Dems criticize Interior chief over employee loyalty comments

WASHINGTON — Congressional Democrats are criticizing Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke after he said nearly one-third of employees at his department are not loyal to him and President Donald Trump.

Mack Days starts up again

2010 Fall Mack Days began Oct. 1 and ends Nov. 14. 

Sage grouse conservation

As a lifelong Idahoan, I share an interest in protecting our environment and its unique wildlife. I recognize the importance of our natural resources to our economy and way of life. Given the need to protect the balance between environmental stewardship and our economy, I have concerns with the Bureau of Land Management’s sage grouse management plans that have shut out the state and general public from the important decision-making process. I continue to fight for adherence to the solutions for sage grouse habitat generated by the state and associated stakeholders.

Northwest Notes April 20, 2021

Idaho junior linebacker Tre Walker has been named a finalist for the Stats Perform FCS Buck Buchanan Award, presented annually to the national defensive player of the year in the Football Championship Subdivision.

Softball wins 4 of 5 heading into important final week

The Wildkat softball team continued to roll last week, winning four of five games, including downing Browning to maintain their hold on the top spot in the Northwest A Conference.

Hot air debate

To the editor,

Cycling for a cause

Family, friends to ride in memory of late surgeon

When bicyclists begin their daunting 130-mile ride through the Pioneer Mountains on June 29, the late David Sobba will be on the minds of many.

Big Sky shuts down Vals, 43-30

By ROB BACKUS

Hogan scored from third after Wirzba through a wild pitch in the fifth inning

The American Legion baseball Western A District Tournament starts today in Kalispell at Griffin Field.

Trump meets Iraqi counterpart, first since Soleimani strike

BAGHDAD (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump hinted that sanctions on Iraq were still a possibility in a bilateral meeting with Iraq's president Wednesday, the first since a U.S. drone strike on Iraqi soil killed a top Iranian general, straining Washington-Baghdad ties.

Area students win big in Montana fish art contests

Seven young people, including five from Olney-Bissell School and two from Kalispell, were top three finishers in the Montana cutthroat trout and Wildlife Forever Fish Art Montana contests.

Republicans, Pritzker spar over unemployment system overload

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — With half-a-million people bounced out of jobs in the past month because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Illinois' unemployment safety net has been stretched to the limit, and House Republicans said Monday that Gov. J.B. Pritzker has not done enough to help idled workers struggling to pay the rent.

Jaguars place franchise tag on disgruntled defender Ngakoue

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars placed the franchise tag on disgruntled defensive end Yannick Ngakoue on Friday, a move that guarantees him more than $19 million next season.

Jaguars place franchise tag on disgruntled defender Ngakoue

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars placed the franchise tag on disgruntled defensive end Yannick Ngakoue on Friday, a move that guarantees him more than $19 million next season.

Jaguars place franchise tag on disgruntled defender Ngakoue

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars placed the franchise tag on disgruntled defensive end Yannick Ngakoue on Friday, a move that guarantees him more than $19 million next season.

Mack Days enters sixth week with tally of more than 11,000 lake trout

Fall Mack Days continues with just four weeks left in the nine-week long event. By Monday, the tally was 11,099 fish; the 2022 total by this time was 10,374 and 2021’s tally came to 9,291.

Dems criticize Interior chief over employee loyalty comments

WASHINGTON — Congressional Democrats are criticizing Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke after he said nearly one-third of employees at his department are not loyal to him and President Donald Trump.

CSKT announces start of spring Mack Days

The 2014 Spring Mack Days will begin March 14. We are looking forward to a great spring event. Go to the www.mackdays.com website for information-fishing tips, entry forms, videos, boat safety, weather information, fish ID, etc., and updates during the event.

Lady Hawks rally past Plains; top Troy in 14C opener

Thompson Falls picked up two victories in girls’ basketball last week to head into the holiday break while Plains suffered a pair of losses.

Vals stay on top of Northwest A conference

By FAITH MOLDAN / Bigfork Eagle