Flathead Valley Community College enrollment on the rebound since Covid-19 pandemic

Enrollment at Flathead Valley Community College is gradually returning toward pre-pandemic numbers.

FBI backtracks on denying children were zip tied in Idaho raid, saying instead no ‘young’ kids were

Days after advocates said they witnessed children who were zip tied at a law enforcement raid on Sunday in southwest Idaho, federal law enforcement agencies denied that claim.

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: Idaho, Eastern passing each other in different directions again

“There’s been a lot of emotion the last few years, having to walk through the tunnels, and wait hours for media after games down in Moscow,” Best told the media early Saturday evening. “So this had a little personal touch to it, with recruits walking by my face over the years. “I’m proud of our guys; they found a way.”

Ryan Hunter wants to make Kalispell a more walkable city

To Ryan Hunter, a walkable city is a vibrant city.

Tate seeking election to Sandpoint Council

After Joe Tate finished his undergraduate degree, he moved back to Sandpoint in 2016 as a completely changed person.

Legals for October, 23 2025

Trevino named Tigers’ new softball head coach

EPHRATA – Ephrata High School has named Lesa Trevino as the new head softball coach for the Tigers. Trevino will be replacing long-time EHS coach, Heather Wood, who retired from the softball program over the summer. “I’ve always had a deep love for the game and (for) the coaches that pushed me to be better,” said Trevino. “I always wanted to do that for another athlete, I wanted to push them to be their best and so they knew that they could do it in their potential.” Trevino’s softball career began back in fifth grade when she joined a softball camp and fell in love with the game, she said. From there she continued with club softball and played throughout high school until graduating from Quincy High School in 2008.

Great Fish fundraiser nets $8.1 million for local nonprofits

Whitefish Community Foundation awarded $8.1 million to 85 Flathead Valley nonprofit organizations during the Great Fish Awards Ceremony Tuesday evening.

Youth Sports Oct. 22, 2025

Scores, news, photos, etc., from local youth sports teams, leagues.

Design for Whitefish High School expansion completed

A major milestone has been reached by A&E Design for the Whitefish High School expansion project.

Great Fish Community Challenge surpasses $8 million raised for local nonprofits

Whitefish Community Foundation awarded $8.1 million to 85 Flathead Valley nonprofit organizations during the Great Fish Awards Ceremony Tuesday evening.

Trustees vote to hand off investigation into former Hot Springs School District employee to law enforcement

The Hot Springs School District Board of Trustees unanimously voted Wednesday to hand over the investigation into a school employee accused of embezzling funds to law enforcement.

Bobcats wallop Warriors, host Victor Pirates on Friday

The Superior Bobcats appear to be headed for a playoff berth in 6-Man football and coach Jeff Schultz thinks his team’s recent successes are directly tied to one thing that his team has done incredibly well lately, and that is the effective defense his boys have been playing.

Legals for October, 22 2025

Legals for October, 22 2025

Kalispell City Council 2025 municipal election guide

Ahead of Kalispell's Nov. 4 municipal election, the Daily Inter Lake sent questionnaires to City Council candidates running in contested races. Candidates were instructed to keep their answers to each of the questions to under 150 words. Answers were lightly editing for brevity, clarity, Associated Press style and grammar.

WA faces health coverage issues if enhanced Premium Tax Credit lapses

OLYMPIA — Washingtonians could face a significant increase in their health insurance premiums as the Enhanced Premium Tax Credit, ePTC, is set to expire at the end of 2025, unless action is taken by Congress. The issue is a significant talking point for both parties as the federal government shutdown continues.

Trump hosts Senate Republicans at renovated White House as the shutdown drags into fourth week

As the government shutdown enters its fourth week — on track to become among the longest in U.S. history — the country is feeling the financial hit. Economists have warned the federal closure, leaving most the 2.4 million-strong federal workforce without pay, will shave economic growth by 0.1 to 0.2 percentage points per week.

Bits n’ pieces from east, west and beyond

The extended Congressional recess delays the swearing in of Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva, Politico said. Grijalva is expected to provide the final signature required to force disclosure of files related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Idaho health exchange opens as rates rise

Idaho opens its health insurance exchange early for 2026, urging residents to compare plans as premiums may rise 75%. Federal tax credit uncertainty could impact affordability for thousands.