LYNNE LYNCH'S MY TURN Reader defends her former school

The debate about the quality of public schools is not new, but the arguments should be based on more meaningful information than provided in this article. Lynch makes her decision of private education being superior based on three incidents which she saw in the few minutes she was at the school. This is too important a decision to draw from such little research. Why did you not ask the gentleman wearing the "dirty blue jeans" more about what he does, instead of assuming? Why not stay around the school and visit more before coming to such a harsh opinion? Where is the additional research that a reporter is expected to do?

Kenneth John Chernikoff, 78

Kenneth John Chernikoff, 78, of Polson, passed quietly away in his home late on the night of Dec. 27, 2020, after spending a lovely day watching football with his wife and visiting with friends.

The Latest: Expanded wild card weekend begins at Buffalo

The Latest on wild-card Saturday in the NFL playoffs (all times EST)

Education symposium tackles health issues

Interested in learning more about your health? How about diabetes and opioid abuse? What about long-term care?

N. Fork Fire at nearly 4K acres

PRIEST RIVER — The North Fork Hughes Fire was at 3,931 acres, the U.S. Forest Service said on Thursday.

Annual benefit races start March 19

The 17th Annual Nate Chute Banked Slalom and Boardercross kicks off March 19 at Whitefish Mountain Resort.

ChiSox top Twins for 9th straight win

AMERICAN LEAGUE

Thunder rally in LA, take 3-1 series lead

Russell Westbrook scored 10 of his 37 points during a stirring fourth-quarter comeback, Kevin Durant added 31 points and hit the tiebreaking 3-pointer with 13.7 seconds left, and the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder seized control of the second-round series with a 103-100 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 4 on Saturday night.

Tourists get knockout photo of Stallone atop 'Rocky' steps

Swimming Sandpoint-style

SANDPOINT — Lake Pend Oreille will turn into a sea of arms, legs and colorful swim caps today as more than 500 swimmers will take to the water for the ever-popular13th Annual Long Bridge Swim.

Do you remember: Do You Know This Business?

Do you know the business in this week’s picture? Do you know where it was located? Do you know it’s years of operation? If you have an answer, please email [email protected] or call the museum. If you would like to stay anonymous, just let us know.

BFFD memorial chosen for Tour of Honor

BONNERS FERRY — The Firefighter Memorial, in front of the Bonners Ferry Fire Department Station No. 1 at 7137 First Street has been chosen as one of seven Idaho memorials to be included in the American Motorcycle Association’s Grand Tour, Tour of Honor — A Ride to Remember.

Royal boys team with edge for district berth

Royal boys' basketball

ROYAL CITY — With everything that went against the Royal Knights this year, you might think they have no chance of making the SCAC district basketball tournament.

Yvonne C. Conklin, 80

Beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Yvonne C. Conklin, 80, of Kingston, Idaho, passed away April 15, 2021, at Shoshone Medical Center in Kellogg, Idaho. She was born Sept. 11, 1940, in Watson, Okla. Yvonne was the daughter of Cleatis and Edna (Johnson) Moyer.

Lums surrender two in 9th, fall to NW Premier

COEUR d’ALENE — A late rally by visiting Northwest Premier 18U denied the Coeur d’Alene Lumbermen a chance at their first win of the season, as the Lums fell 7-5 on Monday night in class AA American Legion baseball at Thorco Field.

WV--West Virginia News Coverage Advisory 9 am

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Vancouver visits Minnesota after Boeser's 2-goal game

Vancouver Canucks (24-17-4, fifth in the Pacific Division) vs. Minnesota Wild (20-18-6, sixth in the Central Division)

SPECIAL OLYMPICS WINTER GAMES CANCELED OVER CORONAVIRUS CONCERNS

The Special Olympics winter games set to be held next week at Whitefish Mountain Resort have been canceled due to concerns around the coronavirus.

Superior tennis sweeps Troy

They rallied together and won the match despite some disheartening news earlier in the week.

Premier comedian Brian Regan performs at McClaren Hall

Considered one of the best stand-ups in the country by critics, fans and fellow comedians, Brian Regan performs in Kalispell at the Wachholz College Center on the campus of Flathead Valley Community College at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26.