House bill was a reasonable compromise

This is old news now but as one of the sponsors of House Bill 439, the sales tax credit on food purchases, I was disappointed that the bill did not make it out of committee. Even though other legislative proposals are being worked on, the reality is that any legislation that goes beyond House Bill 439 in reducing revenues in the upcoming fiscal year will have difficulty in getting approved.

Bird selected for presidential medal

Will be awarded honor today by President Bush

SANDPOINT — After spending most of his extraordinary life helping others, inventor and philanthropist Dr. Forrest Bird is being recognized today with one of America's highest honors.

Legislative candidates seek votes

PONDERAY — Four Bonner County residents vying for two state legislative seats met Tuesday night at a candidate’s forum to present their cases to the people who will decide their fate at the May 27 primary election.

BofA should benefit from Merrill Lynch buy

NEW YORK (AP) - Bank of America Corp. said early Monday it would acquire Merrill Lynch in an all-stock transaction worth about $50 billion that should lift the uncertainty shrouding Merrill since the start of the credit crisis over a year ago.

Give Local fundraising effort extended until May 10

The Give Local Flathead fundraising campaign for 70 area nonprofits has been extended through May 10 due to technical problems with the national Give Local America website that shut out Flathead area donors.

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Third year of math required in high school

Students who will be sophomores at Glacier and Flathead high schools for the 2013-14 school year will be the first class required to take three years of math.

'College in the High School' payment plan discussed

WARDEN — A proposal to help Warden High School students pay for College in the High School classes will be discussed by Warden School Board members at their Nov. 14 meeting.

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Broncos celebrate Class of 2024

RITZVILLE – The Lind-Ritzville High School Class of 2024, school staff and community members met for this year’s commencement ceremony Saturday at Gilson Gym in Ritzville to honor 34 students’ graduation from the Lind-Ritzville Cooperative School Districts

Local home-equity lending bucks nationwide trends

Home equity is at a new high.

Lake County District Court actions

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Taxpayers now have option to donate to local schools

Up to $1 million in tax credit donations to local public schools will be available to Montana taxpayers thanks to a change in state law.

Legals for September, 29 2023

Proposal would expand Running Start to sophomores

OLYMPIA — A bill being considered by the Washington State Legislature would expand the state’s Running Start Program, which allows high school juniors and seniors to earn college level credits, to include sophomores. “It’s a heavy lift when you’re a junior and senior to try to accomplish your two-year degree in those two years,” said Sen. Brad Hawkins, R-Wenatchee. “A little running start to Running Start might be good to actually accomplish some of the two-year attainment that we’re seeking in the state.”

Continuing education: Variety is the spice of life

Whether it’s a farm-to-table pizza party or instruction about how to play the ukulele, the classes offered through Flathead Valley Community College’s Continuing Education Center are ever evolving with a mission of offering a variety of topics that interest area residents.