OPINION: A disheartening preview of coming attractions at the Statehouse theater

Based upon a preview of the coming attractions that will play at the Idaho Statehouse this legislative session, it appears there will be an excess of needless drama, bombastic performances, senseless ad-libbing and failed plot lines. Only an audience of far-right political zealots will give the spectacle a thumbs-up rating.

Marty and Max: January market report

Nationally the month of January brought good news. Along with resolutions and the turning of a new calendar year, the real estate market is also starting to see the light at the end of a tunnel.

Legals for February, 3 2023

2 Moses Lake students earn honors at Utah Tech

ST. GEORGE, Utah — Two students from Moses Lake received academic honors at Utah Tech University, according to information from the university...

Backwoods Brawl buckets of fun, Tigers win

Timberlake High School won the Backwoods Brawl spirit competition over Bonners Ferry on Jan. 27, after a full night of fun with the Badger and Tiger nations showing up in force for the competition.

In the education debate, words matter

While delivering his State of the State speech in January, Gov. Brad Little used the word “public” eleven times in reference to K-12 education funding.

Boundary County Court Records - Feb. 2, 2023

Information on local cases in Boundary County.

Round Three: Polson to pursue building bonds

Voters in Polson will see a bond issue on their ballots again this spring, as the high school and elementary districts take a third run at improving four aging buildings.

Flathead Rivers Alliance names executive director

The Flathead Rivers Alliance starts 2023 by naming Sheena Pate as the organization’s first executive director.

Last of bungling burglars sentenced

Joseph Craig Neva, 20, apologized in Flathead County District Court for his role in the March 26 break-in prior to receiving his punishment.

Artist Oberling gets suspended sentence, time served

Hungry Horse artist and convicted felon Nicholas H. Oberling painted himself as the victim at his Wednesday sentencing in Flathead County District Court, even as his former partner accused him of continuing to harass her from behind bars.

Youth Sports Feb. 1, 2023

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

Police Calls: Online blackmail and a creepy Uber ride

Someone found and turned in a black leather wallet containing $10 and several credit cards.

Legislation to keep an eye on

Another two weeks has gone by quickly here in Helena. The State of the State address summed up much of the recent activities. We still do not have bills passing out of both chambers yet to make final decisions become law, but bills are starting to cross from one chamber to the other.

Deep Dive into FLBS: Discovering New Paths to Science Education

The Flathead Lake Biological Station has been providing educational opportunities in the Flathead Watershed for nearly 125 years. In his January column, Media/Information Manager Ian Withrow said it's much easier for current aspiring students to learn at the Bio Station compared with their early 20th Century colleagues.

Cities following legislation on housing, sales taxes, local control

Municipalities in Northwest Montana are keeping a close eye on the 2023 legislative session with a number of proposals on the docket that would change tax laws, impact housing and improve infrastructure.

Area students make fall semester Dean’s List

The students listed below made UM’s Fall semester 2022 Dean’s List or the President’s 4.0 List.

Man gets prison for threatening to shoot school and police

Almost a year after his actions led to an armed standoff near Dalton Gardens Elementary School, a local man was sentenced Thursday to prison. Robert J. Green, 40, was convicted in December of three counts of aggravated assault on police with a deadly weapon and one count of threatening violence upon school grounds.

Man gets prison for threatening to shoot school and police

Almost a year after his actions led to an armed standoff near Dalton Gardens Elementary School, a local man was sentenced Thursday to prison. Robert J. Green, 40, was convicted in December of three counts of aggravated assault on police with a deadly weapon and one count of threatening violence upon school grounds.

Here’s why accreditation matters

North Idaho College Interim President Greg South was in the state capitol Wednesday for Education Week, answering legislators’ questions about accreditation.