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College approves bond sale

The Flathead Valley Community College Board of Trustees made official Monday the issuance of its remaining $5.9 million in bonds for the expansion of the Kalispell campus.

Government should give citizens credit for brains

Spring is always interesting on the North Fork. Melting snow turns driveways into a mix of ruts in the ice to big puddles, then to mud. It’s always fun to watch the snow slowly disappear from the meadow, and the deer and elk follow the arrival of the new, green shoots of alfalfa.

Credit should be given to Gary

Gary W. Thacker came to Columbia Falls as a teenager and became a longtime businessman.

BPA made the correct decision

As a local cooperative, Flathead Electric Cooperative Inc. is operated solely for the benefit of our member/owners and it is our mission to provide affordable and reliable service. Accordingly, we are concerned about the recent complaint filed by a group of wind farm developers and investors against the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) regarding its policy on over-generation.

Bigfork woman charged with felony theft

A Bigfork woman has been charged with stealing thousands of dollars from a customer while working at a Kalispell tax preparation business.

Progress in Iraq, plus challenges

The president's recent trip to Iraq highlighted both the successes and the continuing challenges in that country.

Friends of Glacier set aside a day

What a grand idea the One Day for Glacier benefit seems to be! This Saturday more than 150 businesses in communities around Glacier National Park will be raising money that will be dedicated to the park.

Man rescues woman from burning car

David Cruz of Kalispell has been credited with saving a woman’s life Friday by pulling her from a burning car after a crash near Chattanooga, Tenn.

Workshop for Alzheimer's caregivers, families Jan. 22

MOSES LAKE — The local chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association will sponsor a workshop to help caregivers and families understand dementia-related behavior from 2 to 4 p.m. Jan. 22 at Samaritan Hospital, 801 E. Wheeler Rd.

NIC to pilot Venture Fund Microgrant program

Project aims to help local entrepreneurs get started and grow

Microgrant program

Planning for their academic futures

More than 350 students, parents attend Cd'A School District event

Students in the Coeur d'Alene School District have a number of options when designing their academic tracks. They can pursue dual credits and graduate with an associate degree when they receive their high school diploma. They can enroll at the Kootenai Technical Education Campus and learn a trade. They can take advanced placement courses so they are ahead of the game when they head off to college.

Australia cuts benchmark interest rate to record low 0.25%

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia’s central bank on Thursday cut its benchmark interest rate to a record low 0.25% to ease the cost of credit and alleviate the shocks to the economy from the virus outbreak.

Through civility, legislators can find meaningful solutions

As I sat with friends and family around the table for Christmas Eve dinner, a question was posed to me, “What is the greatest challenge facing our country today?” For me, the answer was simple – civility.

MY TURN: NIC: If the ruler wins, we all lose

As a former teacher at North Idaho College and as a third-generation citizen of Kootenai County, I have a stake in the future of the College—as do we all.

Montana Legislature passes $1B in tax relief, rebates

The income and property tax relief combined could total $3,500 for a couple living in their home if they had paid that much in taxes.

FVCC fall semester begins Aug. 28

Flathead Valley Community College’s Fall semester officially kicks off Monday, Aug. 28 with opportunities for students of all ages.

Redneck meats could be coming to Columbia Falls

First bakeries and beer, now sausages and other cured meats. Columbia Falls could become the culinary capital of the Flathead. Stampede Meats, the parent company of the popular Redneck brand of hot dogs and sausages could set up its business at the Columbia Falls Industrial Park, but the company cautions a lot still has to come together.

Credit should be given to Gary

Gary W. Thacker came to Columbia Falls as a teenager and became a longtime businessman.

Bigfork woman charged with felony theft

A Bigfork woman has been charged with stealing thousands of dollars from a customer while working at a Kalispell tax preparation business.