Information about election day

Election Day is Nov. 5, but the campaign season kicks off much sooner. Candidate filings for Municipal Election begin today and end Sept. 6.

Presidential historian to visit Cd'A

Goodwin to deliver Humanities Council lecture

Celebrated presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin will deliver the Idaho Humanities Council’s 13th annual North Idaho Distinguished Humanities Lecture Thursday, Sept. 8 at 7 p.m., at The Coeur d’Alene Resort. She will speak about “Leadership Lessons from the White House.”

Wildfires prompt closure of North Fork Cd'A River drainage area

Due to close to 20 individual fires burning on the Coeur d’Alene River Ranger District and forecasted hazardous fire weather, an area closure has been issued for a large portion of the North Fork Coeur d’Alene River drainage.

Robert Dale Hostetler, 83

Robert Dale Hostetler, 83, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. He was born Sept. 21, 1932, in Klamath Falls, Ore., to Fern E. and Edith (Mehl) Lowell.

Stephen Wesley Maurer, 59

Stephen Wesley Maurer, 59, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010, at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, Wash., following a one-year battle with cancer.

Gary Allen Cross, 54

Gary Allen Cross, 54, passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2010, at Valley Vista Care Center in Sandpoint, Idaho, with his wife Jean by his side.

Penney Kathleen (Smith) Sales, 67

On Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, at 1:50 a.m., our mother, Penney Kathleen (Smith) Sales, 67, passed away peacefully into the arms of the Lord, with her sons on either side.

Helen M. Kaeding, 88

Helen M. Kaeding, 88, passed away peacefully Friday, Jan. 30, 2009, at her home with her family with her.

Helen M. Kaeding, 88

Helen M. Kaeding, 88, passed away peacefully Friday, Jan. 30, 2009, at her home with her family with her.

Rose Colby, 89

Rose Colby, 89, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2009, at Immanuel Lutheran Home in Kalispell. Rose was born on June 30, 1919, in Norton, Kan., to William Alfred and Hester Mildred (Wells' Shewey.

Alfred Edward Binnie, 89

Dearly loved Alfred E. Binnie ÒAlfÓ passed away at Brendan House with Joan at his side on July 17, 2009. Born Jan. 6, 1920, in Montreal, Quebec, Alf completed school and joined the Royal Air Force Bomber Command in England to become a pilot during World War II. Surviving an air attack behind enemy lines in 1942, he became a POW for four years in Germany. Upon return to Canada, Alf purchased Mountain View Bungalow Resort and during the winter was director of the ski school at Jasper in Quebec at St. Donat, a well-known area in the Laurentians. Alf was always an avid skier and relished entertaining his guests at the resort. His love for music and playing the guitar continued throughout his life. Alf and Joan were married in 1950 and to this day she remains the love of his life. Alf and Joan moved to Long Beach, Calif., in 1959 when Alf joined California Federal Bank. Later, Alf became a certified appraiser with MAI designation. They enjoyed their life in California, with camping, skiing and gardening the focus of their spare time. Alf was very interested in classic cars and until recently made the annual trip to Carmel, Calif., for the car show. After almost 30 years in California, Alf retired and they chose to move north so that he could pursue his love of skiing. They settled in Whitefish after building their home together and have maintained it with meticulous attention. Alf and Joan have lived in Whitefish for almost 20 years. Alf was a dear and gentle man and will be missed. The family has chosen no service at this time. ÒTo friends old and new, thank you for your friendship.Ó Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family. To send condolences, please visit

Monty Gordon Gossett, 55

Monty Gordon Gossett, 55, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008, at the Evergreen Polson Health & Rehabilitation Center in Polson.

Margaret Black (nee James), 105

Glacier Park icon, Margaret Black (nee James), died at her daughter's home in Kalispell, on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008, at the age of 105, surrounded by loved ones.

'Idol' in Idaho airs March 3

By DEVIN WEEKS

PHD confirms first locally-acquired West Nile Virus case in North Idaho

HAYDEN– Panhandle Health District (PHD) has confirmed a human case of West Nile virus in North Idaho.

Obituaries

The Bigfork Eagle runs obituaries and death notices for people who have lived in the Bigfork area. 

BCSD 101 prepares for virus

BONNERS FERRY— As of March 5, there have only been a few school closures due to the COVID-19 virus, better known as coronavirus. Many of those schools are in the Seattle, Wash., area. Additionally, on Wednesday, March 4, Los Angeles, Calif., officials declared a public health emergency; whereas, they spoke to the community to prepare for school closures.

Bonners Ferry High School FIRST Robotics Team 2130 Alpha+ to host open house

Bonners Ferry High School FIRST Robotics Team 2130 Alpha+ invites our wonderful community to attend our annual Open House on Friday, March 16, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. We will be showcasing our twelfth season robot, built in just six weeks! Our workshop is located on the east side of Boundary County Middle School. Please follow signs at the front of the school.

December news: An update from Valley View Elementary School

While I was a teenager I remember my mother telling me that the older you get the faster the years will pass by. That was a difficult for me to comprehend has a young man because I had many days that seemed to go on forever. I will admit that I didn’t really believe her then, but boy do I ever now!

Film about C-Falls Algae Aquaculture on tap

The award-winning documentary “The Need To Grow” will be shown in Whitefish. The film takes a look at activists and innovators in the food movement including the Flathead Valley’s Algae AquaCulture Technologies.