Electric vehicle sales dim

More US auto buyers are turning to hybrids

EARLY SIGNING PERIOD: Snap decisions ... Area football players sign to continue playing careers at Division I level

Three Vikings, a Trojan and Hawk land in programs around northwest.

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: When local teams recruit local, and can’t wait for Gonzaga-WSU

Few things stay the same. The first Wednesday in February used to be the big day of the college football offseason — National Signing Day.

CHRISTMAS FOR ALL: Finding hope through darkness

Single mom prevails over abuse, drugs, depression

From the depths of despair, "Keeley" has been lifted to rediscover her self worth, her value to society and her footing in this life. "Three times a week I break down in tears about how much my life has transformed," she said Wednesday.

Spokane Velocity FC signs first two players in club history

Midfielder Morgan Hackworth and defender Derek Waldeck sign with Spokane Velocity FC.

A Senate tradition with Idaho connections

For more than 100 years, bean soup has been on the menu in the U.S. Senate.

Boundary County Court Records—Week of Dec. 20, 2023

Boundary County Court Records for the Week of Dec. 20, 2023

Legals for December, 21 2023

Wrestling Roundup: Ronan Girls place second at Holiday Classic

The Ronan Girls Wrestling team had two first-place finishers and collected enough points to secure second as a team at the CMR Holiday Classic in Great Falls on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 15-16.

Alpine Theatre Project marks 20th anniversary of holiday performance

The tradition began in 2003 before ATP became its own company and was still under the umbrella of Whitefish Theatre Company. "Yuletide Affair" has sold out every performance since 2003 and the show has never been repeated year to year.

Washington Manufacturing Council discusses 2024 legislative session

OLYMPIA – Washington state’s Manufacturing Council convened for their regular meeting Dec. 14 to discuss what legislation they would opt to support and introduce during the incoming legislative session.

Youth Sports Dec. 20, 2023

Scores, news, results from local teams, leagues, etc.

NIC WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: Cold shooting dooms Cardinals in Las Vegas

NIC concludes the tournament today against Lethbridge College at 10 a.m. Deanna (Dotts) Simpson, a Coeur d'Alene High product who played on NIC's 2011 NJCAA championship team, is an assistant coach for Lethbridge.

CHRISTMAS FOR ALL: A story of redemption

Tattoos can tell a life story. So can their absence.

Property taxes too high, but special session not the answer

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.

ATP’s Yuletide Affair celebrates 20th anniversary

The Alpine Theatre Project (ATP) is celebrating its 20th anniversary of the “Yuletide Affair” this season, a mix of heartwarming holiday music and irreverent satire that has become one of the Flathead Valley's biggest holiday traditions.

Sandra LuAnn Aalderks (Née Cain, Tepfer), 58

Our amazing mom, daughter, wife, sister and friend Sandy passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, Dec. 14 surrounded by her family.

Board OK’s zone change for Boys and Girls Club

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

WBCSD seeking legal counsel proposals

A handful of housekeeping measures filled the West Bonner County School District's agenda at a special meeting on Dec. 11. During the meeting, among the actions taken by the board were posting a request for a proposal for legal services, updates to the Secretary of State's registration filing, and third reading of a policy covering extended learning opportunities.

Northwest Notes Dec. 20, 2023

Sophomore Anthony Woods, an 1,100-yard rusher for the Idaho Vandals this past fall, has verbally committed to Utah, he announced on X (formerly Twitter).