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By JUDD WILSON

Dragon boat festival expected to bring revenue to valley

Twenty-two people sat in rows of two from head to tail, with one person manning the front and one at the back of the 46-foot long dragon boat that pushed off from Flathead Lake Lodge’s boat dock for a practice run on the lake Thursday morning.

Candidate claims opponent padded resume

Flathead County commissioner candidate Gil Jordan claimed his opponent, Cal Scott, did not earn a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from University of Nevada as was reported by both the Daily Inter Lake and Hungry Horse News last spring.

Candidate claims opponent padded resume

Flathead County commissioner candidate Gil Jordan claimed his opponent, Cal Scott, did not earn a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from University of Nevada as was reported by both the Daily Inter Lake and Hungry Horse News last spring.

5 Tips for Better Financial Health

(Family Features) As the calendar turns over a new year, it’s a good time to take stock of your finances. Evaluating what missteps you made with your money in the past year, determining how you can correct those errors and setting a realistic budget will put you on your way to better financial health in 2016.

Court Reports

Casey M. Decker, born 1981, charged with felony possession of a controlled substance by BFPD on April 10.

Gianforte touts tax bill

Santa came early for hardworking Montanans. Republicans have kept their promise to the American people and delivered tax reform that will let you keep more of what you earn. In just a couple of months, you’ll see more of your hard-earned money in your paychecks, families will have much needed relief, and small businesses can grow, invest, and create more Montana jobs.

Interim commissioner has lost trust

In the recent Inter Lake investigation into the financial pasts of Flathead County commissioner candidates, two numbers stand out, according to reader feedback.

Dual-enrollment programs praised

Montana Lt. Gov. Angela McLean visited Flathead Valley Community College on Wednesday morning to discuss the progress of the dual enrollment program.

5 Tips for Better Financial Health

(Family Features) As the calendar turns over a new year, it’s a good time to take stock of your finances. Evaluating what missteps you made with your money in the past year, determining how you can correct those errors and setting a realistic budget will put you on your way to better financial health in 2016.

Federal Health Care Law: a string of broken promises

President Obama's national health care law was passed with lofty promises but no details. Few lawmakers read the 2,000+ page bill before voting on it, but supporters promised it would expand access to health care, cut health care costs and - most importantly - allow people to keep their coverage and their doctors if they wished.

Mr. Kaltschmidt goes to Washington

But Montana delegation votes against $14 billion bailout for automakers

By RICHARD HANNERS

Bills, committees keeping legislators busy

District 1 legislators discuss local issues and concerns in the weekly Notes From Boise column.

Five days of free family fun

Numerica hosts upcoming events

Families are invited to enjoy free activities over winter break with Numerica Credit Union’s Five Days of Family Fun.

WSU releases spring 2024 honor roll

PULLMAN — One hundred nine Basin students were named to the Washington State University honor roll for spring quarter 2024, according to an announcement from the university. A student can be named to the honor roll either by achieving a grade point of 3.75 while enrolled in at least nine graded credits in a single semester provided that the cumulative GPA is 2.0 or better, or by achieving a cumulative grade point average of 3.50 based on at least 15 cumulative credits of graded work at Washington State University, provided that the semester GPA is 3.0 or better. These Columbia Basin students were named to the honor roll:

Letters to the editor Dec. 25

Letters to the editor Dec. 25

Lake County District Court actions

Lake County District Court

Little speech on target

Legislators, others like what governor says

Little hits the mark with speech

Unemployment fraud on the rise as cases swamp state

MOSES LAKE — As if life under lockdown weren’t difficult enough, there are now reports of fraudulent unemployment claims being filed using the names and information of people who are still working full-time.

Agricultural commodities outlook

AgWest’s 12-month outlook for specific Northwest agricultural commodities