UM professor is a lead author in national climate assessment

Steve Running, the Regents Professor of Ecology at the University of Montana, is a convening lead author on the forests chapter of the Third National Climate Assessment released May 6.

Dutch farmers protest in The Hague against emissions policy

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Thousands of angry Dutch farmers converged on The Hague on Wednesday in the latest protest against the government's plans to rein in emissions of nitrogen oxide.

Dutch farmers protest in The Hague against emissions policy

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Thousands of angry Dutch farmers converged on The Hague on Wednesday in the latest protest against the government's plans to rein in emissions of nitrogen oxide.

Kalispell woman sentenced for obstruction during protest at Whitefish Border Patrol station

A Kalispell woman was sentenced in Whitefish Municipal Court last month for throwing a piece of plywood in front of a U.S. Border Patrol vehicle during a protest outside of the Whitefish U.S. Custom and Border Patrol office on Sept. 15, 2025.

NOTICIA DE AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA

POR LO PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que una audiencia pública se llevará acabo por el Consejo de Comisarios del Condado de Grant en el segundo piso del Palacio de Justicia ubicado en 35 Calle “C” NW en Ephrata, Washington, el lunes, 25de marzo 2012 a las 3:00 pm.

Youths participate in first winter kids' camp at Lake City Playhouse

Youths participate in first winter kids' camp at Lake City Playhouse

It has been said that first impressions can only be made once. That rule was turned on its head Monday at Lake City Playhouse as winter kids' camp participants dreamed up new personalities and showcased an impressive array of quirks and characteristics while introducing their new selves to each other several times. Maddox Long, 9, of Coeur d'Alene, flopped his long shirt sleeves over his hands and did a silly walk. “He is definitely a comedian,” said his mom, Jolena Long, who serves on Lake City Playhouse's board of directors and helped coordinate the three-day winter break camp.

Mental health center CEO aims to expand services

A fourth-generation Montanan, Bob Lopp was born and raised in Kalispell. Growing up, his parents were always involved in the community, a concept he brought into his adult life too.

JAN NIBJ: Mentorship in business, launching entrepreneurs towards success

About 99.2% of Idaho businesses fall under the category of a small business, according to the Small Business Administration.

JAN NIBJ: Mentorship in business, launching entrepreneurs towards success

About 99.2% of Idaho businesses fall under the category of a small business, according to the Small Business Administration.

EDITORIAL: Oktoberfest: You're invited!

You don’t have to drink beer and you don’t even have to know how to polka to have a good time at the Great Northwest Oktoberfest that starts today in Whitefish. There are plenty of family-oriented activities and audience participation contests, or you can simply sit on the sidelines and watch the crowd go crazy.

Political practices, foxes and the budget

Last week, the Montana House passed a bill to decommission the Commissioner of Political Practices. The Office of Political Practices is an independent entity charged with the oversight of our campaign laws in all Montana elections. Montana is the envy of this country in respect to clean and transparent elections with regulations that limit campaign contributions.

Russia FM: No proposal for Maduro exit in Venezuela visit

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Russia's foreign minister said Thursday that Moscow maintains its position there should be a “national dialogue without previous conditions” in Venezuela to resolve the South American nation’s protracted political crisis.

Unemployment uptick in Grant County

Grant County saw a third straight month of rising unemployment last May compared to the same time last year, according to data posted by the Washington State Economic Security Department. The turn in local job markets has experts nervous but cautioning against grim expectations.

Idaho's secret economic engine

Move over real estate brokers, finance and insurance professionals, crop and animal production workers and a host of other industries. Did you know that Idaho’s charities employ more people than any of those sectors? You read that right! With 54,305 employees, Idaho’s charities are one of the best kept secrets fueling our state economy.

Pay going the right way

North Idaho counties show increases in employment, average wage

Obama Administration turns to the private sector

Grant County May employment data shows gains in some industries

MOSES LAKE — The employment picture in Grant County improved between May 2022 and May 2023, although the number of people employed in nonfarm jobs didn’t change much. A report from the Washington Employment Security Department shows nonfarm unemployment dropping between April and May 2023 as well. The county’s unemployment rate was 3.8% in May, down from 5.4% in May 2022. The unemployment rate dropped a full percentage point between April and May of this year; it was 4.8% in April. Don Meseck, WESD regional labor economist, wrote that the number of people with jobs didn’t change much between May 2022 and May 2023, as some industries gained jobs and others lost them.

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1st trial in Swiss FIFA investigation opens in court Monday

GENEVA (AP) — Five years into a sprawling investigation of soccer corruption, the first courtroom trial in Switzerland is due to begin on Monday in a 2006 World Cup fraud case.

1st trial in Swiss FIFA investigation opens in court Monday

GENEVA (AP) — Five years into a sprawling investigation of soccer corruption, the first courtroom trial in Switzerland is due to begin on Monday in a 2006 World Cup fraud case.