Lakeland superintendent apologizes after transgender actor visits school

The Lakeland Joint School District released a statement on social media Monday to comment on a children’s theater residency with Missoula Children’s Theatre after it had ended last week. The group has been sending actors to Lakeland to perform plays with students for nearly 20 years.

Our Gem: Who’s the National Academy of Sciences, and what do they want with Our Gem, Coeur d’Alene Lake?

One of the partners of the Our Gem Collaborative

Glacier Park visitors share video of grizzly chasing black bear

Some recent visitors to Glacier National Park had the rare experience of watching a grizzly bear chase a black bear up a tree at St. Mary Lake.

Honoring the fallen: Beyond the Call of Duty commemorates law enforcement officers who gave their all

EPHRATA — Jagrut Shah has three things he wants people to know about the 338 law enforcement officers who were killed in the line of duty across the United States in 2020.

Classic calling: Pull over, hang out with the Mission Valley Cruisers

You don’t have to be a member of the Mission Valley Cruisers Car Club to join in the fun.

Trey Elliott Manning, 45

Trey Elliott Manning moved on to his next great adventure Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022.

Inslee tests positive for COVID-19, cases on the rise

OLYMPIA — Gov. Jay Inslee has tested positive for COVID-19.

Adams Co. transportation improvement discussed

RITZVILLE — Improving public transportation in Adams County, and getting the word out about what is available, was the subject of a meeting called by QUADCO Regional Transportation Planning Organization to discuss transportation issues and needs Monday. Madelyn Carlson, chief executive officer for the People for People...

Our Gem: Does flushing your toilet protect our lake?

Does flushing your toilet protect our lake?

Jena Smith Gruber Lopez, 55

We weren’t ready to let her go, but take comfort in knowing she was ready and is not suffering anymore. Jena passed to her heavenly home on May 7, 2022.

Sunshine Factory home offers respite for families seeking hospital care

The home offers respite care for families in a variety of ways. The facility is a three-story home with a full kitchen, living room, bedrooms and a village-themed playroom with a toy camper.

Survey of Montanans finds that public lands are ‘critical’

Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, a survey of Montana voters shows that they consider public lands to be more critical than ever to the state’s economy and quality of life.

Christopher ‘Chappy’ Chapman, 56

Christopher ‘Chappy’ Chapman, passed away on April 25, 2020.

Christopher “Chappy” Chapman

Christopher “Chappy” Chapman

Christopher “Chappy” Chapman

PA--Pennsylvania News Digest

Good afternoon! Here's a look at AP's general news coverage today in Pennsylvania. For questions about the state report, contact the Philadelphia bureau at 215-561-1133.

Another type of warning for NIC

Moody's considering downgrading the college's bond ratings

North Idaho College’s bond ratings are under review for downgrade, following recent actions by the board of trustees.

Another type of warning for NIC

Moody's considering downgrading the college's bond ratings

North Idaho College’s bond ratings are under review for downgrade, following recent actions by the board of trustees.

AFA promotes 10 tens for healthy aging

It's never too soon to practice healthy aging, according to Alzheimer’s Foundation of America officials. The things people do to keep their body and heart healthy — nutritious diet, physical activity, and social connections – also can help promote brain health and wellness. To help individuals be proactive about protecting their brain health, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is providing these 10 steps for successful aging.

Flathead Business Newsmakers

Happenings at Flathead businesses

Maureen Magdalene Gallagher Theiler

Maureen Magdalene Gallagher Theiler