Green Mountain drill meeting set

SANDPOINT — The U.S. Forest Service is hosting an informational meeting next month on a proposal to conduct exploratory drilling for silica in the Idaho Panhandle National Forests.

Mrs. Idaho America Pageant seeks representatives

The Mrs. Idaho America Pageant is now searching for representatives from across the state to compete at the 2017 Mrs Idaho America pageant. The pageant will be held Oct. 29 at Capital High School Auditorium in Boise.

Applications sought for IDC travel, grant program

BOISE — The Idaho Department of Commerce-Tourism Development is now accepting applications for the Idaho Regional Travel and Convention Grant Program for the 2020 grant cycle, according to a press release from the agency.

Under The Big Sky Festival to return in 2021

After an incredibly successful inaugural festival in 2019, the Under The Big Sky Festival is moving forward with concert dates planned for July 17 and 18 at Big Mountain Ranch east of Whitefish.

Input sought on district priorities

SANDPOINT — Lake Pend Oreille School District officials are requesting community input to help determine school priorities.

Downhill bike races return to region

After a five-year hiatus, downhill mountain bike racing is back at Schweitzer Mountain Resort. The All Gravity Series brings stop number 3.5 to Schweitzer’s newly constructed pro downhill trail, Redemption, on Aug. 21-22.

September is Disaster Preparedness Month

Boundary County Emergency Management Director Dave Kramer would like to remind everyone in Boundary County that proper planning can minimize the impact when disaster strikes as September is Disaster Preparedness Month.

Clarence Jean “Sonny” Florea, 68

Clarence Jean “Sonny” Florea, 68, passed away Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008, at his home on Upper Pack River Road.

AmeriCorps recognizes Pam Moe's efforts

The second annual AmeriCorps Week, which takes place May 11 to 18 will recognize over a half-million AmeriCorps members, who have made the commitment to “get things done for America” and dedicated their lives to serving their communities.

Verla Jean Rodriguez, 70

Verla Jean Rodriguez, 70, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2013, at Kootenai Heath in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

Visit Web site to learn truth about 911

Now that we have a new elected President, do we really know who he is?

Larry Lee Richards, 62

 Larry Lee Richards, 62 , passed away Friday, Jan. 16, 2009, in the emergency room at Boundary Community Hospital in Bonners Ferry.

Heating bills expected to decrease by 5%

More than 2,300 Boundary County residences and businesses served by Avista can expect a 4.7 percent decrease in their heating bills.

Jo Neumayer McNall

Jo Neumayer McNall passed away Thursday, April 9h, 2009, after a two-year battle with cancer.

Get into Glacier Park free until April 24

Beginning today, getting into Glacier National Park is free to all visitors for National Park Week, which ends April 24.

Post Falls helps promote 'Idaho Goes' campaign

Post Falls has become the first city in the state to partner with IdahoGoes, the consortium of five Idaho colleges that offer courses and programs in North Idaho.

Donald H. Lance, 83

NIC summer volleyball camps still accepting players

There are still spots left for players interested in North Idaho College volleyball camps this summer for grades 5 through 12 at NIC’s Christianson Gym. The camps will be taught by NIC volleyball coaches and players.

Poll: They should have shut 'em down

Many Press readers thought the NCAA should have levied a harsher penalty on the Penn State football program in the wake of the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal.

NIC summer volleyball camps still accepting players

There are still spots left for players interested in North Idaho College volleyball camps this summer for grades 5 through 12 at NIC’s Christianson Gym. The camps will be taught by NIC volleyball coaches and players.