State discus title a special one

He did it for grandpa.

Restaurateur suspected of shoplifting takes plea deal

Authorities initially brought Brian Paul Scotti-Belli up on a felony count of theft in Flathead County District Court.

Somers man sentenced for negligent vehicular assault, theft

A Somers man received a partially-suspended sentence in April for allegedly stealing a construction van last year, driving recklessly and eventually crashing into a camper in Whitefish.

Flathead Valley Community College Fall Dean’s List

The following Lincoln County students are listed in alphabetical order by their home communities.

Buckaroo Gardner given consecutive five-year sentences for chase

Buckaroo Bennie Gardner, 43, had pleaded guilty in Flathead County District Court to criminal endangerment and criminal mischief in early December after striking a deal with prosecutors.

Ponderay Rotary seeking scholarship donations

Ponderay Rotary Club’s annual Scholarship Drive is set to end April 15. However, the club is just $5,000 short of its $16,000 goal and are hoping the community can help.

Mitchell ready for session

The 2023 legislative session is shaping up to deliver on the Montana Values that House District 3 voters overwhelming endorsed in November.

It’s a darn thin pancake that doesn’t have two sides

A question was posed this year at Christmas Dinner: What is the greatest challenge facing our country?

Trainings offered for child-care providers

The 0-5 Flathead Reservation-Lake County Coalition is offering a slate of trainings for those involved in child care beginning in March.

Law roundup: Man calls 911 to fuss about accusation

A man reportedly called 911 because he was upset that he was accused of trespassing at a construction site and said that there was a dog loose in the area.

The Blotter: Backyard dog targeted by darts

A person called the police reporting to have been harassed on social media. A person called reporting their daughter had been assaulted on video surveillance.

Fish and Game adds 50 swan tags

Controlled hunt tags increases following a Fish and Game Commission decision in July 2021

Application period is May 1 through June 5 for fall 2023 swan controlled hunt in the Panhandle Region. Successful controlled hunt applicants will be notified by July 10.

City OK’s Boys and Girls Club project, RAISE project

Columbia Falls City Council last week approved two key infrastructure projects.

Our heroes deserve better

As a Gold Star widow, Navy wife and mother, ship sponsor, and spouse of a lawmaker, I am disgusted by the actions of those who are willing to sacrifice our troops for their political gain.

Our heroes deserve better

As a Gold Star widow, Navy wife and mother, ship sponsor, and spouse of a lawmaker, I am disgusted by the actions of those who are willing to sacrifice our troops for their political gain.

Man accused of exposing himself at youth fields sent to prison

The man arrested for allegedly exposing himself at youth athletic fields in Kalispell last spring is now serving a stint inside Montana State Prison

Colleen Wills Breeze, 80

Colleen Wills Breeze

Apprenticeship program gathering to be held Sept. 27

MOSES LAKE — Interested high school students and their families from throughout Grant County and North Central Washington are invited to learn about a new apprenticeship program at a Moses Lake business through a Youth Apprenticeship Information Night set for Sept. 27...

USPS seeing major increase in change of address fraud

OLYMPIA — The Washington State Department of Retirement Systems announced Tuesday a major increase in change of address fraud has caught the attention of the United States Postal Service and federal lawmakers. According to the announcement, data shows that change of address fraud and other types of identity theft numbers are up 167% from 2021 to 2022. The announcement said that the United States Postal Inspector’s office stated that seniors are the most likely targets and lawmakers are now asking USPS to tighten the identity verification process.

NIC releases special report to accreditor

North Idaho College published a special report Friday to its accrediting body.