OPINION: Calls grow louder for budget amendment

Loren Enns describes himself as “a normal average Joe” from Florida who has never run for public office with “zero” political experience and “zero” name recognition.

Legals for January, 26 2024

Legals for January, 26 2024

Law roundup: Woman threatens man with jail over accident

A dispute sparked by a fender-bender left a man worried he had become the target of extortionists.

Hauck signs 3-year deal with Griz

MISSOULA — When you have an excellent final year of your contract, chances are you’ll get a new one — and Bobby Hauck got his, agreeing to a three-year deal to remain the Montana Grizzlies football coach.

Legislative session gets off to a quiet start

District 1 legislators discuss local issues, legislation, and concerns in the Bee's weekly Notes From Boise column.

Legals for January, 25 2024

Salisbury pleads guilty to family member assault

Shawn Allen Salisbury, 46, entered into a plea agreement Jan. 17 to two of three felony counts of partner or family member assault (five years each, served consecutively with the DOC) during an earlier court appearance.

Adams sentenced for drugs, partner assault

During an appearance in Polson District Court Jan. 17, Kielon James Adams, 27, was sentenced to the Montana Department of Corrections for five years with all that time suspended on one count of strangulation of a partner or family member.

Gravelle sentenced to 13 years for theft, burglary, drugs

A Big Arm man was committed to the Montana Department of Corrections for a total of 13 years, with five years suspended. Kenneth Ambrose Gravelle, 40, entered a plea of guilty in Polson District Court Dec. 20 to felony charges of theft, burglary and criminal possession of dangerous drugs.

Ephrata appoints officers, talks water rights and billing

EPHRATA – The Ephrata City Council appointed new officers including a new mayor pro tempore during the board’s regular Jan. 17 meeting. They also received an update on the city’s new water utility billing processes and approved stopping service cancellations while residents and city staff adjust to the new system.

Ephrata School Board accepts grant, reviews finances

EPHRATA – The Ephrata School Board had a busy evening during their regular meeting Monday night with multiple financial topics, security and the acceptance of the resignation of Superintendent Tim Payne.

'I love this job'

Del Simchuk adds personal touch to prices at St. Vincent de Paul North Idaho

Officially, his title is supervisor of furniture. But unofficially, the 65-year-old is the greeter. The negotiator. The jokester. The wise guy.

STCU hosting FAFSA assistance event

Spokane Teachers Credit Union is offering FAFSA assistance, after hours at STCU branch locations throughout Eastern Washington and North Idaho. An additional 21 opportunities are being offered, with assistance from trained volunteers who are STCU employees.

WBCSD audit moves forward

The West Bonner County School District's forensic audit is moving forward. Brandon Waldren, a senior manager at Eide Bailly which is conducting the audit for WBCSD, outlined the various worksheets encompassing the overall review of the district's finances.

REFLECTION: On change, beliefs and faith

Socrates is credited with the famous saying “The unexamined life is not worth living.” And, in many of the great beliefs, there is a phrase similar to “He who knows himself, knows his Lord.”

Spokane Velocity FC release preseason schedule

The public will get their first look at the Velocity at 4 p.m. Saturday, March 2, in a preseason match in the Tri-Cities vs. Tacoma Defiance.

Metropolitan Opera Live in HD airs classic ‘Carmen’ in Whitefish

Whitefish Theatre Company, in collaboration with the Whitefish Arts Council and the Whitefish Performing Arts Center, presents a modern, reimagined staging of Georges Bizet’s classic “Carmen” as part of the 2023-2024 live streaming season of the Metropolitan Opera Live in HD

Where are Flathead Republicans?

The story about Braxton Mitchell announcing his candidacy for the state Legislature in House District 5 is both comforting and disturbing.

Cody Hunter Sorenson, 24

Cody Hunter Sorenson, 24, a native of Columbia Falls, Montana, was born on a beautiful Monday, the 29th of March, 1999.