Roberts running for election, District 2 commissioner seat

Local general contractor Jeff Roberts has announced his intent to challenge Asia Williams for the Bonner County Commissioner District 2 seat.

Police capture McGarry after high speed chase

A man well-known to Columbia Falls and Flathead County law enforcement is now behind bars after a high-speed chase from Columbia Falls to Whitefish Dec. 3.

County to restructure fair board role, responsibilities

County officials, spearheaded by the Human Resources department, will begin work to properly define the role of the county’s fair board and clarify who oversees fairground personnel.

Kootenai County housing market 'steady' in '25

New construction, consumer confidence expected to drive real estate in '26

According to the Coeur d’Alene Regional Realtors, the median price of a single-family home in the county was $549,000, up 4.3% from the prior year.

Columbia Falls awards bid for large street project

The Columbia Falls City Council earlier this week approved a contract with a local firm for the Gateway to Glacier Safety and Mobility Improvement Project. Nelcon Inc. of Columbia Falls was awarded a $9.4 million bid for the project, which was about $700,000 more than the engineer’s estimate and exceeds the $10 million federal RAISE grant, which pays for the bulk of the project by $552,099.

Rasor running for reelection to Idaho House

Idaho state Representative Cornel Rasor, R-Sagle, announced his intent to run for reelection to his District 1B seat last Tuesday.

Rasor running for reelection to Idaho House

Idaho state Representative Cornel Rasor, R-Sagle, announced his intent to run for reelection to his District 1B seat last Tuesday.

Bobcat men win; Bears rout Griz

Behind 18 points from Christian King, Montana State pushed past Northern Arizona 76-65 Monday in the final regular season game for both Big Sky men’s teams.

County to discuss solid waste sticker exemptions

Amid a variety of other topics mentioned at Tuesday’s Bonner County commissioners’ business meeting, conversations regarding Bonner County Solid Waste topped the agenda as the department sought approval of vehicle surplus and public comments brought forth the consideration of a hardship exemption for solid waste stickers.

Mustangs complete Saturday sweep of Range Riders

After a weather delay pushed back the nightcap of a doubleheader, the Billings Mustangs defeated the Glacier Range Riders 14-3 in Pioneer League baseball late Saturday evening.

Raptors power past Range Riders

Jake Millan homered and drove in three runs, but the Ogden Raptors collected 21 hits in a 14-6 Pioneer League victory over the Glacier Range Riders on Friday night at Glacier Bank Park.

THE DIRT: Dayrock Complex Mitigation efforts

THE DIRT: Dayrock Complex Mitigation efforts

Guest article: Amtrak board greenlights next step in reorganization process

If enacted, the creation of three distinct subsidiaries within a larger umbrella organization would be the biggest shift in strategy for the public railroad since its establishment by U.S. Congress in 1971.

Trump seeks out loyal donors in West Texas fracking fields

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's visit to a U.S. fracking hub on the West Texas plains comes during the state’s fierce coronavirus outbreak and a global oil and gas glut that is putting the squeeze on his loyal donors in the petroleum industry.

Coeur d'Alene concert cancelation fallout continues

City may consider new language in vendor contracts after Live After 5 troubles

Several vendors said during a recent meeting in Coeur d’Alene that they paid Tyler Davis of Davis Enterprises Inc. to be vendors at Live After 5 in the summer of 2024 at McEuen Park and didn't receive refunds when the series was canceled.

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CDAIDE's Care Affair returns April 16 to Coeur d'Alene Resort

CDAIDE's Care Affair returns April 16 to Coeur d'Alene Resort

A sudden move in 2022 closed the Garnet Cafe for about six weeks. In 2024, an electrical fire shut down the Coeur d'Alene restaurant for 10 months. As anyone in food service knows, a closed door means no customers, and no customers means no income. It's emergencies like these that led to the formation of CDAIDE. "The first time we would have utilized CDAIDE was when we were closed for the move," Garnet Cafe manager Freya Von Till said Thursday. "The move was last minute and pretty unexpected."

The Latest: Maryland expands mask-wearing rules for pandemic

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan has expanded mask-wearing rules and is also urging residents to avoid visiting some states with rapidly increasing cases of coronavirus infections.

Jeff Thompson garners National Coach of the Year

A trip to Bismarck, North Dakota, may not be on everyone’s bucket list, but the National High School Athletic Coaches Association was having its annual convention there and Flathead wrestling coach Jeff Thompson was giving a presentation.