Shoshone fire crew returns from California

Dietrich is the chief at Shoshone County Fire District #2, one of many departments that answered the call earlier this month when several fires broke out around Los Angeles. When he received the email from the Idaho Fire Chiefs Association, requesting any help that could be spared, Dietrich asked his crew if anyone would be interested in a 20-day excursion to California.

P&Z kicks off discussion of downtown zoning rework

City staff introduced several changes to the city’s commercial A zoning, focused on the city’s downtown, at Tuesday’s Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.

P&Z kicks off discussion of downtown zoning rework

City staff introduced several changes to the city’s commercial A zoning, focused on the city’s downtown, at Tuesday’s Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.

The Storey continues

Kellogg's Colton Storey reflects on second straight state title

The Storey continues

Kellogg's Colton Storey reflects on second straight state title

TRAVEL: Sasquatch can't gather momentum in loss to Northern Lakes

That was the case for many of the at-bats taken by the Sandpoint Sasquatch 17U squad on Monday evening in their 8-4 loss to the Northern Lakes Mountaineers.

TRAVEL: Sasquatch can't gather momentum in loss to Northern Lakes

That was the case for many of the at-bats taken by the Sandpoint Sasquatch 17U squad on Monday evening in their 8-4 loss to the Northern Lakes Mountaineers.

Press connects businesses with communities

Local News Day highlights importance of the newspaper

Roberts, Lammers cash in at 2026 Sandpoint Rodeo

Rising rodeo star Tyrel Roberts took home the biggest payday by winning the saddle bronc ride in the Sandpoint Rodeo last weekend at Bonner County Fairgrounds' Mike Flanigan Arena.

Roberts, Lammers cash in at 2026 Sandpoint Rodeo

Rising rodeo star Tyrel Roberts took home the biggest payday by winning the saddle bronc ride in the Sandpoint Rodeo last weekend at Bonner County Fairgrounds' Mike Flanigan Arena.

Carroll College beats So. Oregon 41-40

ASHLAND, Ore. — Kaden Huot threw his fifth touchdown pass, then completed a two-point PAT pass with 56 seconds left to give No. 8 Carroll College a wild 41-40 win over Southern Oregon in Frontier Conference football Saturday.

709,000 seek US jobless aid as pandemic escalates

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment benefits fell last week to 709,000, a still-high level but the lowest figure since March and a further sign that the job market might be slowly healing.

709,000 seek US jobless aid as pandemic escalates

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment benefits fell last week to 709,000, a still-high level but the lowest figure since March and a further sign that the job market might be slowly healing.

Silver Valley Sports: Dec. 8 - 14

Dennis Wojdan

1941 – 2026

Dennis was born on July 1, 1941, in Los Angeles, to Edward Wojdan and Lorraine Strawmier. He peacefully died on March 23, 2026.

Report: Outbreak triggers drop in climate-changing emissions

WASHINGTON (AP) — Despite mocking the idea of climate change, President Donald Trump will preside over one of the country’s sharpest drops in climate-damaging emissions on record, as the economic paralysis from the coronavirus tamps down energy use, according to an Energy Department projection on Tuesday.

PREP BASKETBALL: Connelly, Moore put on a show as Coeur du Christ outlasts Kootenai

Ben Connelly of Coeur du Christ and Chris Moore of Kootenai put on a scoring duel for the ages Friday night. Connelly, a senior, scored 51 points as the visiting Coeur du Christ Saints outscored the Kootenai Warriors 91-81 in a North Star League shootout between teams tied for the league lead. Meanwhile Moore, also a senior, poured in 53 in a losing effort.

Manufacturers shutter plants, travel halted as virus spreads

The number of confirmed cases of the new coronavirus worldwide surpassed 200,000 for the first time Wednesday and the damage being seeded in the global economy is growing more clear by the day. Furloughs and job cuts, from dog walkers to oilfield workers, have begun. Governments around the world are pushing drastic countermeasures to help workers, particularly those who live paycheck to paycheck.

Manufacturers shutter plants, travel halted as virus spreads

The number of confirmed cases of the new coronavirus worldwide surpassed 200,000 for the first time Wednesday and the damage being seeded in the global economy is growing more clear by the day. Furloughs and job cuts, from dog walkers to oilfield workers, have begun. Governments around the world are pushing drastic countermeasures to help workers, particularly those who live paycheck to paycheck.

Idaho lawmakers return to Bonners Ferry

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.