Baby steps toward the future

Changing with the times isn’t always the top priority in smaller communities like those that dot Interstate 90 through the Silver Valley. While many of these communities have resisted change as much as possible, some have managed to grab ahold of small concepts and implement them slowly.

APRIL NIBJ: Baby steps toward the future

Changing with the times isn’t always the top priority in smaller communities like those that dot Interstate 90 through the Silver Valley. While many of these communities have resisted change as much as possible, some have managed to grab ahold of small concepts and implement them slowly.

Sandpoint football readies for 2026 season at scrimmages

The sound of pads cracking returned to War Memorial Field last week for one of several scrimmages hosted by Sandpoint High School football.

SAFE board members to open Pride festivities with 24-hour swim

For the last year, Midstokke and Zembower have been training for a 24-hour, 32.3-mile relay swim from Buttonhook Bay to Sandpoint City Beach.

Strikers 2013 girls battle, represent Idaho at national tournament

Last week was one that the Sandpoint Strikers 2013 girls team will never forget.

Fogel hits 3 home runs, including walk-off

After holding onto a four-run lead most of the game, the Glacier Range Riders bullpen gave up six runs over the final two frames, including a three-run walk-off homer by Adam Fogel and dropped the series finale to the Missoula PaddleHeads 10-9 on Sunday.

Outgoing Kootenai County commissioner says farewell

Outgoing county commissioner says farewell

Outgoing county commissioner says farewell

Miles of memories on Gunsight Pass trail

It was a treasure of mountain peaks, meadows, streams, rivers, waterfalls and wildflowers. It seemed every time we rounded a turn, broke out into the open, we were greeted with yet another stunning scene, new terrain, new grounds to navigate.

'Leaders building leaders'

Chamber honors Coeur d'Alene's best and brightest at annual awards celebration

Courage. Integrity. An unwavering spirit.

FALL SPORTS PREVIEW 2026: Priest River football reloads with youth to chase league title

With the loss of several star players, including Brady Hatten and starting quarterback Lucas Matthews, Priest River High School head coach Alex Zepeda rolled into the Whitworth football camp this June not knowing what to expect from his Spartans.

Retailers discuss impacts of Coeur d'Alene's Downtown Street Fair

Retailers discuss impacts of Coeur d'Alene's Downtown Street Fair

The Downtown Coeur d'Alene Street Fair, like all community events, has its ups and downs. The three-day fair is annually presented by the Coeur d'Alene Downtown Association the first weekend of August, alongside but independent of Taste of Coeur d'Alene in Coeur d'Alene City Park and Art on the Green on the North Idaho College campus. Discussing its pros and cons Tuesday, downtown retailers praised the positive and shared the negative while some described it as a "mixed bag" with more of a neutral consensus on its impacts.

2 Spanish banks merge amid tough times for financial sector

LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Two of Spain’s biggest banks are poised to merge and create the largest lender in the country, with assets of more than 600 billion euros ($708 billion), bringing the prospect of more job losses amid difficult times for the financial sector.

2 Spanish banks merge amid tough times for financial sector

LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Two of Spain’s biggest banks are poised to merge and create the largest lender in the country, with assets of more than 600 billion euros ($708 billion), bringing the prospect of more job losses amid difficult times for the financial sector.

NIA’s Women of Impact: Broads on Boards — In their words…

November is officially Idaho’s nonprofit awareness month.

Gobert leads Jazz to 109-92 win over Hornets

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Opponents are starting to find out just how tough the Utah Jazz can be on defense over 48 minutes.

Gobert leads Jazz to 109-92 win over Hornets

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Opponents are starting to find out just how tough the Utah Jazz can be on defense over 48 minutes.

Coeur d'Alene man hopes to get his ducks in a row.

He's running out of time to keep them in his backyard

Fletcher was surprised. He had bought them at North 40, about a mile away from home, and assumed it was fine.

Bridge over Appleway a sure thing

ITD says it's the only efficient way to move traffic through busy interchange

The goal of the proposed design is to expand the interchange, enhance safety and improve mobility to support future traffic volumes, which are expected to double by 2045, according to ITD.

Family stands trial for poaching

Attorney describes defendants as 'hound hunters'

Three members of a St. Maries family are on trial this week for allegedly poaching mountain lions and bobcats across North Idaho.

Johnston Building in downtown Coeur d'Alene making way for Sherman Tower

Johnston Building in downtown Coeur d'Alene making way for Sherman Tower

Built in 1905, the Johnston Building at Second Street and Lakeside Avenue is one of the oldest structures in downtown Coeur d’Alene. With a view of Lake Coeur d’Alene, it served as the home to scores of professionals in banking, real estate, design and finance.