Missoula makes Pride flag as an official city flag

The Missoula City Council on Monday recognized the LGBTQ Pride flag as an official flag of the city in response to a new state law restricting the display of the flag on government property, including in public schools.

Final Quincy hospital contract consideration postponed

QUINCY — The approval of the last – and largest – contract for the construction of the new Quincy Valley Medical Center is scheduled for Oct. 30. Joe Kunkel, a consultant working with QVMC on the project, said Monday the hospital board originally was scheduled to approve the contract for the third phase of the project during Monday’s meeting. But waiting a month was determined to be the better option, he said. “We said, ‘Let’s take a little more time and let the market work on this.’ Because if we try to jam it through, we’ll get a lot of people not responding. And we need as many eyes as we can get on this thing,” Kunkel said.

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: Circling Raven hosting women's professional golf tourney is 'a win-win for everyone'

Women's professional golf has come to Circling Raven Golf Club this week, confirming what what we've already known about the scenic, challenging Gene Bates-designed course in Worley.

Missouri kid camp virus outbreak raises questions of safety

Missouri leaders knew the risk of convening thousands of kids at summer camps across the state during a pandemic, the state's top health official said, and insisted that camp organizers have plans in place to keep an outbreak from happening.

Summit focuses on protecting against fraud

The partner organizations want to increase awareness and education to reduce and eliminate the theft that can greatly impact their older clients.

Patriotic patchwork

Quilts of Valor honors Idaho Veterans Home residents

The warmth provided by a Quilt of Valor is a special kind of comfort. "It's not a 'heat' warm, it's a 'being honored' warm. I'm not sure how you describe that," Frank Quattrocchi said after being wrapped in his new quilt.

Lions having a blast with new fireworks stand

Stand will help fund Fourth fireworks

It's the first year the Sandpoint Lions Club has operated a fireworks booth, but they made sure it has a good selection for the community, Eric Brown, Sandpoint Lions second vice president, said. All proceeds will go to help fund the annual fireworks show at Sandpoint City Beach as well as help with the costs of putting on the 70th annual Independence Day celebration. Located in the northwestern corner of the Sandpoint Safeway parking lot, 702 N. Fifth Ave., the booth will be open daily through July Fourth. The stand will be open from 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday through Thursday, and from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.

SHS to create JROTC program

Sandpoint High School has been awarded the ability to create a Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps program in 2025-2'6, one of a few schools nationally awarded this distinction. JROTC is one of the country’s largest citizenship and character development programs for young people. It’s considered an elective class, meaning students choose to take it as part of their course load. There is no military obligation, and the program is not a military preparation class. JROTC will not limit students from participating in extracurricular sports, band, student government or any other club.

Poll indicates widespread discontent among Montana voters

’Tis the season. Yes, the holidays are quickly approaching, but we’re talking about poll season.

THE FRONT ROW WITH JASON ELLIOTT: Questions mount as the seasons switch

Today's Inland Empire Challenge could be a preview of state meets at the end of October.

Eagles struggle in second half, fall to Northern Arizona

CHENEY — Eastern Washington (6-14, 2-5) lost to Northern Arizona (12-8, 3-4) in a hard-fought battle, falling 70-61 at home. "They came out swinging, and we didn't respond," said head coach Dan Monson. "We were on our heels to start the second half, and it took us 12 minutes to recover. We tried to get aggressive late, but we started doing things that don't win you games."

Book battle has no losers

Alley Cats take trophy, but everyone wins when kids read

Champion teams from Coeur d’Alene school District elementary schools battled each other in the first Elementary Idaho Battle of the Books tournament March 21.

Coronavirus hits world superpowers as some look to reopen

As health officials issued warnings Tuesday against reopening economies too quickly, the coronavirus struck inside some of the world’s superpowers, with a top aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin diagnosed just days after U.S. Vice President Mike Pence's press secretary also tested positive.

Law Enforcement logs for Dec. 27, 2024

The reports below were provided by the sheriff's office or police department indicated. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Lightning strike near Glacier High School leaves three injured, one seriously

Two students and a coach were injured from a lightning strike during soccer practice on the Glacier High School athletic field Monday evening.

Man now behind bars after driving car through Super 1 Foods

A Columbia Falls man is now behind bars after he allegedly drove his car drunk into Super 1 Foods Thursday night, narrowly missing customers inside in one of the most bizarre crimes in Columbia Falls history.

Legals for March, 14 2025

Canadian held at Virginia immigration detention center dies

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A 72-year-old Canadian man has died while in custody at an immigration detention center in Virginia that was the site of the largest coronavirus outbreak at a U.S. immigration facility, a federal official said.

Healthy Classroom grants awarded to 14 teachers

Logan Health recently announced the recipients of its spring 2025 Healthy Classrooms Grants, awarding 14 grants to educators across northwestern and central Montana.

Meet Christmas for All's Unsung Heroes

Program 'Brings hopes and dreams to those who have none'

Christmas for All's referring partners are Kootenai County's unsung heroes who walk alongside their clients to support them. They refer their clients to Charity Reimagined for specific assistance from Christmas for All, this newspaper's holiday charity campaign that through the great generosity of our readers helps recipients throughout the year.