Flathead Electric Co-op boosts Nate Chute Foundation with $157K grant

The Nate Chute Foundation is the recent recipient of a $157,500 Flathead Electric Cooperative Community Education Grant funded by unclaimed capital credits.

Legals for November, 21 2025

124th Brawl among biggest in rivalry’s history

It’s always a big game but this Brawl of the Wild — no matter what the players and coaches say — is really big.

Big Sky Now: Inside the Brawl of the Wild with interviews of former brawl players

Big Sky Now, host Luke Schmit sits down with former Montana linebacker Ryan Tirrell and former Montana State safety Rylan Ortt to talk about what it’s really like to compete in the Brawl of the Wild.

Eagles fall to Sacramento State, focus on Senior Day finale

CHENEY – Eastern fell in straight sets to Sacramento State on Wednesday night, according to a statement from EWU athletics. The Eagles were led by Kalista Lukovich and Alyssa Radke with seven kills apiece, while Elle Bruegman anchored the defense with 14 digs. Eastern also continued to showcase one of its season-long strengths at the net, out-blocking the Hornets 9–3 with seven solo blocks.

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: A slap on the wrist, and a slap in the face

Just one day after admitting its officials messed up a crucial call late in the Idaho-Sacramento State game, and suspending multiple members of the officiating crew, the Big Sky Conference fined and reprimanded Idaho coach Thomas Ford Jr. for his comments after the game.

From last-place projection to league champions: Bonners Ferry football's memorable year

'Nutcracker' returning to N. Idaho with holiday magic

Experience the magic of "The Nutcracker" with Ballet Victoria and local youth dancers at the Panida Theater on Dec. 3.

Legals for November, 20 2025

Legals for November, 20 2025

Chief Cottle completes his final shift with Polson Fire

A few weeks ago, the familiar alarm from Lake County Dispatch sounded across the radios of several firefighters during Clint Cottle’s retirement party at Polson City Hall. The room immediately went silent.

Republicans are asleep at the wheel on education

If ignorance were a virtue, Montana’s Republican leadership would already be saints. Senate President Matt Regier and Superintendent of Public Instruction Susie Hedalen have decided that the biggest threat to our children’s education isn’t underfunded schools, teacher shortages, or rising student suicide rates — it’s “woke” teachers spending two days at a professional conference learning how to better educate our kids.

Legals for November, 20 2025

Brawl: Watching a doc no substitute for experience

Paul Brott, Montana State’s senior defensive tackle, was asked Monday how he educated out-of-state players on the rivalry that is the Brawl of the Wild.

Bigfork Playhouse Children’s Theatre celebrates 25th anniversary

Whether it’s reminiscing about bloopers during dress rehearsals, cast parties at the Bigfork Inn or the moment they finally got that choreography right — Bigfork Playhouse Children’s Theatre alumni agree on one thing: it was spectacular fun.

Law roundup: Staff have no problem finding needle in a haystack

Needles were allegedly dropping out of a woman’s tie-dyed skirt as she walked out of a business.

Wildcats fall in close game against Otters

SEASIDE, Calif. — The Central Washington University men’s basketball team (3-2) split its time in the West Region Crossover on after falling to the Cal State Monterey Bay Otters (2-0) on Saturday. This was following the Wildcat’s 80-68 victory over Menlo on Friday. “We needed to do a better job of guarding the three-point line today. That was an emphasis going in, and we gave up 15 of them,” said Wildcats head coach Brandon Rinta. “I give our guys credit for fighting the whole game. We dug ourselves out of a hole and cut it to one possession. Just couldn’t get the stop we needed late.” The Wildcats started off strong with a 7-0 run in the first half. The Otters would get on the board with a free throw, but CWU would respond with a layup from junior Jordan Clark.

PREP GIRLS BASKETBALL: Sandpoint uses balanced scoring attack to start Schoening era with win

PREP GIRLS BASKETBALL: Sandpoint uses balanced scoring attack to start Schoening era with win

Leavenworth named top-two trending US city for Christmas festivities

HomeToGo named Leavenworth as the second most popular U.S. city for Christmas festivities.

Balance of Idaho’s state wildfire suppression fund drops to $15 million after 2025 season

Idaho estimates 2025 fire season obligations cost more than $40 million