Show of force

KCSO displays specialty units as busy summer season approaches

The Covey boys were among about 30 people who drove to Higgens Point for the KCSO’s public showcase of specialty units on a windy afternoon.

Legals for April, 17 2024

Let ‘er buck: Local teen launches bull-riding business

When Korbin Baldwin isn’t in class at the vo-ag center, or on the wrestling mats at Flathead High School, he is likely having a bull session with Whiskey, Tumbleweed, Flat White and Dust Demon.

Sheehy says he lied about accidental discharge, gunshot wound incident in Glacier

The report published Saturday, which includes contributions from eight Washington Post journalists, is the first to detail Sheehy’s October 2015 citation for illegally discharging a weapon in a national park.

Fighting for justice

Wes Somerton retires as city's chief prosecutor

Somerton has been with the city’s attorney’s office for more than decades. His boss, City Attorney Randy Adams, praised him for leadership, knowledge, and professionalism.

Soap Lake water, sewer rates to increase

SOAP LAKE — Soap Lake residents will see increases in their water and sewer rates, beginning in May. The increases follow a six-month study of water and sewer rates, and a 6-1 vote to approve the increases by the Soap Lake City Council April 9. Council Member Peter Sharp voted against the increase.

Huskies sweep Prosser in doubleheader

OTHELLO – A doubleheader sweep of Prosser improved the Othello Huskies to 13-2 this season, defeating the Mustangs by scores of 9-1 and 8-3 on Saturday afternoon. “Coming into the day we felt pretty confident (that) if we all play together and we’re all connected and we’re clicking, I think we’re pretty unstoppable,” Othello junior Jordan Montemayor said.

Legals for April, 15 2024

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: VanDerveer’s impact on women’s basketball in our area goes way back

Back in the day, before anyone outside of Spokane had even heard of Gonzaga, Stanford was the desired destination for many rising girls basketball players in the West. Tara VanDerveer, who started her storied women’s basketball coaching career at Idaho, came (back) West in 1985 after five years at Ohio State, and turned Stanford into a national power that would go on to win three NCAA championships.

Cascadia Pizza Co. Cd'A location grand opening Saturday

The grand opening of Cascadia Pizza Co. will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at 1422 W. Appleway (the former location of Firehouse Subs).

Bonner County History - April 14, 2024

Bonner County Historical Society and Museum shares interesting stories of the community's people, places, and events.

Area schools taking part in jazz fest

More than 3,800 students — including those from Sandpoint middle and high schools — will descend into Moscow along with educators, parents and jazz lovers this coming week for the  57th Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival at the University of Idaho.

Sports Briefs: Pee Opening Day, Todd hits javelin PR

The public is invited to the Kalispell Pee Wee Baseball Opening Day, which starts at 9:15 a.m. at KidSport and will include 26 games.

Applications for state property tax assistance programs due Monday

Low-income Montanans seeking help paying their property tax bills have until Tax Day this coming Monday, April 15, to apply for aid through two state relief programs administered by the Montana Department of Revenue — including the flagship Property Tax Assistance Program intended to keep property tax bills from forcing low-income homeowners out of their homes.

Column: Another Griz Spring Game, another win

A rite of spring back in my Billings Gazette days was that co-worker Bill Bihaus would go to a Rocky Mountain College football scrimmage.

'Ten Acres and a Dream' workshop offered in Post Falls

University of Idaho Extension is offering a 1-day program designed to help owners of small rural acreages manage their land and meet their goals.

Legals for April, 13 2024

Van Orden walk-off single lifts Eureka over Whitefish

EUREKA — Tyce Van Orden hit a walk-off single in the seventh inning to give Eureka a 9-8 win over Whitefish Friday in high school baseball.

Eureka man gets suspended sentence on drug charge

Shane Michael Coursey, 56, was first accused of possessing fentanyl, methamphetamine and Xanax after...

NIC hit with another ratings downgrade

Moody’s Investor Service has again downgraded North Idaho College’s issuer and revenue bond ratings, an action that affects about $8.4 million in rated debt.