Dairy state

Eastern WA dairy farmers discuss market challenges, optimism.

MOSES LAKE – Dairy farmers have had a rough summer, but things may be looking up, according to the Dairy Farmers of Washington, the Washington State Dairy Federation and area dairy farmers. “The dairy industry landscape this last year, I think it's kind of a mixed bag,” Dairy Farmers of Washington Executive Director Steve Seppi said. “I think the same inflation that's hitting all consumers across all categories… it's had a significant impact on the dairy industry.” ...

Convicted child rapist sentenced to prison

Flathead County District Court Judge Robert Allison handed down a partially suspended prison sentence to a convicted child rapist in early August, ordering him to pay about $178,000 in restitution.

Bobcats win Top 5 battle

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Quarterback Tommy Mellott ran for 105 yards and two touchdowns, Julius Davis and Jared White each added a rushing touchdown and Montana State beat Sacramento State 42-30 Saturday night in a battle of Top-5 teams in the FCS coaches poll.

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: 'Much-needed' pause for the Vandals before the home stretch

This is not “breaking news”, but the Vandals are built to be successful in the playoffs, under any conditions.

STATE 4A SOCCER: Sandpoint boys fall to Wood River in title match

Sandpoint, bidding for its first state title since 2012, and ninth overall, finished 11-5-0.

Disability agency Chrysalis opens in Cd'A

A Developmental Disability Agency (DDA), Chrysalis has opened at 280 W. Prairie Ave. (Suite 3). Between 150-200 people, mostly clients and families, came to celebrate the open house two weeks ago.

HUCKLEBERRIES: Never-ending beat of the Rhythm Dawgs

In spring 1986, a School District 271 support group wanted a band for a levy election victory party. So teacher-musician Jim Lien recruited educators who could sing or play instruments – a dozen or so.

Kalispell Public Schools looks to create charter schools

Kalispell Public Schools plans to submit an applications to the Montana Board of Public for Education for approval to create public charter schools.

PREP SOCCER: Sandpoint boys give it their all, fall to Wood River in state title match

No. 6 Sandpoint got on the board first, but couldn’t outlast No. 1 Wood River.

Othello drops Kelso 42-24

Huskies score six rushing touchdowns in match against Highlanders

OTHELLO – The Huskies gained more than 350 yards on offense and scored six touchdowns on the ground in Friday night’s 42-24 win over Kelso, using a fast start to take a 20-3 lead into the half. Disregarding kneeldowns, the Huskies scored on six of their seven offensive drives on Friday night...

Sew much fun

Students learn new medium during artist-in-residence program

Through bird-nested bobbins and tangled threads, Sorensen students arrived competent and confident at the end of a two-week artist-in-residence program with cloth and fiber artist Katy Baker-Casile.

Old bell from Talbott School returned, on display at Gateway

In 1973 the Talbott School, first built in 1909, was torn down on Fourth Avenue West in Columbia Falls after it was deemed too expensive to repair, rather than replace.

PREP SOCCER: Sandpoint girls upset No. 1 seed Pocatello, advance to state title match

No. 4 Sandpoint (10-5-3) faces No. 2 Bishop Kelly (17-3-3) in the state championship match.

Weekend TV/Radio highlights Oct. 20-22, 2023

What's on TV, radio and streaming this weekend.

California man pleads guilty to check forgery

Forty-two-year-old John E. Nieblas, also known as John Eugene Kelton, faces a 10-year prison term.

Legals for October, 20 2023

Doubling up: Standout Flathead runner Rumsey Eash added soccer to her duties this fall

Lilli Rumsey Eash is a good-bordering on-great cross country runner who came into 2023 with three All-State finishes to her credit.

Class AA soccer: Bravettes hit the road; Glacier boys home at Legends

The Flathead Bravettes soccer team played Glacier three times this fall and beat them three times, one of those being a pretty important game.

Class A soccer: Columbia Falls, Whitefish host to semifinal games

This weekend there are Class A soccer semifinal games in Whitefish, just as there has been for most of the past six postseasons.

Legals for October, 20 2023