KHAN: Opening doors to learning

Usually my letters stir up controversy but I cannot see how anyone will be able to say that about this one! I hope that its content will be read by all students at all levels of education by teachers and school administrators as well as parents and yes even us "older citizens!"

Special needs retreat sought

A Northwest nonprofit that provides those with special needs recreational opportunities has started raising funds for a retreat facility in Kootenai County.

Dig unearths history at Kooskia internment camp

A show and tell of artifacts to be held Saturday in Lowell

Drivers, we're really good - and really bad

Idaho drivers are safe and rude.

Partnership boosts Sperry Chalet rebuild

The final push to rebuild Glacier Park’s Sperry Chalet will begin in earnest in July when the snow finally recedes from the historic structure’s stone walls.

Voters heading to polls today

SANDPOINT - In the waning hours of the 2008 election, local party leaders are making one final push to help ensure a record turnout of Bonner County voters.

Outdoor news

Forest road closure

Health officials issue warning about ticks

 The Flathead City-County Health Department has issued a warning for people to take precautions to avoid tick bites.

Turn to Ask Medicare for caregiving resources

(ARA) - Are you caring for an aging, disabled or seriously ill friend or family member? If so, you're one of more than 44 million people who serve in the important - and often unrecognized -- role of a caregiver.

Wear Red Day is this Friday

February is American Heart Awareness Month. On Friday, people are encouraged to wear red as part of National Wear Red Day, a national event campaign aimed to raise awareness about heart disease in women. Started over 10 years ago, this event seeks to educate Americans that heart disease is the No.1 killer in women, and yet is largely preventable. The event also raises funds that are put toward heart health research.

Explain vote

During the past 13 years of teaching high school in Whitefish, I have experienced nothing but enthusiastic support for our town's schools, teachers and our educational mission.

Construction starts May 24 on Dern and Springcreek roundabout

Construction starting at Dern and Springcreek intersection

VETERANS PRESS: Welcome to women veterans health care

We’re glad you are here. Use this site to find the available health services and resources you have earned as a woman veteran.

4 teenagers killed in single-vehicle crash in Montana

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Four teenagers were killed in a single-vehicle crash in an industrial area of Montana's largest city, authorities said.

From the Archives for June 23, 2022

In 1916, Fred S. Stoos, a graduate of Bonners Ferry High School, Class of 1914, started his creamery business, calling it Boundary Creamery.

Health officials urge caution, common sense

Public health officials are urging Montanans not to panic during the coronavirus outbreak, but to exercise caution and common sense.

State to hold public meeting on possible Libby asbestos settlement

The two agencies will hold a public meeting at the Libby City Hall Ponderosa Room at 6 p.m. on Monday, March 6.

Public comment sought for proposed land exchange on Flathead River

The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission is collecting public comment on a proposed land exchange with Montana Department of Transportation as part of a bridge replacement project on the Flathead River in Flathead County.

Permit required to salvage vehicle-killed deer, elk and moose

Entire animal must be removed by permit holder

Tax-Aide seeking volunteers

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is looking to expand its team of volunteers for the upcoming tax season. Tax-Aide, heading into its 55th year, offers free tax preparation and assistance to anyone, especially those 50 and older, who can’t afford a tax preparation service. Volunteers make a difference in their communities by assisting many older, lower-income taxpayers, and their families, who might otherwise miss out on the tax credits and deductions they’ve earned.