PHOTOS: Under the Big Sky music festival draws thousands to Whitefish

People flocked to Big Mountain Ranch in Whitefish for Under the Big Sky July 17-19.

Fewer deaths in desert

Border-crossing fatalities drop to 15-year low

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) - The number of people who died trying to cross the U.S.-Mexico border has dropped to the lowest level in 15 years as more immigrants turned themselves in to authorities in Texas and fewer took their chances with the dangerous trek across the Arizona desert.

Building a stronger economy

State's construction and commodities sectors doing well

Border deaths drop to 15-year low

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — The number of people who died trying to cross the U.S.-Mexico border has dropped to the lowest level in 15 years as more immigrants turned themselves in to authorities in Texas and fewer took their chances with the dangerous trek across the Arizona desert.

Coeur54 sets fundraising record

$30K goes to 4-H

The majority of funds, $30,000, will go to local 4-H programs, while other nonprofits will receive smaller amounts.

Kellogg's JROTC cadets prepare for Memorial Day ceremonies

JROTC cadets prepare for Memorial Day ceremonies

Students in the Marine Corps JROTC Program at Kellogg High School have been busy over the past few days as they prepare for Memorial Day.

CHS technology students excel at Idaho State Leadership Conference

Coeur d'Alene High School’s chapter of the Technology Student Association made an impression during last week's Idaho TSA State Leadership Conference in Meridian.

Harris named Lady Griz head coach

Nate Harris, who led the Lady Griz on a stirring run to the Big Sky Conference championship game last week in Boise in an interim role, has been named head coach of the Montana women’s basketball program.

Wolfpack girls fall on road against Bozeman

BOZEMAN — Zahara Willis scored 12 points, seven coming in the first quarter as Bozeman defeated Glacier 54-35 in AA girls basketball Friday evening.

City plans workshops on downtown core changes

The city plans to conduct workshops to gauge the impact of possible changes to height restrictions, zoning code and design guidelines in the downtown core.

Hayden Lake Marina expansion proposed

Public hearing planned on project that includes 32 new slips

The Hayden Lake Marina could see a complete overhaul as soon as this fall.

Hellgate girls roll past Glacier

MISSOULA — Paisley Johnson scored 20 points, 10 in the first quarter as Missoula Hellgate jumped ahead of Glacier early and took a 67-29 victory in Western AA girls basketball Tuesday evening.

Shoshone County Candidate Profile: Jay Huber (D) Commissioner District 2

SCSO questions state of department's budget

Shoshone County struggling to fill public works director position

In 2 months, no one has applied for job that pays $51K

SCSO questions state of its budget

Down seven patrol deputies, four detention deputies, one dispatcher

Coeur54 ready to swing away

16 golfers hope to raise more than $60,000 for nonprofits.

Support is strong for Coeur54. Already, more than $50,000 through 137 contribiutors has been raised toward the goal of $61,000.

If stroke symptoms are spotted, be fast

Idaho’s Stroke Smart Initiative highlights symptoms, calling 911

Idaho’s Stroke Smart Initiative highlights symptoms, calling 911

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