The cash comes from the Scottish Government and will be decided by local councillors.
It means applying to be granted status for the City of Sanctuary Award.
The weedkiller remains controversial for alleged but inconclusive evidence that it causes cancer.
Offenders involved with abusing bouncers, drug driving and setting fire to a house and a caravan.
Last year the Red Hot Highland Fling was cancelled amid fears it would not make enough cash.
Emergency services are in attendance, the A862 is closed in both directions, the A833 is also closed as far as Kiltarlity
Six fire engine crews from Lairg, Dornoch, Invergordon, Dingwall and Inverness tackled the blaze - no animals or people were injured.
But bosses remain tight-lipped about the reason behind complaints.
The 200 per cent Council Tax charge on second homes is expected to generate £5.8m this year.
Members unanimously wave through a move to consult on a new region-wide policy.
One councillor slams administration ‘hypocrisy’ over question to the leader who hits back saying he gave ‘an honest, factual answer’.
Jacqui Waring worked with NHS Highland to deliver improvements after her son Will Ogilvy took his own life aged just 28.
She says that it has been an ‘honour’ to serve the region but it is ‘now time to make way for others.’
Parklands Care Homes boss slams the proposals as ‘dangerously short-sighted’ and ‘ill-conceived’.
Councillors want a full consultation with pupils, parents, teachers and staff to support head teachers.
Edward Mountain argues the current prison should remain open even after £209m HMP Highland is finished.
He will be up against the SNP’s Emma Roddick and Labour’s Shaun Fraser.
Business minister Richard Lochhead hails a major ‘boost for Highland commuters and visitors’.
Some residents are against plans for new paths proposed by the Culduthel Woods Group.
Bid for a license to increase opening hours to 1am and let non-members drink there.