Sponsors needed for nutrition programs

The Idaho Department of Education announced Wednesday it is inviting organizations across the state to serve as sponsors for the 2026 Summer Nutrition Programs for Kids, formerly known as the Summer Food Service Program.

Sandpoint Sharks announce scholarship program

Sandpoint Sharks announce scholarship program

Winter classes begin Jan. 5 at Music Conservatory of Coeur d'Alene

Winter classes for kids, youth and adults will begin Jan. 5 at the Music Conservatory of Coeur d'Alene.

Coeur d'Alene student earns George Washington Fellowship

A local student has earned a George Washington Fellowship from Hillsdale College in Michigan.

Cynthia Lee (Myers) Williams

Cynthia Lee (Myers) Williams

Amy Shibley, 56

Amy Lynn (Adams) Shibley passed away peacefully in her sleep on Feb. 4, 2026, at the age of 56. Amy was born on Aug. 16, 1969, to Jim and Diane Adams in San Fernando, Calif.

Crown of the Continent Choir to perform at Mission

The Crown of the Continent Choir of the Flathead Valley presents a free benefit concert for the St. Ignatius Mission Restoration Project on Sunday, April 12, at 2 p.m. at St. Ignatius Mission.

FVCC Theatre and Music departments present 'Into the Woods'

As their stories collide deep in the woods, dreams come true, but not without unexpected consequences.

NORTHWEST NOTES: Egypt National Team to hold open training session at Gonzaga ahead of FIFA World Cup

NORTHWEST NOTES: Egypt National Team to hold open training session at Gonzaga ahead of FIFA World Cup

Fees required for Libby Dam summer camping

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Verla A. Day, 91

Verla Ann (Uptmor) Day March 15, 1935 – July 7, 2026

Danny Blanton, 76

Danny Lee Blanton of Hayden died and went to his Lord and Savior on Aug. 5, 2026. Danny was born Aug. 20, 1949, in Springerville, Ariz., and was raised in Arizona by his parents, Bobby and Daisey (Jean) Blanton.

Lois Shore, 97

Lois Elizabeth Shore, 97, of Polson, passed quietly and peacefully at home on the afternoon of Sept. 7, 2026. She was born in Saco, Mont., on Jan. 22, 1929.

It's class time again across Europe, virus or no

PARIS (AP) — Tugging on their masks or dashing to hug long-unseen friends, millions of children returned to school across Europe and beyond Tuesday in a mass experiment aimed at bridging inequalities and resuscitating economies — despite the persistent pandemic.

Crews recover all 10 bodies in rugged terrain at Hendrick crash site

PATRICK SPRINGS, Va. (AP) — Crews on all-terrain vehicles on Monday recovered the bodies of all 10 people killed in the crash of a Hendrick Motorsports plane that was carrying family and friends of one of NASCAR's top syndicates.

Sandpoint overcomes 11-point deficit, beats IEL rival Lakeland

SANDPOINT — Sandpoint only managed two points in the first quarter and trailed by as many as 11 in the third, yet held Lakeland without a field goal over the final 9:32 en route to a 38-34 IEL win.

Citizens comment on rewrite

Consultant explains changes being made to ordinances

COEUR d'ALENE - Todd Messenger stated it plain.

Loutzenhiser paces Lakeland

RATHDRUM — Sophomore Melody Loutzenhiser totaled 17 points and three assists for the host Lakeland Hawks, who jumped out early en route to a 58-36 victory over the Kellogg Wildcats in nonleague play Thursday night at Hawk Court.

Stevi uses fast start to top Polson

POLSON — Stevensville jumped out to a 20-0 lead en route to a 28-18 victory over Polson Friday night.

Local food pantries flooded with record demand

The First Baptist Church's food pantry had its busiest day ever on Thursday, as residents coping with recent unemployment due to the coronavirus pandemic came out en masse seeking help.