Cats' Humphrey is Freshman of Week

Montana State freshman running back Scottre Humphrey took home FedEx Ground FCS national freshman player of the week honors from Stats Perform.

Legals for September, 5 2023

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: Commish on the state of the Big Sky

Before all hell broke loose in college sports, Big Sky Conference commissioner Tom Wistrcill stood in the hallway of a casino in Airway Heights, Wash., in mid-July and provided a “state of the conference” of sorts to a handful of reporters.

Helping students succeed now and in the future

Cd'A conference attracts educators from North Idaho and beyond

It is no longer enough for a student to simply graduate from high school, according to author, presenter and professional learning communities practitioner Mike Mattos. "That diploma has to represent more than time served, credits earned, points acquired," Mike Mattos said Tuesday morning. "It's got to represent the skills and knowledge needed to continue to learn." Mattos, author of "Professional Learning Communities at Work and High-Reliability Schools," spoke to about 900 educators, many from North Idaho and about 200 from other districts and states, as he delivered the opening keynote speech at the Professional Learning Communities at Work conference at Lake City High School.

North Idaho Eye Institute expands in Post Falls

Expanding from six exam lanes to 18 when it moves from 1110 Polston Ave., North Idaho Eye Institute will soon open in the building that formerly was Teton House Restaurant at 1901 E. Seltice in Post Falls.

EDITORIAL: Bill would boost communities at their core

New legislation has bipartisan support

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Patricia Erickson

How the Legislature is improving Montana’s education system

As Montana students head back into the classroom for another year of school, our education system is facing multiple challenges.

Kootenai Karacters to perform at Maki Sept. 7-10

Tickets are $15 and will be available for advance purchase at The Printing Press, Homesteaders or Lincoln County Credit Union.

Easy does it — Vandals score game’s first 35 points, cruise past Lamar in opener

Idaho returns to action Sept. 9 at Nevada (0-0).

Suspected auto thief caught with wanted man given suspended sentence

Judge Amy Eddy handed down the two-year stint with the state Department of Corrections to Amber Michelle Webb, 23, on Aug. 15 for a single count of felony theft.

Pack boys shut down Hellgate

Liam Ells and Hunter Lisowski scored for the Glacier Wolfpack to top Missoula Hellgate 2-0 in Western AA boys soccer on Thursday.

Legals for September, 1 2023

Fed's preferred inflation gauge shows a modest rise in latest sign of slowing price increases

WASHINGTON (AP) — An inflation gauge closely tracked by the Federal Reserve remained low last month, adding to signs of cooling price increases and raising the likelihood that the Fed will leave interest rates unchanged when it next meets in late September.

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: Edwards among locals looking to make their mark in the Big Sky

Kale Edwards is finally healthy — or at least as close to healthy as you can be after years of playing football. And the Coeur d’Alene High grad is poised to make an even bigger impact with the University of Montana football team this fall.

Heat of the moment — Vandals’ much-anticipated season begins tonight in east Texas

“You’re going to have moments you have to push through,” second-year Idaho coach Jason Eck said. “Up here, it’s not humid but it’s been 90. That’s where the mental toughness comes in, when you get tired, being able to push through and still execute when you get tired."

Incumbent English announces candidacy for Cd'A council seat

Dan English is seeking reelection to Seat 5 on the Coeur d’Alene City Council.

PREP ROUNDUP: Last-minute header lifts Sandpoint girls soccer over Moscow; Clark Fork volleyball falls to Bonners Ferry

On a corner kick during the 72nd minute, Aspen Little-Torrez headed in a beautiful cross by Ava Glahe...

Shoplifting suspect accused of threatening arresting officer

A Kalispell man accused of shoplifting earlier this month racked up a felony charge after allegedly threatening to kill the arresting police officer.

Picking a QB — it’s so 2003

That the Montana Grizzlies haven’t decided on a quarterback might seem news to some, as the squad prepares to open their season against Butler at noon Saturday.