Conservation easements bring permanent protection for Flathead lands

Conservation easements are voluntary legal agreements between a land owner and a land trust that permanently limit development on a parcel of land in an effort to protect its conservation values.

CHRISTMAS FOR ALL: Single mom overcomes addiction, homelessness

After struggling with substance abuse and homelessness, single mom “Serena” has gone from rock bottom to a safe, stable home with her two young kids.

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: More refs, larger crews, higher pay ... life is good for District 1 football officials

"The idea is not to get more flags on the ground, the idea is to not miss those calls that you can’t miss," District 1 football commissioner Roger Stewart said. "Just make sure it’s more balanced coverage.”

CHRISTMAS FOR ALL: Life after loss

A single phone call changed Teri White’s life.

Crafted Stone opens new location

Specializing in the fabrication and installation of natural stone and quartz countertops, Crafted Stone has a new location at 1689 N. Nicholson St. (Suite 102) in Post Falls.

New agreement aims to add renewable power to Montana’s grid

Local officials say the Green Power Program, also referred to as a green tariff, is key to getting Bozeman and Missoula to their 100% clean electricity goals and will help decarbonize the electrical grid. Questions remain regarding how the partnership with NorthWestern Energy and existing state energy policy will affect the program and clean energy goals in general.

Why a special session won’t fix the property tax problem

The Montana Freedom Caucus, a group of 21 legislators, has called for a special session. The content of the call asks for a reduction of the 95 mills, clarification of MCA 15-10-420, a mechanism that caps growth on cities and counties, and permanent legislation that would return budget surplus to taxpayers.

THE FRONT ROW with JASON ELLIOTT: A few last-minute gift ideas

Three more. That’s all that I really want this year for Christmas. Three more Seahawks wins.

Irish adventure awaits, ye lads and lassies

NIC Murder Mysteries course includes three-week trip to Ireland

Mystery, culture and adventure abroad await those who enroll in Molly Michaud’s spring 2024 Irish Murder Mysteries class at North Idaho College.

Sandpoint native saves fellow soldier's life

Vissia awarded Army Commendation Medal

Soldiers on the battlefield are expected to be able to react to any situation from engaging enemy forces to providing tactical combat casualty care to an injured comrade.

Thomas 'Tom' Arnold Johnson, 87

Thomas Arnold Johnson, much-loved husband, father, teacher, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away in his home in Hayden, Idaho, on Saturday, December 9, 2023.

CHRISTMAS FOR ALL: Teaching dreams come true

Teaching has been a lifelong dream for "Poppy," but the road to achieving that dream has been wrought with obstacles.

Apprenticeship program announces new class

MOSES LAKE — Six youths will receive training and eventual industry certification with the help of a program put together in partnership between Genie Industries, AJAC Advanced Manufacturing Apprenticeships, SkillSource and North Central Education Service District 171.

Jury clears 3 Washington officers in death of Manuel Ellis, a Black man who said he couldn't breathe

As the sun went down Thursday, a crowd that included family members of Ellis gathered near a mural of him in Tacoma, temporarily blocking an intersection

Libby man gets prison time for standoff incident

Chase Austin Butala, 36, who remains in the Lincoln County Detention Center on $100,000 bail, pleaded guilty...

CHRISTMAS FOR ALL: Protecting their kids

Athol parents with twin toddlers get help keeping them safe

Any parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle or older sibling knows how fast toddlers are once they learn how to run. One Athol family with twins has to be twice as attentive as both children like to quickly get to where they're going and climb over obstacles if needed. It can be even more difficult keeping tabs on the turbo toddlers as one child, "Owen," has autism and the other, "Tilly," is developmentally delayed.

Northwest Notes Dec. 22, 2023

Gevani McCoy, who entered the transfer portal after starting at quarterback at Idaho the past two seasons, has committed to Oregon State, he announced on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter.

Legals for December, 22 2023

Legals for December, 22 2023

A trophy for Christmas

Lions defeat Bridgeport and Entiat, win Christmas tournament

MOSES LAKE – The MLCA/CCS Lions picked up two wins in this week’s Christmas Basketball Tournament, defeating Bridgeport 86-71 Tuesday and Odessa 76-46 Wednesday to win the tournament.