Decisions on wolf trapping, Flathead Lake bighorn sheep looming

The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission on Friday is expected to decide on a number of proposals of interest to hunters and trappers in Northwest Montana.

New Zealand's new deputy leader first gay man to hold role

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand's new Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson will be the country's first openly gay man to hold the role and is among a team of top lawmakers announced Monday that is remarkable for its diversity.

Peter Jackson to make original animated content for Weta

Weta Digital, the Academy Award-winning visual effects company that made “The Lord of the Rings” and “Avatar” possible, is making original animated content for cinemas and streaming for the first time in its 25-year history. The company also said Thursday that Prem Akkaraju had joined the New Zealand-based shop as CEO.

Bonner County News of Record - May 7, 2023

Police log information for Sandpoint, Ponderay and Priest River police departments, and the Bonner County Sheriff's Office.

Postseason prep

Huskies iron out techniques on the mat

OTHELLO – After placing fourth at the Rumble in the Valley tournament last weekend, the Othello Huskies are preparing for a final push to end the regular season strong.

Two Medicine Campground could open soon

Glacier National Park officials say the road to Two Medicine and a loop of the Two Medicine Campground are expected to be open by mid-day on Saturday, April 18. Services will be limited.

Two Medicine Campground could open soon

Glacier National Park officials say the road to Two Medicine and a loop of the Two Medicine Campground are expected to be open by mid-day on Saturday, April 18. Services will be limited.

New Zealand's new deputy leader first gay man to hold role

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand's new Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson will be the country's first openly gay man to hold the role and is among a team of top lawmakers announced Monday that is remarkable for its diversity.

Cougars take third at 2B Girls state tournament

SPOKANE – No. 2 seed Warden closed out the 2023-24 season with a third-place trophy after defeating No. 6 Adna in Saturday’s 2B Girls State Basketball Tournament, overcoming a narrow halftime deficit to beat the Pirates 74-68. “We dug deep, got a couple more stops when we had to, got a couple buckets when we had to,” Warden Head Coach Josh Madsen said. “Made our free throws. The whole game was not super pretty, it really wasn’t, but it was a typical Saturday morning at state, where you do whatever you’ve got to do to get a win.”

Biden OKs Alaska oil project, draws ire of environmentalists

The Biden administration said Monday it is approving a huge oil-drilling project on Alaska's petroleum-rich North Slope, a major environmental decision by President Joe Biden that drew quick condemnation as flying in the face of his pledges to slow climate change.

Kalispell OKs preliminary plans for RV park

Kalispell City Council on Monday night held several votes that clear the path forward for a 50-acre, 330-site recreational vehicle park in South Kalispell.

Glacier Park concessioner schedules

The operating dates for Glacier National Park concessioners for this year have been scheduled. The concessioners work under contract with the Park and provide visitor services, lodging, food service, retail shops, tours, transportation, horseback riding, guided day hikes and backpacking trips, boat tours and small boat rentals.

Public hearing set for Lakeside wastewater treatment plan

The Lakeside County Water and Sewer District is seeking a Montana Ground Water Pollution Control System permit because its existing wastewater system is nearing capacity and in need of expansion and improved treatment. DEQ has issued a draft environmental assessment for the improvements.

Letters to the editor Oct. 14

Letters to the editor Oct. 14

Glacier speech team tops in state, Flathead No. 2

Kalispell high school students brought home first- and second-place trophies Saturday in the Class AA Speech and Debate Tournament.

Kalispell OKs preliminary plans for RV park

Kalispell City Council on Monday night held several votes that clear the path forward for a 50-acre, 330-site recreational vehicle park in South Kalispell.

Dogs on top in state A golf play

The Daily Inter Lake

St. Maries second at districts, headed to state play-in match

GENESEE — The top-seeded St. Maries Lumberjacks swept the Orofino Maniacs 26-24, 25-21, 25-21 in Match 2 before falling 16-25, 25-20, 25-21, 25-17 in the deciding match of the best-of-3 2A District 1-2 championship series at Genesee High on Wednesday.

The Great Lake Debate

Shoreline concerns among threats to Lake Cd’A

As virus spread worsens, NC is reluctant to add restrictions

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — As coronavirus trends continue to worsen, North Carolina’s top public health official reiterated Thursday the same messages of mask wearing, hand washing and physical distancing that have been promoted for months with mixed success.