Lightning storms keep fire crews busy

In Shoshone County, Idaho Department of Lands- Cataldo Fire Warden Chris Myers tells the News-Press that firecrews identified four separate fires in their district on Sunday following the Friday weather.

Bernie Sanders handily wins Utah contest amid record turnout

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Bernie Sanders decisively won the Democratic nominating contest Tuesday in Utah following a day of voting that set a record for turnout in a presidential primary.

Campbell-Queen's homer lifts Kats over Glacier

With the game knotted up at two apiece and a light breeze blowing out of the outfield, senior Morgan-Queen sent a pitch in the bottom of the sixth inning just over the left field fence to put the Kats up for good against Glacier Monday night. It was Campbell-Queen’s second dinger of the season as the Kats won 6-3 over the AA Wolfpack at home.

Twins force second championship game

LIBBY — The Glacier Twins downed the Mission Valley Mariners 5-0 in the West A District American Legion baseball tournament championship on Sunday afternoon.

Boat flipped onto Polson City Dock

By Ali Bronsdon / Leader Staff

Giddy news in review

With the 2012 political campaigns over and the state legislature not in session, I’m having trouble finding nutty stuff to write about, although I feel it is time for some humor.

Hunting with a Harley

Must be an ego thing. Having been involved in covering news for most of the last 56 years, there are not many big Montana stories I don’t have some memory of. That’s why it came as an embarrassing jolt last week when one of “the Gang” handed me an Internet story about which I had no recall. Never heard of it.

Giddy news in review

With the 2012 political campaigns over and the state legislature not in session, I’m having trouble finding nutty stuff to write about, although I feel it is time for some humor.

Hunting with a Harley

Must be an ego thing. Having been involved in covering news for most of the last 56 years, there are not many big Montana stories I don’t have some memory of. That’s why it came as an embarrassing jolt last week when one of “the Gang” handed me an Internet story about which I had no recall. Never heard of it.

Alabama Senate hopefuls make final case to voters

VESTAVIA, Ala. (AP) — Republican Senate candidates in Alabama made their final pitches to voters in recent days ahead of a primary battle between former Attorney General Jeff Sessions and a field of competitors angling for the seat he held for 20 years.

Alabama Senate hopefuls make final case to voters

VESTAVIA, Ala. (AP) — Republican Senate candidates in Alabama made their final pitches to voters in recent days ahead of a primary battle between former Attorney General Jeff Sessions and a field of competitors angling for the seat he held for 20 years.

Chickens are 'like crack' for wild bears

Elks honor community's top students

Sandpoint Elks Lodge No. 1376 has recognized the region’s top students of the month.

KSD seeking Plant and Facility Levy approval

KELLOGG — The Kellogg School District is seeking yes votes from their constituency in regard to their upcoming Plant and Facility Levy that will be voted on May 15.

SHS pair take top spots at welding contest

SANDPOINT — Two Sandpoint High School seniors took top spots during this year's Skills USA regional welding competition.

Vacationing on the East Coast at Myrtle Beach

Many of the top travel destinations in the world are located hundreds or even thousands of miles away. But there is a world-class destination only a short drive or flight away. Myrtle Beach, S.C., has long been one of the best destinations for any season, and it remains that way today. There are a number of reasons why people should consider vacationing closer to home, and many more reasons why Myrtle Beach fits the bill. When looking for the perfect place to enjoy a getaway, travelers should choose a place that provides options. Myrtle Beach has plenty of them.

Turner Mountain to open Dec. 22

Take your goggles and ski pants out of the closet. You’re going to need them. 

Vehicle retrieved from 600 foot drop into the river

ST. REGIS – Thursday, January 9, crews from Schober’s Towing were dispatched to recover a vehicle from the shallows of the Clark Fork River, which had gone off the top of the hill on Mill Creek Road.

Novel Night Gala aids Your Library Transformation

For the past couple of months, I have talked a lot about the Novel Night Gala; Rotary Club of Sandpoint’s fundraiser benefiting Your Library Transformation. The event took place on April 14 and I have just caught my breath enough to report how the whole thing went.

Iranian clerics keep shrines open, even as virus spreads

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Shiite shrines that attract tens of millions of visitors annually have come under focus in Iran as the country grapples with the spread of the coronavirus.