Community members speak volumes about library books

Several voice opinions regarding materials, intellectual freedom

In a place normally known for its quietude, many voices were heard Thursday afternoon in the Hayden Library when the Community Library Network board of trustees held its regular meeting.

Legals for June, 1 2023

The Blotter: Bong smoker on newspaper's front lawn

A male left Super One with a bag of groceries and headed east on Highway 2 in a white Subaru.

Louise V. Smith, 89

Louise V. (Meeks) Smith, 89, of Kalispell, died April 26, 2024, under hospice care at the home of her daughter and son-in-law in Whitefish.

No. 1 KU loses Azubuike to injury in 60-58 win over K-State

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Devon Dotson scored 25 points to help top-ranked Kansas absorb the loss of center Udoka Azubuike for long stretches of the game, and the cold-shooting Jayhawks held on to beat Kansas State 62-58 on Saturday for their 14th straight win.

Charles Marshall Yoke

Charles Marshall Yoke, loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle and devoted friend passed away peacefully at home in Spokane surrounded by his family to enter his eternal home with his Savior on July 21, 2021. Dad was born in Spokane, Wash., on Jan. 25, 1929, where he, his father, Marshall; mother Harriet and sister Mary Alice, lived.

Legals for October, 13 2022

More than 300 candidates file to run for Montana Legislature seats in 2024

Republicans will be on the ballot for every legislative seat in Montana this November, while Democrats were able to recruit more candidates this year than they could to run in 2022 as they hope to gain back some power after two years of a GOP supermajority.

Kellogg library opens doors at 'new' building

After months of preparation, the Kellogg Public Library officially opened its doors at a new location along the Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes earlier this week.

Ron Richardson, 75

We are saddened to announce that Ron Richardson, age 75, of

Horsemen, Savage Heat, Devils fall short of divisional

Coaches in Class C boys’ basketball in Montana would likely agree that the 14C District, which includes Sanders, Lake and Mineral county teams, is arguably the top conference in the class — when you consider the quality from top to bottom.

Weather for the week of MLK Jr. Day 2025

Weather for the week of MLK Jr. Day 2025

Law roundup: Alleged thief run over in shoplifting spree

About $200 worth of merchandise was reportedly stolen by a group of three who got in a white Dodge Dakota possibly heading on U.S. 93 or Reserve when one of the passengers fell out of the truck, was run over, picked up and put in the truck by the other passenger.

Fire tornadoes being generated from wildfires

Wildfires continue to rage across the Los Angeles region. The largest blaze, the Palisades fire, has burned approximately 24,000 acres.

The Latest: US advises Americans to reconsider travel abroad

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No. 9 Ducks top Beavers, clinch North crown

LaMichael James ran for 142 yards before leaving with what appeared to be a left elbow injury, and No. 9 Oregon beat Oregon State 49-21 on Saturday at Eugene, Ore., to clinch the Pac-12 North and a spot in the conference's first championship game.

Hot Springs looks to overcome injury bug

There are so many variables to the start of a new sports season, including the dreaded injury bug.

US Treasury announces it will begin selling new 20-year bond

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Treasury, faced with financing budget deficits topping $1 trillion annually, is introducing a new 20-year bond.

The Latest: Florida opens vaccine eligibility to all adults

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Starting Monday, any adult in Florida is eligible to receive the coronavirus vaccine.