NIC WOMEN'S BASKETBALL: Cold shooting costs Cards bid for Final 4 in season-ending loss to Lane

NIC (17-12), the third seed from the East Region, won seven of its final nine games to advance to the conference tournament, then beat South Puget Sound 67-55 on Thursday in the Sweet 16 to advance.

Legals for March, 11 2023

Bigfork man sentenced for attacking police officer

A jury found Paul Kermit Gysler guilty on a single count of felony assault on a peace officer in December following a trial in Flathead County District Court.

State AA boys: Golden Bears’ surge turns away Wolfpack

Up 40-30 late in the third quarter, the Bears (19-4) held off the Wolfpack for a 52-43 win at the Butte Civic Center. They’ll take on Missoula Hellgate for the state championship Saturday around 8 p.m.

6T Ranch

Family and faith push local rancher

SOAP LAKE — Darren Hinen, of Soap Lake, has been in the cattle business most of his life. He started as a teenager with a job feeding cows nearby, but by 20 years old he had his first two. He said he prefers ranching over farming, as there is “less equipment to break down.” He said he credits his cattle interest to his grandfather, Irv Toler. Toler started Polar Lockers in Ephrata in the 1940s and was in the business of raising and processing animals for many years. In fact, Hinen used some of his grandfather's equipment for a time while getting started in his own operation. Hinen's ranch is next door to his grandfather's place, providing a reminder of his roots, even though he is striving to take his operation to a higher level. As such, he's developing a web presence and is establishing a brand name for himself – 6T Ranch Beef, an extension of his 6T Ranch.

Judge approves $1.4M in attorneys’ fees from $4.3M Logan Health data breach settlement

The class-action attorneys who reached a data breach settlement with Logan Health are entitled to around $1.4 million in attorneys’ fees – one-third of the $4.3 million settlement – despite objections from the current and former mayors of Kalispell, a Cascade County District Court judge ruled Thursday.

Bits n’ pieces from east, west and beyond

House Republicans are proposing a renewal of the 2017 tax cuts for the wealthy.

Weekend TV/Radio highlights

Television and radio highlights for upcoming weekend.

Legislature introduces new property tax bill

Republican legislators combined aspects of two previous property tax bills into one

A group of influential Republican Idaho legislators has combined elements of two separate property tax bills into one with hopes of addressing one of Idahoans’ top priorities before state legislators attempt to adjourn the 2023 session before the end of this month.

Movers & Shakers

Movers & Shakers: March 10

Marty and Max: February market report: Rising interest rates keeping prices down

Hey Max: With interest rates up, do you have any suggestions on how to take advantage of lower real estate prices?

Legals for March, 10 2023

Legals for March, 10 2023

Summit focuses on protecting against fraud

The partner organizations want to increase awareness and education to reduce and eliminate the theft that can greatly impact their older clients.

Timme sets record, Gonzaga routs Saint Mary's for WCC title

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Drew Timme scored 18 points and became Gonzaga's all-time leading scorer to lead the sharp-shooting No. 9 Bulldogs past No. 16 Saint Mary's 77-51 in the West Coast Conference Tournament championship game. The Zags continued their domination of the WCC with their fourth consecutive tournament championship and 10th in 11 years, with Saint Mary's in 2019 being the only exception. Gonzaga has won 21 tournament titles overall. Gonzaga made 58% of its shots, while holding Saint Mary's to 33% shooting. The Gaels led by as many as 37 points and never trailed.

Legals for March, 9 2023

Legals for March, 9 2023

Polson Scholarship & Education Foundation: Giving Polson grads a boost since 2022

More than two decades ago, a group of four community members gathered with a common mission: to create a scholarship fund for Polson grads.

Indian Lands Sold, Another Stab at Dog Laws, Walt McDonald Remembered

From the Archives: Front-page news from the Flathead Courier, 1932 and 1972, and Lake County Leader, 1992

Law roundup: Employee spots ballooning bag

A woman’s bag suspiciously got bigger and bigger as she perused the home decor and grocery aisles in a store.