Ronan Bread Basket receives refrigeration grant

The Bread Basket in Ronan received a grant from AgWest Farm Credit to replace and increase refrigerator and freezer capacity at the food bank.

Big Splash: Paddle Palooza brings 180 paddlers to Polson

Kimokeo Kapahulehua, called “Uncle” as a term of respect for the Hawaiian elder, gave a blessing last Friday, the opening night of the sixth annual Paddle Palooza held at the Polson Fairgrounds.

Ephrata summer school keeps students learning

EPHRATA — As the summer season wraps up, 190 students in the Ephrata School District are proving learning doesn't cease when the school year ends. The district’s summer school program, now in its final week, drew 136 Kindergarten through sixth-grade students to participate in enriching activities designed to bolster academic skills. "We aim to keep their skills up over the summer months and foster an ongoing curiosity about learning," said Director of Teaching and Learning Sharon Scellick. "We want to avoid the summer slide and keep our students active and engaged."

Grant PUD donation program gets new name

Power district offers multiple ways to help those struggling with electric bills.

EPHRATA — Because it’s used year-round, the Grant County Public Utility District has renamed its donation program. “Share the Warmth” is now “Share the Light.” Cary West, the PUD’s senior manager of customer solutions, said the name change better reflects the intended use. “Probably back in the 1980s is when we (started) Share the Warmth, but we’ve rebranded it to promote it throughout the year,” West said. “When it was Share the Warmth, it was promoted more during the winter months. But we have summer peak (usage) and winter peak usage, so the need is there year-round.”

A hero's sendoff

Tysdal will continue recovery journey at specialty rehab hospital

David Tysdal was given a sendoff fit for a hero as he was pushed through the halls of Kootenai Health for the last time Tuesday morning.

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Men do not carry purses to keep the money or credit cards, so they keep their wallet in their back pocket which over time commonly gives rise to a condition called “Fat Wallet Syndrome.” Most men don’t even think about something so simple could be causing harm to their body, but indeed they can be causing a variety of symptoms including low back pain, hip pain, and knee pain. This can lead to compression of the sciatic nerve and compromise the piriformis muscle.

Experts outline steps to handle choking incidents

Each year, choking claims the lives of more than 4,100 Americans who are 65 or older. It's the most vulnerable age group, accounting for about three-quarters of U.S. choking deaths. A number of companies are marketing antichoking devices to the elderly. They vary in design, but generally the devices look like a face mask attached to a tube or bellows, with a handle at the end. Medical professionals have been debating whether to endorse the products, saying more research is needed. Experts — and even antichoking device manufacturers — say that back blows and abdominal thrusts should always be tried first.

City ‘very hopeful’ for North Boyer Road fall reopening

The city of Sandpoint’s Public Works and Utilities Director Holly Ellis said the city is hopeful for a fall reopening of North Boyer Road, which was closed last month due to a failing culvert.

Flathead Valley nonprofits to raise funds in Great Fish Community Challenge

Eighty-six Flathead Valley nonprofit organizations will raise funds in Whitefish Community Foundation’s Great Fish Community Challenge Aug. 12 to Sept. 12.

EDITORIAL: Dave Tysdal on road to recovery

Dave received a hero's send off at Kootenai Health this morning with hospital staff and local first responders lining the hallways as he started his transfer to the rehab hospital that will continue his care which specializes in the care of individuals with spinal cord injuries.

4 Cats, 3 Griz land Stats Perform honors

Three Montana Grizzlies – one household name and two newcomers to the squad – and four Montana State Bobcats earned spots on the Stats Perform FCS Preseason All-America team that was released Tuesday.

Flathead Valley nonprofits to raise funds in Great Fish Community Challenge

Eighty-six Flathead Valley nonprofit organizations will raise funds in Whitefish Community Foundation’s Great Fish Community Challenge Aug. 12 to Sept. 12.

Flathead Valley nonprofits participate in Great Fish Community Challenge

Eighty-six Flathead Valley nonprofit organizations will raise funds in Whitefish Community Foundation’s Great Fish Community Challenge Aug. 12 to Sept. 12, the highest number of nonprofits to participate in the 11-year history of the Challenge.

Griz football releases 2025 schedule

The Grizzlies will become the first FCS team to play eight regular season home games in 2025...

Man officials accused of dealing fentanyl locally gets prison time

Watts agreed to a plea deal May 19 in which he accepted responsibility for...

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Arozarena deserved it, Julio or no Julio

The point, though, is that even with Julio’s explosion over this past weekend in Detroit — and Raleigh’s relentless bombs — it’s been Arozarena who has delivered enough punch to help keep the Mariners (51-45) alive in the third wild-card spot.

Area students earn spot on UI dean's list

A number of local students have been named to the University of Idaho's spring 2025 dean's list.

State of Idaho ends 2025 fiscal year with approximately $345M ending balance

Over the past couple of months, state revenues have come in below forecasts set by the Idaho Legislature in the state budget, the Idaho Capital Sun reported. But legislators and Little left enough of a cushion that the state still ended the year with a $345 million ending balance.

TRAVEL BASEBALL ROUNDUP: Sasquatch 16U collect two wins at Big Bend CC tourney

TRAVEL BASEBALL ROUNDUP: Sasquatch 16U collect two wins at Big Bend CC tourney

Legals for July, 15 2025