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.

Upcoming events at the Pearl

The Pearl Theater has always been the venue to see concerts and plays in Bonners Ferry, but the theater is expanding programs to include a wider variety of events. Events offered at the Pearl now include groups, workshops, a drum circle, karaoke and much more.

Sandpoint Strikers U10 girls crowned champions of Glacier Surf Premier Cup

Sandpoint Strikers U10 girls crowned champions of Glacier Surf Premier Cup

Boundary County Court Records - Oct. 9, 2025

Boundary County Court Records for the period of Sept.27-Oct. 3, 2025.

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.

Law sentenced maximum for manslaughter

A man guilty of voluntary manslaughter has been sentenced to serve the maximum sentence in prison for the murder of a former girlfriend.

Double DUIs land Missoula man behind bars

A Missoula man has been sentenced for back-to-back felony DUI convictions.

WA Congressional delegates respond to shutdown

WASHINGTON D.C. – A government shutdown began at midnight on October 1, 2025, after Congress was unable to pass a new budget bill or continuing resolution before deadline. The shutdown has cast a shadow over various sectors in Washington State, with potential implications for farmers, small businesses and public health. Lawmakers from both parties are weighing in on the effects and responsibilities surrounding the funding impasse.

Youth Sports Oct. 8, 2025

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

STCU reaches 50-branch milestone

Spokane-based credit union has seven branches in North Idaho

The Spokane-based credit union STCU is set to open its 50th branch location on October 8.

Whitefish soccer teams learn lessons in Bigfork losses

The Whitefish soccer teams met strong Bigfork teams last week.

Northwest Notes Oct. 8, 2025

Boise State has scheduled a football game vs. an in-state school ... but no, it's not the Vandals.

EDITORIAL: Health insurance is critical, so be aware of opportunities

Idaho consumers will continue to have choices from eight carriers when shopping for individual coverage. In 2026 Select Health, PacificSource Health Plans, Blue Cross of Idaho, Regence Blue Shield of Idaho, Mountain Health CO-OP, Molina Healthcare, Moda Health Plan, and St. Luke’s Health Plan will offer health plans. Idaho consumers will have 7 dental carriers to chose from again for 2026.

Bigfork Senior Center raising funds for wheelchair ramp

The Bigfork Senior Center is celebrating the opening of its used book and clothing store this weekend, which will help raise money for a wheelchair ramp as part of a larger effort to build out a new facility.

Hawk girls run win streak to three matches

In only the second year of its existence, the Thompson Falls-Plains-St. Regis Hawks girls soccer team is already making noise with a push towards a possible playoff spot

Audit shows Hot Springs school employee overpaid herself with grant dollars

An audit of a Hot Springs School District employee found they made unauthorized personal purchases using public funds and overpaid themselves using thousands of dollars in grant money.

Legals for October, 8 2025

Saints cut Mellott from practice squad

Previous standout Montana State quarterback, Tommy Mellott, was released from the New Orleans Saints on Tuesday afternoon.

Big Sky honors UM's Wortham, MSU's Dowler, Eiden

FARMINGTON, Utah — Two Bobcats and one Grizzly took home weekly football awards for the Big Sky Conference Monday after leading their teams to victory Saturday.