Sharon “Sherri” J. Wendlick, 74

Sharon “Sherri” J. Wendlick, age 74, of Columbia Falls passed away March 17, 2024. She was born May 31, 1949 in Colorado City, Texas to the late Albert Cain and Frances Cain (Key).

Ancient Lakes Elementary gymnasium's roof blown off by windstorm

Metal roofing was blown clear from the top of the gymnasium of Ancient Lakes Elementary Tuesday afternoon in the midst of a windstorm sweeping across Central and Eastern Washington, according to local fire officials.

Flathead Trails Fest celebrates outdoors

The second annual Flathead Trails Fest is set for Sunday, May 19 near Whitefish.

NEWS BITES for Aug. 1, 2024

EPHRATA – The Ephrata Police Department posted about a lost puppy. “Cuteness Overload! We are melting over this little lost puppy.” The department asks that if anyone recognizes the dog to contact the department at 509-754-2491.

Legals for January, 10 2023

Bailey scores 24, leads Bethune-Cookman past Howard, 87-68

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Isaiah Bailey scored 24 points as Bethune-Cookman topped Howard 87-68 on Monday night.

Transparency of Paradise sewer project questioned after document uncovered

A doggedly determined group of anti-sewer protesters in Paradise have been hoping to overcome their own battle against the odds.

PORPA sprint deadline set for Aug. 1

Event planned for Aug. 13, starting at 7 a.m.

16-year-old arrested in fatal shooting after argument

SEATTLE (AP) — A 16-year-old was arrested after an argument Friday inside a SeaTac convenience store continued outside and ended with the fatal shooting of a 22-year-old man who was in his car, the King County Sheriff’s Office said.

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

STORMWATER RETROFIT PROJECT, SITE A – 2014

Kootenai Stampede organizer wants bull statue to stay at J. Neils

Did she tell the family that the Park was NEVER Neils property - that they DIDN’T donate it? (SHE didn’t know that prior to the Parks Board meeting).

Trump orders a plan to dismantle the Education Department while keeping some core functions

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday calling for the dismantling of the U.S. Education Department, advancing a campaign promise to take apart an agency that's been a longtime target of conservatives.

Trump orders a plan to dismantle the Education Department while keeping some core functions

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday calling for the dismantling of the U.S. Education Department, advancing a campaign promise to take apart an agency that’s been a longtime target of conservatives.

WTC promises a bloody good time with Sweeney Todd production

Just in time for the Halloween season, the Whitefish Theatre Company is delighted to present the musical thriller “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” at the O’Shaughnessy Center in Whitefish.

Lady Broncs top Lady Loggers, 51-21

The Frenchtown Lady Broncs kept their undefeated 7-0 girls basketball season intact Saturday as they beat the Lady Loggers, 51-21.

Herbert Kretzmer, lyricist of Les Miserables, dead at 95

LONDON (AP) — Herbert Kretzmer, the journalist and lyricist best known for his English-language adaptation of the musical Les Miserables, has died. He was 95.

'A servant's heart'

Dolores Hawkins retires after 25 volunteering with PHD's Senior Companions Program

Senior Companions for 25 years

Flathead forest plan ruling favors environmental groups

A federal judge ruled in favor of environmental groups Thursday in a lawsuit that challenged the way roads are managed in the Flathead National Forest.

No. 3 Cardinals topple top-ranked Clackamas

CLACKAMAS, Ore. — The third-ranked North Idaho Cardinal wrestlers got pins from Brock Banta, Jake Mason and Jamelle Jones as they defeated the top-ranked Clackamas Cougars 33-11 on Friday night.

Boy Scout food drive is Saturday

This Saturday, Scouts throughout Kootenai County will collect donated non-perishable food items to help feed vulnerable people in their communities. Many Scout units will participate in “Walk ’n Knock,” a door to door collection effort within their neighborhoods.