Lawmakers say they may have to consider additional space at Montana State Prison

The plan to replace the low-security inmate housing at the Montana State Prison now includes blueprints of what the new facilities will look like, and costs for the project are coming in at or under the $156 million budget, planning and construction officials told an interim committee tracking the project on Tuesday.

Sparrow's Nest seeking sponsors for 'Somebodies' campaign

Sparrow’s Nest of Northwest Montana is seeking sponsor sites around the Flathead Valley for its annual “Somebodies” campaign April 9 through 19th.

The Latest: Lebanon suffers another record in COVID-19 cases

BEIRUT — Lebanon registered a record 1,006 cases of COVID-19 over the past 24 hours, the government announced Sunday, amid a sharp increase in infections and deaths due to the new coronavirus.

Sparrow's Nest seeking sponsors for 'Somebodies' campaign

Sparrow’s Nest of Northwest Montana is seeking sponsor sites around the Flathead Valley for its annual “Somebodies” campaign April 9 through 19th.

Top pick Gallo hits 2 HRs, drives in 7 for Indians

Impassable road conditions delay Coolin stage

The people, history and places of western Bonner County.

'He's still alive'

Cd'A man swims out to save osprey battered by Canada geese

CDA man rescues osprey

Bonner County History - Feb. 20, 2022

Bonner County Historical Society and Museum shares interesting stories of the community's people, places and events.

POAC hosting Art & Crafts Fair

People who were children when the Pend Oreille Arts Council's Arts and Crafts Fair first started at City Beach are now bringing their grandchildren to a bigger and better fair now held downtown Sandpoint, fifty-one years later. And when the Pend Oreille Arts Council says bigger and better, this year's event features over 120 vendors all with handmade, unique wares.

The Latest: More than 15 arrested during Charlotte protests

The Latest on the death in Minneapolis of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer pressed a knee on his neck:

Blanche Arthur, 95

Blanche Jeweldean Arthur, 95, of Mullan, Idaho passed away December 22, 2023, at Shoshone Medical Center in Kellogg, Idaho.

Lady Loggers defeat Polson 52-17 at home

The Libby High School girls basketball team put a wallop on the visiting Polson Lady Pirates during senior night Saturday, winning 52-17.

Lakers, Bucks look to clinch second-round berths Wednesday

It was only a week ago when the sky was falling on the Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Lakers. The NBA’s two best teams in the regular season, the top seeds in their respective conferences, both lost their playoff openers and looked vulnerable.

Polson boys, girls lead State A golf

SIDNEY — The Polson golfers appear to travel well, with both the girls and boys teams seizing first-day leads at the State A golf tournament at the Sidney Country Club.

Bjorkstrand injury is latest blow for hard-luck Blue Jackets

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Injuries to key players keep coming for the Columbus Blue Jackets, who now have lost top goal-scorer Oliver Bjorkstrand for the rest of the season.

Yesterdays: Truman to make decision on aluminum plant

Sec. of Interior James Watt supported snowmobiling in national parks, but Glacier Park officials said that they would not reopen the park to the machines. Glacier closed the park, with public support, in 1976 to snowmobiles.

Richard Arthur Dunning, 90

Richard Arthur Dunning, age 90, passed away peacefully surrounded by family Feb. 9, 2023.

Historic view: Things have changed a lot over Lillian Tokunaga’s life

MOSES LAKE — Lillian Tokunaga was born in 1924, into a much different world. Tokunaga turned 100 last week, and has lived in Moses Lake for 76 years. (She’s always liked Moses Lake, she said.) But before moving to Moses Lake her life took her halfway around the world, into some very challenging places.

A group of dreamers Warden High School class of 2018 looks to the future

WARDEN — The award-winning film actress Lupita Nyong'o is quoted as saying, “No matter where you're from, your dreams are valid.” Warden High School’s class of 2018 may not have come from the flashiest of cities, or the biggest or most well-known. But none of that matters, because this year’s graduating class is adamant that their dreams are big, important and achievable with a little bit of hard work.

Brewsfest 2023 this weekend

Along with the scenic views, there is just something different about enjoying a cold beer at 5,600 feet.