South African ruling party official charged with corruption

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A top official of South Africa's ruling party, the African National Congress, has been charged with 21 counts of fraud and corruption, a significant step in President Cyril Ramaphosa's drive against graft in the country.

Clark Fork tops Mullan

MULLAN — Clark Fork quarterback Mike Martin found Austin Martin on a 25-yard slant pass for the winning score with under 30 seconds remaining in the Wampus Cat 18-14 win over the Mullan Tigers at John Drager Field.

Ten reasons to stay hydrated year round

In your heart of hearts, you know it’s good for you

Trust shattered after Holland Lake Lodge permit debacle

The rollout of a proposal by one of North America’s biggest ski developers to triple the size of Holland Lake Lodge and bring industrial tourism and commercial recreation to the rural, wildlife-rich Swan Valley in western Montana was a complete and utter disaster.

Asia Today: Japan, S.Korea set new daily records, mull steps

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s daily coronavirus cases have exceeded 3,000 for the first time while the government delays stricter measures for fear of hurting the economy ahead of the holiday season.

CNA Apprenticeship breaks new ground

The practice of apprenticeship has a storied history that goes back to at least the Code of Hammurabi in ancient Babylon.

Legals for March, 8 2023

Patience pays off for Northwest Montana moose hunter

He had recovered from a bad fall he suffered in November 2019 after bagging a mountain goat while hunting in the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness.

Holiday trinkets, treasures and treats

Holiday shopping goes local each year with a slew of craft fairs and gift bazaars that take place throughout the area.

Flathead leaders lobby for election reform ballot initiatives

Montanans could see two constitutional amendments on the November ballot, twin initiatives that supporters argue will improve election integrity and empower voters.

Travel columnist: Cd'A is the real deal

Just days after being named one of America's top 10 places to retire, Coeur d'Alene has received another honor.

Students make good showing at Regional BPA

Business Professionals of America (BPA) held its Regional Leadership Conference at the Missoula College in Missoula on Jan. 8. All three Mineral County High Schools sent teams to the conference with an overall good showing. Top placing students will go to State held in Billings in March.

Police: 2 gunmen injure 5 customers at Chicago barbershop

CHICAGO (AP) — Two gunmen fired through the window of a Chicago barbershop Thursday evening, injuring three juveniles and two adults who were getting their hair cut, police said.

Fireworks prohibited in forests

As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, the Idaho Panhandle National Forests would like to remind visitors that fireworks, and the possession of fireworks, are prohibited on National Forest System lands, regardless of weather conditions or holidays. Exploding targets and other pyrotechnic devices, such as Tannerite, are also prohibited on public lands administered by the Idaho Panhandle National Forests.

‘Know before you go’ celebrate the Fourth in the forests

As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, the Idaho Panhandle National Forests would like to remind visitors that fireworks, and the possession of fireworks, are prohibited on National Forest System lands, regardless of weather conditions or holidays. Exploding targets and other pyrotechnic devices, such as Tannerite, are also prohibited on public lands administered by the Idaho Panhandle National Forests.

Thousands march in NYC as curfew ends and peace prevails

NEW YORK (AP) — Thousands of people marched through New York City's streets again Sunday to protest racism and police brutality, but after a peaceful weekend the city appeared ready to begin a march back toward normalcy after three months of quarantines and nearly two weeks of civil unrest.

Initiative will give all voters a voice

Since its August launch, the Idahoans for Open Primaries ballot initiative has unprecedented voter support.

The curse of 1183

As 2018 approaches its close, it seems like an appropriate time to look back on proposition 1183 that has now been in place some four years in our nearby neighbor Washington. The law heralded as a huge benefit for consumers and largely funded by the likes of Costco, Total Wine and Trader Joes has turned out to be anything but a benefit.

Letters to the editor Jan. 7

Letters to the editor Jan. 7

NWCCU: A private nonprofit

Regarding the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. The following is an excerpt from NWCCU.org website (emphasis added). The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities is incorporated as a legally established PRIVATE 501 (c) (3) nonprofit corporation and accredits institutions of higher education…