Riverdog coaches discuss regional performances

COLUMBIA BASIN – With a trip to the Babe Ruth World Series on the line, both the 13U and 15U Columbia Basin Riverdogs squads battled in regional competition throughout the week. “So far, so good,” 15U Head Coach Jaime Vela said. “The boys have been playing well.” ...

Buttigieg praises West for green efforts

U.S. Transportation secretary says infrastructure must be protected from threats of extreme weather

Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg outlined how climate change is affecting the nation’s transportation infrastructure in his presentation during the final day of the Western Governors' Association annual meeting. “Climate change is real, climate change here,” the former presidential candidate said Thursday morning in a short speech at The Coeur d’Alene Resort.

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Carli Osika's career in music

After recording and performing in LA and Nashville, Carli Osika returned home to find peace and joy making music in North Idaho. Her performances today include country favorites, her own original country songs and a few of her favorite pop and rock covers.

Buttigieg praises West for green efforts

U.S. Transportation secretary says infrastructure must be protected from threats of extreme weather

Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg outlined how climate change is affecting the nation’s transportation infrastructure in his presentation during the final day of the Western Governors' Association annual meeting. “Climate change is real, climate change here,” the former presidential candidate said Thursday morning in a short speech at The Coeur d’Alene Resort.

Man details harrowing moments of fiery wreck, meets family of teen he saved

A Troy man is credited for helping save the lives of two teens who were caught in a fiery wreck on U.S. 2 and Walsh Road earlier this month.

Legals for July, 29 2022

Gun company CEOs tell Congress they're not to blame for mass shootings

The CEOs of major gun manufacturing companies told a U.S. House panel on Wednesday that their production of AR-15-style guns did not contribute to recent mass shootings that left 29 people dead, and that the killings were due to the actions of individual shooters. Ahead of the hearing, the House Oversight and Reform Committee released a report showing that five major gun manufacturers made $1 billion from semiautomatic weapon sales over the last decade and sales “skyrocketed” in 2021. A Georgia company, Daniel Defense, saw its revenue from AR-15-style rifles triple from $40 million in 2019 to $120 million in 2021, the report found.

Court Records - July 28, 2022

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Film exhibit tells story of Glacier Park’s esteemed ranger

The Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art in Great Falls is presenting a touching and informative documentary film exhibit about longtime Glacier National Park ranger Doug Follett

Fed unleashes another big rate hike in bid to curb inflation

With the November midterm elections nearing, Americans’ discontent has diminished President Joe Biden’s public approval ratings

Man details harrowing moments of fiery wreck, meets family

A Troy man is credited for helping save the lives of two teens who were caught in a fiery wreck on Highway 2 and Walsh Road earlier this month. Levi Lawson, 26, said he was traveling down the highway with his family after a visit to Whitefish when he came upon the accident July 10 at the intersection.

Netflix’s ‘The Gray Man,’ an ambitious-but-forgettable blockbuster

Fending off competition from at least a half-dozen other streaming services, Netflix hopes big, original blockbusters will keep audiences satiated.

City Council resumes discussion of community solar facility

The City of Whitefish is moving forward with plans to install a large solar panel array at the site of the new wastewater treatment plant on Monegan Road.

Alpine Theatre Project's summer program pairs students with Broadway talent

Walking into the lobby of the Alpine Theatre Project, it’s easy to forget that not long ago the building housed the Whitefish Mountain Cinema.

STATISTICIANS: They must be on pot

Inflation at 9.1% — whoa — I don’t think so!

$1.4B BUDGET SURPLUS: Another idea

What to do with it?

Hot Springs teacher wins grueling 100-mile race

Lots of people don’t even like to drive 100 miles.

Artists in Paradise show returns next week

After a two-year hiatus, a popular exhibition returns to the Paradise Community Center Aug. 4-6 cleverly known as Artists in Paradise.

Legals for July, 27 2022