The Flow Country Research Hub is among more than 40 projects that have been shortlisted for the eighth Nature of Scotland Awards.
North MP Jamie Stone has called on the Scottish Government to "make serious progress" in delivering better broadband services for the Highlands.
North MSP Gail Ross is urging voters in her constituency to back the SNP if they want to “escape the chaos of Brexit”.
Jamie Macleod from Skerray, a graduate of North Highland College UHI, has been named as winner of the Young Highland Chef of the Year competition.
Concerns among the three chambers of commerce in the Highlands over a tourist tax in the region have been echoed by an Inverness business group.
Householders are being urged by Scottish Water to use the “three Cs” rule to help beat conmen who might take advantage of the clocks going back.
An appeal has gone out to the county's dog lovers to find a loving home for an elderly and overlooked Jack Russell terrier.
At least 242 homes in Caithness and Sutherland could receive improved broadband using technology installed at a proposed wind farm.
Wolfburn Distillery has teamed up with the Carnegie Whisky Cellars to launch a limited-edition whisky which will raise funds for Help for Heroes.
Strathnaver Museum at Bettyhill has received initial support from the National Lottery Heritage Fund for its redevelopment as a heritage hub.