NW Montana Fair and Rodeo opens in Kalispell

The 2022 Northwest Montana Fair & Rodeo opened Aug. 17 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.

Gregory Carl Dramer, 81

Gregory Carl Dramer, 81, died peacefully at home in Bigfork on July 29, 2022, after a year-long battle with cancer.

Former assisted living facility employee sentenced on rape charge

James Frederick McLeod, 63, pleaded guilty by way of an Alford plea to a single count of sexual intercourse without consent in late June.

Legals for August, 17 2022

NW Montana Fair and Rodeo opens Aug. 17

The 2022 Northwest Montana Fair & Rodeo opens Aug. 17 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.

The heart of the matter

Doctors tout impact of Kootenai Health Heart Center expansion

A $40 million expansion project that includes the Kootenai Health Heart Center, operating rooms and Kootenai Outpatient Surgery is moving ahead at Kootenai Health. It will add 37,000 square feet to the heart center, nine new patient rooms, a new cardiac catheterization lab and a new electrophysiology lab for heart rhythm disorders.

14 candidates pursue open seat on ImagineIF library board

The timeframe to submit an application to be on the ImagineIF Library Board of Trustees has closed and now begins the work of narrowing down the list to the top picks for the vacant seat.

Alabama wins Babe Ruth World Series in Ephrata

EPHRATA – The Alabama Rawdogs continued their dominance on Saturday, taking home the title in the 16-18U Babe Ruth World Series in Ephrata. Alabama went undefeated throughout the tournament, outscoring opponents by 60 runs over the six games played. “Our goal was to get here and win it, and obviously perform well,” Rawdogs manager Tony Hendrix said. “When you got a team like this, our guys are top to bottom swinging.” The Rawdogs began pool play with three consecutive wins by double-digit runs before defeating the Southeast Tropics 4-2 in the final match of pool play. After earning the top seed in the American Division, Alabama had a first-round bye in bracket play. “I always tell our guys, it’s hard to win when you first get here,” Hendrix said of his past managing experience in the World Series. “Fortunately, we’ve been to several (World Series), and I think experience in the dugout - just not getting caught up in the World Series and the name of it - goes a long way for our team.”

HUCKLEBERRIES: Jesus and the Packers

A great gift and tales of some local heroes

First, you should know that Ben Fairfield loves the Green Bay Packers. And that he has passed his love for The Pack along to his three sons -- Noah, Jacob, and Matthew. Now, onward.

Marilyn Phyllis (Jelleff) Nylander Murer, 85

Marilyn Phyllis (Jelleff) Nylander Murer, 85, went home to heaven Aug. 5, 2022.

Julio Rodriguez returns to lineup, Mariners beat Rangers

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Star rookie Julio Rodriguez got two hits in his return to the Seattle lineup and the Mariners took over the first wild-card position in the American League by beating the Texas Rangers 6-2 on Friday night.

Legals for August, 13 2022

Healing the homeless

Heritage Health outreach worker dedicates his life to helping others

Heritage Health outreach worker dedicates his life to helping others

Bits n’ pieces from east, west and beyond

Kansas shocked anti-abortionists last week when state voters, who had rallied for Trump in 2020, voted to protect abortion rights in their state.

Doctor, visionary, leader

Terence Neff honored for service in health care

Man of vision

CdAEDC/Jobs Plus annual meeting on Sept. 7

Focus will be 'Building for the Future'

The Coeur d’Alene Economic Development Corporation/Jobs Plus, Inc., has scheduled its annual meeting on Sept. 7. "Building for the Future" is the theme of the meeting scheduled 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Coeur d'Alene Resort.

NI Lakers 16U will be back for vengeance

The NI Lakers 16U legion baseball team came short of winning a state championship following its loss to Wilder.

That's 'Nunsense!'

Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre production opens tonight

Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre’s production of the musical farce “Nunsense” opens at 7:30 tonight in Coeur d’Alene.

Weekend TV/Radio highlights

Television and radio highlights for upcoming weekend.

14 candidates pursue open seat on ImagineIF library board

The timeframe to submit an application to be on the ImagineIF Library Board of Trustees has closed and now begins the work of narrowing down the list to the top picks for the vacant seat.