Lakers drop heartbreaker in American Legion State Tournament opener

While a valiant effort from Karsen Garvin and Braden Burrows in the seventh helped the Lakers tie the game, the Storm held the momentum and used it to walk off North Idaho 8-7 on Friday afternoon.

Griz travel to Oregon St. In 2026; host Lehigh in 2027 opener

The Montana Grizzlies added a pair of one-off football games to their 2026 and 2027 schedules, one against an old conference foe and the other against a first-time opponent.

Area youth return from grand tour abroad

Area youth return from grand tour abroad

Seeing it on TV is one thing. Beholding the Louvre in Paris with her own eyes was a totally different experience for 17-year-old Shayla Tyler. "I couldn't put into words how in awe I was of all the art and the sculptures," the incoming Coeur d'Alene High School senior said Thursday. “I've never left the states and the farthest place I ever went was New York," she said. "This was my first time very far away." Shayla was among 13 ninth-through-12th graders, recent high school graduates and a few adult chaperones who spent 33 days on a grand tour through 19 cities in 10 countries on two continents. The group — previously Cd'A Kids Travel now renamed PNW Kids Travel — returned stateside July 26.

Bonners Ferry loses tough game to Sandpoint

City updates zoning code, alters livestock and housing rules

The City Council voted unanimously at its May 20 meeting to authorize a new city zoning code and map.

Wallace to host public hearing for special event ordinance

A much-maligned piece of legislation is up for public comment once again, as the Wallace City Council will host a public hearing on its proposed Special Events Ordinance.

Achilles aims to defeat Risch by uniting Idahoans

Says families are tired of political division

Achilles resigned from his House seat representing District 16, declared he was running as an independent, and launched a campaign to take on Risch, a seat he has held for 16 years.

Achilles aims to defeat Risch by uniting Idahoans

Says families are tired of political division

Achilles resigned from his House seat representing District 16, declared he was running as an independent, and launched a campaign to take on Risch, a seat he has held for 16 years.

Plunging for a cause

Rathdrum's Masonic Lodge #41 to return to Rathdrum Daze with dunk tank fundraiser

Dunk tanks are often popular attractions at festivals and community events, especially on hot summer days. At this weekend’s Rathdrum Daze celebration, members of the Masonic Lodge #41 will once again be taking the plunge — for a good cause.

Enter if you dare

KHS leadership students cook up scares

Man charged in child abuse case, arrested in Nebraska

A Bonner County resident was arrested late April in relation to a child abuse incident that allegedly occurred April 23 near Priest River.

Accused child abuser pleads not guilty

A Silver Valley woman accused of child abuse pleaded not guilty to all charges Monday in the Shoshone County Courthouse.

Geraniums planted around new water feature at The Resort

Geraniums planted around new water feature at The Resort

Waterfalls, driftwood and pine trees are also part of the setting created by Alderwood Landscaping that has a Northwest theme.

Jury nears verdict in Dabbs trial

The jury in the Shannon Dabbs’ murder and arson trial has been deliberating a verdict since Jan. 14 after more than eight days of witness testimony and photo, video and audio evidence exhibited by state and defense lawyers.

Eureka uses big first inning to cruise past Ronan

EUREKA — By the time the game reached the second inning, the Ronan Chiefs found themselves looking at a 14-run deficit as the Eureka Lions plated eight runs in the first and six in the second to propel them to a 16-1 victory in high school baseball Tuesday night.

IFG and city legal teams dispute who should pay fees

In the wake of a years-long lawsuit filed by Idaho Forest Group against the city of Bonners Ferry, the Boundary County district court is considering whether IFG should have to reimburse the city for its costs and attorney fees, totaling $588,370, or whether the city – and thus the city’s electric customers – should have to foot the bill.

LPOIC 2026 spring derby nears

Leave your bananas at home this weekend as area anglers will be casting for cash prizes at the Lake Pend Oreille Idaho Club spring derby.

LPOIC 2026 spring derby nears

Leave your bananas at home this weekend as area anglers will be casting for cash prizes at the Lake Pend Oreille Idaho Club spring derby.

Korn seated as new chair, fairgrounds accept utility payments

In one of its longer-standing meetings, Commissioner Ron Korn was approved to sit as the county’s new chairman, taking over eight months after Commissioner Brian Domke’s appointment to the seat.

Suspect dead, K-9 wounded after shootout

Appa, a Malinois commissioned by the sheriff’s office in 2022, sustained 'significant injuries'

A Bonner County man who allegedly pointed a gun at a deputy and shot a K-9, badly injuring the dog, is dead after exchanging gunfire with police Tuesday night, according to the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office.