Absentee ballots headed out to voters

Election Day is Nov. 8.

Idaho Commerce announces Link Up Idaho Initiative

Request for public challenges to improve map of broadband availability in the state

The Link Up Idaho initiative is asking the state’s residents to submit information about their internet to provide insight into broadband availability across the state. Idaho residents can submit information about their internet by March 15.

Explore Whitefish partners with organizations to promote responsible recreation

Explore Whitefish partners with organization to promote responsible recreation

Polson Restaurant Recap: New eateries on the way

Andrew Perkins, the owner of Salt Cafe, received $64,800 from the Polson City Commission during its meeting on March 2, which will help him complete work on his Salt Cafe and hopefully open the establishment before the onset of Polson’s hectic summer.

Mariners, Mets trade wins Friday and Saturday

NEW YORK (AP) — The Mariners faced the Mets in New York Friday and Saturday with a third game slated for Sunday in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The Mariners took the victory Friday evening while the Mets snagged the win Saturday.

City Council adjusts budget to increase SPOT bus funding

The Sandpoint City Council made several changes to the fiscal year 2026 budget at Wednesday’s meeting, including moving funding to increase funding the Selkirks Pend Oreille Transit bus.

St Vincent de Paul North Idaho offers hope, opens doors

Last year, St. Vincen’s provided 55 thrift store jobs, many to tenant and shelter guests; 272 individuals places in supportive housing; 47 veterans received housing assistance or referrals; and 292 families were not evicted thanks to St. Vincent’s.

Mission Valley Calendar

Your events guide to the Mission Valley

THE FRONT ROW with JASON ELLIOTT: The road will be traveled this week for NIC

“The really nice thing is that we’re going to be in charge of them for the next 10 days,” North Idaho College men's basketball coach Corey Symons said of the players. “It’s going to be team meetings, and film, and not like back home and they’re running around after practice. We’re going to have them locked in and focused on that day. We’re excited and hoping that 10 days will help us get over that hump.”

Madrid adopts virus restrictions exposing poor-rich divide

MADRID (AP) — Heightened restrictions to stem Europe's fastest coronavirus spread in some of Madrid's working-class neighborhoods brought a heated debate over the prevalence of inequality in Spain back into the spotlight Monday.

Kansas school board rejects delaying in-person K-12 classes

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Local school boards in Kansas will be allowed to reopen elementary, middle and high schools in mid-August as they normally would, despite a surge in coronavirus cases in the state.

Nevada passes bill to mail all voters ballots amid pandemic

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — State lawmakers passed a bill Sunday that would add Nevada to a growing list of states that will mail all active voters ballots ahead of the November election amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Nevada passes bill to mail all voters ballots amid pandemic

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — State lawmakers passed a bill Sunday that would add Nevada to a growing list of states that will mail all active voters ballots ahead of the November election amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Nevada lawmakers OK mailing voters ballots, Trump slams move

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Nevada state lawmakers passed a bill Sunday that would add the state to a growing list of U.S. states that will mail active voters ballots ahead of the November election amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Trump slams passage of Nevada bill to mail voters ballots

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Nevada lawmakers passed a bill that would add the state to a growing list of U.S. states mailing active voters ballots ahead of the November election amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Soccer leagues plan for games they can only hope to play

GENEVA (AP) — Top soccer leagues across Europe are searching for the earliest possible dates to resume games if the coronavirus pandemic allows.

Soccer leagues plan for games they can only hope to play

GENEVA (AP) — Top soccer leagues across Europe are searching for the earliest possible dates to resume games if the coronavirus pandemic allows.

Flathead National Forest’s River Management Plan open for comment

The Flathead National Forest is developing a Comprehensive River Management Plan for the three forks of the designated Wild and Scenic Flathead River.

Are college campus tours part of your summer vacation?

Do your summer plans include one or more visits to campuses of schools being considered by that teen in your family? Such tours can be very positive and helpful experiences, if done right.

UAE's warm welcome to Israelis reflects changing region

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — In less than 24 hours on the ground,