Nancy Wilson, 89

Nancy Wilson, 89. Born in 1936 and raised in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, to Anton and Naomi Moen, who owned Moen Hardware and Machinery.

Code Girls United offers hands-on summer camps

Code Girls United is excited to announce its lineup of summer camps across Montana, featuring engaging programs in general coding and advanced cyber security.

Dorothy Hodgson, 97

Dorothy Anne “Dottie” Hodgson, age 97, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2025 in Coeur d'Alene ID. Born in Spokane, Washington, Dorothy was the daughter of Helen (Wyrick) Setters and James “Jim” Setters of Endicott, WA.

NIC Surgical Technology program named best in Idaho

North Idaho College was recently named the state's top surgical technology program by College Factual, a website focused on helping students find the college that best fits their needs.

Emma L. Roberts, 99

Emma L. (Evans) Roberts of Polson went home to heaven peacefully on March 17, 2025. There will be a visitation on Friday, March 28, from 4-6 p.m. at The Lake Funeral Home in Polson. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, March 29, at 11 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, followed by burial in the Ronan Cemetery at 2:30 p.m.

Area artists open doors for annual studio tour

Event taking place Aug. 29-31

Explore 20 artists at 16 studios across Sandpoint and nearby towns during the free, self-guided Artists' Studio Tour, Aug. 29–31.

Joann Reksten, 97

Joann Marie “Jo” Reksten, age 97, of Polson, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Dec. 11, 2025, in her beloved hometown. Visitation will be held on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., followed by a funeral service at 1 p.m. at The Lake Funeral Home, 101 6th Ave East, Polson.

Bobcats survive hardwood tests

It was a week of three big tests for the Superior Bobcats boys basketball team.

Carol Lytle, 88

Carol Ann Lytle went to be with the Lord on Feb. 4, 2026. She was 88 eighty-eight years old. Born in Cargill, Ontario, on Nov. 16, 1937.

Valerie La Pietra Vander Griend, 72

Valerie La Pietra Vander Griend transitioned to be with our Lord on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026. Her loving husband, Ron Vander Griend, her sister Lorraine La Pietra, and her daughter Jacqueline Serrano were all by her side with tears and joy as she was finally able to breathe God's air.

Huckleberry Fest and Molly B’Damn Days return to Silver Valley

Silver Valley celebrates two beloved festivals

NYC Daybook

Associated Press NYC Daybook for Thursday, Jan. 16.

Sheriff’s Blotter

Notable calls for the day!

Legals October 15, 2019

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUB-LIC HEARING WILL BE HELD October 29, 2019 at 8:45 a.m. in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA to consider the following budget extension requests: *Administrative Services Coordinator in the amount of $177,500.00 for the following Strategic Infrastructure Pro-gram projects using Economic En-hancement Strategic Infrastructure ending fund balance (113.155): #2019-07 City of George -Frontage Road ($40,000 grant/$40,000 loan) #2019-08 Port of Royal Slope -Water-line Extension ($97,500.00 grant) * Central Services in the amount of $35,000.00 to complete the sidewalk construction project (sidewalks that border parking lots F, E, and B) using REET funds. * New Hope in the amount of $22,860.00 to receive grant funds from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, Washington State Department of Commerce, and HopeSource for the Youth Homeless-ness Demonstration Project (CFDA #14.276) to provide services to home-less youth victims. Any interested per-sons may appear regarding these mat-ters. Barbara J. Vasquez, CMC Administrative Assistant & Clerk of the Board Grant County Commissioners #10034/335692 Pub: October 15, 21, 2019

PR Roundup: Spartan boys bid farewell to 6 seniors

PRIEST RIVER — The Priest River boys basketball team gave Kellogg everything they could handle. Unfortunately, the Wildcats were able to take it and withstand the Spartans for three quarters before taking over in the fourth en route to a 67-50 victory Tuesday night.

Malloy: Scott, Redoubt face stiff test Nov. 8

The “American Redoubt” movement, where Christian conservatives from elsewhere have found a safe haven in Idaho’s Panhandle, has gained some traction in Bonner and Boundary counties in the far northern part of the state.

Logger boys, girls sweep Lions on hardwood

EUREKA — Ryggs Johnston tallied 21 points and Libby held Eureka to single-digit scoring in all four quarters en route to a 60-20 District 7B boys basketball victory on Tuesday evening.

Corvallis, Hamilton golfers lead way at Ronan Invite

RONAN — Macee Greenwood of Corvallis and Bryce Reed of Hamilton both shot 70 en route to medalist honors for girls and boys on Thursday at the Ronan Invitational golf tournament at Mission Mountain Golf Course.

Bulldog tennis team keeps rolling along

LIBBY — Led by two three-set singles wins by Mikka Nostdahl and Ben Hardy, the Sandpoint boys tennis team had a strong showing at Libby last Friday, sweeping every match en route to a 7-0 win.

Glacier girls pull away in 2nd half

Hold Bravettes to five points in 3rd quarter en route to 49-38 victory Crosstown hoops

The message from Glacier coach Kris Salonen at halftime was simple.