THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: Snow in October only part of an unusual — but successfully completed — 2020-21 high school sports season

Naturally, in the middle of a freak June heat wave, I tried to think of something that would cool me off. So I did. Snow.

The ‘Keystone Pipeline’ won’t make gas any cheaper

Ever since boycotts started blocking Russian petroleum products, social media has been rife with memes that blame rising gasoline prices on “the cancellation of the Keystone Pipeline.”

Vandals dominate Nevada in Reno

Idaho is off to its first 2-0 start since the 1998 season, one which ended with the Vandals first of three Humanitarian Bowl victories. It marked Idaho’s biggest win over Nevada in Reno, and first over the Wolf Pack since 1999.

Legacy furniture meant to be passed down for generations

The custom, hand-made chairs, tables, rockers, and barstools have been referred to by clients as “legacy furniture,” pieces that are made to last and can be passed down for generations.

Abandoned dogs prompt investigation

Three taken to Kootenai Humane Society

At least 18 husky-type dogs found abandoned at several locations over the past several weeks have prompted an animal neglect investigation, Bonner County Sheriff's Office officials said Tuesday. BCSO public information officer Capt. Tim Hemphill said the dogs have been found in at least three locations — Spirit Lake, Blanchard and Athol. "Many of them appear to be in very poor condition," he said.

PRESS CHRISTMAS FOR ALL Man working to overcome series of unfortunate events

Bad luck has haunted "Terrance" since a long bout with COVID-19 knocked him to the ground in April 2020. "Three jobs all stopped," he said.

Lolo Peak Fire destroys at least 2 homes

Two homes in the upper Folsom Road area were completely destroyed in the Lolo Peak Fire on Aug. 18 and multiple other structures reportedly have been lost as well, according to the Missoula County Sheriff’s Office. The homeowners from Folsom Road had been evacuated and have been notified of the loss.

Glacier girls dump Flathead

When the Glacier Wolfpack and Flathead Bravettes last met for a crosstown basketball game, Glacier’s Ellie Keller sank six free throws late in the fourth quarter to seal the win.

Lady Bulldogs dump Troy; fall to Thompson Falls

The Mission girls basketball team split last week’s games 1-1 in the final weekend of regular season play.

Yesterdays: Man catches huge sturgeon in Flathead Lake

Leslie Griffith of Dayton caught a 7½-foot, 181-pound sturgeon in Flathead Lake. It was believed to be the biggest fish ever caught in Montana at the time. He caught the fish south of Cromwell Island on imported eel bait.

Thanks to Trump, we’re protecting Montana’s mines

Montana’s mining industry is critically important to not only our state but the country. Hard rock mining for critical minerals like copper, platinum, palladium, and silver provides more than 18,000 good-paying jobs for Montanans, adds nearly $430 million to the state’s economy and provides an essential tax base for our local communities.

RiverDogs tinker with lineup in Wenatchee split

WENATCHEE - As the summer baseball season moves into full swing the 30-plus man roster of the Columbia Basin RiverDogs program will have plenty of room to jockey for top spots in the lineup.

Proposed $25M levy input sought

SANDPOINT — Lake Pend Oreille School District officials have proposed $25 million for the district’s next two-year maintenance and operations supplemental levy.

Twins go 2-2 at Sapa-Johnsrud Memorial

The Glacier Twins were bounced from the Sapa-Johnsrud Memorial Tournament on Saturday in Whitefish following an extra-inning 6-5 loss to the Spokane Cannons.

Fall Mack Days competitors have fun on the water

Ole timer Jim Hoover was rubbing a sore spot on the top of his head Sunday after a lure popped loose from a hefty lake trout, during the fall Mack Days Fishing event. The lure flew up and past his partner landing on Jims head knocking off his hat in the process. Richard not knowing Jim was hit started laughing and was only worried about getting the net out to reach the hat in the lake. Richard said later that he felt bad for laughing when he saw the lump on Hoover’s head. They were both laughing when they checked in their catch.

Bigfork boys shoot Horsemen's lights out; JV Vals top Trotters, Bulldogs

By FAITH MOLDAN

YOUTH SPORTS: Sandpoint Sparks Elite ready to take on competitive cheer scene

The program is open to all aspiring competitive cheer athletes from ages seven to 15, boys and girls, especially those in Bonner and Boundary Counties.

Islanders win draft lottery and No. 1 pick

NEW YORK - The final result of the New York Islanders' worst season in nine years is the opportunity for them to land a player who just might be able to turnaround the beleaguered franchise.

Fall Mack Days competitors have fun on the water

Ole timer Jim Hoover was rubbing a sore spot on the top of his head Sunday after a lure popped loose from a hefty lake trout, during the fall Mack Days Fishing event. The lure flew up and past his partner landing on Jims head knocking off his hat in the process. Richard not knowing Jim was hit started laughing and was only worried about getting the net out to reach the hat in the lake. Richard said later that he felt bad for laughing when he saw the lump on Hoover’s head. They were both laughing when they checked in their catch.

Bigfork boys shoot Horsemen's lights out; JV Vals top Trotters, Bulldogs

By FAITH MOLDAN