Kootenai fire contained, patrol status

A local family was left without a home Tuesday evening after a fire destroyed a Kootenai residence.

Ronan Boys, Girls win Western Invite

Ronan won the Western Montana Boys Invitational that it hosted on Saturday, Jan. 6, notching 234 total points, and the Ronan Girls posted three champs.

Quincy standout ‘Duckie’ Workinger returns home to lead Vikings womens wrestling

MOSES LAKE — Shannon “Duckie” Workinger was named the new head coach of women’s wrestling at Big Bend Community College on June 18, bringing one of the Basin’s own back to help build the next generation of women’s wrestlers. “I'm super excited,” Workinger said. “I spent some time wrestling at different places, and it feels really good to be able to come back to the community that I was born in and really establish more connections here and build on the ones that I already have, and just help grow our Basin into a great wrestling (community), even better than it already is, because we have some good wrestlers that come from here.”

Law roundup: Woman goes on shoe shopping spree with five-finger discount

A woman in her 40s with brown-red hair reportedly left a store toting a black bag containing about $210 worth of stolen footwear and then drove away in a silver Honda.

Cecil D. Andrus Symposium set for Oct. 4 at Coeur d'Alene Casino

Cecil D. Andrus Symposium set for Oct. 4 at Coeur d'Alene Casino

Next weekend, Idahoans will gather to celebrate the legacy of the state’s longest-serving governor and look ahead to Idaho’s future.

Cecil D. Andrus Symposium set for Oct. 4 at Coeur d'Alene Casino

Cecil D. Andrus Symposium set for Oct. 4 at Coeur d'Alene Casino

Next weekend, Idahoans will gather to celebrate the legacy of the state’s longest-serving governor and look ahead to Idaho’s future.

Sandpoint man arrested on murder charges

A Sandpoint man is being named in the death of his grandfather after court documents suggest the man confessed to the crime shortly after it occurred.

SCSO investigating human remains found in St. Joe River

SCSO investigating human remains found in St. Joe River

Shoshone County Sheriff's Office is investigating the discovery of human remains found in the St. Joe River on Sunday.

SCSO investigating human remains found in St. Joe River

Shoshone County Sheriff's Office is investigating the discovery of human remains found in the St. Joe River on Sunday.

JULY NIBJ: Changes to roadways help with evolving tourism

Those who are familiar with the unique roadways of North Idaho know that traffic impacts continually climb as newcomers and old-timers alike travel to explore all the "Gem State” has to offer.

Coeur d'Alene job growth leader, says economist

Housing remains a hurdle for the region’s labor force

There may be signs of weakness in the national labor market, but according to Sam Wolkenhauer of the Idaho Department of Labor, Idaho’s numbers tell a different story.

PREP BBALL: Boys' first loss, girls' season ends

The Bonners Ferry Badgers boys (19-1) had their 36-game win streak snapped in their final road game of the regular season against the Lake City Timberwolves (16-4).

FIFA signs Qatari sponsor in first World Cup deal since 2018

ZURICH (AP) — FIFA announced its first new World Cup sponsor since the 2018 tournament on Monday.

Air quality up in some EU cities during pandemic lockdown

BRUSSELS (AP) — Air quality significantly improved in European metropolitan areas such as Milan and Madrid because of lockdown restrictions imposed to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, European Union officials said Monday.

Jacks hoopsters eye league breakthrough after transition year

QUINCY – After three straight league titles, the Jacks moved up to the Central Washington Athletic Conference last season and finished 7-14. Despite moving to a higher level of competition, Head Coach Scott Bierlink said he loved how his players competed. “The CWAC last year was loaded,” Scott said. “But we were real competitive. Kept most games close, so I was actually happy with our performance last year.” The Jacks made an appearance in the 2A district tournament play in game against East Valley but fell short 79-58. However, with their first year back in the CWAC behind them, Scott is confident his players will be ready to compete in a league he believes won’t be as top heavy.

JULY NIBJ: Customized workforce training helps businesses get ahead

For decades, North Idaho College has provided in-demand job training that helps Idahoans advance along their career paths and helps employers find qualified local talent.

Customized workforce training helps businesses get ahead

For decades, North Idaho College has provided in-demand job training that helps Idahoans advance along their career paths and helps employers find qualified local talent.

North Idaho CASA seeing fewer cases

Trend doesn't mean fewer children are experiencing abuse

While North Idaho’s population has increased steadily in recent years, fewer suspected child abuse and neglect cases have been assigned a court-appointed special advocate, a trend that local advocates for foster youth said doesn’t necessarily mean fewer children are experiencing abuse.

North Idaho CASA seeing fewer cases

Trend doesn't mean fewer children are experiencing abuse

While North Idaho’s population has increased steadily in recent years, fewer suspected child abuse and neglect cases have been assigned a court-appointed special advocate, a trend that local advocates for foster youth said doesn’t necessarily mean fewer children are experiencing abuse.