School bells ring in the 2023-24 year next week

Most schools around the valley start the 2023-24 school year next week with some starting in September.

Rams eye chance to catch 1st-place Seahawks with passing

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The chance to play against the NFL's worst pass defense should be a golden opportunity for Jared Goff and Sean McVay to get the Los Angeles Rams back into top form after a few stumbling weeks.

Graeme L. Baker

Graeme L. Baker

Land available near Athol and Silverwood

Neighborhood of the Week for July 4

Portion of Libby cleanup deleted from priorities list

Another portion of the Libby Asbestos Superfund Site was recently deleted from the National Priorities List after officials with several environmental agencies determined all required cleanup activities were complete.

Randy Puetz

Local golf pro encourages consistent practice

MOSES LAKE — It turns out golf is in Randy Puetz’s blood.

Legals for September, 21 2022

Colts rule out Castonzo, Leonard for showdown in Cleveland

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts will face the NFL's top-ranked rushing offense without one key starter, linebacker Darius Leonard.

Highway 37 work to begin soon

The first resurfacing of Montana 37 between Libby and Eureka will begin soon with Schellenger Construction of Columbia Falls as the primary contractor.

Legals for August, 7 2024

Law roundup: Police tell catnapper to free Steve

A neighbor reportedly stole a woman’s cat, Steve, and refused to give him back.

Ralph Donald Haak, 88, & Nancy Jean Haak, 90

Nancy (Polhemus) Haak, 90, of Rocky River, Ohio, died on Mar. 6, 2025, surrounded by family in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Her beloved husband, Ralph Haak, 88, of Cleveland, Ohio, followed her in death on Mar. 8, 2025, also surrounded by family in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

Rams eye chance to catch 1st-place Seahawks with passing

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The chance to play against the NFL's worst pass defense should be a golden opportunity for Jared Goff and Sean McVay to get the Los Angeles Rams back into top form after a few stumbling weeks.

FOOD DRIVE: Many families will be helped

Last week, the Kootenai County Democrats’ Community Outreach Committee put out a call for our annual food drive — and the community answered with an overwhelming response.

Ingelfinger enjoys sharing passion for environment through education

Cynthia Ingelfinger fondly recalls a family vacation when she was a teen visiting Yellowstone and Teton national parks.

Governor, secretary of state spar over election plans

PHOENIX (AP) — An effort by Arizona's top election official to introduce more ways for people to register or vote in certain limited circumstances has drawn the ire of Gov. Doug Ducey and some county election officials who say it's illegal.

CA--California News Coverage Advisory 8:30 am

Good morning! Here's a look at how AP's general news coverage is shaping up in California. Questions about coverage plans are welcome and should be directed to the AP-Los Angeles bureau at 213-626-1200, or [email protected]. Christopher Weber is on the desk, followed by Robert Jablon. AP-California News Editor Frank Baker can be reached at 213-346-3134 or [email protected].

‘No man is poor…’

"I’ll sit on the ground and eat lunch and maybe take a nap and sometimes my neighbor joins me and we’ll both take a nap.”

Legals for May, 11 2022

Year in Review, Part 4

At the Montana State High School Association Class A Championships, freshman Capri Farmer captured fourth in the girls race while sophomore Cody Watson was fifth in the boys event.