File Idaho income tax returns starting Jan. 29

Taxpayers can begin filing their Idaho tax returns as soon as Monday, Jan. 29. Idaho State Tax Commission will start processing 2023 Idaho individual income tax returns on that date. The Internal Revenue Service also begins processing federal returns on that date.

A belated tribute to a musical ‘heartbreaker’

Like most everybody, there are all kinds of music I like and keep on my personal playlist — from classical to classic rock — which doesn’t get fed much new material these days; I seem content enough to listen to the old standbys when exercising, gardening, cooking, etc.

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JACC to host Robert Burns Night, Scottish celebration Jan. 20

The Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center will host a Salute to Scotland: Robert Burns Night from 5-8 p.m. Jan. 20.

Rockfest 2024 to showcase student skills Jan. 6

North Idaho Rock School will present event at Kroc Center

The talents of student musicians and future rock stars will be showcased at 5 p.m. Jan. 6 during North Idaho Rock School's RockFest 2024 in the Midge and Pepper Smock Family Theatre at the Kroc Center, 1765 W. Golf Course Road, Coeur d'Alene.

'Schitt's Creek' dominates early at pandemic Emmy Awards

LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Schitt's Creek” stars Catherine O'Hara and Eugene Levy won top comedy acting Emmy Awards as the ceremony kicked off Sunday, a sign that the quirky little Canadian show was having a big night.

Employers sought for job and opportunity fair

The fair is made possible through a partnership between Flathead Valley Community College, Kalispell School District 5, Kalispell Chamber of Commerce, Workforce Flathead, Job Service Kalispell and the Daily Inter Lake.

Legals for August, 5 2023

Other Boat Watson

Dennis Watson, left, and Amy Luther of "The Other Boat Shop."

Top 400 charities see billions less in donations

WASHINGTON (AP) - A new ranking of the nation's 400 biggest charities shows donations dropped by 11 percent overall last year as the Great Recession ended - the worst decline in 20 years since the Chronicle of Philanthropy began keeping a tally.

Trump to hold rally in Great Falls

It’s official, President Donald Trump will visit Great Falls next week to rally support for Montana Republican candidates.

Overdose support group launches in Coeur d'Alene

Kelleen Burgess and Kristi Hegvet went looking for support groups but couldn’t find a place to turn to after they lost their sons to overdoses.

Bender

I’ve been on a real bender lately.

Trump to hold rally in Great Falls

It’s official, President Donald Trump will visit Great Falls next week to rally support for Montana Republican candidates.

Flathead Story Concerts seeks submissions

Three stories are still needed to round out the next Flathead Story Concert scheduled Sept. 17 at Sacred Waters Brewing in Kalispell.

Herndon doesn't care about our natural resources

Senator Herndon’s 2024 votes against Idaho agriculture and water are misaligned with District 1 constituents; not “Saving Idaho” as he promotes.

OPINION: Resolve to act

Resolution is a word that crops up frequently at the turn of each New Year.

Nevada jobless level nears 20%; extended benefits triggered

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Unemployment benefits in Nevada are being extended for a second 13 weeks, officials said Friday, as the wave of workers idled by casino and business closures in response to the coronavirus outbreak spiked the state jobless figure to 19.9%.

FDA calls for removal of fruity, disposable Puff Bar vapes

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health officials are cracking down on a brand of fruity disposable e-cigarettes that is popular with teenagers, saying the company never received permission to sell them in the U.S.

Donations soar but nonprofits still struggle with pandemic

SEATTLE (AP) — The American spirit of generosity this holiday season may be no match for the coronavirus.