Gridders look to rebound after losses

After both Libby and Troy were treated to high-powered opposing offenses last week, the football teams have good shots at notching conference victories this weekend.

Firefighters halted Center Valley fire

SANDPOINT — Firefighters from the Northside Fire District and Selkirk Fire Rescue & EMS put the brakes on a structure fire that damaged a home on Center Valley Road.

COVID: Fallout en route

Sunday’s business section decried the bankruptcy filing of the 118-year-old retailer, J.C. Penney, among others, as another victim of the coronavirus pandemic. As opposed to the “science” that led to the asinine and lawless decision making by our uninformed and panicked governor and other “educated” and scholastically superior decision makers, the science of what we’re witnessing as a result of their ineptitude and the death that is sure to come will dwarf the overinflated (for monetary reward and political standing) death toll of this virus.

Plains basketball teams roll over Trojans

It was a Class B stampede in Troy this past week.

Glencore should clean CFAC up right

I say no a thousand times over… Glencore can easily afford to do the right thing and remove the toxic waste by rail and do the right thing after making billions of dollars from the site and their very profitable other ventures. How dare they position themselves to leave a community devastated and worthless?

Sandpoint post office reopens after crash

The Sandpoint post office is open for business. Crews quickly responded Saturday night to board up the damaged wall where a car crashed into the building earlier that afternoon and, at 8:30 a.m. Monday, the post office reopened the building to the public.

Sandpoint post office reopens after crash

The Sandpoint post office is open for business. Crews quickly responded Saturday night to board up the damaged wall where a car crashed into the building earlier that afternoon and, at 8:30 a.m. Monday, the post office reopened the building to the public.

LOCAL REWIND: Priest River middle school girls wrestlers shined this season

Naia Lamb and Eila Smith were middle school district champions this year.

Chiefs fall to Columbia Falls in final game of season

Ronan’s football season ended at home last Thursday, Oct. 19, as Western A foe Columbia Falls defeated the Chiefs 53-0.

Lady Panthers split volleyball matches

For a team with no seniors, this has been a season of solid improvement and hope for the future.

An alternative way to Glacier National Park's Avalanche Creek

There is a “back door” and pleasant way to Avalanche Creek that few people hike in Glacier National Park.

En plein air with painter Patterson

Show hangs until end of April

Show hangs until end of April

Sheriff's blotter

Sheriff's blotter

Legacy Wrestling Club impresses in three winter tournaments

Sandpoint Legacy Wrestling Club has been practicing through the winter and keeping their skills sharp while competing this past month in three different tournaments.

Panel OKs public relations push on Wisconsin elections

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — State elections officials voted Tuesday to hire an advertising firm to develop a public relations campaign reassuring voters that Wisconsin elections are secure and to provide information about how elections work.

Vikings win first two district games, improve to 3-2

The Vikings’ first two district opponents provided little competition last week as Bigfork defeated Eureka by 27 Dec. 13 and Mission by 37 Saturday.

Wilson, Umphrey and Sargent named to Shrine Game Roster

Polson quarterback Jarrett Wilson was selected to play in the 76th East-West Shrine Game. Also on the team is Mission wide receiver Bryce Umphrey and Mission outside lineback Canyon Sargent.

Montana man facing trafficking charges following traffic stop

19 grams of heroin, almost a pound of methamphetamine, approximately 500 fentanyl pills, and a firearm were seized after a Montana man was stopped for a suspected DUI.

Montana man facing trafficking charges following traffic stop

19 grams of heroin, almost a pound of methamphetamine, approximately 500 fentanyl pills, and a firearm were seized after a Montana man was stopped for a suspected DUI.

Valkyries improve to 10-0 with wins at Thompson Falls, Florence

The Valkyries won their third and fourth consecutive road games of the new year last week as they took down the Bluehawks in Thompson Falls Thursday and the Falcons in Florence Saturday.