Private, not public, sector creating growth

The American economy is made up of two sectors, a private sector that is collecting natural resources and value adding to them and a public sector that consists only of the various government services.

Bonner County sees increase in crashes, fatalities

A report used to identify traffic safety problems and targets for crash-reduction programs shows that Bonner County is seeing an increase in crashes and fatalities, an upward trend that continues to prompt transportation officials to work on improving roadway safety.

Back-to-back Cats

BOZEMAN — Montana State made history Saturday, winning the Super Brawl with a superb finish that pushed the Bobcats into another FCS title game.

THE VETERANS' PRESS: Suicide Prevention Month: Caring for veterans everywhere

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.

Conversation and compassion over conflict and comment sections

Job opportunities for college graduates in financial services are growing

(ARA) - Job opportunities are increasing for students graduating with a degree in financial services, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Job growth for auditors and accountants is expected to increase faster than average, and according to a March 19 Wall Street Journal article, opportunities for financial services' most venerable occupation - the life insurance agent - are also on the rise.

Solid waste fee schedule in effect

Bonner County’s updated solid waste fees took effect on Dec. 1.

Science Talk series launches at Innovation Den

A local scientist is aiming to foster a space where community members can pose questions and explore science while building connections.

Juventus director a suspect in Luis Suárez investigation

TURIN, Italy (AP) — A director at storied Italian soccer club Juventus was revealed on Friday to be a suspect in a criminal investigation linked to the attempt to sign Luis Suárez.

Juventus director a suspect in Luis Suárez investigation

TURIN, Italy (AP) — A director at storied Italian soccer club Juventus was revealed on Friday to be a suspect in a criminal investigation linked to the attempt to sign Luis Suárez.

Belarus' opposition challenger urges UN action amid protests

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Hundreds of students, information technology workers and others rallied again in Belarus' capital Friday to protest the disputed reelection of the nation's authoritarian president, while the main opposition challenger in the vote urged the United Nations to help end the crackdown on protests.

Family Forestry Expo this week

The 36th annual Family Forestry Expo is scheduled May 5 - 10 with the theme of “Forests-Landscapes of Many Uses.”

Ronnie Dean Davis

1950 – 2025

Ronnie Dean Davis, age 74, of Moses Lake, Washington, passed away peacefully at his home on January 27, 2025, along with his beloved dog Layla. Ronnie and Connie (twins) were born on December 6, 1950, in Delta, Colorado, to Harry Dale Davis, Jr. and Fronia May Marsh (Davis-Taylor).

'National Trails Day' brings 100 volunteers to Canfield Mountain

'National Trails Day' brings 100 volunteers to Canfield Mountain

NRTP grew out of the stewardship work of Pend Oreille Pedalers, a long-standing Sandpoint nonprofit known for building and maintaining bike trails in the Idaho Panhandle. But as that work expanded, so did a realization.

'National Trails Day' brings 100 volunteers to Canfield Mountain

'National Trails Day' brings 100 volunteers to Canfield Mountain

NRTP grew out of the stewardship work of Pend Oreille Pedalers, a long-standing Sandpoint nonprofit known for building and maintaining bike trails in the Idaho Panhandle. But as that work expanded, so did a realization.

Region braces for trade war's financial fallout

Canadian traffic takes first dip since pandemic

As the peak tourism season approaches, Boundary County businesses are already feeling the impact of Canadian shoppers staying home in recent months.

Hundreds gather in Coeur d'Alene to pay tribute to slain firefighters John Morrison and Frank Harwood

Hundreds gather in Coeur d'Alene to pay tribute to slain firefighters John Morrison and Frank Harwood

On a gray and cloudy day, young and old gathered under and around Avista Pavilion for a remembrance ceremony for Frank Harwood and John Morrison. It was a year to the date both men were shot and killed in an ambush attack on June 29, 2025, on Canfield Mountain while responding to an intentionally set wildland fire.

Stocks drop sharply as tech sector stumbles; Apple down 7.1%

NEW YORK (AP) — Technology stocks took a steep tumble on Wall Street Thursday, giving back some of their spectacular gains over the past several months and dragging the rest of the market down with them.

Congressman focuses on veterans issues

During a tour of veterans service centers across Montana, Congressman Steve Daines visited the Kalispell Veterans Affairs Community Based Outpatient Clinic on Wednesday to discover what his office could do to help improve health-care services.

Kalispell consultant launches business master class to empower leaders

The 12-part workshop series, in partnership with Montana West Economic Development — a nonprofit working throughout Northwest Montana to promote economic diversity and business growth — features one class every month.