Despite playoff losses, Tigers and Huskies gain experience from 2023

MOSES LAKE – Both Ephrata and Othello entered 2023 after successful seasons on the field the year prior, having qualified for the 2A state playoffs, but graduated numerous starters that helped the teams win games. The Tigers and Huskies found success with young teams and new faces again this year, making it back to the playoffs before falling last weekend to North Kitsap and Enumclaw, respectively.

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: The reality behind the Pete Carroll hype train

Seattle’s most explosive play on Sunday was a check-down to Walker, who took the little pass 64 yards for a score. Unfortunately, you can’t make a living like that.

Youth Sports Nov. 15, 2023

Scores, highlights, news from area sports teams, leagues, etc.

Filling the gaps

Nonprofits play increasingly important role in North Idaho

“Nonprofits in North Idaho, and pretty much everywhere, fill gaps,” said Sue Thilo, one of the speakers and longtime community organizer.

Plea deal reached in C-Falls scuffle

A man accused of climbing into another motorist’s vehicle parked at a Columbia Falls gas station over the summer earned a pair of suspended sentences in Flathead County District Court last month.

Impact fees plan headed to City Council

New hotels, homes, apartments would face higher costs to fund future city needs

Phil Ward said the higher fees would increase the cost of a single-family home by $8,000 to $10,000, and could price someone out of buying a house.

Legals for November, 15 2023

Ride your horse, rope the calf

If you were to see him riding one of his roping horses on the hills behind the Majestic Valley Arena with several of his trained cow dogs, you might think you’ve seen another ordinary cowboy. But…

Legals for November, 15 2023

FEC awards grants to educational projects

As a not-for-profit electric utility, when Flathead Electric Cooperative brings in more revenue than is needed to operate, that money is allocated back to its members as “capital credits.”

Rexford man sentenced in assault of step father

The defendant thanked Cuffe and smiled broadly as he left the courtroom.

Legals for November, 14 2023

Chambers and Hall earn Big Sky POTW accolades

Montana State quarterback Sean Chambers and UC Davis running back Lan Larison shared the weekly offensive player of the week honors.

Gesa grant allows GCFD 13 to buy extrication tool

EPHRATA — A $25,000 grant from Gesa Credit Union allowed Grant County Fire District 13 to add a new extrication tool to its new rescue vehicle.

Knights unhorse Eatonville 50-0

Royal opens playoffs with solid victory on gridoron

ROYAL CITY – In a rematch of the 2021 1A state title game, the No. 1 seed Knights recorded their second-straight shutout with Friday night’s 50-0 win over No. 16 Eatonville, opening the 1A State Football Playoffs with a win over the Cruisers...

Legals for November, 13 2023

Bulldogs land first round bye in NAIA postseason

HELENA, Mont. – The NAIA announced on Sunday that Montana Western, College of Idaho, and Montana Tech have each been selected for the 2023 NAIA Football Championship Series. It's the first time in conference history that three schools from the Frontier Conference have qualified for the tournament in the same season.

Negative feedback — Idaho stumbles at Weber; first-round playoff bye now in jeopardy

“We were outplayed in all three phases,” Idaho coach Jason Eck said. “We had breakdowns on offense, defense and special teams. I’ve got to do a better job of getting us to play better. Credit to Weber, credit to coach (Mickey) Mental, they’ve had some adversity, but they’ve figured it out.”

Thomas George building under construction

The Thomas George building under construction at Third Street and Front Avenue downtown will be 18 stories.

OPPOSING VIEWS: Held by those created by same source

OPPOSING VIEWS: Held by those created by same source