Bobcats elevate tight ends coach Walker to OC

BOZEMAN — Montana State wasted no time finding its next offensive coordinator, promoting fourth-year staff member Tyler Walker Wednesday to replace Tyler Housewright, who left to be the OC for the Akron Zips.

Donors have limited window to support schools and get dollar-for-dollar tax credits

Montana schools are seeking to secure a slice of $5 million in donations — and for donors, to get dollar-for-dollar tax credits — for supporting innovative education or scholarships.

Flathead Electric Co-op set to hold trustee election

Three seats on Flathead Electric Co-op’s Board of Trustees are up for election this year.

GOP says they’ve lowered taxes

There’s no way Republican legislators would rather ring in a new year than with lower taxes, and that’s exactly what we’ve done to kick off 2024.

Council approves zone change for Boys and Girls Club

The Columbia Falls City Council last week approved a zone change request for the Boys and Girls Club of Glacier Country.

Flathead Electric scholarship applications due Feb. 25

Flathead Electric Cooperative is offering over $117,000 in scholarships to local students this year.

Grizzlies’ QB McDowell enters transfer portal

Clifton McDowell, the senior quarterback who just helped the Montana Grizzlies to the Division I Football Championship this past Sunday, announced Tuesday that’s entered the NCAA transfer portal.

Jackrabbits top Griz for second straight national title

A defense that allowed just 273 yards and sacked Clifton McDowell four times set up the offense nicely.

Reactions mixed to proposed parental choice tax credit bill

Legislation would provide refunds for students in private schools

A proposed $50 million bill that is expected to be introduced to the Idaho Legislature this session would give up to $5,000 in tax breaks to families who send their students to private schools. Details of the Parental Choice Tax Credit program were announced Friday by Sen. Lori Den Hartog, R-Meridian and co-chairs of the Legislature’s Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee, Sen. Scott Grow, R-Eagle and Rep. Wendy Horman, Rep. R-Idaho Falls. The bill would create a refundable tax credit to cover private school tuition and fees, tutoring and transportation, according to a Friday news release.

Northwest Notes Jan. 9, 2024

Notes on Eastern Washington football, Boise State football ...

First school board meeting on tap

The Lake Pend Oreille School District will hold its school board’s annual meeting Tuesday.

Little sets school buildings, water infrastructure and transportation as top priorities

The governor also said he wants the state to continue its efforts in expanding and improving its water infrastructure

Little sets school buildings, water infrastructure and transportation as top priorities

Idaho Gov. Brad Little has unveiled a plan to boost Idaho's education, water and transportation infrastructure during his annual "State of the State" address. Little presented his proposal to lawmakers gathered at the Statehouse for the first day of the legislative session Monday. He says too many of Idaho's school buildings are neglected and falling apart, and said a $2 billion investment in school facilities over 10 years would serve as a form of long-term property tax relief. Idaho's school facilities are largely funded through property taxes, and districts often must ask voters to approve levies to fix leaky roofs or otherwise improve buildings. Little also proposed funding to improve transportation and boost water capacity during drought.

Little sets school buildings, water infrastructure and transportation as top priorities

Idaho Gov. Brad Little has unveiled a plan to boost Idaho's education, water and transportation infrastructure during his annual "State of the State" address. Little presented his proposal to lawmakers gathered at the Statehouse for the first day of the legislative session Monday. He says too many of Idaho's school buildings are neglected and falling apart, and said a $2 billion investment in school facilities over 10 years would serve as a form of long-term property tax relief. Idaho's school facilities are largely funded through property taxes, and districts often must ask voters to approve levies to fix leaky roofs or otherwise improve buildings. Little also proposed funding to improve transportation and boost water capacity during drought.

Seeing Blue: Grizzlies fall to SDSU 23-3 in title game

Grizzlies fall to SDSU 23-3 in title game

Champion Jackrabbits negated Griz special teams

FRISCO, Texas — Montana rightly has a reputation for strong special teams play, and South Dakota State was able to keep a handle on that threat, too, in Sunday’s FCS title game.

Seeing Blue: Grizzlies fall to SDSU 23-3 in title game

Grizzlies fall to SDSU 23-3 in title game

PHOTOS: Griz fall to Jackrabbits in FCS Championship, 23-3

Photos from the Montana Grizzlies' 23-3 loss to the South Dakota State Jackrabbits in the FCS National Championship at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas on Sunday, Jan. 7.

PHOTOS: Montana fans welcome the Griz at pregame Player Walk

Montana Grizzlies fans welcome the team to Toyota Stadium during the pregame Player Walk before the FCS National Championship against the South Dakota State Jackrabbits in Frisco, Texas on Sunday, Jan. 7.

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: Edwards (Coeur d'Alene), Casey (Sandpoint) provide a North Idaho flavor to today’s FCS championship game

Edwards and Casey, along with Montana tight ends coach Bryce Erickson, who was Lake City High’s head football coach for two seasons, provide a local tie to today’s FCS championship game between No. 2 seed Montana (13-1) and top seed and defending champion South Dakota State (14-0) at 11 a.m. on KXLY.