Mika Matters: Hearing paints vivid portrait of Mika Westwolf

Pain, sorrow, fury, love and, in some cases, forgiveness, coursed through the courtroom at the Lake County Courthouse during last Friday’s sentencing hearing for Sunny White. As did a recurring plea for justice – not only for Mika Westwolf, but for other Native people who have been treated unfairly by the justice system.

A-N-O-M-A-L-Y: Winners flummoxed by spelling bee outcome

The lone participant in last Thursday’s Lake County Spelling Bee who was not eligible for the state contest was also the only speller with a perfect record: Heidi Huber of Bigfork.

We lost a Montana original this week

The Mission Valley lost a giant this week and I lost a best friend. Bob Gauthier passed away Saturday after an 18-year battle with prostate cancer.

US inflation got worse with rising groceries and gasoline prices

U.S. inflation accelerated last month as the cost of groceries, gasoline and rents rose, a disappointment for families and businesses struggling with higher costs and likely underscoring the Federal Reserve's resolve to delay further interest rate cuts.

Ephrata Schools EP&O levy passing in initial results

EPHRATA – The Ephrata School District Board of Directors voted in favor of asking district voters to approve an educational programs and operations levy on Nov. 25 of last year and initial results from Tuesday evening show the measure to be passing. “We are incredibly grateful that initial election results indicate the Ephrata community continues to support our students and staff,” said Ephrata School District Superintendent Ken Murray.

6A REGION 1 GIRLS BASKETBALL: A statement night for Vikings ... Coeur d'Alene pulls away late for third-straight district title

Coeur d’Alene (16-7) advances to the state 6A tournament starting next Thursday at the Ford Idaho Center in Nampa. Post Falls (8-16) will face the fifth-place team from District 3 (Boise area) in a state play-in game on Saturday in Grangeville.

Youth Sports Feb. 12, 2025

Scores, results, news, etc., from local youth teams, leagues, etc.

Idaho lawmakers return to North Idaho

Sauter and Woodward share legislative progress, challenges after five weeks in session.

The state budget, judicial system, and education were among the topics discussed by Idaho District 1A House Rep. Mark Sauter and District 1 Sen. Jim Woodward Saturday at the Bonners Ferry Visitors Center.

Local Tax-Aide sessions are set

Local options have been added for those seeking help from the AARP Foundation's free tax preparation assistance program.

Lincoln snaps St. Regis' winning streak

On the positive side, the stress associated with being unbeaten is gone for the St. Regis Tigers basketball team, their 15-game winning streak put to rest by the Lincoln Lynx, 55-34, Saturday night in Lincoln.

PREP GIRLS BASKETBALL: Sandpoint gets tough, downs Lakeland

PREP GIRLS BASKETBALL: Sandpoint gets tough, downs Lakeland

FVCC announces Fall 2024 Dean’s List

The following students are listed in alphabetical order by their home communities...

Libby woman sentenced in drug possession case

According to her terms of release, Willey is not allowed to use or possess alcohol, dangerous drugs or weapons.

Cougars take bronze at EWAC league tourney

WARDEN – The postseason in wrestling began for teams across the state last week, including for the Warden Cougars, who finished third as a team at the Eastern Washington Athletic Conference league tournament on Friday. Warden hosted the tournament, scoring 296.5 points as a team. Goldendale won the tournament with 374 points while Granger finished slightly ahead of the Cougars with 304 points.

Post Falls Mayor Jacobson announces reelection campaign

Post Falls Mayor Ron Jacobson announced his bid for reelection Monday, emphasizing his conservative approach to city governance during his 34-year career in public service.

Hayden breaks ground on new Ramsey Road extension

A groundbreaking ceremony for the $14 million Ramsey Road Extension Project celebrated the start to the construction phase Monday by the Hayden Public Works Facility. The project became a target traffic goal almost 15 years ago and is primarily funded by the Federal Highway Administration.

Silver Valley Sports Recap: Feb. 3-9

Girls hoops move into postseason play; Area boys trams wrap up league schedules; Kellogg wrestling beats another bigger school.

Silver Valley Sports: Feb 3 - 9

Girls hoops move into postseason play; Area boys trams wrap up league schedules; Kellogg wrestling beats another bigger school.

Pepperdine enters Alford plea on two battery charges

A Sandpoint man has entered a plea to two amended battery charges connected to an offense dating back to Aug. 4, 2024.

Legals for February, 11 2025