MY TURN: Obscene materials in libraries

On Jan. 27, the Coeur d'Alene Press published an article about the Jan. 25 Coeur d'Alene Library board meeting where I and other citizens gave public comment about incendiary kids’ books — not just passively included in the collection — but being put forward to them.

OPINION: What an Idaho school funding lawsuit might look like

It is not inevitable that the Idaho Legislature will invite a school funding lawsuit, but legislators appear at the present time to be heading toward provoking legal action.

NIC ACCREDITATION: Loss will affect all North Idaho families

Let me state first that North Idaho is extremely fortunate to have a fine institution of higher learning like North Idaho College.

Legals for February, 10 2023

Resort tax revision would allow funding of workforce housing

A bill that would revise Montana’s resort tax laws by increasing the population cap and allowing for a percentage of the tax to go toward workforce housing was presented to the state Legislature last week.

Strock blocks, Bulldogs win

Sandpoint wins game one of three against Lakeland on Wednesday night in the District tournament.

Legals for February, 9 2023

Exhibition showcases FVCC art instructor Karen Leigh

The exhibition, at the Wachholz College Center on the FVCC campus, debuts in the Wanda Hollensteiner Art Gallery with an opening reception on Thursday, Feb. 9 from 5-7:30 p.m.

Lower Flathead Valley Community Foundation assists local food banks

Food banks in Ronan, St. Ignatius and Arlee each received grocery credits of $600 apiece last week, thanks to a collaboration between the Lower Flathead Valley Community Foundation and the For the Children Foundation.

Education Briefs

College and university honor rolls ...

5A REGION 1 GIRLS BASKETBALL: Vikings Pressing on ... Coeur d'Alene romps past Lake City to win third regional title in four years

Coeur d'Alene opens at state against the No. 8 seed on Feb. 16 at 6 p.m. PST at the Ford Idaho Center in Nampa. On Thursday, Lake City (18-5) hosts Post Falls (18-5), which eliminated Lewiston with a 65-33 win at The Arena in Post Falls.

Youth Sports Feb. 8, 2023

Scores, highlights, news from local teams, leagues, etc.

Experts weigh in on true cost of homelessness

As local governments and residents grapple with the Flathead Valley’s rise in homelessness, discussions about the public and private costs of addressing the problem have come to the forefront.

Legals for February, 8 2023

FWP offers incentive for landowners

Private land may be changing in ownership, but not necessarily growing or shrinking in size.

Deer Park School nominated for Blue Ribbon award

Deer Park School in rural Columbia Falls is one of three Montana schools nominated for the U.S. Department of Education’s National Blue Ribbon Schools Program by Montana Office of Public Instruction Superintendent Elsie Arntzen.

Buckaroo Gardner given consecutive five-year sentences for chase

Buckaroo Bennie Gardner, 43, had pleaded guilty in Flathead County District Court to criminal endangerment and criminal mischief in early December after striking a deal with prosecutors.

FVCC announces fall 2022 dean’s list

FVCC announces fall 2022 dean’s list

'School was closed for Potato Week' – The first schools of Bigfork

Bigfork History Project Volunteer Kyle Stetler writes about how Bigfork's earliest settlers attended school.

Dear Rob: A Lady Griz great pens letter of appreciation

Editor’s Note: Along with announcing the renaming of the court at Dahlberg Arena after Robin Selvig, the University of Montana has asked Selvig’s players to write letters about playing for the legendary coach.