Avenues for Hope aims to help region's housing nonprofits

Nonprofits across North Idaho are looking for your support as they raise money needed to provide critical housing and supportive services during the 13th annual Avenues for Hope Housing Challenge. Donations made during the 20-day online fundraising campaign provide the resources that enable places like Family Promise of North Idaho to keep serving its community. The organization says housing stability is the focus of their campaign this year. It plans to use the money it raises to support families in the Coeur d’Alene area with safe and hospitable shelter while working with others to make sure they do not lose the housing they have.

Suspect in bear spray attack facing drug case

Randaell Charles Stilson, 20, faces one count of felony criminal possession of dangerous drugs in Flathead County District Court after Kalispell Police officers allegedly found fentanyl pills on him on Nov. 8. Stilson pleaded not guilty at his Nov. 16 arraignment before Judge Amy Eddy.

We call it, 'Bison': Another Griz win highlighted by special teams

Another Griz win is highlighted by special teams plays

MISSOULA — This is getting to be ridiculous, how special teams, and especially the punt returns of Junior Bergen, keep tilting games in the Montana Grizzlies’ favor.

Marion man pleads guilty to fraudulent credit card use

Deuel pleaded guilty to theft on Monday, Dec. 11, in District Court. He will owe $9,610.22 in restitution. Judge Matt Cuffe set sentencing for Feb. 5, 2024.

Grizzlies prevail in overtime to punch ticket to title game

Corbin Walker’s interception of a two-point pass sealed the win for the Grizzlies (13-1), who will unbeaten defending champion South Dakota State on Jan. 7 in Frisco, Texas.

PRESS CHRISTMAS FOR ALL: Single mom builds bright future

Single mom “Rosa” is, in a word, resourceful. She was just 20 years old when she had her son. Struggling to get by with no family support, her situation felt hopeless. But Rosa is determined to create a bright future.

USL releases schedule for League One and Spokane Velocity FC

Spokane Velocity FC will play every team in the USL League One at least twice in the 2024 schedule released today by the United Soccer League.

Six holiday traditions, village style

On Christmas Eve in the quiet town of Arlington, Vt. — the state’s first capital — the town’s 2,400 residents have a sweet tradition (Vermonters love to say, "sweet"). At precisely 6 p.m. they step outside and ring a bell, for precisely two minutes. Imagine it: stars shine above the mountains flanking the Battenkill river, no sound but bells ringing in the holiday spirit. Giving Santa that extra boost to help him through the night.

A Senate tradition with Idaho connections

For more than 100 years, bean soup has been on the menu in the U.S. Senate. The soup is a Senate tradition with Idaho historical connections.

Legals for December, 19 2023

Sandra LuAnn (Née Cain, Tepfer) Aalderks, 58

Our amazing mom, daughter, wife, sister, and friend, Sandra LuAnn Aalderks, 58, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023, surrounded by her family.

Love it or hate it, self-checkout is here to stay. But it's going through a reckoning

Theft is indeed an issue. Andrews said a technology that relies on shoppers to do their own scanning and punch in product quantities tempts even law abiding citizens to be dishonest

CHRISTMAS FOR ALL: Mom overcomes mental, monetary challenges

Even though money is tight, "Juno" is pleased to announce she and her four girls have a roof over their heads after being homeless for five months. "We got blessed with an apartment, just before school started," Juno said Friday.

'They said his name'

Wreaths Across America pays tributes to veterans

About 100 people turned out for the wreath-laying ceremony that includes speeches, the Color Guard, playing of Taps and the laying more than 800 wreaths next to veteran gravesites.

CHRISTMAS FOR ALL: Full custody, full hearts

Mom perseveres through challenging split, feels blessed to have son

This Christmas, 3-year-old "Jasper" is excited for what Santa Claus will bring him for being a good boy all year. "I want a huge robot and huge monster truck!" he said Friday in a call with The Press. His mom, "Tiffany," laughed as her little guy shared his joy with the nice lady on the phone.

Jitterz Espresso drive-through to open soon

Jitterz Espresso will open its drive-through soon at 1422 Northwest Blvd.

Community Thanks

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HUCKLEBERRIES: Fox was no doc-in-the-box

If you’re lucky, you have health insurance and receive regular health care from a family doctor. If you’re luckier still, your family doctor knows your name without looking at your medical chart.

Grizzlies topple Bison 31-29 in double OT

MISSOULA — For the first time to Frisco go the Montana Grizzlies, who needed two overtimes to get past North Dakota State 31-29 in a wild FCS semifinal game Saturday at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.

PHOTOS: Grizzlies bound for Frisco after 2OT win over NDSU, 31-29

Photos from the Montana Grizzlies 31-29 double-overtime win over North Dakota State in the semifinals of the FCS playoffs at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 16.