Griz football capsule: Sacred Heart

Sacred Heart at No. 4/4 Montana. Saturday, 1 p.m.

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.

Senate Democrats, holding out for health care, reject government funding bill for 10th time

Democrats say they won't budge until they get a guarantee on extending the tax credits for the health plans. They warn that millions of Americans who buy their own health insurance — such as small business owners, farmers and contractors — will see large increases when premium prices go out in the coming weeks. Looking ahead to a Nov. 1 deadline in most states, they think voters will demand that Republicans enter into serious negotiations.

LETTER: Politics affects local people's health care

I’m looking at the headlines of our paper today. There’s the congressional response to the shutdown and the announcement that East Adams Rural Health is laying off staff due to cuts in funding. Mr. Baumgardner says the Democrats want to fund health care for immigrants. If you repeat misinformation often enough, people might believe it. They don’t mention the fact that everyone will lose their tax credits for premiums and other information. All politics is local and this is how local people are being affected. If you are interested, there’s another No Kings protest march on Oct. 18 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Broadway and Alder. Let your feelings be known.

IPUC approves Avista rate hikes

The Residential Exchange Program provides federal power system benefits to residential and small farm customers. Avista applies these benefits as monthly bill credits. The approved change lowers the credit from 36.6 cents to 23.3 cents per kilowatt-hour, reflecting a reduced benefit level for the upcoming year.

IPUC approves Avista rate hikes

Idaho regulators approved four Avista Utilities applications that will increase electric rates. Residential customers will see a $3.43 monthly hike. Learn what’s changing and why.

Where do people on Idaho Medicaid expansion work? A lot of big companies.

Walmart had the most employees on health insurance public assistance program, Idaho Department of Health and Welfare report shows

BTAA seeks help for kittens, cats in need

Trio of overpopulation cases discovered in Bonner County

Better Together Animal Alliance is urgently seeking community support after rescuing nearly 250 cats and kittens from three overpopulation cases in Bonner County. The Ponderay-based shelter needs donations of food and funds to provide care, spay/neuter services, and vaccinations.

On the upswing: Seniors Thornsberry, O’Dell and Neva at center of Bravettes’ resurgence

Seniors Thornsberry, O’Dell and Neva at center of Bravettes’ resurgence

A variety of things have made the Flathead Bravettes stronger this volleyball season: sophomore hitter Makenna Aldrich, junior setter Anna Bain, a fleet of strong servers. ... And those seniors.

Full Count: A flip-flop at least half of us can understand

Count me unsurprised that the fifth-ranked Montana State Bobcats are ahead of the No. 4 Montana Grizzlies in the first FCS Playoff Selection Committee’s Top 10 that was announced on ESPN2 Wednesday.

PREP VOLLEYBALL: Post Falls claims No. 2 seed to 6A districts

The win means Post Falls will play host to No. 3 seed Lake City (9-15, 1-3) on Saturday at noon in the loser-out first-round at regionals. The winner will play at top seed Coeur d’Alene on Monday in the first match of a best-of-3 series for the regional title.

Schweitzer unveils new winter adventures

Schweitzer Mountain Resort gears up for winter with new dining, lodging, and ski programs. From sunrise breakfasts and snowcat dinners to expanded youth camps and the Kids Ski Free Week, discover what’s new at Idaho’s largest ski destination.

Lady Bulldogs tie rival Wildkats, 1-1

Whitefish’s soccer teams clashed with rival Columbia Falls in a set of challenging and physical games last week.

Fearless heroism results in Medal of Honor

Military Tales celebrates the country's military, and its servicemen and women and their service.

Legals for October, 15 2025

Legals for October, 15 2025

Washington state attorney general agrees to protect seal of confession

(The Center Square) – The Washington State Attorney General’s Office reported on Friday that it has reached an agreement with the Catholic Church over a new abuse reporting law. The agreement stipulates that clergy are still mandatory reporters of child abuse, but it includes an exception for information learned exclusively during the Sacrament of Confession. A federal court blocked the Office of the Attorney General, or AGO, from enforcing the law in July, just days before it was set to take effect. Senate Bill 5375 required Washington clergy members, including priests, ministers, rabbis and other people to act as mandatory reporters of child abuse and neglect. The preliminary injunction barred Washington state from enforcing provisions that require those clergy members to report what they learn under the seal of confession. The AGO filed stipulations on Friday that make the injunctions permanent, requiring clergy to report only what they learn outside of confession.

Libby woman sentenced after stealing from her parents

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'Parental Choice' town hall on Wednesday

"Idaho now has the nation’s best education choice law, a $5,000 tax credit for families to help cover education expenses. How do you take advantage of the program and improve your child’s future? Join us for these special town hall meetings to get the process started and get questions answered," according to a flyer from organizer Mountain States Policy Center.

Festival of Trees returns with holiday magic

Celebrate the season at Sandpoint’s Festival of Trees, Nov. 28–Dec. 6.