OPINION: Anti-institutionalism cripples rather than builds

Those of us who watched the GOP struggle and finally elect Kevin McCarthy to succeed Nancy Pelosi as Speaker of the House of Representatives may have noted that the chaotic scene at the Capitol looked eerily similar to some North Idaho College Board of Trustees meetings.

Bulldogs lose tough battle in overtime

Sandpoint played Timberlake on the road in for their second IEL matchup of the season.

Legals for January, 25 2023

Montana Memories: Visiting Gold Creek

Traveling the back roads of Montana over the last 40 years has taught me many things about the lives of the early pioneers of Montana.

BBCC trustees meet with legislators

OLYMPIA - The Big Bend Community College Board of Trustees met with legislators at the capitol Tuesday to discuss legislative priorities. The board met with Representatives Bruce Chandler (R-Granger), Bryan Sandlin (R-Zillah), Mary Dye (R-Pomeroy), Joe Schmick (R-Colfax), Tom Dent (R-Moses Lake), Alex Ybarra (R-Quincy) and Senators Mark Schoesler (R-Ritzville), Nikki Torres (R-Pasco) and Judy Warnick (R-Moses Lake).

Debt ceiling: 2011 showdown leaves lessons for Biden, GOP

McCarthy has already shown how hard it will be to lead his majority -- it took 15 ballots just to make him the House speaker in the face of resistance from right-flank Republicans

Lessons in litter and love

Father, son spend time together picking up trash in Fernan area

A father and sun walked along East Sherman Avenue on a sunny and cold Saturday morning. With pickers in hand, they scoured the sidewalks and drains for the usual suspects: cigarette butts, beer cans, floss picks, coffee cups, candy wrappers, pieces of tire treads.

Moody’s warning to NIC should not be ignored

I am a current, lifelong Bonner County resident. A year ago, I started taking online classes at a community college, aiming for a four-year degree. I work full-time and pay for my classes out of pocket. It is a lot of work but also very rewarding. Thankfully, I made a smart choice and went with the College of Western Idaho instead of NIC.

Gyms that survived pandemic steadily get back in shape

After surviving the worst of the pandemic, the nation's gyms and fitness centers have made a comeback, often using tricks learned during the downturn to lure back customers.

US Treasury buys time for Biden and GOP on debt limit deal

The Treasury Department says it has started taking "extraordinary measures" as the government has run up against its legal borrowing capacity of $31.381 trillion.

Law roundup: Caregiver goes to buy stamps, never returns

A caregiver allegedly took $60 from a client to buy a roll of stamps and never returned.

NIC trustees to consider student representation

Enrollment drops 9%

The North Idaho College board of trustees voted unanimously Wednesday night to explore giving the student body president a seat at their table.

Discussions continue regarding Whitefish community solar project

Whitefish continues to hammer out plans to install a solar panel facility near its wastewater treatment plant along Monegan Road.

A new generation of unique — House of Skye opens in Whitefish

The goal for the store is similar to that of Crystal Winters in that anyone who comes in should be able to find something unique for themselves or as a gift for someone else.

Basilios Margaris, 89

Basilios "Bill" Margaris, 89, of Kalispell, former Havre resident and Great Falls native passed away at his home Monday evening, Jan. 16, with his daughter Maria by his side.

John Owen 1947-2023: An ultimate coach, but better man

“John made it simple as a coach,” said Whitcomb, who was inducted in the NJCAA Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2014 in Spokane. “You win. Second’s not good enough. Make no doubt about it, you don’t want to be the guy after the guy. But being the guy after John was easy. They just wanted me to keep it going in the right direction.”

Swayne asks court for injunction

Legal counsel representing North Idaho College President Nick Swayne has asked a Kootenai County court to prevent the college from making major changes until Swayne’s lawsuit, which seeks his reinstatement, is resolved.

'Part of the ISP family'

Daniel Taylor honored as ISP's District 1 Officer of the Year

The Supervisor of the Year award went to Sgt. Justin Scotch, who has been with ISP 10 years.

Swayne asks court for injunction

Legal counsel representing North Idaho College President Nick Swayne has asked a Kootenai County court to prevent the college from making major changes until Swayne’s lawsuit, which seeks his reinstatement, is resolved.

Strock hits free-throw for game winner against Lakeland

The Bulldogs took on the Hawks at home in the annual Battle for the Paddle.