BIG SKY NOW: Two Big Sky teams advance, two fall in FCS Playoffs

MOSES LAKE – On this week’s episode of the Big Sky Now podcast, Josh Dugan and Fritz Neighbor of the Daily Inter Lake, Mark Nelke of the Coeur d’Alene Press and Ian Bivona of the Columbia Basin Herald break down last weekend’s second-round matchups in the FCS Playoffs...

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: Vandals’ special season continues thanks to special teams

And the Vandals rushed the field for a second time Saturday night. Without penalty.

Northwest Notes: Dec. 7, 2023

Montana running back Eli Gillman, a redshirt freshman, was named the 2023 Jerry Rice Award recipient by Stats Perform on Wednesday. The award honors the top national freshman player of the year in the FCS.

PRESS CHRISTMAS FOR ALL: Widow gets gift of warmth

When her husband of 44 years died last year, “Barbara” was left to face the world on her own.

Thieves target purses left in cars

Police say it could be work of large, non-local criminal organization

The victims were only away from their vehicles for a few minutes. During the time they were away, the suspect opened a door and took each victim’s purse.

Boundary County Court Records—Dec. 7, 2023

Boundary County Court Records for the Week of Dec. 7, 2023.

Spanish-language opera screens in Whitefish

This spellbinding and romantic opera will be shown on Saturday, Dec. 9 at 10:55 a.m. at the Whitefish Performing Arts Center.

Suspect in Kalispell chase given suspended sentences

A man accused of leading authorities on a chase through downtown Kalispell in February received a trio of suspended sentences in Flathead County District Court in late November.

Hauck lands AFCS Region 5 coaching honor

After winning his eighth Big Sky Conference championship and becoming the league’s all-time winningest coach in 2023, Montana’s Bobby Hauck has been voted by his peers as the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) FCS Region 5 Coach of the Year, the organization announced Wednesday.

Grizzlies' Gillman wins Jerry Rice Award

FARMINGTON, Utah — After an incredible season in the backfield for the Montana Grizzlies, Eli Gillman was named the 2023 Jerry Rice Award recipient by Stats Perform on Wednesday.

Hispanic presence in tree fruit industry reflected at annual meeting

KENNEWICK — As the presence of Hispanic workers, managers and growers has increased in Washington’s tree fruit industry, so have efforts to provide training and support. The Spanish-language sessions at the Washington Horticultural Association annual meeting earlier this week reflect that. Jacqui Gordon-Nuñez, director of training, education and member services for the Washington State Tree Fruit Association, said the Spanish-language sessions have grown a lot since the first class in 2011. “They began with a tiny room of 50 people with a couple of talks, and now it’s the biggest session in the hort convention,” Gordon-Nuñez said. “It’s evidence of how much the Hispanic community wants to get educated, and wants to get the trending information of the industry.”

Youth Sports Dec. 6, 2023

Results, scores, highlights from local teams, leagues, etc.

'Incredibly thankful'

Responders honored for saving boy who was choking

During transport to Kootenai Health, Jerimiah was initially doing well and talking, but then the bottle camp moved and completely blocked Jerimiah’s ability to breathe. The boy began to gasp

PRESS CHRISTMAS FOR ALL: Advocate for local kids receives gift of car repairs

“Stella,” a single mom of two, believes that one person can make a world of difference in someone else’s life.

Looking Back for Dec. 6

The Whitefish Police Department was commended by the Flathead County Sheriff's office for their assistance on Nov. 27.

North Valley Food Bank’s 24 Days of Giving

The North Valley Food Bank has launched the 24 Days of Giving as part of its biggest year-end fundraising campaign in the organization’s history.

U.S. life expectancy up, remains below pre-pandemic levels

U.S. life expectancy rose last year, but it still isn't close to what it was before the COVID-19 pandemic. It was up by more than a year in 2022, after plunging two straight years at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. It's now 77 years, 6 months — about what it was two decades ago. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released the numbers on Wednesday. Researchers say the rise was mainly due the waning pandemic. The snapshot statistic is considered one of the most important measures of the health of the U.S. population.

Planning board to take up zone change for Club

The Columbia Falls City-County planning board will take up a zone change request at its Dec. 12 meeting.

Yesterdays: Aluminum worker asbestos lawsuit

The Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. was facing several lawsuits from workers who alleged they were exposed to asbestos when working at the plant.

Pay on Death, Transfer on Death, Death Beneficiaries… What is the right way to ensure your financial accounts do not disrupt your estate planning goals?

Bank accounts and brokerage or investment accounts may be the most overlooked part of most people’s estate planning. There are some simple ways you can be sure your accounts will go where you intend upon your death, but your decisions need to be coordinated with your overall estate plan. Let’s take a look.