District Court Actions, Feb. 10-17

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Washington lawmakers return to Capitol for 60-day session

Back to work

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Shortly after Washington lawmakers kicked off the start of the 60-day legislative session, a Senate committee held a hearing Monday to discuss the erroneous early release of thousands of prisoners over a 13-year period.

Letters to the editor May 23

Letters to the editor May 23

Post Falls Chamber: Growing in 2024

“And now we welcome the new year. Full of things that have never been.” — Rainer Maria Rilke. What are you doing to grow in 2024?

Take that to the bank

Area financial institutions share expertise with Mountain View students

Bank applications and financial paperwork can be daunting, especially for young people who have never opened checking accounts.

Governing under the influence in Boise

District 1 legislators discuss local issues and concerns in the weekly Notes From Boise column.

Data of 40 million plus exposed in latest T-Mobile breach

T-Mobile also confirmed Wednesday that approximately 850,000 active T-Mobile prepaid customer names, phone numbers and account PINs were exposed

Fed plans to raise rates as soon as March to cool inflation

The Fed’s actions are sure to make a wide range of borrowing costlier over time

Lake County District Court Actions

Lake County District Court

A mid-session progress report

Last year during campaign season, many opened their door and took time to share their priorities for our community with me – most touched on infrastructure, housing, education and safety.

Bill would require rental application fee refunds

House Bill 233, sponsored by Rep. Kelly Kortum, D-Bozeman, would require landlords to provide refunds to any applicant who doesn’t sign a lease “within a reasonable period of time.”

Montana governor wants tax rebates, cuts with budget surplus

Gianforte, a Republican, has proposed $500 million in property tax rebates for primary residences,

Federal stimulus is falling short

In February, Congress passed a so-called stimulus bill that was designed to take credit for any economic recovery occurring over the next decade. That's why the stimulus is spread out over 10 long years. That's why its proponents are spending $18 million for a Web site to promote it and millions more on highway road signs to remind drivers where their money is being spent.

Commissioners hear case against Harris

Allegations of wrongdoing on the part of Flathead County planning director Jeff Harris intensified last Wednesday, when former Flathead County Commissioner Dale Williams and Kalispell attorney and mayoral candidate Tammi Fisher joined the efforts of American Dream Montana to force Harris' resignation or dismal.

DUIs, fetal surgery, private school and the budget

The 64th session of the Montana House of Representatives finished day 64 of the 90-day session on Friday, March 27. Some bills of interest to the Flathead Valley that have been heard recently in the House are House Bills 488, 479, 433 and 2.

Commissioners hear case against Harris

Allegations of wrongdoing on the part of Flathead County planning director Jeff Harris intensified last Wednesday, when former Flathead County Commissioner Dale Williams and Kalispell attorney and mayoral candidate Tammi Fisher joined the efforts of American Dream Montana to force Harris' resignation or dismal.

Candidate claims opponent padded resume

Flathead County commissioner candidate Gil Jordan claimed his opponent, Cal Scott, did not earn a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from University of Nevada as was reported by both the Daily Inter Lake and Hungry Horse News last spring.

Candidate claims opponent padded resume

Flathead County commissioner candidate Gil Jordan claimed his opponent, Cal Scott, did not earn a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from University of Nevada as was reported by both the Daily Inter Lake and Hungry Horse News last spring.

Federal stimulus is falling short

In February, Congress passed a so-called stimulus bill that was designed to take credit for any economic recovery occurring over the next decade. That's why the stimulus is spread out over 10 long years. That's why its proponents are spending $18 million for a Web site to promote it and millions more on highway road signs to remind drivers where their money is being spent.

Rep. Zinke explains vote on spending bill

Yes; I voted for the 2,000-page spending bill which funds the government next year, known as the Omnibus. Yes; my staff and I read it. And yes; it was a difficult vote. I assure you, the easy thing to do in these situations is vote no. It’s easy to vote no. But before judgement is delivered, you deserve to hear the reasoning behind my decision.