Idaho's mixed grades on student IOUs

State debt high, but UI debt low

There’s a famous quote that’s been attributed to just about everyone, but in fact, it came from the pen of Mark Twain.

Records

Digital switch sends some Spectrum heads spinning

This week I’ve had a number of calls about Spectrum and its recent move to digital. I’ve included a link below to a very well-written article in the Cd’A Press by Brian Walker. One of the reasons I say it’s a very well-written article is that corporate representatives of Spectrum are pointing to it as a good explanation of what the upcoming move to an all-digital network means for consumers.

Kiley's courage

Family rallies to care for 6-year-old leukemia patient

With no place left to turn, teen finds hope at local ministry

In her role as director of one of Kalispell’s alternative high schools, Teri Palmer has seen her share of youths with less-than-stable backgrounds.

Today

New Earth Summer Expo 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., WestCoast Kalispell Center Hotel. Exhibitors of health and beauty, and nutritional products, jewelry, and art. Massage and bodywork therapists and health practitioners will be on hand. Guest speakers. Free. All are welcome. Call 406-327-7977.

Wildkats earn Western A crown

The journey may not have been as easy as the Wildkats had planned, but they got the result they were looking for in Hamilton over the weekend as the team went 3-0 to earn the Western A Divisional girls basketball title.

Court Reports

David F. Capilo, born 1967, charged with felony aggravated battery with use of a deadly weapon by BCSO on July 23.

Court Reports

Ali A. Abduletif, born 1984, charged with infraction exceeding maximum posted speed limit (1-15 MPH) by BFPD on Sept. 28.

Court Reports

Jason A. Johnson, born 1982, charged with misdemeanor use or intent to use drug paraphernalia by BCSO on June 18, 2013.

'Liberty ... is not safe': A continuing struggle

H.L. Mencken, a famous writer of the first half of the 20th century, is often credited with having said: “Nobody ever went broke underestimating the intelligence of the American public.”

Track coach still inspires former athletes

By JORDAN DAWSON / Bigfork Eagle

Moses Lake chamber talks water, education with governor

MOSES LAKE — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee had an opportunity to hear about the challenges facing Moses Lake at a round table discussion at the Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce Wednesday. Besides Chamber President Debbie Doran-Martinez and Marketing Director Lori Robins, the governor met with Moses Lake Mayor Don Myers, City Administrator Kevin Fuhr, Grant County Economic Development Council Executive Director Brant Mayo, Port of Moses Lake Director of Business Development Richard Hanover, Big Bend Community College President Sara Thompson Tweedy and Group14 CEO Rick Luebbe. Accompanying Inslee was Washington Department of Commerce Engagement and Outreach Specialist Soo Ing-Moody. “First of all, Governor, we want to thank you for the $36 million that went into the budget to help us with water, more specifically getting surface water to do more irrigation,” Doran-Martinez told Inslee. “Also there was $4 million that was in the transportation budget that helped with bridges. So we were able to widen some bridges, put some bigger culverts in to deliver more water into the Columbia Basin Project. And then we've leveraged that and got more federal dollars as well for that project. We still don't have enough money to get it over the finish line, but every little bit helps.”

Knights score 28 in first quarter, defeat Omak 49-0

ROYAL CITY – A fast start allowed the No. 1 seed Royal Knights to take a 28-0 lead by the end of the first quarter Friday night against No. 9 Omak, advancing to the 1A State Football Tournament semifinals with a 49-0 win over the Pioneers. Royal scored all 49 of its points in the first half, with many of its drives beginning with short field courtesy of strong defensive play.

After the levy fails: Political opposition, other factors contribute to defeat

Multiple factors helped tank the Coeur d’Alene School District’s levy Tuesday at the polls, including an opposition campaign by the local Republican party. The school plant facilities levy, if passed by voters, would have provided the school district with an additional $8 million per year over 10 years to support safety and maintenance needs in school buildings. It required a 55% supermajority to pass, but received just 50.27% of the votes in favor, which was slightly more than the nearly 50% who voted against the measure.

US manufacturing might vs virus; drinking at home

The rapid spread of the coronavirus since it was first reported in China has dealt an unprecedented shock to the global economy. Here's a look at developments Tuesday as central banks, businesses and workers attempt to navigate a global outbreak that has brought economic activity to a standstill.

National bills coming due, with risk; consumers see it, too

The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments Friday related to the global economy, the work place and the spread of the virus.

National bills coming due, with risk; consumers see it, too

The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments Friday related to the global economy, the work place and the spread of the virus.

National bills coming due, with risk; consumers see it, too

The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments Friday related to the global economy, the work place and the spread of the virus.

National bills coming due, with risk; consumers see it, too

The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments Friday related to the global economy, the work place and the spread of the virus.