Law roundup: Goose on the loose threatens traffic

A Canada goose was spotted flying above traffic, and someone below the goose was worried it would cause an accident, they told the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office.

Youso, one of 3 co-captains, having excellent senior season for Brawlers

To hear him and his coach tell it, wrestling was not a duck-to-water sport for Flathead 205-pounder Chase Youso.

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: When the transfer portal hits close to home

Before long, it became a bit obvious that discussing the portal, and those roughly 1,500 athletes currently waiting to get beamed up somewhere new (or deciding to stay put), truly requires more than simply a short “notes” item.

NIC Trustee Michael Barnes resigns

Group calls for NIC trustee’s resignation due to residency concerns

Group calls for NIC trustee’s resignation due to residency concerns

MLSD to hold open house for Vanguard Academy

The Moses Lake School District will host an open house for potential students interested in attending its latest campus, Vanguard Academy, from 6-8 p.m. today at Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center, 900 Yonezawa Blvd. in Moses Lake.

'One of the best Vandals'

Philanthropist Bud Ford dies at 91

Bud Ford dies

MY TURN: NIC dropping the ball in athletics, too

It has come to my attention that the North Idaho College Chair of the Board of Trustees is set to propose the addition of a womens’ wrestling program to the Athletics Department to become effective immediately!

‘A voice for citizens’: Wanke reflects on 32 years on the Ephrata City Council

EPHRATA — Mark Wanke first ran for the Ephrata City Council in 1989. “I wanted to be a voice for the citizens,” he said.

If Only the Scenery Was for Sale – The Kootenai Lodge

While Bigfork, and many parts of western Montana for that matter, are experiencing a meteoric rise in popularity from visitors, one might think that this is a new trend. But, in reality Bigfork has always been a popular place for people to relax and get away from the big city or to experience the outdoors in a more rustic setting.

Law roundup: These boots were made for walkin’ to jail

A business allegedly let a woman use the bathroom and she took that as her cue to put on a show in the parking lot where the woman, who was clad in a black and white puffy jacket, black leggings and boots, allegedly danced and yelled at passing traffic that drove around her impromptu performance.

China locks down 3rd city, raising affected to 20 million

Announced late Monday after just two cases of the omicron variant were reported

Little speech on target

Legislators, others like what governor says

Little hits the mark with speech

Northwest Notes Jan. 11, 2022

Updates on Washington State football, Eastern Washington men's basketball

Legals for January, 11 2022

University of Montana announces fall honors lists

At the University of Montana, 2,600 undergraduate students made the fall semester 2021 Dean’s List or President’s 4.0 List.

Lake County District Court actions

Lake County District Court

Valle named Printastic! Educator of the Year

NIC professor honored

THE FRONT ROW WITH MARK NELKE: Local ties, cool stories and decisions

With the Cougs so depleted at quarterback by the end of the season, how cool would it have been to see Chris Irvin, a walk-on from Lake City High, take a few snaps in El Paso?

Innovative tax credit program could use innovation

A few local school districts managed to get a sliver of the $1 million in funding made available in a state program offering tax credits to people who donate to public schools — but not without some frantic mouse clicking and little luck.

Tax season begins two weeks early due to virus, IRS funding

Tax season begins two weeks early due to virus, IRS funding