U of I Coeur d'Alene to host tech camps for kids this summer

COEUR d'ALENE — The University of Idaho Coeur d’Alene is inviting students ages 8 to 18 to embrace the region’s growing tech presence during the seventh annual Dig’nIT summer program.

PTAC to host workshop on government contracting

MULLAN — Contrary to what is shown in movies and television, contracting with the government isn’t just for weapons and vehicle manufacturers.

Suicide never ends complexity

After all the winters which have passed, I don’t remember the boy’s face as we pulled him from the ambulance — frozen forever in his high school years. I don’t remember the content of his note, or even if he chose to document his final tormented thoughts. Nor do I remember the time of day.

Montana joins suit to defend First Amendment rights

Montana Attorney General Tim Fox announced Sept. 26 that Montana joined nine other states in an amicus brief in the U.S. Supreme Court to support an Arizona church’s fight against a local sign ordinance that the church says stifles its freedoms under the First Amendment.

FWP seeks comments on fishing derby schedule

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is seeking comments on fishing contests proposed for next year’s open water season.

Former Park ranger takes on 175-mile run in Ethiopia

Slower growth forecasted in future decades

The Montana Department of Commerce’s Census and Economic Information Center recently released annual population projections for each of Montana’s 56 counties through 2060.

Violation of food storage order can result in a ticket

With backcountry deer and elk rifle season opening last weekend and general deer and elk rifle season opening on Oct. 20, hunters and other recreationists using Flathead National Forest lands should be aware that they must store game meat, food, livestock feed, garbage, and all other attractants in a bear-resistant manner.

'Caged Truth' gets honorable mention at U of I art exhibition

KELLOGG – A local high school art student was recently given an honorable mention at the University of Idaho’s annual High School Art Exhibition.

USFS approves Lookout Pass Ski and Recreation Area expansion

Coeur d’Alene– Idaho Panhandle National Forest Supervisor Mary Farnsworth and Lolo Forest Supervisor Tim Garcia are pleased to announce that they have signed the Record of Decision approving the expansion of the Lookout Pass Ski and Recreation Area.

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Sixth-grader raises $1,000 for leukemia patient

Whitefish Middle School student Katy Dolan, 12, organized a benefit raffle recently that raised more than $1,000 that will go toward her life-long friend's battle with leukemia.

Head-on claims another Flathead trooper

For the third time in 18 months, a local Montana Highway Patrol trooper has died after being in a head-on crash while on duty.

Elmer Ackroyd Searle, 90

Elmer Ackroyd Searle, age 90, passed away on March 24, 2009 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell, Montana. He was born in Magrath, Alberta, Canada on October 5, 1918 to Heber LeRoy and Susan Isabel (Ackroyd) Searle.

Christian Motorcyclists Association

Christian Motorcyclists Association is composed of dedicated, sincere members with a goal described as reaching people through Christ in highways and byways through the avenue of motorcycling.

Jason Wade Rauthe, 35

Jason Wade Rauthe, 35, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday Aug. 9, 2009, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family and friends. He was born Jan. 24, 1974 to Brad and Susan (Riddle) Rauthe in Kalispell, MT.

51st Whitefish Winter Carnival

Going To The Sun Celebrating Glacier National ParkÕs Centennial

Mosquito control board adopts new plan

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Melvin Greene

Melvin “Smokey” Greene, Colonel, U.S.A.F. (Ret.), 95, diedJan. 20, 2014, at his home in Austin, Texas, in the company of his family.