Don’t buy into the failure story line

We have heard a lot at the Legislature this year about our schools being poor, our student outcomes being weak, and about little progress being made in education. Unfortunately, this storyline serves the purpose of those who advocate for the elimination or weakening of our public schools.

AP FACT CHECK: Trump revives false claim on wall at CPAC

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump asserted anew on Saturday that Mexico is paying for his border wall, even as his administration shifts billions from the Pentagon to cover some construction costs and Mexico pitches in nothing.

AP FACT CHECK: Trump revives false claim on wall at CPAC

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump asserted anew on Saturday that Mexico is paying for his border wall, even as his administration shifts billions from the Pentagon to cover some construction costs and Mexico pitches in nothing.

National Black News Channel makes debut

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. J.C. Watts was beaming like a proud parent as he talked about the launch of Black News Channel — a project he's worked on for years to create what's now the nation's only 24-hour news network aimed at African Americans.

National Black News Channel makes debut

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. J.C. Watts was beaming like a proud parent as he talked about the launch of Black News Channel — a project he's worked on for years to create what's now the nation's only 24-hour news network aimed at African Americans.

National Black News Channel makes debut

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. J.C. Watts was beaming like a proud parent as he talked about the launch of Black News Channel — a project he's worked on for years to create what's now the nation's only 24-hour news network aimed at African Americans.

National Black News Channel makes debut

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. J.C. Watts was beaming like a proud parent as he talked about the launch of Black News Channel — a project he's worked on for years to create what's now the nation's only 24-hour news network aimed at African Americans.

LEAP project nets workforce housing grant

A Priest River affordable housing project has received a $30,000 grant from a regional credit union and its partners. Working with partners, STCU helped secure nearly $200,000 in late 2024 for critically needed workforce housing projects in Spokane County and North Idaho. Among them is LEAP Housing, which received a $30,000 grant for The Village at River View Ridge, a six-unit workforce housing project in western Bonner County.

Libby man receives suspended sentence for DUI

Libby School District renews interlocal agreement

Hayden woman sentenced for tax evasion

A Hayden woman who pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $162,000 from her former employer, some of which she repaid, received a jail sentence, according to the Idaho State Tax Commission.

Keep electric vehicle credits

I am so old that electric cars were quite common in my town when I was a boy. We thought they were scary because they didn’t make any noise.

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.

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.

Give thanks for our caregivers

This Thanksgiving, as we gather with loved ones, let’s pause to honor Montana’s unsung heroes: the 214,000 family caregivers who keep our families whole.

Libby man gets prison after repeated probation violations

But following several probation violations, Ball ended up with a...

Banham: No legitimacy to claims against police chief

Plains Mayor Joel Banham stamped out accusations against the town’s police chief after his creditability was questioned at Monday’s Town Council meeting.

Federal Reserve cuts key rate yet Powell says future reductions are not locked in

Wednesday's quarter-point cut brings the Fed's key rate down to about 3.9%, from about 4.1%. The central bank had cranked its rate to roughly 5.3% in 2023 and 2024 to combat the biggest inflation spike in four decades before implementing three cuts last year. Lower rates could, over time, reduce borrowing costs for mortgages, auto loans, and credit cards, as well as for business loans.

Breath of relief: Local vineyards appear free of 'smoke taint'

A month later after Grant County was blanketed by wildfire smoke, grape growers across the state are breathing a sigh of relief, as tests appear to show the smoke did not affect the flavor of the wine.

Post Falls School District refinances bonds to save taxpayers over $800K

Taxpayers in the Post Falls School District will save $805,000 in bond repayment costs as a result of a recent bond refinancing.