Gig Economy Workers Hurt By Coronavirus Eye New Federal Funds For Relief

Being your own boss can mean missing out on benefits that many employees get on the job: paid leave when you’re sick or caring for a family member. That is scheduled to change under an emergency law enacted Wednesday that would provide financial relief for a broad swath of people affected by the novel coronavirus, including people who are self-employed.

Woodhouse challenges incumbent O'Neil for Senate seat

An incumbent with Libertarian leanings and a Democratic challenger with conservative streaks are the candidates for Senate District 3.

New coordinator, new classes, new motivation

By CHANSE WATSON

Court Reports

Craig B. Amaral, born 1979, charged with misdemeanor trespassing by the County on June 25.

Today

Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol today, for speeding, and stop sign and equipment violations, East Idaho.

Skills for the Future: Columbia Falls graduates first class in Welding Technology

Columbia Falls High School is set to celebrate its inaugural class of graduates from the school’s Welding Technology CTS program this spring.

Gesa, Red Cross join forces against home fires

MOSES LAKE — There are few things more frightening than a house fire. One of them is having a house fire and not knowing it. “Oftentimes home fires happen because it's an older building or an older neighborhood where they just never installed smoke alarms, so they don't even know when there's a fire most of the time,” said Amber Merrill, community relations manager for Richland-based Gesa Credit Union. “It's really difficult in those situations because when you actually start to notice that there is a home fire, it's when you're seeing flames, and typically, at that point, the fire department is responding.”

Parade of Homes marches on

Thousands of North Idahoans enjoyed blue skies, crisp fall weather and spectacular homes as they journeyed along the Parade of Homes presented by the North Idaho Building Contractor’s Association.

Woman’s passion for music leads to earning college degree

Throughout much of her life, Mary Tirman was too busy to pursue a college education. Raising four children and running a business after her husband died, she put her efforts into supporting her family.

Invest at home, not in another war

Seems like every time I turn on the TV, I see another pundit or politician calling for greater American military intervention in response to ISIS, or heading to war with Iran, or cleaning up after some other conflict around the world.

Local rodeo contestant tearing up the circuit

Last year, rodeo contestant Tyler Houle barely missed qualifying for the 2016 National High School rodeo in Gillette and that near miss was the catalyst that sparked him to a successful 2017 campaign.

Law enforcement and court records - May 30

Compromise legislation cutting income taxes headed to governor’s desk

Tax breaks could soon be coming to Montanans, but not in the form of property tax relief — at least not yet. Instead, the Montana Legislature on Tuesday passed a bill cutting income taxes and increasing the earned income tax credit, sending the measure to the governor’s desk.

'Heroic efforts' of bystanders credited with saving hikers that fell in Glacier National Park gorge

All three hikers that fell into Avalanche Creek gorge Sunday are in stable condition, thanks in large part to the quick thinking of nearby hikers.

Alpine Theatre Project presents 'Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill'

Immersive, club-style production runs Feb. 12–15 and Feb. 19–22; Sunday matinees include post-show talkbacks.

Records

LIENS

YOUTH SPORTS: Select soccer, rec soccer and more

SELECT SOCCER

MSU’s Dowler picks up 3rd straight Big Sky honor

Caden Dowler made history Monday with his third straight defensive player of the week award from the Big Sky Conference.

Raiders place OL Richie Incognito on injured reserve

The Las Vegas Raiders placed starting left guard Richie Incognito on injured reserve with an Achilles injury, the latest injury to their offensive line.

Rite Aid tops Street 2Q expectations, revises forecast

Rite Aid topped Wall Street expectations for the fiscal second quarter and gave a revised annual forecast, one quarter after withdrawing it due to COVID-19 uncertainty.