Deaf cleaning crew shines despite challenges

COEUR d'ALENE — A storm of orange work shirts rolls through the hallway at Alliance Data, dotted with bright blue gloves amid wheeling gray trash cans and fresh cleaning supplies.

That police benefit fund only benefits bad guys

You might get a call asking for donations to the CDA Police Coalition Benefit Fund.

Don't take the Craigslist bait

CRAIGSLIST CLAIMS ANOTHER VICTIM: A couple from Chicago contracted for the perfect Seattle location for their wedding using Craigslist. The couple rented a Seattle residence for two weeks for about $3,000 for their wedding preparation and nuptials.

Congress OKs $1.9T virus relief bill in win for Biden, Dems

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Congress riven along party lines has approved the landmark $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, as President Joe Biden and Democrats claimed a major triumph on legislation marshaling the government’s spending might against twin pandemic and economic crises that have upended a nation.

Eureka lawmaker reflects on final term in Legislature

HELENA — Chatting in the first-floor lobby of the Montana State Capitol earlier this week, Mike Cuffe was interrupted every 30 seconds or so by a bipartisan procession of lawmakers, slapping him on the back or shaking his hand and offering congratulations.

Hospital gets $100M financing deal

Kalispell Regional Medical Center is on track to receive up to $100 million in tax-exempt revenue-bond financing to refinance the hospital’s existing debt and complete the Montana Children’s Medical Center.

'You can just be yourself'

Idaho program elevates foster kids with support

TWIN FALLS - Earlier this year, Nattassia Lee was among the 80 percent of former foster children who find themselves either homeless or incarcerated within a year of their 18th birthday.

Dress for success? It certainly helps

Into the black hole of political correctness

I first ventured into the bizarre world of politically correct presidential politics six weeks ago when I wrote about Bill Clinton being scolded by the national media for comparing Barack Obama's success in South Carolina with Jesse Jackson's success there 20 years before.

Petroleum pinch

Impact of high prices stretches far beyond the gas pump

Braves post 1st victory

Osweiler leads FHS past Big Sky, 42-21

Who to call when Cash Call calls you

If you get a call from a company called Cash Call, please call me immediately.

Court Reports

Nikki Barbara Allen, born 1992, charged with infraction exceeding maximum posted speed limit (1-15 MPH) by BFPD on Feb. 3.

Doughnut and downtown top stories

2008 year in review

While the global story of the year is clearly the Wall Street meltdown, the credit crisis and the recession, the story that occupied the pages of the Whitefish Pilot from Jan. 17 right up to Christmas Eve was the dispute over control of Whitefish’s planning and zoning “doughnut” area.

2012 budget passes tight council vote

Shelter Island owner wins $12 million judgment

 The owner of a $41 million home on Flathead Lake who wants his property taxes reduced won a $12 million judgment in Flathead County — by suing his own construction company.

Court Reports

Keith Kincade, born 1982, charged with felony failure to stop, render aid, injure, accident, and leave the scene by BCSO on July 17, 2006. Amended to misdemeanor driving without privileges.

Court Reports

Andrew Michael Baker, born 2000, charged with misdemeanor sexual battery on April 26.

Chisholm family honored for volunteer efforts

Between its four members, the Chisholm family has a volunteer resume that looks more like a tome than a list.

Equal time for common sense on 'equal' pay

I’ve written a couple of columns in a row on some of the more blatant attempts by liberals to shut down free and fair debate on topics ranging from climate change to Christianity.