Students' feats top 2017 news

SANDPOINT — From criminal proceedings to some amazing feats by local students, 2017 was a busy year for news in Bonner County.

Kosovo won't let Serb officials in, wants genocide apology

PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) — Kosovo’s foreign minister said on Wednesday that Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic would not be allowed to visit the country until he apologized for “genocide” against Kosovo's population.

UM announces James and Lois Welch visiting writer fund

The fund will be used to bring a prominent Indigenous writer to campus to teach each spring.

Whitefish, Libby take part in Drug Take Back Day

On Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Montanans can bring their unwanted prescription medications for no-questions-asked disposal at one of 17 participating collections sites across the state.

Idaho announces the launch of state's redesigned official website

Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter has unveiled the state’s new official website, idaho.gov, which features a fresh, user-friendly new design and significantly improved functionality.

Registration now open for Kids Draw Architecture 2018

Children ages 10 and older will have an opportunity to draw a historic site as they see it when the Kids Draw Architecture program takes them to Cataldo Mission next month.

Tote Your Wine in Style

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Elk Meadows Bridge on Lolo Forest to be replaced this summer

The bridge on the scenic Elk Meadows Road, Lolo National Forest System Road 451, that goes along the Bitterroot Mountains from the Lolo Pass Visitor Center on the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests to the Lolo National Forest near Lolo, Mont., will be replaced this summer.

MOVING HISTORY FORWARD: Getting good stories

The Museum of North Idaho, or MONI, continues to be blessed by the unwavering support of the Coeur d’Alene Press. We continue to use all resources available to put before our community the importance of shining a spotlight on our past to better understand our present. The Press remains one of our best resources.

Grizzly trapped, relocated

Four-year-old bear moved to Caribou-Targhee National Forest

In cooperation with the United Stats Fish and Wildlife Service and the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, the young male grizzly was immobilized, given a body condition and health assessment, fitted with a GPS collar, and relocated to a remote area in the Fish Creek drainage on Forest Service land about 12 miles from the City of Island Park.

Grizzly trapped, relocated

Four-year-old bear moved to Caribou-Targhee National Forest

In cooperation with the United Stats Fish and Wildlife Service and the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, the young male grizzly was immobilized, given a body condition and health assessment, fitted with a GPS collar, and relocated to a remote area in the Fish Creek drainage on Forest Service land about 12 miles from the City of Island Park.

Bigfork Bridge truss to be placed April 1

St. Patrick’s Day brought the delivery of the new Bridge Street Bridge truss to the project site on Monday, March 17.

Grizzly trapped, relocated

Four-year-old bear moved to Caribou-Targhee National Forest

In cooperation with the United Stats Fish and Wildlife Service and the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, the young male grizzly was immobilized, given a body condition and health assessment, fitted with a GPS collar, and relocated to a remote area in the Fish Creek drainage on Forest Service land about 12 miles from the City of Island Park.

'Tots' starting slow

SANDPOINT — Forget cats, this time of year, Christmas rules the internet.

Legoland Florida gears up for fall opening

Park near Orlando built on site of former Cypress Gardens

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. - Legoland officials said Wednesday they are counting on the popularity of the little plastic building blocks to draw families to their newest theme park, which will open this fall near Orlando.

Two Rathdrum urban renewal districts proposed

By BRIAN WALKER

Kalispell grows by a square mile

Kalispell is now 11 percent bigger.

Legals October 26, 2018

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KOOTENAI In the Matter of the Estate of JOHN M. MOFFITT Deceased No. CV28-18-7849 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the decedent or his estate are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented to the undersigned at the addresses indicated below and filed with the Clerk of the Court in the above-entitled Court. DATED this 21st day of September, 2018. /S/ Alison C. Richards Personal Representative 12202 NE 31st Pl. Bellevue, WA 98005 CDA LEGAL 519 AD# 237162 OCTOBER 19, 26, NOVEMBER 2, 2018

Expanded vaccine rollout in US spawns a new set of problems

The rapid expansion of COVID-19 vaccinations to senior citizens across the U.S. has led to bottlenecks, system crashes and hard feelings in many states because of overwhelming demand for the shots.

Biden faces dilemma in fight over large Alaska oil project

The Biden administration is weighing approval of a major oil project on Alaska's petroleum-rich North Slope that supporters say represents an economic lifeline for Indigenous communities in the region but environmentalists say is counter to President Joe Biden's climate goals.