Passage of major climate legislation is victory for future generations

Those hoping to preserve a livable world for ourselves, our children, and our grandchildren can find much to celebrate in the climate provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act.

Legals for August, 25 2022

Semiconductor bill a boon for local manufacturer

Applied Materials is banking on sustained growth in the Flathead Valley following the recent passage of bipartisan legislation aimed at jumpstarting domestic production of computer microchips.

The Blotter: A female in her 20s refused to get up from where she was lying on the sidewalk on Nucleus Avenue

A couple on Talbott Road came home to find their bedroom window screen had been slashed with a knife.

Big student loan forgiveness plan announced by Biden

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced his long-awaited plan to deliver on a campaign promise to provide $10,000 in student debt cancellation for millions of Americans — and up to $10,000 more for those with the greatest financial need — along with new measures to lower the burden of repayment for their remaining federal student debt.

History - Looking Back for August 24

The Whitefish Jaycees sponsored their annual Demolition Derby for the sixth consecutive year.

OPINION: Critchfield ponders ‘new culture’ for education

Debbie Critchfield of Oakley, the Republican candidate for state superintendent of public instruction, isn’t running against the two-term incumbent that she defeated in May’s primary election. But she makes it clear that, if elected, it will not be business as usual in Idaho’s Department of Education. Critchfield is telling voters – especially Republican educators who jumped ship and voted for Democratic candidates in the last three elections for state superintendent – that they can feel comfortable with the GOP candidate this time around. State Superintendent Sherri Ybarra won two elections by the smallest of margins, with both races being declared “too close to call” the morning after the election. She was the only Republican who had any trouble winning races for the state constitutional offices.

Police records for Aug. 24, 2022

A summary of first responder calls from local law enforcement agencies.

Students earn spot on UW dean’s list

Students from the area have been named to the dean’s list at the University of Washington for the winter 2022 quarter.

Legals for August, 24 2022

Student loan help for millions coming from Biden after delay

President Joe Biden on Wednesday is set to announce his long-delayed move to forgive up to $10,000 in federal student loans for many Americans and extend a pause on payments to January, according to three people familiar with the plan.

Paul Pelosi gets 5 days in jail, 3 years of probation in DUI

Arrested following a May 28 crash in Napa County after a DUI test showed he had a blood alcohol content of .082%

Lincoln County man found not guilty of most serious charges in recent trial

Hartman’s time in the Lincoln County Courthouse was substantially different than his last appearance on June 20.

Coach Fuller ready to tackle 2022 season

Watching Fuller at a recent practice leaves no doubt to the desire he still has to coach and work with young people.

Happy birthday to the nation’s first “cops”

Say “federal law enforcement” and what springs to mind is the FBI. The U.S. Marshalls or the Secret Service. In the inland northwest, maybe the BLM or Forest Service cops in national parks. While trees do come into play (pulp, anyway) none of these was first at bat. The earliest federal law enforcement officer was a kind of mailman. His name was Benjamin Franklin. Yes, that Ben Franklin.

Legals for August, 23 2022

Zags women’s soccer plays in Montana tournament

MISSOULA, MT – Gonzaga women’s soccer played in the Rumble of the Rockies over the weekend, a tournament hosted at the University of Montana. The Bulldogs faced off against Pittsburgh and Creighton, losing 1-0 and drawing 1-1, respectively. The tournament and regular season began for Gonzaga on Thursday against Pittsburgh. This was the first meeting between the schools on the pitch, and the Panthers took a 1-0 lead in the 57th minute on a strike by senior Amanda West, with Landy Mertz credited for the assist. Gonzaga out-shot Pittsburgh 17-16 and held a 10-5 advantage on shots on goal. Erin Healy and Sophia Braun had team-highs in shots with four shots each...

MALLOY: Critchfield ponders ‘new culture’ for education

Debbie Critchfield of Oakley, the Republican candidate for state superintendent of public instruction, isn’t running against the two-term incumbent that she defeated in May’s primary election. But she makes it clear that, if elected, it will not be business as usual in Idaho’s Department of Education. Critchfield is telling voters – especially Republican educators who jumped ship and voted for Democratic candidates in the last three elections for state superintendent – that they can feel comfortable with the GOP candidate this time around.

Kiwanis concert a hit!

The communal spirit of Shoshone County was on full display as the Kiwanis Club of the Silver Valley presented their Summer Concert in the Garden. Held at the beautiful French Gulch Farm and Garden, and serenaded by the melodic voice of singer/songwriter Bill Bozly, it was easy to slip into the comfortable and generous atmosphere that the event presented.

Legals for August, 22 2022