ILO says working conditions improve in Thai seafood sector

BANGKOK (AP) — A report issued Tuesday by the U.N.'s International Labor Organization credits Thailand with improving working conditions in the fishing and seafood processing industry, but says that serious abuses including forced labor remain.

The Latest: Germany pledges $500 billion in guarantees

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Sublime fairy tale featured in Metropolitan Opera showing

One of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s most celebrated pieces of music, “Die Zauberflöte” will be shown on Saturday, June 3 at 10:55 a.m. at the Whitefish Performing Arts Center

Montana democrats announce their priorities for the 2023 legislative session

Montana Senate and House Democrats say they are focusing on lowering the cost of living and child care, providing property tax relief, addressing mental health and more in the 2023 legislative session, which began Monday.

US jobless claim applications fall to lowest in 14 weeks

Also Thursday morning, the payroll processing firm ADP reported that the U.S. economy gained 235,000 jobs, well above expectations

JPMorgan Chase profits jump 52% amid banking turmoil

PMorgan, the nation's biggest bank by assets posted a profit of $12.62 billion, compared to a profit of $8.28 billion in the same period a year earlier

Sandpoint wins B-Cup, Badgers take fourth in River City Duals

Sandpoint claimed the B-Cup for the seventh time in nine years on Tuesday against Bonners Ferry 47-36.

PRESS CHRISTMAS FOR ALL: A heart for the homeless

“Ben” has dedicated his life to serving others. “I’m an alcoholic,” he said, as frank as he is humble. “I wanted to give back. I had taken quite a bit in life. I decided I wasn’t going to do that anymore.”

Outstanding and honorary: Azevedo, Burns honored by NIC Alumni Association

Each year, the North Idaho College Alumni Association Board of Directors recognizes outstanding individuals who greatly enhance NIC and the Alumni Association through their commitment and service. Jody Azevedo was recognized by the association as Alumna of the Year and Lita Burns as Honorary Alumna.

Cougars begin season 3-2 on the court

Warden coach works to encourage 'energy-momentum' attitudes

WARDEN – Under new head coach Shanna Golladay, the Warden Cougars have started the volleyball season 3-2, defeating Cle Elum-Roslyn at home and Mabton on the road to begin the year and going 1-2 in a tournament on Saturday. Golladay, who began coaching in the Warden School District in 1997 and is a Warden volleyball alum, credited her players for improving one aspect in particular. “Definitely the energy of the team,” Golladay said. “We were a really quiet team (against Cle Elum-Roslyn), they had a hard time talking, cheering, the high-fives – that energy that you need. Volleyball is very much an energy-momentum game.” The Cougars began 2022 with back-to-back wins last week.

Evergreen killer given 35 years for mitigated deliberate homicide

Flathead County District Court Judge Robert Allison sentenced Tanner Doyle White to 35 years in Montana State Prison on Thursday for the Jan. 17 shooting death of 42-year-old Luke Simpson in Evergreen.

NIC remains accredited

Accreditor extends show cause sanction

North Idaho College remains accredited though it will continue to operate under a show cause sanction.

NIC remains accredited

Accreditor extends show cause sanction

North Idaho College remains accredited though it will continue to operate under a show cause sanction.

20th Judicial District Court News

Recent cases heard by District Court Judge Molly Owen:

Little: Tax relief on the way

Idahoans to receive $300 million in property tax

Little praises property tax relief success

Little: Tax relief on the way

Idahoans to receive $300 million in property tax

Little praises property tax relief success

Almost the last bill to pass

It was a late afternoon, on May 2, the 87th day of the Montana Legislature.

FLOW Swimmers post national rankings

The Flathead Lake Open Water Swimmers (FLOW Swimmers), based in Polson, head into this weekend’s 2023 Montana State Masters Championship, March 18-19 in Butte, with several national accomplishments to their credit.

Police Calls: Online blackmail and a creepy Uber ride

Someone found and turned in a black leather wallet containing $10 and several credit cards.

Rolland W. Hurst, 90

Dr. Rolland “Woody” Hurst Woody was born to Alfred and Ruth Hurst on August 24, 1932, in Burlington, NC.