From the Archives - Aug. 6, 2020

This very large, heavy, leather hardcover book titled “An Illustrated History of North Idaho Embracing Nez Perces, Idaho, Latah, Kootenai, and Shoshone Counties in State of Idaho” was published by Western Historical Publishing Company in 1903.

Crowds, illegal gear threaten Oregon's pristine Crate Lake

BEND, Ore. (AP) — The clean, clear waters of Crater Lake National Park are being threatened by contamination brought in by visitors after the coronavirus pandemic spurred sharp cutbacks in park staffing.

Crowds, illegal gear threaten Oregon's pristine Crate Lake

BEND, Ore. (AP) — The clean, clear waters of Crater Lake National Park are being threatened by contamination brought in by visitors after the coronavirus pandemic spurred sharp cutbacks in park staffing.

Crowds, illegal gear threaten Oregon's pristine Crate Lake

BEND, Ore. (AP) — The clean, clear waters of Crater Lake National Park are being threatened by contamination brought in by visitors after the coronavirus pandemic spurred sharp cutbacks in park staffing.

New farmers market to open in North Idaho

The ABC Farmers Market is planned for the 2017 season, with a grand opening scheduled for Friday, May 5. The new market, serving the North Idaho communities of Athol, Bayview, and Careywood, will be held at the Athol City Park Friday afternoons from 2-7 p.m. The market is a rain-or-shine event running through the season until mid-October.

Tips for feeding winter birds

Feeding wild birds is one of the most popular outdoor activities in the U.S., and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game encourages bird enthusiasts to remember a few things for successful bird feeding.

Public hearing will be held Jan. 31 on U.S. 95 improvements

COEUR d’ALENE— The Idaho Transportation Department is having an open house to share information and answer questions about proposed improvements to the section of U.S. 95 between Interstate 90 and Idaho Highway 53 in Kootenai County. The Wednesday, Jan. 31, hearing will be at the Idaho Transportation Department District 1 office at 600 W. Prairie Ave. in Coeur d’Alene from 4 to 7 p.m.

Flathead County getting additional 1,000 vaccine doses

Flathead County received an auxiliary shipment of 1,000 Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines from the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, the Flathead City-County Health Department announced Tuesday afternoon.

Kalispell welcomes The Wall

The Vietnam War cost nearly 270 Montanans their lives, and the soldiers who made it back returned home to far less than a hero’s welcome.

Chamber Choice Awards set for Friday

SANDPOINT — The Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce is pleased to host the 2009 Chamber Choice Awards presented by Horizon Credit Union on Friday, January 29th.

Robert “Bob” Dietz

Robert “Bob” Dietz, 63, passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2008 at his home in Sandpoint, Idaho.

Michael 'Tony' Kramer, 47

Michael “Tony” Kramer, 47, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2008, in Sandpoint, Idaho.

Artwork donated to Filling Station Youth Center

Paintings will be sold to help complete facility

CLARK FORK — An anonymous benefactor recently donated four antique paintings, two watercolors and two oils, to the Filling Station Youth Center.

Cynthia Tobiason, 71

Cynthia Tobiason, 71, passed away Dec. 25, 2008, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center, with her loving family by her side.

Marilyn Jean Blumfield, 83

On Saturday, March 28, 2009, Marilyn Jean Blumfield "earned her wings and God took her home."

BFFD memorial chosen for Tour of Honor

BONNERS FERRY — The Firefighter Memorial, in front of the Bonners Ferry Fire Department Station No. 1 at 7137 First Street has been chosen as one of seven Idaho memorials to be included in the American Motorcycle Association’s Grand Tour, Tour of Honor — A Ride to Remember.

Rotary Club's Night of Lights, Brunch with Santa coming up

The 34th annual Night of Lights parade and Brunch with Santa is coming up this weekend in Columbia Falls. The parade is 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6 down Nucleus Avenue and is sponsored by the Columbia Falls Rotary.

Blacktail skiing starts on Saturday

Blacktail Mountain Ski Area above Lakeside will open for the season on Saturday, Dec. 10.

Thursday, September 1, 2016

BACK TO THE BOOKS • Latter-day Saints to hold blood drive in September • County officials ask to start own behavioral health agency • Man pleads guilty to murdering girlfriend on I-90 • September is National Preparedness Month • How many drinks before you drive is too many? One • Climate policies should be comprehensive • Successful America • Shootings not a war on police • The beauty of summers in Grant County • Clinton will hand America over to Islamists • Wallace better qualified for judge’s seat • Could artificial intelligence help humanity? • Border wall dispute clouds Trump’s Mexico visit • Iran’s quest to buy Boeing aircraft may bear fruit • Washington State football coach Mike Leach proving to be a master builder • Hazing operation successful • Messed with in Texas • Seattle releases former starting center Patrick Lewis • FSU begins title chase

Monday, February 29, 2016

New airliner comes to Moses Lake for certification testing • On the campaign trail: Republican gubernatorial candidate visits Moses Lake • Mother of killed Moses Lake teen plans to sue state for $5 million • Getting healthy: Moses Lake Health Challenge attracts 94 people • Inside AstaReal Technologies • Sage Point Engineer Night draws students, families • Level 3 sex offender has new Moses Lake address • Hostage situation turns out to be nothing • Students, parents learn 'Jedi' reading tricks • Investigators release DOC report, no 'smoking gun' • Historic saloons subject of Wednesday lecture • Warden unable to rally in regional game • Chiefs into final eight for third straight year • ACH girls rout Entiat in regionals • ACH hangs on against Liberty Christian to stay perfect • Big Bend secures outright East title, No. 1 seed