State audit breaks down MLSD budget issues

MOSES LAKE — A two‑year accountability audit of the Moses Lake School District found the district repeatedly overspent its legally adopted budgets, failed to obtain required state approval for a 2024 enrichment levy, and lacked adequate controls over purchasing, credit cards, fuel use and asset tracking, according to a report released March 19 by the Washington State Auditor’s Office.

Chuck Norris, martial arts master and actor whose toughness became internet lore, dies at 86

In 1993, he took on his most famed role, as a crime-fighting lawman in TV's “Walker, Texas Ranger.” The show ran for nine seasons, and in 2010, then-Gov. Rick Perry awarded him the title of honorary Texas Ranger. The Texas Senate later named him an honorary Texan.

Chuck Norris, martial arts master and actor whose toughness became internet lore, dies at 86

Chuck Norris, the martial arts grandmaster and action star whose roles in “Walker, Texas Ranger” and other television shows and movies made him an iconic tough guy — sparking internet parodies and adoration from presidents — has died at 86. Norris died Thursday, in what his family described as a “sudden passing.”

Old Libby High School on the market for $1.1 million

The property, also known as Libby Lofts, is solely owned by Zach and Tracy McNew, also known as ZT Development.

Troy woman accused of embezzling local ambulance service

O’Brien was placed on administrative leave Dec. 26, 2025, and terminated from her position on Jan. 4, 2026.

Rough return: Vandals fall to hard-nosed Cougars in first NCAA tournament game since 1990

"The atmosphere was great," Mitchell said. "It was sweet to be able to play in an arena like this, but once you're on the court I feel like it's the same anywhere where you are playing. The hoop is still the same and everything, so once you get in that zone, it feels like just like basketball."

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Libby man sentenced to prison in shooting death of 3-year-old son

Moore remains locked up with his bail at $500,000.

Clean comedian Michael Palascak to take stage March 28

Merlin’s Comedy Club will present clean comedian Michael Palascak for a performance at 6 p.m. March 28 at the Kroc Center.

U of I hits largest-ever spring enrollment

Overall enrollment for spring is 12,213, up from the spring 2025 enrollment of 11,886 students. Undergraduate enrollment is 7,369, up 3.5% over enrollment of 7,123 in spring 2025. Total enrollment — excluding dual credit high school students enrolled in college courses — is up 2.5% to 10,089 students. Other highlights include:

Vandals fall to hard-nosed Cougars in first NCAA tournament game since 1990

Vandals fall to hard-nosed Cougars in first NCAA tournament game since 1990

Kalispell woman who allegedly passed out while driving lands deferred sentence

Prosecutors brought 31-year-old Shawna Jade Black of Kalispell up on a felony count of criminal child endangerment following the Oct. 3, 2024, wreck on Two Mile Drive.

Legals for March, 20 2026

Kalispell man charged for stealing from construction site gets suspended jail sentence

Originally charged with felony burglary, 40-year-old Gregory Holm of Kalispell pleaded guilty to misdemeanor theft at his Jan. 22 arraignment before Judge Amy Eddy in Flathead County District Court.

Dolores Huerta ends her silence, champions decades of advocacy for marginalized groups

As co-founder of what eventually became the United Farm Workers union, Huerta has been the face of a movement that for decades aimed to empower the lives of workers through higher wages, health benefits, pensions and improved safety.

Northwest Notes March 19, 2026

Notes on Idaho Vandal athletics and new hires for the Eastern Washington football coaching staff

Legals for March, 19 2026

Legals for March, 19 2026

Central Washington falls in sweet-16

ELLENSBURG — The Central Washington Wildcats (25-7) were defeated 57-51 Monday by California State Polytechnic University Broncos, Pomona in the sweet-16 of the NCAA Division two tournament. Head Coach Randi Richardson reflected positively on the season and her team, according to a statement by CWU Athletics.

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