GROCERY TAXES: Legislature needs to make a change

Idaho Grocery Tax Credits are a farce.

Wind energy boom and golden eagles collide in the US West

Ground zero in the conflict is Wyoming, a stronghold for golden eagles that soar on 7-foot (2-meter) wings and a favored location for wind farms. As wind turbines proliferate, scientists say deaths from collisions could drive down golden eagle numbers considered stable at best.

Surplus demands patience and consideration

There are legislators working to call a special session 90 days before the next regular legislative session to address the billion plus dollars in surplus taxpayer funds. While the news of a surplus is welcomed, legislators must now decide if a special session is the right format for making decisions on the largest surplus in our state's history.

Range Riders drop Hawks Friday, Thursday

Eddie McCabe and Ben McConnell had four hits each, Brody Wofford hit a big two-run homer in the fifth inning and the Glacier Range Riders beat Boise 6-3 Friday night at Flathead Field.

Legals for August, 21 2022

Weekend TV/Radio listings

A look at the sports world, on TV and radio.

Wayne L. Haines

Wayne L. Haines

Making room

Sandhill Estates development continues to expand

OTHELLO — Construction crews began pouring foundations this week in a new 44-lot subdivision in Othello. Developer Angel Garza cut the ribbon on the fourth phase of the Sandhill Estates development Aug. 8.

Back-to-school August 2022

The start of the 2022-23 school year begins next week for many districts in the valley. One of the big changes this year is that school meals will no longer be available free of charge for all students due to the expiration of Covid-19 waivers.

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: A rebuilding job at ISU — have we heard this before?

“I think the fans of Idaho State, I compare them to a kicked dog — the dog still wants to love you, but after being kicked so many times, it’s apprehensive to come back.”

New laws will boost REC Silicon bottom line

OSLO, Norway — Despite posting a loss for the second quarter of 2022, REC Silicon President and CEO James May said the restart of the company’s solar-grade polysilicon production facility in Moses Lake is looking better than originally forecast, thanks largely to major federal legislation aimed at creating and supporting solar power component production in the United States.

Mariners break up perfect game bid in 6th, beat Angels 8-2

Adam Frazier broke up José Suárez’s bid for a perfect game in the sixth and added a two-run triple in the ninth, leading the Seattle Mariners to an 8-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night.

Court Records - Aug. 18, 2022

Information on local cases in Boundary County.

Legals for August, 18 2022

Wind energy boom and golden eagles collide in the US West

CODY, Wyo. (AP) — The rush to build wind farms to combat climate change is colliding with preservation of one of the U.S. West's most spectacular predators — the golden eagle — as the species teeters on the edge of decline.

Mariners break up perfect game bid in 6th, beat Angels 8-2

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Adam Frazier broke up José Suárez's bid for a perfect game in the sixth and added a two-run triple in the ninth, leading the Seattle Mariners to an 8-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night.

Northwest Montana Fair is all this week

The Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo opens Aug. 17 (today) at the Flathead County Fairgrounds in Kalispell and will feature a performance by country star Lee Brice, three nights of Ram PRCA Rodeo, a Big Air Bash motorcycle stunt show, a carnival and hundreds of exhibits as well as a host of show animals on display.

Northwest Montana Fair opens

The 2022 Northwest Montana Fair & Rodeo opens Aug. 17 (today) at the Flathead County Fairgrounds in Kalispell and will feature a performance by country star Lee Brice, three nights of Ram PRCA Rodeo, a Big Air Bash motorcycle stunt show, a carnival and hundreds of exhibits as well as a host of show animals on display.

Inspiring and annoying marks the past week

When I’m asked what kind of a column I write, I’ve said for decades it’s about whatever amuses, annoys or inspires me in any given week.

Cyclone Lookout sees a lot of visitors, while spotting fires

High above Polebridge in the Whitefish Range, the Cyclone Peak Lookout Tower looks over the western North Fork and into Glacier Park, offering stunning panoramic views of the park.