Friends recount snowmobile crash in the backcountry, crawling for miles to reach safety

Friends recount snowmobile crash in the backcountry, crawling for miles to reach safety

Around 1:30 p.m., Tyson pointed his 260‑horsepower machine up a steep hill. As he neared the top, the sled hit a patch of ice. In an instant it turned sideways, throwing him off line and shooting him in the wrong direction at nearly 60 miles an hour. He launched off a cliff and crashed through trees below, falling an estimated 120 feet.

OCT NIBJ: A fire threatened her business, now the owner Up North Goods is determined to give back

The couple spent 12 days away from home, stuck in a hotel room in Sandpoint. Without her home, her candle business that she had built from the ground up over five years was on the verge of falling apart.

OCT NIBJ: A fire threatened her business, now the owner Up North Goods is determined to give back

The couple spent 12 days away from home, stuck in a hotel room in Sandpoint. Without her home, her candle business that she had built from the ground up over five years was on the verge of falling apart.

Wahluke falls to Tri-Cities Prep in home opener

MATTAWA — The Wahluke Warriors (0-1) were defeated 46-24 in their home opener by the Tri-Cities Prep Jaguars. Despite the loss, Head Coach Makai Hirai said he was proud of the effort his players gave on the court. “That was the biggest thing that I took away is we had a lot of effort. We have a lot of girls who are hungry, and the coaches were excited about (that). Our girls look pretty motivated ... they’re working hard,” Hirai said. The Jaguars started fast and held the lead the entire game. Tri-Cities Prep put up double-digit scores in each quarter except for the third. The Warriors finished strong with 10 points in the fourth quarter, but the Jaguars came out victorious.

County discusses Dec. 4 special meeting

‘We’re not trying to remove the fair board; we’re trying to figure out a best path forward to divide roles and responsibilities’

The tension was palpable at Tuesday’s Bonner County commissioners meeting as community members waited to share their opinions about last Thursday’s special meeting regarding the structure of the Bonner County Fair Board.

Project Icarus takes flight at Forrest Bird Charter School

At the back of Forrest M. Bird Charter School, students climb into a Cessna 172, go through takeoff procedures and find themselves in the air.

Kovacs sues over election results

Says opponent who won doesn't live in Kootenai County

Kootenai County Assessor Béla Kovacs has asked a judge to set aside the results of the May 19 Republican primary election, once again alleging that Allyson Knapp, the former chief deputy assessor who beat him in a landslide, isn’t a Kootenai County resident.

AUG NIBJ: Leading through silent, resilient strength

For Janine Shepard, trust in God is all she needs when facing a task of uncertainty.

AUG NIBJ: Leading through silent, resilient strength

For Janine Shepard, trust in God is all she needs when facing a task of uncertainty.

AUG NIBJ: Leading through silent, resilient strength

For Janine Shepard, trust in God is all she needs when facing a task of uncertainty.

September events at the Pearl Theater

The Pearl Theater is known for hosting performances and concerts, but the theater is also a venue for groups, workshops, classes and events. A number of events are on the theater’s calendar for the remainder of September.

Uncharted waters: Griz roll past South Dakota as semi at MSU looms

MISSOULA — Get ready for Brawl II.

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On the Money: Confronting fresh health insurance deductibles

The new year often starts harshly for people with high-deductible health insurance.

Tatum scores 32, helps Celtics hold off Hawks 112-107

BOSTON (AP) — As well as the Celtics have played lately, guard Marcus Smart believes they can play even better.

Tatum scores 32, helps Celtics hold off Hawks 112-107

BOSTON (AP) — As well as the Celtics have played lately, guard Marcus Smart believes they can play even better.

Curtain rising again at Lake City Playhouse

More than four years after closing, theater reopens July 5 with 'Oliver'

Rehearsals began six weeks ago, and Brooke is confident it will be a hit. Jessica Peterson shines as the female lead, Nancy, while Brady Campell “is killing it,” as Fagin in his first time in stage.

K. Cowell to appear at third pretrial conference

A pretrial conference for a Boundary County woman charged with child sexual abuse is slated to take place Dec. 1 in preparation for a trial that has already been postponed twice.

THE DIRT: The restoration of Prichard Creek

THE DIRT: The restoration of Prichard Creek