Basin ready to celebrate Veterans Day

EPHRATA – Two Veterans Day celebrations are planned in the area for Saturday. Ephrata’s American Legion post and Quincy’s Veterans Operation Creation both have events going on.

Sandpiper mural takes art to the community

Venture to the city docks in Polson, and you’ll see a brightly colored lake scene on the Sacajawea Park restroom building. It’s painted shades of turquoise, dark green, gold, and pink.

Pioneer Lodge, a venue meant to be shared

Pioneer Lodge is a turn-key venue just 20 minutes north of Bonners Ferry, whether you’re looking for a family staycation or a wedding venue.

Sandpoint Soccer Association announces exciting start to spring season

Of the 17 Sandpoint Strikers teams competing, and after 41 games played thus far, the club’s overall record is 33-5-3.

Marjorie Butts Pietsch, 87

Marjorie Ann Butts Pietsch, 87, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, in Sandpoint, Idaho; with her loving husband Gary by her side.

Dorothy Marie Matter, 100

Dorothy Marie Matter, 100, was born November 15, 1922, to Carl Edward and Mary (Hoffman) Johnson in Moscow, Idaho.

Wilderness Speaker Series returns

The Wilderness Speaker Series returns with presenters who will talk about the history of lookouts, grizzly bear management and art.

Summer food service sponsors needed

Idaho Department of Education calling on community for support

A program that provides meals to children in areas of need during the summer is in need of community support.

Cd'A trustees to host community forum Saturday

Budget shortfall to be main topic

Trustees of the Coeur d'Alene School District will hold a "Fresh-Air Forum" from 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday at McIntire Family Park, 8930 N. Government Way, Hayden.

Events aim to rev up support for Lost in the '50s

Pair of fundraisers set this weekend

With Lost in the '50s quickly approaching, many locals are combining resources to fundraise for the event.

Numerica to sponsor North Idaho activities through Jan. 4

Numerica to sponsor North Idaho activities through Jan. 4

Numerica is sponsoring Five Days of Family Fun for families to enjoy at no cost over winter break.

Stephen J. Nemec, 45

Stephen Joseph Nemec was born at Deaconess Hospital in Spokane, Washington, on May 21, 1979, to Eleanor Downs (O’Neal) and Neil Lewis Nemec.

Thomas Arthur "Tom" Konen, 63

Tom Konen passed away on Aug. 10, 2024, at his home in Polson, surrounded by his loving family, after a 10-month battle with Multiple Myeloma. He was born in Butte on July 5, 1961.

Greater Sandpoint Chamber: Solving the problem of turnover

Turnover has always been a challenge in the service industry, but lately it has become a major issue in all types of industries. The strategies and methods that were successful in the past are no longer the right ones to use today. Today's environment requires something different, a new strategy and a new method. Here are some key tips on how you can build an environment where employees want to stay.

Kansas says it's better prepared now for aviation layoffs

Kansas Labor Secretary Delia Garcia said Thursday that the state is better prepared to respond to layoffs stemming from the grounding of the troubled Boeing 737 Max than it was during the Great Recession, when it had to borrow money to prop up its unemployment insurance trust fund.

Kansas says it's better prepared now for aviation layoffs

Kansas Labor Secretary Delia Garcia said Thursday that the state is better prepared to respond to layoffs stemming from the grounding of the troubled Boeing 737 Max than it was during the Great Recession, when it had to borrow money to prop up its unemployment insurance trust fund.

Q&A: WHO representative addresses China's new virus outbreak

BEIJING (AP) — Shortly before

AP-Coronavirus, ADVISORY

Chinese authorities are locking down three cities that are home to more than 18 million people in an unprecedented effort to try to contain the deadly new virus that has sickened hundreds and spread to other parts of the world during the busy Lunar New Year travel period. The train station and the airport in Wuhan, the epicenter of the outbreak, are shut down, and bus, ferry and subway service has been halted. The open-ended lockdowns are unprecedented in size, embracing more people than the population of New York City, Los Angeles and Chicago combined.

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