NIC accreditation response made public

North Idaho College has published its response to the show cause sanction issued by its accreditor.

Big spring hiring event Wednesday in Post Falls

Department of Labor will host more than 60 employers at Real Life Ministries

The Idaho Department of Labor will host its biggest hiring event of the year from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at Real Life Ministries, 1866 N. Cecil Road, Post Falls.

Burn permits available in Shoshone County

The Shoshone County Fire Chief’s Association has determined it is time to move the fire danger from HIGH to MODERATE for the local areas. With the move, they are also announcing that fire safety burn permits for small yard debris piles and burn barrels are available for issue.

USDA published final organic enforcement rule

Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Wednesday published the final revision of its updated rules for the production, sale and certification of organic farm and food products, according to a USDA press release issued Wednesday...

Stage 2 Fire Restrictions will go into effect Saturday

Flathead and Sanders counties will move to stage 2 fire restrictions beginning Saturday, Aug. 5.

MacKenzie River Pizza expands to South Dakota

WHITEFISH — The Glacier Restaurant Group continues to expand its Montana-themed MacKenzie River Pizza Grill Pub with franchise partners Colin Higgins and Mark Thompson’s new location in Rapid City, S.D.

Fundraiser set up for family displaced by fire

An online fundraising campaign has been launch to assist a Polson family displaced by a structure fire last month.

Flathead Electric reports phone scam

Flathead Electric Cooperative reported Wednesday that some cooperative members have received fraudulent texts or phone calls from people posing as co-op employees, according to a press release from Flathead Electric spokeswoman Wendy Ostrom Price.

Letters to the Editor

Rockin' for Ravenwood

Stop trapping

I urge people to sign the petition to end trapping on our public lands. I was hiking in a Montana national forest allowing my dog Dude a much deserved run when he was drawn to and then stepped into a steel leg trap.

Community briefs for Feb. 12

OUTDOORS: Camping reservations available across Idaho

BOISE — With summer fast approaching, the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation is reminding residents and visitors that campsites are still available at state parks across the state — including for the upcoming Memorial Day weekend.

The Latest: South Korea reports 104 new cases, 5 more deaths

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people, but for some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.

Prayer OK at council meeting

Divided high court allows tradition to continue

Keeping the North Fork district rustic

Swinney: Clemson's Trevor Lawrence traveling to Notre Dame

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said quarterback Trevor Lawrence will travel with the top-ranked Tigers for their game at No. 4 Notre Dame despite his being sidelined with the coronavirus.

Swinney: Clemson's Trevor Lawrence traveling to Notre Dame

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said quarterback Trevor Lawrence will travel with the top-ranked Tigers for their game at No. 4 Notre Dame despite his being sidelined with the coronavirus.

Swinney: Clemson's Trevor Lawrence traveling to Notre Dame

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said quarterback Trevor Lawrence will travel with the top-ranked Tigers for their game at No. 4 Notre Dame despite his being sidelined with the coronavirus.

Dennis' notes about composting

Mona’s composting column has been most interesting and informative to those who have never constructed a pile. My compost pile is years old.

Benson: Take ballot to clerk or drop box so it's counted

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan's top election official is urging people with an absentee ballot to return it to their local clerk's office or drop box instead of using the mail to ensure it's counted in the Aug. 4 statewide primary.