Council OKs $1M rebuild for police building

New storage unit will have sprinkler system

Ginno’s bid was well under three other bids, all in the $1.2 million range, which caught the attention of Councilor Christie Wood.

Cats seeded No. 2, Griz No. 3

After the 124th Brawl of the Wild, Montana coach Bobby Hauck talked — not for the first time — about his Grizzlies meeting Montana State again in the FCS playoffs.

PHD announces Parents as Teachers program

Panhandle Health District has announced they are now accepting clients for the Parents as Teachers program that will begin this October. Parents as Teachers is an international non-profit organization that promotes optimal early development, learning and health of young children by supporting and engaging their parents and caregivers. The Health District has trained employees and is recognized as an official affiliate to operate the program.

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Pompeo brings anti-China roadshow to Indian Ocean islands

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday brought the Trump administration’s anti-China campaign to two Indian Ocean island nations considered particularly at risk for what American officials allege is Chinese exploitation.

NBA says it is talking with Disney about resuming season

The NBA is in talks with The Walt Disney Company on a single-site scenario for a resumption of play in Central Florida in late July, the clearest sign yet that the league believes the season can continue amid the coronavirus pandemic.

School district to host community meeting on high school expansion

The Whitefish School District is currently in the planning stages of a potential Whitefish High School expansion.

Virus has Chinese tourists heading for domestic destinations

HONG KONG (AP) — Millions of Chinese tourists usually spend their weeklong National Day holidays traveling abroad.

Northwest Notes Nov. 28, 2020

Gonzaga women's season-opening contest against Oklahoma in the Bad Boy Mowers Crossover Classic, scheduled for today, has been canceled. Oklahoma’s program could not meet the player availability threshold for the event due to COVID-19 tracing. The Bulldogs will now face top-ranked South Carolina at noon PST on Sunday, and South Dakota at noon PST on Monday.

Are northern giant hornets bugging out of Washington state?

(The Center Square) – There is cautious optimism that the invasive and predatory northern giant hornet has been eradicated from Washington state. But that’s not official yet. According to the Washington State Department of Agriculture, the Evergreen State must go three years without detection to meet the regulatory definition of eradication.

Live to ski: Checking in on Kellogg

Neighborhood of the Week: Jan. 3

Masqing up for Christmas

Masquers Theater to present 'An Enchanted Bookshop Christmas' starting this weekend

SOAP LAKE - Masquers Theater will present their Christmas show, “An Enchanted Bookshop Christmas”, starting this weekend, to run only two weekends in December. “It's a hilarious, heartwarming tale that reminds us that the best gifts don't come wrapped in pretty paper and bows,” Masquers Theater’s website states about the play...

Baseball season swings into action

Warden and ACH start strong as other teams work to ramp up.

COLUMBIA BASIN – Baseball season is in full swing here in the Columbia Basin. See below for a recap of each team’s games over the past week, complete with scores and team records. All scores and records are according to the WIAA...

Trojans in Hamilton for Class B Divisional Basketball

The Trojans are enjoying their best season since 2011-12 when...

FALL SPORTS PREVIEW: Clark Fork football Cruz-ing into season with needed reinforcements

FALL SPORTS PREVIEW: Clark Fork football Cruz-ing into season with needed reinforcements

UK's Johnson expected to announce tougher virus restrictions

LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is to address the nation later Monday amid mounting speculation that he is to announce more draconian restrictions to combat the spread of the coronavirus.

Idaho AG refiles lawsuit seeking to block open primaries ballot initiative

Labrador filed the suit in Ada County District Court on Friday, two days after the Idaho Supreme Court dismissed an earlier version of Labrador’s lawsuit on procedural grounds.

Browning, C-Falls boast talent to take Northwest A hoops races

The Browning Lady Indians are ready to run, the Ronan Maidens are ready to fly and the Columbia Falls Wildkats aren’t going anywhere.

2 men arrested, fentanyl, methamphetamine seized

Deputy noted suspicious vehicle in store parking lot

Suspects consumed several fentanyl pills before they were contacted by deputies, the release said.