School board considering decision on top position

A new Whitefish School District superintendent may be decided by tonight following the final two interviews with candidates on Tuesday afternoon.

Free services offered to taxpayers of all ages

Residents of all ages with low to moderate incomes have free tax preparation available from AARP’s TAX-AIDE and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) starting Feb. 4 and continuing through April 15.

Let the sun shine in - and the volatile gases flow out

(ARA) - Remember that sweet children's song that advises us to "let the sun shine in" so we can enjoy life? Update it for today's modern lifestyle, which gets lived in air-tight homes filled with volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and maybe we should add "and let the volatile gases out."

Surviving a divorce in tough times

(ARA) - Divorce is a difficult and gut-wrenching decision that would keep anyone up in the middle of the night. In today's tough economic times, when one spouse may depend heavily on another spouse for financial support, or a couple is saddled with a mountain of debt, the decision to end a marriage or domestic partnership can seem particularly difficult, even if the marriage has become intolerable.

Leadoff hitter Vanorny sets table for Wolfpack

Credit an older sister, a teammate’s dad and a lineup bursting with big hitters for Kenna Vanorny’s status as a consummate leadoff hitter.

Eide Bailey: 'No financial improprieties'

West Bonner forensic audit finds no financial misconduct

A long-awaited forensic audit has found no financial misconduct, West Bonner trustees were told by auditing firm Eide Bailey last week. The board approved a motion to review the draft audit, sending any questions to West Bonner board clerk Julie Hinshaw by April 8. Approval of the draft audit report could take place at the board's April 17 meeting after Eide Bailey has a chance to address any board questions.

NIC Workforce Training expands to Sandpoint

Programs tackle demands for skilled health care workers, commercial truck drivers

The North Idaho College Workforce Training Center is bringing training programs closer to home for residents of Bonner and Boundary counties.

NIC Workforce Training expands to Sandpoint

The North Idaho College Workforce Training Center is bringing training programs closer to home for residents of Bonner and Boundary counties.

Troy contractor accused of large-scale theft

According to court documents, Hubbard operated a business under the names of MAV Built Better or MAV Construction LLC.

MY TURN: Idaho already has School Choice

Can we stop referring to it as “School Choice?” Idaho families already have school choice. If you want to attend a public school; you have that choice. If you want to attend a private school; you have that choice. If you want to attend a Christian or parochial based school; you have that choice. If you want to home school; you have that choice. Nobody is stopping anyone from attending the school of their choice.

Idaho governor, lawmakers eye tax cuts with budget surplus

State budget analysts say Idaho has a record $1.6 billion budget surplus,

Idaho governor, lawmakers eye tax cuts with budget surplus

With the state sitting on a pile of cash, Idaho Republican Gov. Brad Little and Democratic and Republican leaders in the House and Senate talked tax cuts on Friday, but also prudence.

Fed plans to raise rates as soon as March to cool inflation

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve said Wednesday that it will "soon" be time to start raising interest rates, a key step in reversing pandemic-era policies that have fueled hiring and growth but also high inflation.

CONSUMER GAL: Navigating free trials on the internet

When something we want is dangled in front of us with a free sign it can be quite enticing.

NIC ‘dysfunction’ causes rating downgrade

Moody's cites instability while financial ratings remain good

A1 issuer and A2 revenue bond ratings affirmed

NIC ‘dysfunction’ causes rating downgrade

Moody's cites instability while financial ratings remain good

A1 issuer and A2 revenue bond ratings affirmed

Growing district, growing schools: Quincy looks for levy approval in February election

QUINCY — Quincy School District will ask voters to approve a $1.25 per $1,000 home valuation levy during a special election Feb. 8.

Banks brace for big loan defaults by US, global customers

NEW YORK (AP) — The major banks in the U.S. are anticipating a flood of loan defaults as households and business customers take a big financial hit from the coronavirus pandemic.

California governor: 5 big banks suspend mortgage payments

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Five of the nation's largest banks have agreed to temporarily suspend residential mortgage payments for people affected by the coronavirus, California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday.

California governor: 5 big banks suspend mortgage payments

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Five of the nation's largest banks have agreed to temporarily suspend residential mortgage payments for people affected by the coronavirus, California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday.