THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: Vandals vs. Boise State, an all-North girls final, and other stuff

It will be the first time the Vandals and Broncos have met on the gridiron since the 2010 season, when both were members of the FBS Western Athletic Conference.

Region's first Crunch Fitness to open in Coeur d'Alene

Crunch Fitness is coming to Coeur d'Alene.

HUCKLEBERRIES: Rescue and romance

VOTER ID: Wonder why

VOTER ID: Wonder why

Johnson leads MSU women past Lady Griz

MISSOULA — Not as bad as last time, but still not very pretty.

Property tax crisis is hurting your job, paycheck and community

If you work for a small business in Montana, this matters to you. If you shop at local stores, this matters to you. If you care about your community’s charities and economic future, this matters to you.

Beware tax scams and social media misconceptions

Social media has in recent years become a source of tax misinformation. Where these tax schemes spread, misuse of tax credits or deductions crop up, costing taxpayers more than $162 million since 2022, according to the Internal Revenue Service.

Legals for February, 14 2026

Montana State marks record spring enrollment of 16,373 students

When Cedar Stellon O'Donnell was in high school in Fairbanks, Alaska, she visited Montana State University as part of a tour of colleges she was considering. She wasn’t expecting to decide on attending MSU so quickly, but she said the energy of the campus during that visit made a lasting impression.

Bobby Daly returns to MSU as D-coordinator

BOZEMAN — Bobby Daly, a Montana State great who spent 2024 as the Bobcats defensive coordinator, is returning to the fold to take on the job again for 2026, football coach Brent Vigen announced Thursday.

Libby man sentenced for strangling girlfriend

But Brown did an about-face...

Donation covers adoption fees at Rock Bottom Rocker Pet Pantry

SOAP LAKE — A recent donation to Rock Bottom Rocker Pet Pantry will make it easier for some folks to find their perfect furry companion.

BASIN EVENTS: Feb. 13-21

COLUMBIA BASIN — Winter’s not over yet, but you can almost see spring from here. Here are a few ways to get out and about this week in the Basin.

Idaho, Boise State agree to meet in football in 2031

The schools last met Nov. 12, 2010 at the Kibbie Dome in Moscow, when Kellen Moore-led Boise State beat Idaho 52-14, when both were members of the FBS Western Athletic Conference.

Bernini, Urban VIII highlighted in St. Peter's exhibition

An exhibition in Rome explores the influential relationship between Gian Lorenzo Bernini and Pope Urban VIII, highlighting their impact on Baroque art and the development of St. Peter’s Basilica.

Seahawks enjoy morning beers, praise ‘best team in the world’ as Seattle celebrates Super Bowl title

Seahawks enjoy morning beers, praise ‘best team in the world’ as Seattle celebrates Super Bowl title

Legals for February, 13 2026

Kalispell man receives suspended sentence for allegedly propositioning underage niece

Johnathon Daniel Fritz, 37, pleaded not guilty to felony sexual abuse of children at his Jan. 9, 2025 arraignment in Flathead County District Court.

Adams, S. Grant Co. EP&O levy requests being approved

EPHRATA — Educational and operations levy requests in three Grant County are still winning approval by substantial margins in three local school districts in updated election results released Wednesday.

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.