutive month

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. services sector, where most Americans work, grew for a fourth straight month in September as the country continued to reopen following a spring shutdown.

Service sector grows for the 4th consecutive month

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. services sector, where most Americans work, grew for a fourth straight month in September as the country continued to reopen following a spring shutdown.

Flathead High School speech and debate finishes second at state, edged out of title by one point

Class AA speech and debate state runner-up, Flathead High School, was edged out of winning the championship title by one point, a bittersweet moment for head coach Shannon O’Donnell, who retires at the end of the school year.

What is a bar mitzvah?

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River Run sees large turnout, youths take all

The heat couldn’t keep runners away, nor the fun times, as 220 registered runners competed in this year’s Kootenai River Run. The race, which is a fundraiser for Bonners Ferry High School senior runners and features 5K and 10K distances, was held Saturday, July 20, as part of Kootenai River Days.

AMC aims to reopen theaters in July; nations eye economies

The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments Wednesday related to the national and global response, the work place and the spread of the virus.

AMC aims to reopen theaters in July; nations eye economies

The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments Wednesday related to the national and global response, the work place and the spread of the virus.

Ephrata School Board makes Murray official, appoints board member

EPHRATA - During their regular meeting last week, the Ephrata School Board appointed Casey Devine as a school board director. They also voted 3-1 to offer Ken Murray, who has acted as interim superintendent since early last year, a three-year contract as full-time superintendent.

Lake City High junior is Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year

A Lake City High School junior with a heart for kids has been selected as the Boys and Girls Club's 2025 Kootenai County Youth of the Year. "I was very surprised, honestly, everyone else did so great," Sienna Miller said Jan. 17.

Linda Hermeone Taylor

1936 – 2025

Linda Hermeone Taylor was born on December 14, 1936, in Havre, Montana, to Leo and Edith Wall. Linda did not meet her father, Leo, as he died the day before she was born.

Jeep to pay Juventus $55M per season in jersey sponsorship

TURIN, Italy (AP) — Juventus renewed its jersey sponsorship with Jeep in a deal that will bring the Italian champions $55 million per season through 2023-24, the club said Tuesday.

Jeep to pay Juventus $55M per season in jersey sponsorship

TURIN, Italy (AP) — Juventus renewed its jersey sponsorship with Jeep in a deal that will bring the Italian champions $55 million per season through 2023-24, the club said Tuesday.

41 million jobs lost; homebound gear up to get out, way out

The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments Thursday related to the national and global response, the work place and the spread of the virus.

41 million jobs lost; homebound gear up to get out, way out

The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments Thursday related to the national and global response, the work place and the spread of the virus.

Transformation of Kalispell Center Mall aims to make it a downtown destination

Showing a mockup featuring the redesign of the 7 acres of the west side of the site at the May 8 Kalispell Chamber of Commerce Growth Summit, giving a glimpse into the future of what the property along the Parkline Trail might look like.

Bedke: Idaho, feds will work well

Lt. governor says state ready if education funding changes

Bedke said Idaho is the fastest-growing, least-regulated state in the country, thanks to pragmatic governors like Phil Batt, Dirk Kempthorne, Butch Otter and now, Little. He said “common-sense leadership has found its way into Idaho policies.

Martin sentenced in abuse case

A woman who pleaded guilty to causing harm to a child has been sentenced to serve 10 years in prison for incidents occurring in early 2025.

Candidates pitch their vision for Sandpoint at forum

From Parks and Recreation to downtown traffic, the four candidates for Sandpoint City Council pitched their vision of the town’s future at a Monday candidate forum.

'Keeping Tradition Alive'

North Idaho State Fair opens Friday

For Jordan, that means young and old will turn to the Kootenai County Fairgrounds for the 10-day run of the North Idaho State Fair that begins Friday. It’s the annual summer feast of food, drink, music, a carnival, rodeos and so much more, including the famous Budweiser Clyesdales. Pulling it together is a difficult as it sounds, with hopes for a record-breaking crowd of more than 170,000 that filed through the gates last year.