Idaho gross state product rebounds in 2010

The value of all goods and services produced in Idaho rebounded in 2010 after posting its first decline in 2009 since the statistic was initially compiled in 1963.

Jobless rate back into double digits

Idaho’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose a tenth of a percentage point in May, breaking a string of nine straight monthly declines as hiring slowed in much of the service sector while optimism about employment prospects pushed more job seekers into the labor market.

Hiring woes continue, but report offers encouraging signs

This Labor Day we honor the American worker and celebrate the symbolic end of summer — and what a summer it has been for the valley’s frontline employees.

Guess, Pryor lead Cardinals past Columbia Basin

PASCO, Wash. — North Idaho College starters Christian Guess and Nate Pryor scored more than half of their team’s points, helping the visiting Cardinals expand on a two-point halftime lead en route to a 96-87 win at Columbia Basin on Monday afternoon.

China uproots ethnic minority villages in anti-poverty fight

CHENGBEI GAN’EN, China (AP) — Under a portrait of President Xi Jinping, Ashibusha sits in her freshly painted living room cradling her infant daughter beside a chair labeled a “gift from the government.”

China uproots ethnic minority villages in anti-poverty fight

CHENGBEI GAN’EN, China (AP) — Under a portrait of President Xi Jinping, Ashibusha sits in her freshly painted living room cradling her infant daughter beside a chair labeled a “gift from the government.”

China uproots ethnic minority villages in anti-poverty fight

CHENGBEI GAN’EN, China (AP) — Under a portrait of President Xi Jinping, Ashibusha sits in her freshly painted living room cradling her infant daughter beside a chair labeled a “gift from the government.”

Plum Creek customer enjoys fast boats

Whitefish speech and debate win Divisionals

The Whitefish speech and debate team narrowly defeated Columbia Falls to claim the 2026 Divisional title in Ronan last weekend.

Illinois governor makes $700M in cuts with $3.9B budget hole

CHICAGO (AP) — Gov. J.B. Pritzker ordered roughly $700 million in budget cuts Tuesday, saying Illinois faces a $3.9 billion shortfall fueled by the COVID-19 pandemic.

$10 million rewards bolster White House anti-ransomware bid

BOSTON (AP) — The State Department will offer rewards up to $10 million for information leading to the identification of anyone engaged in foreign state-sanctioned malicious cyber activity, including

$10 million rewards bolster White House anti-ransomware bid

BOSTON (AP) — The State Department will offer rewards up to $10 million for information leading to the identification of anyone engaged in foreign state-sanctioned malicious cyber activity, including

$10 million rewards bolster White House anti-ransomware bid

BOSTON (AP) — The State Department will offer rewards up to $10 million for information leading to the identification of anyone engaged in foreign state-sanctioned malicious cyber activity, including

Columbia Falls speech team clinches win in Whitefish

The speech and debate competition was fierce at Whitefish tournament this weekend with just three points separating first-place finisher, Columbia Falls High School, from second place.

Hot start powers Range Riders over Missoula

MISSOULA — Kingston Liniak hit a three-run homer during a five-run first inning as the Glacier Range Riders bested Missoula 9-6 in game one of a three-game series at Ogren Park.

Braves, Wolfpack place multiple wrestlers in Pacific NW Classic semis

SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — A combined 12 Kalispell wrestlers worked their way into Saturday’s semifinal round at the Pacific Northwest Classic Friday.

Record-high of 53 on Wednesday

Harris said a high-pressure ridge is the cause of the area’s third-warmest winter with temperatures hovering in the 40s and reaching the 50s, bested only by conditions in 1931-32 and 1935-36.

WEATHER: June 24-30, 2026

EARLY BIRD

WEATHER: June 24-30

Loggers split with Mavericks

Kale Riddle drove in three runs and the Libby Loggers took the second game of a doubleheader against the Missoula A Mavericks Saturday in Legion baseball.

WEATHER Aug.21-27, 2026

WEATHER Aug.21-27, 2026