Community Foundation helps build a better Bigfork

The annual Community Foundation for a Better Bigfork auction is just around the corner.

If you love something, help it grow

The Missoula crew came ready to throw down. Pinball machines flashed in the background at the Dusty Star Saloon as the five visitors and some locals listened to organizer Toni Braig give the ground rules for the Flathead Flippers pinball tournament.

MARCH NIBJ: Training helps Idaho Forest Group chart strong future

Idaho Forest Group's training programs are helping attract new employees and show potential career paths. Among them is IFG's registered apprenticeship program. Apprentices gain training and skills and companies can tap into a source of potential employees.

The Latest: Virus changes Iditarod, now 140 miles shorter

ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- The 2021 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race will be about 140 miles shorter than normal as a result of complications stemming from the coronavirus pandemic.

Idaho governor calls for funding for public schools, tax cuts and investments in wildfire fighting

Gov. Brad Little outlines budget, policy priorities in annual State of the State address

NIC men finish 16th at NJCAA golf nationals

Bigfork students take a look at summer work opportunities

With the promise of summer in the air, many students have begun looking for part-time or full-time jobs.

Bigfork students take a look at summer work opportunities

With the promise of summer in the air, many students have begun looking for part-time or full-time jobs.

Letters to the editor Jan. 30

Letters to the editor Jan. 30

Police Calls: Sometimes suspicious men are doing nothing illegal

A member of the security team reported a black bear up a tree on Woodland Star Circle.

Columbia Falls speech and debate takes first at Stevensville

The Columbia Falls High School speech and debate team continued its winning streak Saturday in Stevensville.

Ohio governor announces new health department director

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio's new health director is a native of the Cleveland area who has served in top state health positions in Indiana and South Carolina, Gov. Mike DeWine announced Thursday.

Mailing issues delay cease and desist letter

After a delay caused by mailing issues, Boundary County Watchman receives cease and desist letter from Boundary County, ordering them to stop using the county seal.

Background checks, a metric for gun sales, hit all-time high

Historic numbers of background checks to purchase or possess a firearm were done in June, a trend in a year marked by uncertainty over the coronavirus pandemic, a subsequent economic recession, protests over racial injustice and calls to reduce police funding.

Officials: GOP dinner attendees exposed to the coronavirus

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — On the eve of Tennessee's primary election, public health officials announced Wednesday that top Republican political candidates and others may have been recently exposed to COVID-19.

Blooming for a blue ribbon — dahlia lovers compete at the fair

The floriculture building at the Flathead County Fairgrounds was decorated with a multitude of dahlia and gladiolus flowers on Friday morning as exhibitors awaited for their entries to be judged.

Legals for October, 12 2022

Minn-Duluth star Scott Perunovich wins Hobey Baker Award

Minnesota Duluth defenseman Scott Perunovich won the Hobey Baker Memorial Award on Saturday night as college hockey’s top player, becoming the Bulldogs' record sixth recipient.

Wolfpack runs away from Cats

At one point, the Glacier boys trailed visiting Columbia Falls 2-0.

Officials: Popular Tennessee GOP event had virus exposure

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — On the eve of Tennessee's primary election, public health officials announced Wednesday that top Republican political candidates and others may have been recently exposed to COVID-19.