Money returned, heart melted

POST FALLS — A Post Falls man couldn’t believe his eyes when he opened a purse he’d just purchased as a gag gift.

Seniors feel loss of NICE's presence

SANDPOINT — Of all the groups affected by the downfall of the North Idaho Community Express, the elderly and the infirm are finding the transition most difficult.

Community Thanks

Bartenders Ball: Sets another record for Help Every Little Paw

Bigfork schools improve security

The Bigfork School District is beefing up school security.

Man takes shopping cart on joy ride

Fall shoe trends: What to wear now

Fashion week might have you looking ahead to what you'll be clamoring for in spring 2011, but for fashion fans in the here and now, it's time to get outfitted for fall. When you're switching gears for colder weather, accessories make all the difference. You'll need coats, scarves and gloves, but above all, what you wear on your feet should match the season.

Silver Sage Design Studio's move is a breath of fresh air

Silver Sage Design

MOSES LAKE — There is a change in the wind for Silver Sage Design Studio. After 27 years at its current location on West Third Avenue, the local design studio is setting up shop at 606 W. Broadway Ave.

Fiery protests in Portland following George Floyd rallly

PORTLAND Ore. (AP) — Rallies to protest the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody turned violent in Portland, Oregon, as black-clad protesters set multiple fires, looted a shopping mall and broke storefront windows throughout downtown.

Lawmakers consider severe restrictions on vaping products

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Middle and high-school students joined administrators, parents and doctors Wednesday in urging a state Senate committee to pass severe restrictions on nicotine vaping products, decrying how some of their peers leave class to vape in the bathroom or even use the products during class by exhaling into their sleeve.

Lawmakers consider severe restrictions on vaping products

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Middle and high-school students joined administrators, parents and doctors Wednesday in urging a state Senate committee to pass severe restrictions on nicotine vaping products, decrying how some of their peers leave class to vape in the bathroom or even use the products during class by exhaling into their sleeve.

Sandpoint Lions kick off Toys for Tots drive

Toys for Tots provides free new toys for children living in the Lake Pend Oreille School District, from Sandpoint to Clark Fork and all points in-between.

UM student from Ronan fashions future in costume design

Morgan Brooks’ budding career in the theater started in a rather unconventional way — through 4-H.

Down to business

I have been feeling a bit apprehensive.

Supporting small businesses when they need it most

I have been feeling a bit apprehensive.

JUNE NIBJ: SANDPOINT CHAMBER: What is within our control

There are a lot of things we all would like to have more control over: the weather, our elected officials, customer preferences, and whatever else you have on your wish list. As individuals, there are only three things over which we have complete control: our thoughts, our feelings, and our actions. In business, especially as a business owner, you have a great deal of influence. You get to decide what products and services you will offer, how you will price, and deliver them. You have influence over who you hire, and who you will retain, on your team, but you don’t have complete control of any of these things. There are always external, mitigating factors that will impact your decisions on the products and services you sell. New tariffs, government regulations, and availability can impact your decisions. You want the best skilled and the brightest employees, but attracting and retaining qualified staff is challenging.

SANDPOINT CHAMBER: What is within our control

There are a lot of things we all would like to have more control over: the weather, our elected officials, customer preferences, and whatever else you have on your wish list. As individuals, there are only three things over which we have complete control: our thoughts, our feelings, and our actions. In business, especially as a business owner, you have a great deal of influence. You get to decide what products and services you will offer, how you will price, and deliver them. You have influence over who you hire, and who you will retain, on your team, but you don’t have complete control of any of these things. There are always external, mitigating factors that will impact your decisions on the products and services you sell. New tariffs, government regulations, and availability can impact your decisions. You want the best skilled and the brightest employees, but attracting and retaining qualified staff is challenging.

St. Regis Travel Center under new ownership

One of Western Montana’s most iconic roadside destinations is entering a new era.

David Linn Ebberson

January 31, 1955 – July 8, 2026

David Linn Ebberson, 71, of Ephrata, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at the Hospice House of Spokane due to complications from ongoing health issues. He was born on Jan. 31, 1955, to Cliff and ReVera Ebberson in Wenatchee, Washington. As a young boy, Dave moved with his family from Wenatchee, Washington to Soap Lake and then later Ephrata, where he attended Columbia Ridge Elementary, Ephrata Junior High and Ephrata High School. He graduated in 1973 and then attended Wenatchee Valley College, where he received his AA degree in Criminal Justice.

Notice of Application

PROJECT: A Shoreline Substantial Development Permit (SSDP) for appropriate as necessary repair measures to the existing Wanapum Dam Upper Boat Launch facility as proposed by Grant County Public Utility District No. 2 (GCPUD).

State mulls new protections at Tiber Reservoir

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is seeking public comment on access options for Tiber Reservoir until April 9.