Silver Valley residents make LC State 2021 spring academic honor roll

Among the spring honorees, 481 made the President’s List and 379 made the Dean’s List.

Biden to GOP: 'Don't get in the way' of infrastructure plan

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is warning naysayers in Congress not to “get in the way” of his big infrastructure plans as the White House panned a counteroffer from Republican senators to tap unused COVID-19 relief for a more modest investment in roads, highways and other traditional public works projects.

Column: In Polson, it's not Field 1 anymore

The last time I’d spoken with Larry Smith, it was 2005 and his Polson softball team was surprisingly bowing out of the State A tournament.

WSU Bee research center slowly buzzing with activity

OTHELLO — As Kelley Kulhanek examined the frame covered with bees, turning it over with hands covered in blue nitrile gloves, she felt something just below the bottom knuckle of her left index finger.

The psychology behind all those scams

Don’t kid yourself, scammers use psychological tactics to rip off their victims.

SHS honors students’ academic achievements

Forty-two students were honored for their academic achievement

Isenberg gets life in prison

Cd'A woman who stole from nonprofit killed her husband

Laurcene “Lori” Isenberg will spend at least 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to her husband’s murder.

Charlo graduates shine

Sixteen seniors make up the Vikings' class of 2021.

AP Source: Biden to name Tom Nides ambassador to Israel

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is expected to name former senior State Department official Tom Nides to serve as ambassador to Israel, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Deep-rooted racism, discrimination permeate US military

For Stephanie Davis, who grew up with little, the military was a path to the American dream, a realm where everyone would receive equal treatment. She joined the service in 1988 after finishing high school in Thomasville, Georgia, a small town said to be named for a soldier who fought in the War of 1812.

Many wait uneasily as Biden unwinds key Trump asylum policy

SAN DIEGO (AP) — In March of 2020, Estela Lazo appeared before Immigration Judge Lee O’Connor with her two children, her muscles tensed and a lump in her throat. Would they receive asylum?

Polson businesses rally toward the future

With COVID-19 recovery underway, the Polson business community gathered May 19 to discuss how they survived the 2020 shutdown and share resources to help keep businesses vibrant into the future.

Deep-rooted racism, discrimination permeate US military

For Stephanie Davis, who grew up with little, the military was a path to the American dream, a realm where everyone would receive equal treatment. She joined the service in 1988 after finishing high school in Thomasville, Georgia, a small town said to be named for a soldier who fought in the War of 1812.

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.

COLUMN: In Polson, It’s not Field 1 anymore

The last time I’d spoken with Larry Smith, it was 2005 and his Polson softball team was surprisingly bowing out of the State A tournament.

A fence or an ambulance

The Highline Trail to Granite Park was opened June 19th this year and this is the first time in quite awhile the “Over the Hill Gang” didn’t dig it out.

For Judge, finding answers no trivial pursuit

The winning question at this year’s individual Montana Academic State Championship, in Jeopardy-style format, was along the lines of, ”This foodstuff is common in Hawaii, due to the state’s large military presence creating a military surplus of this foodstuff.”

COMPLAINT: Electioneering eyesore

Dear Mr. Brannon, This is an official complaint related to the electioneering that was observed by me and others in the community on May 18.

Youth Sports May 26, 2021

Soccer, volleyball and more

Smyley’s humility, willingness to give 100% in everything gives her the edge

Gracie Smyley gives the advice to younger athletes to give 100% all the time because “you don’t know how fast it’s going to go.”