Outbreak: bankruptcies, layoffs, quiet skies and empty rails

The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments on Thursday related to the global economy, the work place and the spread of the virus.

Relief checks are a lifeline for some, a cushion for others

Millions of Americans received government relief checks this week, and more are on the way. For some, the payment gets them to a more comfortable place financially; for others, the money just gets them to next month.

Companies stash cash to survive; Europe reopens, slowly

The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments Monday related to the global economy, the work place and the spread of the virus.

Baseball Roundup: 12-game winning streak, looking to districts

The Tigers and Badgers tuned up for their upcoming best-of-3 series for the 3A District 1 title next week with a pitchers’ duel in their Intermountain League finale.

A look down the trades and career tech path

Eighth graders visit KTEC

Unless a zombie apocalypse happens, people will always need computers. And they're always going to need people to fix them. “This is a great career to get into as far as job security," Jason Green, cybersecurity instructor for Kootenai Technical Education Campus, said Thursday to visiting eighth graders from Woodland Middle School.

Enrollments up at U of I, LC

The University of Idaho announced that the freshman class entering the university this fall is the second largest in the recorded history of the university with 1,869 new students enrolled. It is slightly below last year's largest class of 1,951.

Enrollments up at U of I, LC

The University of Idaho announced that the freshman class entering the university this fall is the second largest in the recorded history of the university with 1,869 new students enrolled. It is slightly below last year's largest class of 1,951.

STATE 4A GIRLS CHAMPIONSHIP: A first for Sandpoint ... Bulldogs win first state basketball title in school history

“I’m still in shock,” Sandpoint senior guard Kelsey Cessna said. “I’ve got so much adrenaline going on right now. I’m so proud of this group of girls. It’s an amazing feeling.”

Stunning Sandpoint ... Bulldogs win first state basketball title in fifth try

“I’m still in shock,” Sandpoint senior guard Kelsey Cessna said. “I’ve got so much adrenaline going on right now. I’m so proud of this group of girls. It’s an amazing feeling.”

Retired insurance agent supports youth, community through the decades

Growing up in Cut Bank playing several sports, Tim Murphy noticed something.

School and business leaders look at future workforce needs

Libby students test welding skills at competition at Flathead Valley Community College in Kalispell

The two students from Libby High School who competed in the Flathead Valley Community College’s Welding Competition may not have won, but they came away with valuable experience, said Libby Industrial Arts teacher John Love.

Brothers lead fast-growing tech company

It was only four years ago that Travis Taylor left the safety of a corporate job in Denver for a chance at something bigger in Whitefish. It was a calculated risk that’s paid off — big time.

No. 5 San Diego State shakes off Air Force scare, 73-60

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jordan Schakel’s teammates kept telling him to shoot. San Diego State needed every basket to avoid a major upset.

Court Records - Feb. 12, 2021

Area court records for Feb. 12, 2021.

Court Records 02/12/21

Court Records 02/12/21

MAY NIBJ 40 Under 40 Ali Baranski

Ali Baranski is the executive director of The Festival at Sandpoint.

40 Under 40: Ali Baranski

Ali Baranski is the executive director of The Festival at Sandpoint.

School choice bill passes Idaho House

After more than two hours of debate, the Idaho House on Friday voted to send a $50 million "parental choice tax credit" bill to the Senate.

Great Fish Community Challenge Launch Party Aug. 12

Whitefish Community Foundation will kick off the 2025 Great Fish Community Challenge with a Launch Party on Tuesday, Aug. 12, from 5 - 7:30 p.m. at Glacier Bank Park, home of the Glacier Range Riders.