Saturday, October 03, 2026
52.0°F

Minor school bus accident on Hwy 40, no injuries

STAFF REPORT | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 4 years, 11 months AGO
by STAFF REPORT
| November 3, 2021 1:10 PM

An accident involving a school bus occurred Wednesday morning on Montana Highway 40.

In a letter to families, Whitefish Superintendent Dave Means said it was a minor accident and all students and staff involved are safe with no injuries reported. He added that even though it was minor, the district's intention is to notify families any time a school bus is involved in an accident.

The accident was at the intersection of Conn Road and Montana 40 when a car pulled out in front of the bus traveling west on the highway.

The Montana Highway Patrol assessed the situation and the students were transported to school on the bus.

ARTICLES BY STAFF REPORT

Kennewick woman killed in Othello-area collision
October 2, 2026 1:05 a.m.

Kennewick woman killed in Othello-area collision

OTHELLO — A Kennewick woman was killed when she ran into a semitruck at the intersection of SR 26 and South Booker Road early Thursday morning.

State Route 26 closed due to fatality collision
October 1, 2026 11:05 a.m.

State Route 26 closed due to fatality collision

OTHELLO — State Route 26 is closed due to a fatality collision between a car and a semitruck near South Booker Road about four miles east of Othello, according to information from the Washington State Patrol and the Washington Department of Transportation. The road was closed about 6:30 a.m., according to the WSDOT. This is a developing story and more information will be added as it becomes available.

Coeur d'Alene to host fair housing training
September 27, 2026 1 a.m.

Coeur d'Alene to host fair housing training

Event takes place at public library in October

In this spirit, the city of Coeur d’Alene will soon provide a free “Fair Housing and Hot Topics” training. Partnering with Intermountain fair Housing Council, the event is slated for noon to 5 p.m. Oct. 6 at the Coeur d’Alene Public Library Community Room, 702 E. Front Ave.