Big Sky Now: Quarterfinal recap and historic Super Brawl as Cats and Griz battle for a place in the finals

In a first-ever playoff meeting - Montana faces Montana State in Bozeman this weekend for the Super Brawl!

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Idaho’s cattle industry driving record-high cash in 2025, other farmers struggling under inflation

How market instability changes long-term business decision-making

Discover how market instability changes long-term business decision-making strategies. Adapt your plans and thrive in a fluctuating economic landscape now.

PRESS CHRISTMAS FOR ALL Resilience rewarded

“Hayden” has not let past trauma hold her back from building a better life.

That’s a (gift) wrap!

NIC student earns top graphic design honors

Rapier’s double-sided holiday wrapping paper design features warm seasonal imagery such as oranges, gingerbread and winter greenery. “I was thinking about Christmas elements that work well together,” said Rapier. “I definitely wasn’t expecting to win, so it’s nice to see my classwork pay off.”

Bonners Ferry to Abu Dhabi: Heavy Metal Customz are in the UAE

First half of property taxes due Dec. 20 in Boundary County

Boundary County Treasurer Jennifer Economu is reminding property owners that the deadline to pay the first half of 2025 property taxes without penalty is Saturday, Dec. 20. Because the due date falls on a Saturday, payments will be accepted as on time through Monday, Dec. 22.

Boundary County Court Records - Dec. 18, 2025

Boundary County Court Records for the period of Dec.6-12, 2025.

PREP BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Roos’ highly efficient night helps Sandpoint to overtime win over West Valley

PREP BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Roos’ highly efficient night helps Sandpoint to overtime win over West Valley

Tough to keep up

MSU's Adam Jones continues to shine

Any college football team would be happy with 200 rushing yards in a single game; on Friday night against Stephen F. Austin, the MSU Bobcats did that in a half.

Full Count: Of Bobcats, Grizzlies and butterflies

The beautiful Great Divide Trophy is not at stake Saturday when the Grizzlies and Bobcats battle in what we’re now calling “The Super Brawl” in Bozeman.

Inquisitive Ronan senior earns leadership award

Ronan High School senior, Carter Gainan was recently awarded the Winslow Nichols Leadership Award for his “intellectual curiosity, leadership and character,” stated his nominator and mathematics teacher, Bonnie Eva.

4 Republicans defy Speaker Johnson to force House vote on extending ACA subsidies

Republican Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, Robert Bresnahan and Ryan Mackenzie, all from Pennsylvania, and Mike Lawler of New York signed on Wednesday morning, pushing it to the magic number. A vote on the subsidy bill could come as soon as January under House rules.

Thousands of Idahoans cancel health insurance plans on exchange ahead of subsidies ending

Idaho is likely first in the nation to end open enrollment as health insurance tax credits set to expire

Overall, enrollment in health insurance plans on Your Health Idaho rose by 3% this year compared to last year, with more than 120,000 Idahoans enrolled in plans on the state exchange. But the exchange also saw twice as many people — nearly 8,850 — disenroll in health insurance plans, 24% less new enrollments, and more people shifting to cheaper insurance plans, where health care costs are higher.

Columbia Falls passes law restricting e-bikes, e-motorcycles and their like

The Columbia Falls City Council Monday night passed a new law that will try to put the clamps on e-motorcycles and e-bike speeding on city streets and bike paths.

Youth Sports Dec. 17, 2025

Scores, news, photos, etc., from local youth sports teams, leagues, et al ...

PRESS CHRISTMAS FOR ALL 'I've always been able to count on Christmas for All'

As part of the annual Press Christmas for All campaign, we share stories of those who have received help from the program. This is one of them. Medical bills exacerbated an already challenging time for "Michelle."

Northwest Notes Dec. 17, 2025

Shoemaker is expected to be formally introduced in a press conference following the completion of Idaho’s staff. Details on his introductory press conference will be finalized and distributed at a later date.

'God winks' and good will abound