Knights prep for semifinal clash

ROYAL CITY — Royal Head Coach Wiley Allred said playing in Saturday’s 1A state semifinal playoff game was normal for the Knights. “It’s more the norm than the exception, which is kind of fun,” Allred said. “Credit to the kids, we have been able to do it. We have a set structure and schedule for the week; I think that helps. It’s almost the expectation, that’s what we aim for and hopefully, we can finish this week off.” The No. 1 seed Knights, who have won five of the previous six state titles, now prepare for a matchup against No. 12 Freeman. Even with school closed on Wednesday due to icy weather and Thanksgiving Thursday, players will be focused on the task at hand...

Buy a painting, help Owen Sowerine Natural Area

The Flathead Land Trust is currently auctioning off paintings to support a critical conservation easement to preserve the Owen Sowerine Natural Area along the Flathead River.

Columbia Falls man sentenced for drug charge in Lincoln County

A Columbia Falls man facing drug charges in Lincoln County after a traffic stop in June near Fortine pleaded guilty and was sentenced on Monday, Nov. 7.

Red Cross request: donate financially or give blood

This year, 2022, has been a year of crisis for families across the country — from Hurricane Ian in Florida to historic flooding in Montana to the first-ever national American Red Cross blood crisis.

FEC announces largest capital credit return

Approximately $8 million dollars will be returned to Flathead Electric Cooperative (FEC) member-owners via bill credits and checks in November and December.

Echo Lake residents lament three-week CenturyLink outage following winter storm

A multi week telecommunications blackout has proven the last straw with CenturyLink for more than a few residents of the Echo Lake area, who say the company has underserved them for years.

Admitted drunk driver sent to state treatment program

Donald Douglas Houtonen, 35, had pleaded guilty to felony driving under the influence, fourth of subsequent offense, on Sept. 26.

“Flathead River in Paint” Online Auction is live and continues until Dec. 7

After an engaging and well-attended debut of artwork from the plein-air painting event at Montana Modern Fine Art in Kalispell on Nov. 9th, online bidding has begun on 23 pieces created for the Flathead River In Paint which kicks off fundraising for the Owen Sowerwine conservation project.

Big Sky Notebook: Momentum is a win away for Griz

The Montana Grizzlies head into the playoffs coming off a loss, which isn’t all that unique, even to the Griz, and even under coach Bobby Hauck.

'She brought light to everybody'

Blazen Divaz performance during Lighting Ceremony Parade will honor late founder

The joyful and brilliant light Julia Parmann radiated into the world will be felt by her family, friends and fans who see the Blazen Divaz perform Friday in the Coeur d’Alene Downtown Association's Lighting Ceremony Parade.

A sense of comfort

Developing coping skills is one of the most important ways that human beings adjust to the increasingly stressful world that we exist in. This is doubly important for children – who often find themselves in situations where their stress manifests itself into feelings of helplessness, anger, or sadness. It can also cause them to feel restless and when a child feels restless with no available outlets for their energy it can lead to disruptive behavior.

Northwest Notes Nov. 22, 2022

Notes on a high school boys basketball jamboree, and the Idaho Vandals.

Vandals to open FCS playoffs at Southeastern Louisiana

Watching from the Litehouse Center in the Kibbie Dome as the selection special aired on ESPNU, the Vandals (7-4, 5-2 Big Sky) learned they were headed to Hammond, La., to play Southeastern Louisiana on Saturday (4 p.m. PST, ESPN+).

Bobcats No. 4 seed in FCS playoffs; Griz get home game

South Dakota State and Sacramento State earned the top two seeds in the Football Championship Subdivision playoffs when the 24-team field was announced Sunday.

Cats ground game steamrolls Griz in annual Brawl

Tommy Mellott, Montana State’s superb sophomore quarterback out of Butte, is as direct at a postgame press conference as he is hitting the gap on a zone running play.

FCS playoffs: Montana State earns No. 4 seed, Griz get in

South Dakota State and Sacramento State earned the top two seeds in the Football Championship Subdivision playoffs when the 24-team field was announced Sunday.

A healing win: Vandals will find out this morning if they’re in the FCS playoffs

Idaho (7-4, 6-2 Big Sky) finished tied for third in the Big Sky with Weber State (9-2, 6-2), behind Montana State (10-1, 8-0) and Sacramento State (11-0, 8-0).

Countdown to Christmas with Captain Carl

Holiday lighting ceremony and fireworks Friday in Cd'A

Carl Fus, general manager of Lake Coeur d’Alene Cruises, part of the Hagadone Corporation, is the guest of honor for the 35th annual Coeur d’Alene Resort Holiday Lighting Ceremony on Friday, Nov. 25, on the front lawn of The Resort. A dedicated team member of the Hagadone Corporation for 33 years, Fus has seen many Holiday Lighting Ceremonies. This year, Fus will have the honor of leading the annual countdown to Christmas.

Lewis Evan "Skip" Drew, 85

Lewis Evan "Skip" Drew, age 85, of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho passed on June 19, 2022 in Bellevue, Wash. He was born July 9, 1936 to James Harold "Ole" Drew and Edith Obera Hill Drew in Lakeview, Oregon.

Huckleberries

Ten years on, a lasting legacy

Ten years on, a lasting legacy