Dismantling of Bigfork’s ‘bridge to nowhere’ underway

After seven years of legal battles, Bigfork’s ‘bridge to nowhere’ is coming undone.

Regional apprenticeship bill passes WA House

OLYMPIA – House Bill 1013 passed the Washington State House of Representatives on Thursday and, if enacted, would create regional apprenticeship programs for high school students. "My bill is an effort to provide an education for the future and help ensure the success of our students, while making the most of their high school education. There's no reason a high school diploma can't lead into successful career opportunities," said Representative Jacquelin Maycumber, R-Republic, prime sponsor of the bill. "We need to encourage them to explore new opportunities and expose them to trades and careers they may have never thought of before."

Broncos fall in state semis

SPOKANE – After holding a nine-point advantage at halftime, the No. 9 seed Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos fell to the No. 5 seed Brewster Bears 55-50 in the 2B boys state semifinals on Friday in Spokane. Brewster opened the second half on a 9-2 run to tie the game at 34, and the Broncos and Bears exchanged the lead three times down the stretch of the third and fourth quarters.

STATE 5A BOYS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: Lake City fends off Madison, on to state title game

“It’s a great feeling; that was a hard-fought win. Madison’s a great team,” said Lake City senior Blake Buchanan, who finished with 11 points, 10 rebounds and seven blocked shots.

MY TURN: Our future

This article is to everyone in our community.

'Keep the Bike Moving' racing to Panida screen

Keep The Bike Moving, an adventure film about the North Idaho Racers taking on the 2023 Baja 1000 will premiere at the Panida Theater later this month. The film will be shown Sunday, March 26. Doors open at 6 p.m. with a social hour with the film premiering at 7 p.m. There will be a question-and-answer session after the film is presented.

Legals for March, 4 2023

Troy partnership will result in more first responders

The school and local emergency officials are working together to train nine new EMTs.

Marty and Max: What do you want?

One of the most popular movie lines of all time is…”If you build it…”. Can you finish it?

Spring fever

North Idaho Home and Garden Show begins today at Kootenai County Fairgrounds

Home and Garden Show off and running

Legals for March, 3 2023

Legals for March, 3 2023

Suspect in summertime attack given deferred sentence

errad Raymond Merrill, 30, pleaded guilty to felony criminal endangerment and misdemeanor partner or family member assault in December.

Opinions differ, but folks cordial at Columbia Falls growth workshop

So far this year there have been just a handful of building permits, as subdivisions have been completed over the years and the number of lots in the city has dwindled.

Egypt unveils newly discovered chamber inside Great Pyramid

Archaeologists do not know what the function was of the chamber, which is not accessible from the outside

Montana Legislature passes $1B in tax relief, rebates

Montana's Legislature has passed bills totaling over $1 billion in tax relief and rebates for state residents.

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: Post Falls High grad, now living in Boise area, climbing the officiating ladder

“I definitely want to take it as far as I can take it, and maybe get to the Division I level,” Bowers said of officiating. “It’s very competitive, very difficult. But I want to keep trying to get better. And however high I can get … I at least want to try for it, and enjoy every minute of it.”

MY TURN: State needs to step in at NIC

North Idaho Dysfunctional Board Of Trustees — I have Zoomed in on the last two years of board meetings, Jan. 18 was a ray of sunshine, a glimmer of hope.

Trainings offered for child-care providers

The 0-5 Flathead Reservation-Lake County Coalition is offering a slate of trainings for those involved in child care beginning in March.

Leina Ulutoa “exemplifies the best of the best”

“I just want to be a good support where I need to be and a good leader where I need to be,” says Leina Ulutoa of her approach to life and leadership.