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.

What makes probate take so long and cost so much?

One of the most common concerns I hear from families dealing with a loved one's passing is frustration over how long probate takes and how much it costs. "Why does it take months just to access my parents' accounts?" or "Why are there so many fees?" are questions that come up regularly in my practice.

Letters to the editor Oct. 12

Letters to the editor Oct. 12

Letters to the editor Oct. 12

Letters to the editor Oct. 12

Idaho projected to end fiscal year with unconstitutional $56.6M state budget deficit

The latest budget documents released by the state show Idaho is projected to end the current fiscal year in June with an unconstitutional state budget deficit of $56.6 million dollars.

Reports: Diane Keaton, Oscar-winning star of ‘Annie Hall’ and ‘The Godfather,’ dies at 79

Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning star of “Annie Hall,” “The Godfather” films and “Father of the Bride,” whose quirky, vibrant manner and depth made her one of the most singular actors of a generation, has died. She was 79.

GCSO logs Sept. 29 - Oct. 2

EPHRATA — The Grant County Sheriff’s Office provided the incident details noted below. Suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Vandals return from bye, face unheralded Bears

Both teams are coming off byes; two weeks ago, Idaho lost its Big Sky opener 41-30 at Montana.

Comment period open for Fish and Game's proposed rulemaking

Can be submitted online

Chapter 13.01.19: Rules for Selecting, Operating, Discontinuing, and Suspending Vendors Summary: Remove vendor classifications to simplify the approval process, added a ‘community benefit’ component to allow for applicants who previously would have not been qualified, added language to make vendor application disqualification or contract cancellations more structured and easier to understand and enforce, removed eligibility for out-of-state applicants (except those grandfathered in), and added a provision to allow vendors to collect a credit card fee.

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

Bits n’ pieces from east, west and beyond

Trump announced new tariffs of 100% on pharmaceuticals, 50% on kitchen and bathroom cabinets, 30% on upholstered furniture and 25% on “Big!” trucks beginning Oct. 1.

2 graduate from Community Court with hopes for bright futures

MOSES LAKE – Two participants in Grant County’s Community Court Program graduated Wednesday afternoon after completing addiction treatment and other steps to walk away from drugs and the poor decisions they can lead to. In the case of Sherm Rowland, the graduation is a walk away from a trying past and a celebration of just more than 18 months of being off drugs.

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.

BTAA seeks help for kittens, cats in need

Trio of overpopulation cases discovered in 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.

Applications open for chance at a D.C. trip for local students

Flathead Electric Cooperative partners with the Montana Electric Cooperatives’ Association and the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association each year to send two to three local students to Washington, D.C. for “Youth Tour.” Applications for 2026 Youth Tour are open through Oct. 31.

Cats, Griz capsules for Oct. 11

Montana State leads the Big Sky and is ninth in the FCS in total defense, allowing 296 yards per game.

Legals for October, 10 2025

Legals for October, 10 2025

Legals for October, 10 2025

Frustrated lawmakers say lack of trust is making it harder to end the government shutdown

A president looking to seize power beyond the executive branch. A Congress controlled by Republican lawmakers unwilling to directly defy him. And a minority party looking for any way to fight back.