PRESS CHRISTMAS FOR ALL: A 'hand up' for a man that dreams of helping others

After facing unimaginable challenges, “Derek” has rebuilt his life.

JUNE NIBJ: ‘We can build our communities the way we want’: The Village at River View offers glimpse into future of affordable housing

Amid a worsening housing crisis in North Idaho and across the country, three Idaho entities are using a unique model to create housing that will remain affordable forever.

‘We can build our communities the way we want’: The Village at River View offers glimpse into future of affordable housing

Amid a worsening housing crisis in North Idaho and across the country, three Idaho entities are using a unique model to create housing that will remain affordable forever.

Area schools welcome students back for first days of instruction

Students from across Bonner County are waking up a little earlier than usual, finding their backpacks, best outfits and supplies and heading off to school.

‘Maybe I’m not through with big adventures’: 89-year-old completes border to border dirt bike trip

Chilly White and his 89-year-old father, Gordon, stood just a stone's throw from the Mexico/American border in Yuma, Arizona, on May 25.

‘Maybe I’m not through with big adventures’

89-year-old completes border to border dirt bike trip

Chilly White and his 89-year-old father, Gordon, stood just a stone's throw from the Mexico/American border in Yuma, Arizona, on May 25.

Twin Lakes Elementary hosts 'Kids and Coding' event for Lakeland students, families

Twin Lakes Elementary hosts 'Kids and Coding' event for Lakeland students, families

Tomorrow's jobs will require the experience and expertise of today's young minds. Elementary students from across the Lakeland Joint School District enjoyed dabbling in age-appropriate robotics and tech toys Wednesday during the "Kids and Coding" Advanced Learning Program event at Twin Lakes Elementary School. Betty Kiefer Elementary kindergartner Atlas Pursley, 5, was engrossed in the world of Hexbugs, small robotic critters that vibrated along a green track on a table. “I just mowed that boy!” an animated Atlas Pursley exclaimed as one piece knocked another out of the track.

Lakers A sweep doubleheader with Great Falls

The Kalispell A Lakers bats came alive in their doubleheader with the Great Falls Chargers, taking game one 10-4 and completing the sweep with a 13-1 victory at Archie Roe Field on Sunday.

Gate to restrict access to Blankenship Bridge gravel area

The gate will only be closed during high water in the spring, Hungry Horse/Glacier View District Ranger Rob Davies said in a letter requesting the permit.

Eagles rehabbed, released in North Idaho

Birds of Prey Northwest relies on donations

Two bald eagles have taken flight again after spending several months rehabilitating at a local raptor rehabilitation center.

Coeur Terre Phase 1 gets OK

Many voice objections to 438-acre development

There was nary an empty seat at the Coeur d’Alene Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on Tuesday evening, as concerned citizens gathered in anticipation of the committee’s ruling on the Coeur Terre project.

Cirque Ma’Ceo Brings Breathtaking Equestrian Spectacle to North Idaho

Crisis hits Lebanon's hospitals, among the best in Mideast

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon's hospitals, long considered among the best in the Middle East, are cracking under the country's financial crisis, struggling to pay staff, keep equipment running or even stay open amid a surge in coronavirus cases.

PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: Lake City hands Bonners Ferry first loss

Lake City snapped Bonners Ferry’s 36-game winning streak.

Fatherly advice of what not to do

While I will not share my thoughts on what fathers could or should do when it comes to children, I will share some things you should not do. In this area, I have experience.

Plains superintendent contract focus of public comments

The January Plains School Board meeting drew a large crowd, with attendees expecting a discussion about Superintendent Kathleen Walsh's contract and performance.

Fernan Lake plan gains support

If funding of a few million is found, improvements could soon follow

Fernan Lake has experienced poor water quality for decades. It flushes well from winter to spring, but little flow occurs in the summer. That leads to an increase in nitrogen and phosphorus in the lake, which causes algae blooms comprised of toxic cyanobacteria.

Ethiopian leader defends military conflict in defiant Tigray

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Ethiopia’s prime minister has sought to defend a major military action against the country’s defiant Tigray region Sunday, and urged citizens not to target the ethnic Tigrayan people amid fears of civil war.

Games maker Ubisoft shakes up staff amid misconduct probe

PARIS (AP) — French gaming giant Ubisoft is parting ways with its creative director and two other executives and promising zero tolerance for “toxic" staff behavior following an internal investigation of misconduct and media reports of sexual harassment and other workplace abuse.

Games maker Ubisoft shakes up staff amid misconduct probe

PARIS (AP) — French gaming giant Ubisoft is parting ways with its creative director and two other executives and promising zero tolerance for “toxic" staff behavior following an internal investigation of misconduct and media reports of sexual harassment and other workplace abuse.