Kalispell and Columbia Falls get grants for ag programs

Kalispell and Columbia Falls schools will benefit from two grants awarded by the Montana Farmers Union Foundation for agriculture programs and projects.

Northwest Notes Sept. 7, 2022

Vandal Boosters monthly meetings resume Thursday and Eastern Washington announces men's basketball schedule.

Police command structure crumbled fast during Capitol riot

WASHINGTON (AP) — As the rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol, many of the police officers had to decide on their own how to fight them off. There was no direction. No plan. And no top leadership.

Thompson Falls, Plains clash in rivalry matchup

It was rivalry week for high school basketball teams in Sanders and Mineral counties this past week with Plains and Thompson Falls renewing their decades old clash Friday night in Plains.

Legals February 2, 2017

Notice of Funding Available The Washington State Department of Commerce has released a joint application for the Consolidated Homeless Grant (CHG) and the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG). Both grants provide resources to assist people who are experiencing homelessness obtain and maintain housing stability. Eligible applicants include city governments, nonprofit community/neighborhood based organizations, housing authorities, and federally recognized Indian tribes in the state of WA. Grant awards resulting from this application will cover the period July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2019. The Application is due to Commerce no later than April 18, 2017. Application, estimated funding available, and additional information is available on the Commerce website at: http://www.commerce.wa.gov/serving-communities/homelessness/. #02020/42648 Pub: January 27, 30 & 31, 2017 & February 1, 2, 3 & 6, 2017

Bonner County Calendar - June 14, 2025

A look at the events, activities, and meetings happening around Bonner County, from Sandpoint to Cocolalla, from Priest River to Ponderay, and from Clark Fork to Dover.

Poll shows Tester, Sheehy running neck and neck

New polling results released Wednesday show Democratic Sen. Jon Tester with a narrow, but statistically insignificant, lead over Republican Tim Sheehy in a theoretical matchup eight months before Election Day, and also that Gov. Greg Gianforte has a neutral approval rating as he starts his re-election bid.

Boundary County residents may qualify for three months of free rent

Boundary County residents may qualify with three months of free rent through the Community Resource EnVision Center.

Winning Powerball jackpot ticket worth $1.3 billion sold in Portland, Oregon

The winning numbers drawn early Sunday morning were: 22, 27, 44, 52, 69 and the red Powerball 9

PREP ROUNDUP: Cd'A boys captures Sweeney meet

Results from Friday's prep track and field, baseball and softball contests.

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Can the Seahawks win the Super Bowl? Yes, but ...

I really want to provide straight and honest answers, I do, but just picking one out of the sky would be a simple guess — and you can get that from the guy serving up Big Gulps at your local convenience store.

Bonner County History - Aug. 27, 2024

A look at the events, activities, and meetings happening around Bonner County, from Sandpoint to Cocolalla, from Priest River to Ponderay, and from Clark Fork to Dover.

Amid pandemic, homebrewing surges in popularity

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — On March 14, the day after the COVID-19 outbreak was declared a national emergency in the United States, I decided to take up an activity that I had abandoned decades ago.

San Francisco Bay Area counties issue shelter-in-place order

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Officials in seven San Francisco Bay Area counties issued a sweeping shelter-in-place mandate Monday affecting about 7 million people, ordering residents to stay at home and go outside only for food, medicine and outings that are absolutely essential.

Legals for March, 22 2024

J. Neils bull statue getting some company

Harman said he got a grant from the LOR Foundation to pay for the new structure.

Construction of Sportsman’s Bridge replacement set to begin this year

Construction of a new bridge to replace the 68-year-old Sportsman’s Bridge on Montana 82 near Bigfork will get underway by the end of the year.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Wine travels

About three or four weeks ago, when it was snowing every day and the temperatures

Putting construction traffic down private road untenable

Development is inevitable and the proper planning of development is critical. After attending the Columbia Falls City Council meeting on Jan. 3 regarding the proposed Tamarack Meadows subdivision, it’s clear the City Council and Schellinger Construction have an opportunity to exercise leadership in critical thinking and planning for the benefit of the community. The plan is not ready for approval and needs refinement.

REGION 18 MEN'S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: NIC falls in semis to CSI in OT

"We had a two-point lead and gave up an and-one," NIC coach Corey Symons said. "Kind of a tough way to go."