Barcelona takes over Spanish league lead after Madrid loss

MADRID (AP) — Barcelona fans protesting club president Josep Bartomeu were also given reason to cheer as Lionel Messi scored four goals and the team went back on top of the Spanish league on Saturday.

Chase to pass the DYW torch on Saturday

Ana Chase will take the stage at the Becker Auditorium one final time on April 27 as the Distinguished Young Woman of Bonners Ferry to welcome a new recipient of the title.

BTAA awarded Petco Love grant

Group presents alliance with $5,000 award

The Better Together Animal Alliance has received a $5,000 grant from national nonprofit Petco Love in support of its lifesaving work for animals in the region. The grant was presented during a special celebration at the Ponderay Petco, on April 16.

Flathead looks to bounce back against Helena Capital

Coming off a landmark victory, the Flathead football team got brought back to earth last Friday with a 38-0 loss at Gallatin.

Track teams win in Eureka, compete in Whitefish

The Columbia Falls High School track team was split in two Tuesday as part of the team competed at the Eureka meet while the top finishers so far this season were in Missoula for the Top-10 meet.

Rohingya hail UN ruling ordering Myanmar to prevent genocide

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The United Nations' top court on Thursday ordered Myanmar to take all measures in its power to prevent genocide against the Rohingya people, delivering a sweeping legal victory for the Muslim minority.

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: A salute to women, including one who left us far too soon

We’ve gotten used to the idea of Gonzaga recruiting at the top, competing for the very best players available to college basketball. The Zags men, that is. However, the Gonzaga women are now climbing up toward that same heady level.

IDAHO: Finding pandemic balance

I begin by saying this virus is real, highly contagious and dangerous for a small percentage of the population.

Everhart has jobs at top of list

Democratic candidate for Boundary County Commissioner  Orrin Everhart said he will seek solutions to problems that affect Boundary County.

Bonner County History - Feb. 13, 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.

The use and mysteries of water

We all know that water is essential to life on our planet and approximately 71% of the Earth is covered with this liquid. It’s estimated that there are around 326 million trillion gallons of water that on Earth.

New NIC trustees look ahead

Chair thinks cooperation among all 5 is possible

The newest members of North Idaho College’s Board of Trustees have wasted no time in tackling some of the most pressing issues facing the institution.

Bravettes feature balanced attack; Flathead boys retooling, not rebuilding

The Flathead Bravettes are balanced and looking to be aggressive in transition this season.

Flathead boys, Glacier girls take top honors at Libby cross-country meet

The Libby cross-country team kicked of their season at J. Neils Park Saturday, Sept. 5. Thanks to some rain in Cut Bank the Libby Invitational had more teams than expected.

Gertrude Freshour, 98

Gertrude (Gertie) Mae Walker Freshour, 98 years old, passed away to her heavenly rest at home in Boise, Idaho, on Dec. 7, 2024. She was surrounded by her daughters and granddaughter. On Saturday, June 7, 2025, interment will take place at 1 p.m. at Pleasant View Cemetery next to her husband. A celebration of her life will follow at 2 p.m. at Ninepipes Lodge.

Barbara Kraintz, 78

Barbara Jean Kraintz, 78, left us for Heaven Tuesday, Feb. 4, at 1:43 p.m.

The Latest: Germany holds concentration camp commemorations

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.

Puerto Rico to relax COVID-19 restrictions, extend curfew

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico’s governor on Friday announced that more people will be able to visit restaurants, gyms, theaters and casinos as the U.S. territory relaxes some pandemic-related restrictions.

Dogs ease pandemic isolation for nursing home residents

Eileen Nagle sees her family in video chats and drive-by visits, but that hasn't made up for the lack of warm hugs in the nine months since the pandemic led her nursing home to shut its doors to visitors.

Horsemen race past Hot Springs, St. Regis

Two big games against local rivals and two big wins.