“Flathead River in Paint” Online Auction is live and continues until Dec. 7

After an engaging and well-attended debut of artwork from the plein-air painting event at Montana Modern Fine Art in Kalispell on Nov. 9th, online bidding has begun on 23 pieces created for the Flathead River In Paint which kicks off fundraising for the Owen Sowerwine conservation project.

Libby Public Schools receive threatening phone calls

Libby Superintendent of Schools Ron Goodman echoed Police Chief Scott Kessel’s comments that the threats were not credible.

Threats phoned into Libby schools deemed unfounded

Police are investigating threatening phone calls made to the Libby Elementary School and the Libby Middle High School late Wednesday morning.

Community Coalition Aims to Bring Inflation Relief to Idaho Working Families

The Idaho Center for Fiscal Policy in partnership with Protection Our Dreams and Empowering Resilience of Idaho and a handful of community organizations have come together as the Elevate Idaho Families Coalition, with the aim of creating state economic policy that reflects the needs of Idaho working families.

Player is a credit to himself, team, community

I watched a varsity player, No. 21, standing by the JV players encouraging and mentoring them. For a very brief instant, I also saw him glance back to the bleachers. There in the stands was a very old gentleman, wearing a Eureka Lions hat, attempting to navigate the steps. He was really struggling as his cane kept slipping. I was just about to go down and help him. However, Cleo Henslee, No. 21, saw the man helped the man find a seat. His response to this need directly reflects upon his family, the school, the team and coaches, and the Bonners Ferry community.

Lady Bulldogs win in OT, on to state title game

The Whitefish Bulldogs are headed to their second state final in three years after a 5-3 overtime victory over the Hamilton Bulldogs in a State A semifinal game Saturday.

Osburn woman sentenced for wire fraud scheme

Trina Welch embezzled over $3.6M from Kasco of Idaho

Trina Welch, 49, of Osburn, was sentenced to 51 months in federal prison for committing wire fraud, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced Monday. According to court records, Welch was employed by Kasco of Idaho, LLC, with an office in Rathdrum, as a bookkeeper from 2012 until 2019. Kasco is a construction and telecommunication company that does work in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Montana, and Alaska.

Osburn woman sentenced for wire fraud scheme

Trina Welch embezzled over $3.6M from Kasco of Idaho

Trina Welch, 49, of Osburn, was sentenced to 51 months in federal prison for committing wire fraud, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced Monday. According to court records, Welch was employed by Kasco of Idaho, LLC, with an office in Rathdrum, as a bookkeeper from 2012 until 2019. Kasco is a construction and telecommunication company that does work in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Montana, and Alaska.

Great Fish Community Challenge sets new fundraising record

The eighth annual Great Fish Community Challenge set a new fundraising record, with over $4.1 million in donations as of 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 16.

Aquatic Workshop program set for mid-July

The Pend Oreille County Noxious Weed Board is gearing up for the 2023 Aquatic Workshop on July 14 at the Camas Center, offering a full day of expert speakers, free lunch and door prizes, as well as a virtual attendance option.

3Cs to distribute $120K to local nonprofits

Group surpassed last year's fundraising goal of $111K

The 2023 fundraising year has been a powerful one for the Cancer and Community Charities, better known as the 3Cs. The group of 500 ladies have managed to collect $120,000 to release to local charities later in the summer. Though the recipients won’t be announced until Aug. 18, most of the nonprofits receiving the grant awards fall within the health and human resource categories.

WGA presents $85K to four nonprofits

WGA helps nonprofits

Swayne: ‘It was tough to read the room’

NIC president speaks about accreditation review

For North Idaho College, the verdict is about three weeks away. Regional accreditors have made their decision about the fate of the embattled Coeur d’Alene-based community college, President Nick Swayne said Wednesday. But the announcement won’t come before July 21.

Suspect in attempted high school break-in given three-year sentence

The Whitefish man arrested in January for trying to break into Columbia Falls High School earned a three-year sentence with the state Department of Corrections on June 22.

Spots available for board's Aquatic Workshop

The Pend Oreille County Noxious Weed Board still has spots open for the 2023 Aquatic Workshop, which offers a full day of expert speakers, free lunch and door prizes.

Art imitates lives

Authors take questions to inspire comedy synopsis

Improv performers from Levity Theatre will interview two local authors, Michael Wolsten and David Hill, to inspire their show at 9 p.m. June 2 at the Harding Center, before using their lives to inspire an entire comedy show, live.

Man accused of exposing himself at youth athletic complex held on parole violation

Officials with the Kalispell Police Department announced the arrest of David Scott Whitford, 26, of Kalispell on May 4.

North Idaho Philharmonia presenting 'European Postcards'

North Idaho Philharmonia returns to the historic Panida Theater for two performances entitled "European Postcards" next weekend. Concerts will be held Friday, Feb. 24, and Saturday, Feb. 25, featuring guest solo harpist Sophie Baird-Daniel. Friday evening begins with a pre-concert talk at 7 p.m., with downbeat for the program at 7:30 p.m.

UI to host free workshops

The University of Idaho Extension will host free workshops at four locations throughout the state on how point-of-sale systems can be helpful for operating and managing a small farm or food business.

Law roundup: Student allegedly shot with a pellet gun

Three people in a blue minivan with a smashed-in headlight reportedly shot a pellet gun at a student using a crosswalk.