Haunted by the silence

In years past, as an active duty member of our armed forces, and in recent years as a military retiree, I have had the opportunity to visit Washington, D.C. and the many monuments dedicated there to the service of our men and women who have sacrificed all in the defense of our nation.

FVCC music program’s spring concerts scheduled

A diverse array of musical talents will be showcased in two upcoming ensemble concerts at the Wachholz College Center.

Glacier’s Presley flips commitment to Montana State

Jackson Presley, the decorated Glacier High quarterback who will be a senior this fall, has flipped his college commitment from Boise State to Montana State.

It’s time to stand up and be counted

The 2020 U.S. Census got rolling as expected in January, but just a couple of months later the task of counting every citizen and non-citizen in America took a back seat to the unprecedented fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic. This was no surprise, but now it’s time to play catch-up.

Boundary County Calendar - April 17-27, 2025

Upcoming events, activities, and meetings taking place in Boundary County.

Jeers, boos from Ohio villagers enraged by toxic train spill

State officials insisted yet again that testing shows the air is safe to breathe around East Palestine, where just under 5,000 people live near the Pennsylvania state line

Home deliveries don't get food-tax exemption during pandemic

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Taxes are being levied on home-delivered groceries that are tax free when purchased at stores in New Mexico, undercutting incentives to stay at home during the coronavirus pandemic, tax policy experts warned Thursday.

Legals for June, 30 2025

FAST FIVE Michelle Lewis dreams in color

Meet Michelle Lewis, a color psychology expert who helps people connect with the power of color in their daily lives.

FAST FIVE: Animals are LaRain Saige's people

Meet LaRain Saige, an animal care specialist helping pets and their people stay healthy and happy at home.

BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Kastella, Dogs top Cats; Columbia Falls girls move to 10-0

COLUMBIA FALLS — Whitefish survived a slow start to knock off Columbia Falls 56-44 on Thursday in Northwest A boys basketball play.

US hospitals rush to find beds for surge of virus patients

SEATTLE (AP) — With her due date fast approaching, Kelly McCarty packed a bag with nursing tops, a robe, slippers and granola bars. Last week's ultrasound, she said, showed “this baby is head down and ready to go."

Maverick swimmers prep for district meet

MOSES LAKE – The postseason begins later this week for the Moses Lake boys swim team, who recently competed in the Columbia Basin Big 9 Championships last week.

RightOnTrek Completes Wilderness EDGE facility; adds snowshoes

RightOnTrek just finished construction of its flagship backpacking and camping outdoor gear rental facility in Columbia Falls.

US hospitals rush to find beds for surge of virus patients

SEATTLE (AP) — With her due date fast approaching, Kelly McCarty packed a bag with nursing tops, a robe, slippers and granola bars. Last week's ultrasound, she said, showed “this baby is head down and ready to go."

West pleads not guilty to assault charge in Lincoln County District Court

Kenneth Lee West maintained his innocence in Lincoln County District Court last week despite surveillance footage allegedly showing him clubbing another man in a convenience store Dec. 31.

Former Montana Poet Laureate to speak at Bigfork library

The Flathead County Library is featuring celebrated Montana poets as part of the Montana Conversations program sponsored by Humanities Montana.

UN atomic watchdog: Iran now operating Natanz centrifuges

BERLIN (AP) — The head of the U.N. atomic watchdog agency confirmed on Wednesday reports that Iran has begun operating centrifuges installed at an underground site, but said they had been moved from another facility so the country's overall uranium-enriching capabilities have not increased.

Police face backlash after old bodycam clips go viral

In recent weeks, the Boundary County Sheriff’s Office and Bonners Ferry Police Department have received a surge of complaint calls — mostly out-of-state — after old BFPD body camera footage of routine traffic stops that escalated into physical altercations went viral on social media.

VETERANS PRESS: Indivisible … with liberty and coffee for all

My first recollection of a good cup of coffee was at the chow hall in Fort Myer, Va. Yep. Army coffee. I'm a Navy gal and I love Navy coffee but there was no base for WAVES in the MDW (Military District of Washington). So, I was housed at Fort Myer. That coffee was good. This was around 1971. These days it's: Can I get a double shot tall skinny sugar-free no whip dry white chocolate mocha? With a straw and a sleeve? The Fort Myer coffee came from an enormous stainless-steel urn. Hefty white mugs. No cream or sugar for me. Straight up black coffee. And it was good.