Plea talks underway in fatal stabbing

SANDPOINT — A binding plea agreement could resolve a first-degree murder case against a Washington state man accused of stabbing a cab driver to death in Bonner County.

Burgstahler earns MIAC Elite 22 Award

Former Bulldog also earns SJU Man of Extraordinary

Battery suspect arrested for DUI

PRIEST RIVER — A Priest River man is facing a suite of misdemeanor criminal charges after battering a bystander, crashing his vehicle and struggling with law officers during his arrest on Monday.

Lady Spartans drop fourth straight Friday

PRIEST RIVER — The Priest River girls basketball team was scheduled to play three games this past week after the holiday break. Unfortunately, the weather had different plans.

NTSB mum on status of crash probe

SANDPOINT — The National Transportation Safety Board is mum on the status of the investigation into a plane crash last year that killed aviator and entrepreneur Dr. Pam Riddle Bird and two passengers.

Vandals announce Hall of Fame class

MOSCOW — The Idaho athletic department recently announced the Vandal Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2016.

Connolly, McDonald, Wheeler prevail

SANDPOINT — A majority of Bonner County voters opted for change on the county commission, but voted to stay the course at the sheriff’s office.

Injured pedestrian's road to recovery 'miraculous'

SANDPOINT — The family of a young Sandpoint man who was seriously injured in a hit-and-run collision on North Boyer Avenue last spring say he recovering more quickly than his doctors anticipated.

Randles earns All-American honors at nationals

SANDPOINT — Sandpoint Middle School and Top Dog wrestler Casey Randles earned All-American honors for the second time in three years while competing at USA Wrestling’s Folkstyle Nationals at the University of Northern Iowa last weekend.

Randles, Williams lead Bulldog wrestlers at Tri-State Tournament

SANDPOINT — Despite taking only five wrestlers to Tri-State, the Bulldogs more than held their own in one of the premier wrestling tournaments in the Northwest, finishing 27th among 67 schools as wrestlers from four states converged at North Idaho College last weekend.

Priest River tops Post Falls JV

PRIEST RIVER — Despite getting 17 points from senior Caden Brennan, Priest River boys basketball was unable to take down Timberlake on Saturday, falling 56-40.

Tourist concerned about safety in Whitefish

A Jewish tourist coming into Whitefish called the Whitefish Police Department and requested to speak with an officer regarding concerns of safety and security. He was advised to contact the FBI.

EDITORIAL: Hats off to the Class of 2016!

Today and Saturday, hundreds of local high school seniors will step to the podium to receive their diplomas.

Tickets on sale for Opera on the Point gala

World-renowned singers will headline the outdoor program at an all-new gala event being produced later this month by Opera Coeur d'Alene.

'Megaloads' to roll on U.S. 12

BOISE (AP) - Idaho Transportation Director Brian Ness has agreed to issue travel permits that would allow ConocoPhillips to begin hauling large oil refinery machinery along a winding and scenic stretch of U.S. 12 as early as next week.

M's no match for Rays

Seattle offense still searching for answers

SEATTLE (AP) - James Shields won his fourth consecutive start while striking out 10, Evan Longoria homered again, and the Tampa Bay Rays continued their joyride through the American League with a 5-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night.

'Burning mist' is booming

No fat. No cholesterol. Almost no sodium (2 percent DV) or calories (three in a teaspoon).

Here are your bird flu basics

News flash: Avian flu detected in Idaho. Should we worry?

Otter cites Hitching Post situation, files new petition

Gov. Butch Otter's office reports the governor is asking the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for an 11-judge panel to review a three-judge ruling against the Idaho Constitution’s definition of marriage.

Cd'A 12U all-stars headed to San Bernardino

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