Avista files to hike Idaho's electric rates

Avista Utilities has filed a formal request for a rate increase for Idaho’s electrical customers.

Weather claws away at forest roads

PRIEST RIVER — Bear Paw Road is closed due to flooding and unsafe travel conditions, the U.S. Forest Service announced on Thursday.

Night construction resumes Monday in downtown Kalispell

Kalispell concrete work starts Monday

Conservation Stewardship deadline Feb. 7

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service has extended the deadline for new enrollments in the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) for fiscal year 2014. Producers interested in participating in the program can submit applications to NRCS through Feb. 7, 2014 for fiscal year 2014 funding.

Coleen Marette “Pat” Robins, 82

Coleen Marette “Pat” Robins, 82, after a series of strokes, went home to be with Jesus on Friday, Aug. 30, 2013, in Bonners Ferry, Idaho.

Meister earns $1,000 scholarship

 Leah Meister of Bonners Ferry was one of the four Idaho women who were awarded the Gladys Bales Scholarship for  $1,000. 

Eveline Ruhberg, 91

Eveline F. Ruhberg, 91, passed away Sunday, Jan. 17, 2010, at Boundary Community Hospital in Bonners Ferry.

110-unit storage facility proposed for Camp Nine area

A public hearing for the proposed construction of a 110-unit storage complex north of Bonners Ferry will be held at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 15, at Boundary County Courthouse.

Sports photographer starts Web site

A new Web site that  allows folks to purchase photos taken of Boundary County Middle, Bonners Ferry High schools and Boundary County parks and Recreation sports.

Discount on prescription drugs

Boundary County residents can now participate in a free program that will give them an average 20 percent discount on prescription drugs.

Boulder Creek educator named top human rights teacher

Claude Bisson of Bonners Ferry recently received the notable Idaho Teacher of the Year Award from the Idaho Human Rights Education Center.

Horse cutting takes over Majestic Valley Arena

Free event features more than 300 horses and riders

A sport born out of one of the oldest cowboy traditions arrives at the Majestic Valley Arena beginning this morning when the Big Sky Futurity and Aged cutting horse competition gets underway.

Distinguished Young Women program coming soon

Set for April 24, at the Becker Auditorium, the theme of this year’s Distinguished Young Women Scholarship Program is “Believe.”

NorthWestern Energy rate increase proposed

NorthWestern Energy has requested a $10.9 million rate increase for its natural gas customers that, if approved, will raise an average customer’s bill about $4.81 per month.

Tubbs Hill planting project begins in April

Goal is to restore native tree species

COEUR d'ALENE - The health of native vegetation on Tubbs Hill plays an important role in maintaining the values the hill offers to so many people. As part of an effort to restore native trees to parts of Tubbs Hill, over 2,500 native tree and shrub seedlings will be planted on the hill this April.

Ian Michael Deters, 22

Women's health grade is low

Despite advances in medical science and awareness campaigns, the U.S. isn't making many gains in women's health.

Local Briefs April 21, 2012

Online readers favor Green

RECALL: Beware those behind it

Last Monday I spent a couple hours at our new beautiful library. Tuesday I took an early morning walk with my dog in the scenic grounds of the Educational Corridor and later swam at the Kroc Center. What beautiful additions these things have been to Coeur d’Alene. The mayor and City Council have been instrumental in implementing all of these additions and more.

Christopher Bradley Depner, 48

Chris was born Oct. 12, 1963, in Everett, Wash., and passed away Feb. 26, 2012, in Coeur d’Alene.