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Big Sky Now: Bobcats crowned FCS National Champions and a recap of the Big Sky season
January 10, 2026 2:05 p.m.

Big Sky Now: Bobcats crowned FCS National Champions and a recap of the Big Sky season

On this episode of Big Sky Now the panel breaks down an unforgettable overtime victory over Illinois State in Nashville — the Bobcats’ first national title in 41 years.

Fern Earlene Miles, 94
January 10, 2026 1 a.m.

Fern Earlene Miles, 94

Fern Earlene Follin Miles, beloved mother to five children, age 94, of Post Falls, Idaho, passed away Dec. 21, 2025, leaving a void her family cannot fill. Fern was born in Sublette, Kan., June 1, 1931, to Elsie Alice (Lindeman) Follin and Earl Cottrell Follin,

Fern Earlene Miles, 94
January 10, 2026 1 a.m.

Fern Earlene Miles, 94

Fern Earlene Follin Miles, beloved mother to five children, age 94, of Post Falls, Idaho, passed away Dec. 21, 2025, leaving a void her family cannot fill. Fern was born in Sublette, Kan., June 1, 1931, to Elsie Alice (Lindeman) Follin and Earl Cottrell Follin,

Poster Player of the Week: Bigfork's Austin Savik
January 9, 2026 11:20 a.m.

Poster Player of the Week: Bigfork's Austin Savik

This week’s Poster Player of the Week goes to Bigfork’s Austin Savik of the Vikings basketball team.

Richard Friedrich Schrade
January 9, 2026 7 a.m.

Richard Friedrich Schrade

Richard Friedrich Schrade

Mavs' Morris earns 100th career win in team victory
January 9, 2026 3 a.m.

Mavs' Morris earns 100th career win in team victory

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Mavericks girls wrestling team earned a 44-36 victory over Eisenhower Wednesday evening in a conference matchup. During the meeting, Moses Lake senior Hayden Morris earned her 100th career win. “It feels really good,” said Morris. “It’s been a long journey and I’m just really glad that all this hard work has paid off and it’s finally working.” Morris earned this milestone in the 125-lb matchup against Eisenhower’s Ceci Rosas. The Mavs wrestler was dominant throughout the contest to come out on top with a 9-0 victory. Following her match, there was a short break taken to recognize Morris for achieving her 100th win.

January 8, 2026 11 p.m.

Man arrested for attacking fast food workers, deputies later sentenced to care of state Health Department

Prosecutors brought David Michael Miller, 39, up on felony counts of criminal mischief and assault on a peace officer as well as a misdemeanor resisting arrest charge following the June 30, 2023 confrontation outside of a U.S. 2 eatery in Kalispell.

People can donate directly to schools, receive equal tax credit in return
January 8, 2026 12:20 p.m.

People can donate directly to schools, receive equal tax credit in return

Under a new state program, individuals and businesses can make donations directly to School District 6 and, in turn, receive a corresponding tax credit for the same amount of the donation.

The 2026 Idaho legislative session begins Monday. Legislators say more state budget cuts are coming.
January 8, 2026 10 a.m.

The 2026 Idaho legislative session begins Monday. Legislators say more state budget cuts are coming.

‘Big, beautiful bill’ tax code conformity, projected state budget shortfall likely to shape Idaho lawmakers’ debates

Celebrating Idaho's spirit of freedom
January 8, 2026 1 a.m.

Celebrating Idaho's spirit of freedom

Idaho honors veterans and volunteers with the Spirit of Freedom Award, recognizing their dedication to service and support for military families.

January 8, 2026 midnight

Legals for January, 8 2026

Full Count: To sum that up, we need to borrow a word
January 7, 2026 11 p.m.

Full Count: To sum that up, we need to borrow a word

Gorgeous in spots and dragging in others, Montana State’s 35-34 overtime win over Illinois State Monday in the NCAA Division I Football Championship was, once Myles Sansted’s PAT kick split the uprights, artful.

Huskies take close victory on the mat against Tigers
January 7, 2026 6:31 p.m.

Huskies take close victory on the mat against Tigers

EPHRATA — The Othello Huskies and Ephrata Tigers had a close matchup Tuesday evening with the Huskies taking a 42-39 victory over their Central Washington Athletic Conference rival.

Bad debt, charity care expenses rising at local medical facilities
January 7, 2026 5:49 p.m.

Bad debt, charity care expenses rising at local medical facilities

MOSES LAKE — For everyone in healthcare, from patients to hospitals to medical professionals, the challenge is who pays the bill. Sometimes the answer is that some or all of the bill doesn’t get paid, and the hospital or clinic has to absorb the costs. Janette Townsend, chief financial officer at Confluence Health, and Alex Town, chief administrative officer at Samaritan Healthcare, said it’s becoming a bigger problem. “Both bad debt and charity care have gone up in the last few years,” Townsend wrote in response to questions from the Columbia Basin Herald. “Bad debt has increased 214% and charity care has increased 63% from 2023 to 2025.”

Lions seize win, remain undefeated
January 7, 2026 3 a.m.

Lions seize win, remain undefeated

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Christian Academy/Covenant Christian School Lions (9-0) basketball team added another win onto their undefeated record Monday after earning a home victory against Waitsburg 75-33. The win officially marks the halfway point in the Lions’ season as they head deeper into league play. “Honestly, it feels great, especially after our win last week against DeSales. I’m actually feeling nice,” said Lions junior Max Gulenko. “Our ball movement is feeling good, and our defense has been really nice.” The Lions were dominant right from tipoff, gaining a 49-14 lead over the opposition in the first half. The MLCA/CCS front scored another 18 in the second half and maintained its significant lead to earn the victory.

January 7, 2026 1:07 a.m.

Northwest Notes Jan. 7, 2026

Notes on Idaho, Washington State football.

ISP to honor one of its own
January 7, 2026 1 a.m.

ISP to honor one of its own

Specialist Travis Bucher will be promoted to Detective and presented with a Life Saving Award by the Idaho State Police on Thursday.

Treadwell named running backs coach at Idaho
January 7, 2026 1 a.m.

Treadwell named running backs coach at Idaho

Treadwell named running backs coach at Idaho