Bonner County is home to many true Democrats

In a recent letter to the editor, it seems we have a member of our community making assumptions without having the facts.

Eastern Washington University president visits Moses Lake

MOSES LAKE - Ensuring students can get to college, and ensuring they get the education they need for success, are among the goals of new Eastern Washington University president Mary Cullinan.

Thoughts on commercial use

In Columbia Falls the grass is greening up and at Trail Creek the snow is melting and we have patches of mud. Soon the creeks will rise and turn muddy and mosquitoes will start whining as they search for fresh blood. The North Fork Road is actually very rough but it is open. Since the road is almost always open, there are now more yearround residents than ever before. There are also more landowners like me who winter in the Flathead Valley but are able to visit the North Fork for a day or a weekend.

Hammond scores 23 to carry Niagara past Marist 86-72

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (AP) — Marcus Hammond scored 23 points, hitting 5 of 9 from beyond the arc, and Niagara topped Marist 86-72 on Saturday.

Success of Kizik shoes has footprints in North Idaho

Pratt said that while the footwear industry had done amazing things with materials, cushioning, performance and design, nobody had solved the problem of getting in and out of shoes without using your hands while still maintaining fit and performance.

School levy passes

Boundary County School District officials breathed a sigh of relief late Tuesday night with the final tally for the May 20 supplemental school levy, as it swept all six precincts, passing with 69 percent of the vote.

ITD to close pedestrian bridge indefinitely

Safety concerns over the pedestrian Long Bridge are prompting its closure at 5 p.m. today, Idaho Transportation Department officials said Friday.

ITD to close pedestrian bridge indefinitely

Safety concerns over the pedestrian Long Bridge are prompting its closure at 5 p.m. today, Idaho Transportation Department officials said Friday.

Classical guitar series continues with Grammy-winner Jason Vieaux

North Valley Music School continues its 2026 Classical Guitar Series with a performance by Jason Vieaux on Aug. 14 at 7:30 p.m. at Stack Recital Hall.

Lakes Middle School eighth graders explore Civil War through demonstrations

Lakes Middle School eighth graders explore Civil War through demonstrations

Reel dancing was a fine way to spend time in 1800s America. It was popular again Monday during an American Civil War reenactment at Lakes Middle School, where students lined up, faced each other and galloped two-by-two along the rows, dipping and diving through arm arches and clapping along as they gave the Boston Tea Party dance a whirl. “I love the hands-on," eighth grader Jonathan Mohr said. "It’s a lot more educational in my opinion."

Local rights leaders reflect on the life of Jesse Jackson

Local rights leaders reflect on the life of Jesse Jackson

Jackson ran for president in 1988 and while he didn’t win, he did well enough as a Black candidate that it paved the way for Barack Obama’s election as president in 2008. “He had quite a following at the convention,” Stewart said.

Report: U.S. worst place to learn a language

It doesn’t get more ironic: While ours is the country with the most

The defense rests: Kootenai attorneys warn of looming crisis

County may face public defender shortage

County may face public defender shortage

The defense rests: Kootenai attorneys warn of looming crisis

County may face public defender shortage

County may face public defender shortage

'We take care of each other'

Firefighters coming from around the nation for services for John Morrison, Frank Harwood

A celebration of life to honor Morrison, 52, of the Coeur d’Alene Fire Department, is scheduled today, while one is scheduled for Harwood, 42, of Kootenai County Fire and Rescue, is set for Friday. Both services will take place at the Hagadone Event Center. They are closed to the public.

Bonner County polling locations for Nov. 4 contested races

Election day is here, with residents across Bonner County heading to the polls to decide the direction of their city.

PREP ROUNDUP: Lakeside girls top Genesis Prep in matchup of league co-leaders

Lakeside moves to 3-0 in Scenic Idaho Conference play.

Birds of Prey Northwest rebuilding after windstorm; fundraiser on Sunday

Birds of Prey Northwest rebuilding after windstorm; fundraiser on Sunday

She said in their 32 years of running the nonprofit that has rehabbed and saved thousands of birds, this is one of their greatest challenges. While Jane and Don are OK as they were not home when the storm struck, some birds were hurt in the storm, and others escaped from their damaged aviaries and have not returned.

Birds of Prey Northwest rebuilding after windstorm

Fundraiser was held Sunday

She said in their 32 years of running the nonprofit that has rehabbed and saved thousands of birds, this is one of their greatest challenges. While Jane and Don are OK as they were not home when the storm struck, some birds were hurt in the storm, and others escaped from their damaged aviaries and have not returned.

Hayden woman turns 101 years young