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May 12, 2021 9:03 a.m.

Can Oregon Democrats learn from B.C.’s carbon tax?

In 2019 and again in 2020, Oregon Republicans walked out of the state Legislature to prevent a vote on cap-and-trade climate bills. The legislation was meant to drive down the state’s carbon emissions, but Republicans feared the bills would place the greatest burden of higher fuel prices on sparsely populated rural communities.

House GOP ousts Trump critic Liz Cheney from top post
May 12, 2021 8 a.m.

House GOP ousts Trump critic Liz Cheney from top post

House Republicans ousted Rep. Liz Cheney from her post as the chamber's No. 3 GOP leader on Wednesday, punishing her after she repeatedly rebuked former President Donald Trump for his false claims of election fraud and his role in inciting the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.

May 12, 2021 7:06 a.m.

House GOP ousts Trump critic Liz Cheney from top post

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans ousted Rep. Liz Cheney from her post as the chamber’s No. 3 GOP leader on Wednesday, punishing her after she repeatedly rebuked former President Donald Trump for his false claims of election fraud and his role in inciting the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.

Skills for the Future: Columbia Falls graduates first class in Welding Technology
May 12, 2021 6:50 a.m.

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.

No bail for man with history of domestic violence charges
May 12, 2021 1:07 a.m.

No bail for man with history of domestic violence charges

A man accused of violating the terms of his probation in a domestic violence case is being held without bail.

May 12, 2021 1:03 a.m.

House GOP set to oust Trump critic Liz Cheney from top post

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans seem ready to toss Rep. Liz Cheney from her leadership post after she repeatedly rebuked former President Donald Trump for his false claims of election fraud and his role in fomenting the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol attack.

Day of Giving generates financial support for nonprofits
May 12, 2021 1 a.m.

Day of Giving generates financial support for nonprofits

Day of Giving generates financial support for nonprofits

Youth Sports May 12, 2021
May 12, 2021 1 a.m.

Youth Sports May 12, 2021

Soccer, flag football and more

Gail Marie Blakeley (Brown)
May 12, 2021 1 a.m.

Gail Marie Blakeley (Brown)

Gail Marie Blakeley (Brown)

May 12, 2021 12:21 a.m.

Internal emails reveal WHO knew of sex abuse claims in Congo

BENI, Congo (AP) — When Shekinah was working as a nurse’s aide in northeastern Congo in January 2019, she said, a World Health Organization doctor offered her a job investigating Ebola cases at double her previous salary — with a catch.

May 12, 2021 12:21 a.m.

The Latest: Ore. bill extends deadline for late-rent payment

SALEM, Ore. — Oregon lawmakers have passed a bill to give tenants who are struggling with financial hardships due to the pandemic more time to pay past-due rent.

May 12, 2021 midnight

Montana Viewpoint: Just say no to division

Last week I read the transcript of a New York Times podcast with longtime Republican pollster Frank Luntz.

May 11, 2021 5:30 p.m.

The Latest: Ore. bill extends deadline for late-rent payment

SALEM, Ore. — Oregon lawmakers have passed a bill to give tenants who are struggling with financial hardships due to the pandemic more time to pay past-due rent.

Polson's Rost to play tennis, soccer at Highline College
May 11, 2021 2 p.m.

Polson's Rost to play tennis, soccer at Highline College

Polson High School senior Megan Rost will continue her athletic career at the next level.

May 11, 2021 12:03 p.m.

Internal emails reveal WHO knew of sex abuse claims in Congo

BENI, Congo (AP) — When Shekinah was working as a nurse’s aide in northeastern Congo in January 2019, she said, a World Health Organization doctor offered her a job investigating Ebola cases at double her previous salary — with a catch.

Court records 05/07/21
May 11, 2021 12:03 p.m.

Court records 05/07/21

Court records 05/07/21

May 11, 2021 7:25 a.m.

US appeals court considers Idaho transgender athletes ban

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A U.S. appeals court on Monday gave little indication of how it might rule on the constitutionality of the first law in the nation banning transgender women and girls from playing on women’s sports teams.

May 11, 2021 7:25 a.m.

Challenger hits Liz Cheney, says GOP must work with Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Elise Stefanik stated her case Thursday for replacing Rep. Liz Cheney as the No. 3 House Republican leader, implicitly lambasting Cheney's battles with former President Donald Trump by saying, “We are one team and that means working with the president."

May 11, 2021 7:24 a.m.

Amid legal challenge, capital gains tax signed into law

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — A new capital gains tax on high profit stocks, bonds and other assets was signed into law Tuesday by Washington Gov. Jay Inslee.

May 11, 2021 7:24 a.m.

Cheney challenger Stefanik says GOP must work with Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Elise Stefanik stated her case Thursday for replacing Rep. Liz Cheney as the No. 3 House Republican leader, implicitly lambasting Cheney's battles with former President Donald Trump by saying, “We are one team and that means working with the president."