Lytle, Lions too much for Red Lodge Rams

RED LODGE — The Eureka Lions’ next stop: Manhattan.

Letters to the editor Nov. 9

Letters to the editor Nov. 9

Uncertainty for Montanans relying on Healthcare.gov

As fall settles in with crisp air and vibrant leaves, it brings more than just seasonal change — it reflects the growing uncertainty many Montanans feel about their health insurance through Healthcare.gov.

STATE 5A FOOTBALL QUARTERFINALS: The road winds down for Lakeland ... Hawks fall at Hillcrest in rematch of last year's semifinal

Lakeland, seeded ninth after losing to Lewiston in a Kansas tiebreaker, finished 9-2.

THE FRONT ROW with JASON ELLIOTT: Work pays off the right way

Surrounded at the finish line by parents, friends, grandparents, teachers, former athletic directors and their coaches. Just celebrating. All that hard work that seemed so tough all those months ago.

Vandals looking to keep slim FCS playoff hopes alive

“Just trying to get us to do things that we’re really good at, and having a bunch of things off of those looks,” Ford said.

'Nutcracker' returning to Sandpoint with holiday magic

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

Chamber welcomes Numerica Credit Union to organization

Numerica Credit Union opens its first Bonner County branch in Ponderay, offering full financial services and celebrating with community treats Nov. 12–15.

Idaho budget writers prepare to enter new era of trimming state budgets

Budget committee legislators, legislative staff vow to avoid budget deficit as state revenue lags projections

Wolfpack pull away from Hawks in 2nd half

Tough second quarter, better second half.

Republicans swat down Democratic offer to end shutdown as impasse continues into 38th day

Senate Majority Leader John Thune quickly swatted down a Democratic offer to reopen the government and extend expiring health care subsidies for a year, calling it a “nonstarter” as the partisan impasse over the shutdown continued into its 38th day.

Saints answering the call: Coeur du Christ Academy, in just its second year with a football program, gears up for first state playoff game

“There's a lot of players that have put in a lot of work,” Kellen Clemens said. “From last year, where we started with one player that had played high school football, to this year being able to have a lot of success. There’s a lot of these players, a lot of these coaches that have put in a lot of work to get here. And fortunately, we’re seeing a lot of the fruits of those efforts this year.”

Weekend TV/Radio highlights

Television, radio and streaming highlights for upcoming weekend.

Legals for November, 7 2025

‘Thinkalike’

I like the sound of that word. I came up with it when I read that Montana Senate President Matt Regier had submitted the first bill draft request for the 2027 Legislature (nothing like being first out of the gate) to make sure that teachers do not have what Regier calls political agendas when it comes to teaching Montana’s children.

Griz, Cats capsules for Nov. 8 games

Within a very balanced offense, Griz QB Keali’i Ah Yat has an FCS-leading 2,534 passing yards, with 19 touchdowns.

R. Cowell sentenced to 22 years

In a courtroom filled with over 25 people, a well-known Naples man who pleaded guilty to lewd conduct has been sentenced to serve 22 years in prison for the crimes.

R. Cowell sentenced to 22 years

In a courtroom filled with over 25 people, a well-known Naples man who pleaded guilty to lewd conduct has been sentenced to serve 22 years in prison for the crimes.

Post Falls mayor reflects on losing bid for fourth term

Post Falls mayor reflects on losing bid for fourth term

Ron Jacobson was defeated in his race for a fourth mayoral term, falling to current city councilor, Randy Westlund in a close three-person battle with former police chief Scot Haug.

Press Christmas for All partner transforms lives

Mental Health Court works at treating the whole person

Mary Wolfinger with Kootenai County Mental Health Court describes the participants she works with as “some of the most resilient and hardworking people (she) has ever met.”