Polson hosts its first Oktoberfest Oct. 12

The Polson business community and Polson Chamber of Commerce are partnering to host the first official Polson Oktoberfest from noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, at the Polson Fairgrounds.

Legals for May, 21 2020

T-Falls' Schraeder nets 26 in win over Noxon

On paper this appeared to be an evenly matched game, with both teams featuring roughly the same size players and levels of experience in Montana high school basketball play.

Taking aim

An apple catapult proved to be a popular activity during Saturday's second annual Apple Fest.

4A DISTRICT 1-2 TRACK & FIELD: Lady Bulldogs lead after Day 1

The 4A Inland Empire League district championships will resume Friday at Lewiston High.

Cocolalla couple spins way to big win

Jay Kassebaum is the second Bonner County resident to win a chance at the Big Spin wheel. The Cocolalla resident won $50,000 in total prize money. A retired U.S. Air Force veteran, Kassebaum knew he had a winning ticket shortly after the Idaho Lottery’s first Big Spin winner — Lonnie Dahl of Priest River — spun his way to big money on Aug. 2.

40 Under 40: Michaela Woempner

Michaela Woempner, 31, is the agricultural programming manager for the North Idaho State Fair, a role in which she has been for about three years.

Toxic algae found in Lake Mary Ronan

An algal bloom that can sicken people or pets has been confirmed in Lake Mary Ronan, near the northeast shoreline of the lake just west of Flathead Lake, warned officials with Lake County Environmental Health.

LEGION BASEBALL: 19U Lakers squeak by Prairie

North Idaho (12-11) will host the Orofino Merchants for a doubleheader on Friday.

Legals for November, 10 2022

Yesterdays: Couples sought to man fire lookouts

Glacier National Park was looking for two couples to run the backcountry chalets at Sperry and Granite Park. One couple would be at each chalet and the story said, “The ladies should be able to cook.”

All 80 aboard a Delta jet survive after it burst into flames on a Toronto runway

Authorities said the cause of the crash remains under investigation. Communications between the tower and pilot were normal on approach and it’s not clear what went wrong when the plane touched down.

Phoenix hits at least 110 for 19th straight day, breaking U.S. city records in worldwide heat wave

The lack of a nighttime cooldown can rob people without access to air conditioning of the break from the heat that their bodies need to continue to function properly.

North Idaho home buyers remain in waiting

Real estate reps say home sales could pick up this year even as interest rates hold steady

Nicole Huff said the difference could be that buyers are seeing that interest rates aren’t dropping and may not. She believes those looking to buy are willing to give up on low interest rates if it means finding a home that best suits their family today.

Biden meets Jacob Blake's family in trip to Wisconsin

KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden began a visit to the battleground state of Wisconsin on Thursday by meeting with the family of Jacob Blake, the Black man whose shooting by a white police officer sparked days of sometimes violent protests.

Scout camp getting some serious upgrades

KOOTENAI COUNTY — Tom Little hopes the happenings around Camp Easton on the east side of Lake Coeur d'Alene squelch any rumors that the 383-acre Boy Scout site will be sold.

Idaho left early education up to families. One town set out to get universal preschool anyway

This one-stoplight farming community has seen marked improvements in family engagement, preschool access and kindergarten readiness in just the last few years — the results of a grassroots effort to support children and families.

SEASON OPENER: Girls earned first season win over Stillwater

Maddie Hart, the junior striker for the Badgers, had two early goals in the season opening 7-5 victory over Stillwater Christian on Saturday, Aug. 24.

Atlanta United hires Argentina's Gabriel Heinze as new coach

ATLANTA (AP) — Hoping to recreate the success of its first coach, Atlanta United hired Argentina's Gabriel Heinze on Friday to manage the Five Stripes, who endured a miserable season just two years after winning the MLS Cup championship.

AT COLLEGE: Jan. 4, 2024

Updates on area athletes at the next level.