Radiation Oncology center begins treating patients

MOSES LAKE — Sue Arnold said she had first-hand experience with the challenges of radiation treatment for cancer. So she was pleased to cut the ribbon on the new Radiation Oncology Center built by Confluence Health. The first patients will be treated there today...

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: The dilemma Dickert will face soon enough

Let’s pretend. You’re Jake Dickert.

Youth Sports Oct. 11, 2023

Scores, news, highlights from local youth sports teams, leagues

SPARTAN ROUNDUP: Girls soccer captures 3A district win, falls in second round

PR coaches reflect on season

Priest River boys, girls soccer reflect on their seasons. Volleyball falls in five-set match against St. Maries.

To the Whitefish community

As we look to the future, and the past, we have a lot to be proud of as we balance the challenges we face as one of the most desirable and authentic mountain communities in the West.

Ag Days packs fairgrounds with local students

The second annual Ag Days drew third-graders from all corners of Sanders County.

Shelby grinds out win over co-op Tigers

You’ve no doubt heard of Charles Dickens classic novel “A Tale of Two Cities.”

Man accused of exposing himself at youth fields sent to prison

The man arrested for allegedly exposing himself at youth athletic fields in Kalispell last spring is now serving a stint inside Montana State Prison

Drunk driver accused of flashing gun pleads guilty to misdemeanors

A drunk driver arrested for allegedly flashing a gun at another motorist near Lilac Loop over the summer changed his plea in Flathead County District Court last week after striking a deal with prosecutors.

Libby man gets state sentence for violating probation

Lincoln County District Judge Matt Cuffe sentenced Eric Ernest Bohn, 50, to three years on Sept. 20.

City eyes $65K water rate study

Director says that doesn't mean costs will increase

The General Services/Public Works Committee on Monday unanimously approved a request for an agreement with FCS Group to prepare a 2023-24 water rate study.

Legals for October, 10 2023

Q&A: Soap Lake mayoral candidates

SOAP LAKE – Incumbent Mayor Michelle Agliano is running against Allen DuPuy for the position of Mayor of Soap Lake...

‘Now let’s go dig some dirt’

After long road, groundbreaking signals start of Samaritan construction

MOSES LAKE — With the shovels in the ground, the hard hats ready and construction equipment on site, Samaritan Healthcare Chief Executive Officer Theresa Sullivan said there were times she wondered if the construction of a new Samaritan Hospital would get this far. “As many of you know, there were days when I wondered, is this really going to happen? Are we really going to have a groundbreaking?” Sullivan said during the groundbreaking ceremony Friday. “In fact, some of you know I didn’t really want to answer the question any more (about) when are we going to break ground, because I was wrong 100% of the time.” ...

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: Sports love, and all its twists and turns

This year, the Vandals are 5-1, 3-0 and hoping to make a deep playoff run. The love affair continues.

Ironwood Family Practice expanding to new facility

Offering a wide range of medical, health and wellness concerns, Ironwood Family Practice will be expanding to a new facility at 3815 Schreiber Way (Suite 102). The physician-owned clinic has been at 920 W. Ironwood Drive (Suite 101) since 1986.

Vandals' long road leads to home

Gevani McCoy ran for a touchdown and passed for another score, wide receiver Hayden Hatten threw his second touchdown pass of the season and Idaho beat Cal Poly 42-14 Saturday night before 6,028 at Mustang Memorial Field.

Champion Falcons stymie Lions, 35-14

FLORENCE — Whalen Memorial Field, the gridiron shrouded in trees behind Florence-Carlton High School, played out like this for the two-time defending State B champion Falcons Friday: Short field for us, long one for you.

Avoiding the trap before the Griz visit

“How many top-25 teams lost? I think it was nine of 25,” Idaho coach Jason Eck said earlier this week, in his weekly meeting with area media. “We just have to worry about getting better. We’re positioned well with where we’re at right now, in the nation and the scheme of things. But we have to take advantage of that."

Grant funding assists expansion of college's HVAC program

Thanks to the grant funding, FVCC’s existing HVAC program has expanded to include an HVAC Career Credential for high school juniors and seniors in the Running Start program.