Children stopped at border likely hit record-high in July

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The number of children traveling alone who were picked up at the Mexican border by U.S. immigration authorities likely hit an all-time high in July, and the number of people who came in families likely reached its second-highest total on record, a U.S. official said Monday, citing preliminary government figures.

2021’s small biz FAQs

Annual U.S. Small Business Administration's FAQ about small businesses publication released

Social Security changes raise worries

SSA trying to calm concerns of beneficiaries

In a press release it said it is taking steps to enhance the security of its services by implementing stronger identity verification procedures. It said in-person identity proofing for people unable to use their personal my Social Security account for certain services will be effective April 14.

Learning to 'Fly'

Pam Pereira pens book sharing importance of loving self

Fly tells the tale of a fairy named “Magic” whose heart once so full of love suddenly feels empty and sad. She regains her joy after discovering she must love herself so she can then freely share it with those around her and her heart “will never be empty or sad.”

C'mon over to play 'Red Rover'

Now, in case you have no idea how to play Red Rover, it’s pretty simple. It was a game we played often as children, a staple of my childhood. You split up into two teams and line up facing each other from a distance of about 10 yards. Then, you decide who gets to go first. Once that is done, you’re ready.

Range Riders roll past Voyagers for sweep

Call it a clean sweep to start the season.

Range Riders bats roll past Mobiles

Jacob Steele doubled and drove in three runs as the Glacier Range Riders raced past the RedPocket Mobiles 9-4 Friday in Pioneer League Baseball at Glacier Bank Park.

FALL SPORTS PREVIEW 2026: Bonners Ferry volleyball eyes return to state with next ball mentality

This year, the Badgers return all but one of their players and are ready to compete for a trip to the 4A state tournament yet again, head coach Cynthia Cummings said.

Browning’s Williams tops bull riding at day 2 of state rodeo

Wace Williams held on and earned a 72-point score in his second go at bull riding at the Montana High School Rodeo State Finals Friday at Majestic Valley Arena.

Late runs lift Ronan softball over C-Falls

COLUMBIA FALLS — A seventh inning bases-loaded walk to Kailyn Marengo lifted Ronan to a 6-4 victory over Columbia Falls Thursday in Northwest A softball.

Bobcats solve Griz again, 82-71

MISSOULA — For the second time this season, Montana State shook off a rough start with two solid halves, beating Montana 82-71 in Big Sky Conference men’s basketball Saturday.

Hayden Cinema movie times

WEATHER July 17-23, 2026

WEATHER July 17-23, 2026

Council adopts annual budget, discusses wastewater treatment plant construction

The Sandpoint City Council adopted a budget of $92 million for Fiscal Year 2027. The budget, which is the largest adopted in the city’s history, intends to fund a wastewater treatment plant, the city's current highest capital priority.

Elks shut down AA Lakers

Nate Conway Mulder had three hits and drove in two runs for the Lethbridge Elks in a 9-1 victory over the Kalispell AA Lakers in the first game of a doubleheader Wednesday in Legion baseball.

IDFG Challenge grants fund statewide conservation efforts

IDFG Challenge grants fund statewide conservation efforts

Dowler twins flip starring roles again

BOZEMAN — For three years the casual Big Sky Conference football fan knew about Taco Dowler, the Billings West star turned Montana State speedster.

Hellgate hoops sweep Flathead

Spencer Wayland scored 17 points as the Missoula Hellgate boys jumped ahead of Flathead early and took a 55-40 victory Saturday at Flathead High School

Hot-shooting Butte sweeps Flathead

BUTTE — Hudson Luedtke hit six 3-pointers en route to 33 points and a Butte victory over Flathead 75-61 Saturday in Western AA boys basketball at the Butte Civic Center.