BOPN fundraiser at The Resort brings in $20,000 as nonprofit recovers from windstorm

BOPN fundraiser at The Resort brings in $20,000 as nonprofit recovers from windstorm

The 32-year-old nonproit’s center of operations headquarters in St. Maries sustained serious damage in the recent windstorm. Eight aviaries were hit by falling ponderosa pines and must be rebuilt or repaired, while the Veltkamp’s home was also struck.

Busy Primary shakes up Shoshone County leadership

Busy Primary shakes up Shoshone County leadership

Kootenai County to authorize Panhandle Health District to enforce aquifer chemical rules

Kootenai County commissioners will consider authorizing Panhandle Health District to enforce rules about how businesses located over the Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer handle chemicals.

Woman injured in fiery wreck on Glacier National Park's Going-to-the Sun Road

A car went off the Going-to-the-Sun Road Wednesday night about 5:40 p.m., struck a tree and caught on fire, Glacier National Park officials said.

Sandpoint police officer promoted to lieutenant

Family, friends and colleagues of Michael Aerni packed Sandpoint’s City Council chambers last Wednesday ahead of his ceremonial badge pinning as he was promoted to lieutenant.

Kriete, Wagner express opposition to bills on sheriff eligibility

MOSES LAKE — Grant County Sheriff Joey Kriete and Adams County Sheriff Dale Wagner have both expressed concerns regarding Senate Bill 5974, companion bill to House Bill 1399, presented to the Washington Legislature this session. The legislation addresses eligibility requirements for leaders, including elected leaders, in law enforcement agencies.

Bryan Woo throws 7 scoreless innings as the Mariners beat the Orioles 3-0

SEATTLE (AP) — Bryan Woo pitched seven shutout innings, Colt Emerson drove in two of Seattle’s three first-inning runs and the Mariners beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-0 on Thursday. Woo (6-5), who pitched into the eighth inning for the first time this season, allowed just three hits and matched his season high with nine strikeouts. He walked one and hasn't allowed a run in his last four home starts.

Fair board reaches deal with derby promoter

The Sanders County Fair Commission held a special evening meeting to review a proposed demolition derby contract submitted by 406 Promotions, based in Three Forks.

'Fill in' strategy working at Shoshone County Jail

The Shoshone County Commissioners met with Shoshone County Sheriff Holly Lindsey and Undersheriff Lance Stutzke last week where they updated the board on the status of their jail fill-in strategy.

‘Risk a lot to save a lot'

Silver Valley first responders honored for rescue efforts

Three firefighters and two law enforcement officers were honored Monday for their heroic efforts during a house fire in Kellogg last month.

‘Risk a lot to save a lot'

Silver Valley first responders honored for rescue efforts

Three firefighters and two law enforcement officers were honored Monday for their heroic efforts during a house fire in Kellogg last month.

Suffrage-era artifact to join display at Idaho Capitol

Suffrage-era artifact to join display at Idaho Capitol

An artifact from an era when a woman’s right to vote was not absolute will soon find a place in Idaho’s Capitol.

Bonner Park West approves food vendor

Will maintain bathrooms, keep park clean

Bonner Park West will now have a food vendor seven days a week in place of a park host.

Shoshone County navigates sheriff's sudden resignation

BOCC votes to undo Dec. 4 Fair Board decision, legal clarity

In a special meeting held Dec. 30, with the Bonner County commissioners and Fair Board, commissioners voted to undo a Dec. 4 decision that instructed the county’s human resource director to revise fairground employees job descriptions to report directly to the Board of County Commissioners.

Cowles explains support for Sheriff Eddy amid leadership scrutiny

BOCC votes to undo Dec. 4 Fair Board decision

In a special meeting held Dec. 30, with the Bonner County commissioners and Fair Board, commissioners voted to undo a Dec. 4 decision that instructed the county’s human resource director to revise fairground employees job descriptions to report directly to the Board of County Commissioners.

County eyes dispatch center upgrades

Could cost about $8.5M

Kootenai County commissioners will consider a multimillion-dollar proposal to upgrade the county’s 911 system and move operations into a new facility.

Silver Valley woman changes plea in child abuse case