WNBA star Griner freed in swap for Russian arms dealer Bout

WASHINGTON (AP) — Russia freed WNBA star Brittney Griner on Thursday in a high-profile prisoner exchange, as the U.S. released notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout but failed to win freedom for another American, Paul Whelan, who has been jailed for nearly four years.

Idaho QB wins Jerry Rice Award — McCoy named top freshman in FCS

A 54-member panel voted on the 12th annual award – named after legendary wide receiver Jerry Rice, who starred at Mississippi Valley State as part of his Hall of Fame career – with UAlbany quarterback Reese Poffenbarger finishing second and Saint Francis wide receiver Makai Jackson third. McCoy will be honored at the FCS National Awards banquet on Jan. 7 in Frisco, Texas.

PRESS CHRISTMAS FOR ALL: Mom, daughter starting from ground up

It has been a long road for "Kara" and her young daughter, "Trinity." Trinity has spent most of her little life fighting leukemia. Kara was unable to work until this year, when Trinity's leukemia finally went into remission.

Community Coalition Aims to Bring Inflation Relief to Idaho Working Families

The Idaho Center for Fiscal Policy in partnership with Protection Our Dreams and Empowering Resilience of Idaho and a handful of community organizations have come together as the Elevate Idaho Families Coalition, with the aim of creating state economic policy that reflects the needs of Idaho working families.

Law enforcement logs for Dec. 8

The reports below were provided by the agencies indicated. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law....

Eleven Ronan and Polson students selected for All-Northwest

Five Ronan High students and six Polson High students were selected for the prestigious All-Northwest bands, orchestras and choirs, which assemble in Bellevue, Wash., Feb. 17-18 to rehearse and perform under the direction of world-renowned conductors.

Metropolitian Opera Live in HD presents 'The Hours'

Whitefish Theatre Company and the Whitefish Performing Arts Center are co-presenting the third live on-screen performance of the Metropolitan Opera Live in HD 2022-2023 season.

State Dems critical of governor's budget plans

State Democrats say they are worried that the governor’s budget proposal will steer money into the pockets of Montana’s wealthiest, rather than focus on tax relief for those who need it.

Legals for December, 8 2022

Big Sky Notes: Griz LB O’Connell is Hula Bowl-bound

To the long list of accolades he’s built already, add the Hula Bowl for Montana linebacker Patrick O’Connell, who was invited to the college football all-star showcase this week.

PRESS CHRISTMAS FOR ALL: Just a little food, warmth, kindness needed

This is the story of a couple — "Sam" and "Brett" — who never expected to be parents, but were blessed with an unexpected arrival that set them on an uncertain path while living in an RV and navigating North Idaho's housing crisis.

Metropolitan Opera Live in HD airs world premiere ‘The Hours’ in Whitefish

Whitefish Theatre Company and the Whitefish Performing Arts Center are co-presenting the third live on-screen performance of the Metropolitan Opera Live in HD 2022-2023 season.

Sensory-friendly Santa visits Dec. 10 in Kalispell

This holiday season, Logan Health Children’s is partnering with Whitefish Credit Union to provide sensory-friendly Santa experiences for families in the Flathead Valley.

Credit unions donate $18K to Newby-ginnings

The North Idaho Chapter of Credit Unions on Monday donated $18,000 to Newby-ginnings of North Idaho.

Legals for December, 7 2022

Christmas cheer at Superior's tree lighting

What a remarkable evening the residents in Mineral County had on Saturday in Superior.

Flathead Electric issues unclaimed capital credits list

Flathead Electric Cooperative trustees recently retired $8 million dollars in capital credits to active members, largely via credits on November/December electric bills.

Man arrested for leveling gun at motorist given deferred sentence

A Kalispell man accused of leveling a gun at a fellow motorist in September received a deferred three-year sentence in Flathead County District Court on Dec. 1.

Legals for December, 7 2022

MLFD, MLPD receive community grants

MOSES LAKE — Both the Moses Lake Fire Department and the Moses Lake Police Department have received significant grants to help the two agencies improve non-emergency community service. The MLFD has received a grant of $108,688 from the Association of Washington Cities to fund an alternative response to 911 ambulance calls that don’t require transporting a patient. Under current insurance regulations, the city – which runs an ambulance service – cannot bill to cover the cost of sending EMTs out on a medical call if they do not transport anyone to a hospital or other care facility...