US approves major disaster declaration requested by Nevada

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — The U.S. government has approved Nevada's request to declare a major disaster declaration for the state, a move that will unlock additional federal assistance for residents affected by the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Steve Sisolak said Saturday.

Japan opens part of last town off-limits since nuclear leaks

TOKYO (AP) — Japan's government on Wednesday opened part of the last town that had been off-limits due to radiation since the Fukushima nuclear disaster nine years ago, in a symbolic move to show the region's recovery ahead of the Tokyo Olympics.

Donald Eugene Heinrichs, 90

Donald Eugene Heinrichs was born on Oct. 5, 1929, in Bakersfield, California, and passed from this life to be with Jesus, April 27, 2020, in Missoula.

Sun Tribune offers matching grants for small businesses

MOSES LAKE — Many small businesses are struggling as a result of the COVID-19 shutdowns. With the shutdowns, business owners have gotten creative to try to keep money coming in. Yet for many, it isn’t enough.

Idaho Codes to boost computer literacy

Governor, project partners announce new computer science program

Community foundations join in on Global Day of Giving

The Whitefish Community Foundation and the Flathead Community Foundation are working together to participate in the Global Day of Giving and Unity on Tuesday, May 5.

Clear out your medicine cabinet

The Panhandle Health District will be hosting its annual Drug Take-Back Day this weekend inside Kellogg City Park.

Bill Lawson, 64

Bill Lawson (64) former St. Maries, ID resident and current resident of Coeur d’ Alene, ID passed away at the Schneidmiller Hospice House on December 23, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.

Shawn Rene Markus, 62

Shawn Rene Markus, 62, of Kellogg, ID, passed away suddenly on May 30, 2023, at her home in Kellogg.

Roger David Cohen, 81

Roger David Cohen peacefully passed away on May 29, 2023 in Post Falls, Idaho, surrounded by the love of his family.

Suzanne Adair Anderson, 75

Suzanne Adair Anderson, 75, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho passed onto her heavenly home on May 8, 2023. Suzanne was born a leap-year baby, on February 29, 1948, in Spokane, Washington to Robert and Marian Koontz.

Inaugural FishFest takes over downtown Whitefish

Spurring sales for downtown businesses between the closing of the ski hill and the start of summer is one reason for the FishFest, but according to the Whitefish Chamber Executive Director Kevin Gartland, the main reason is to celebrate locals supporting locals.

John L. 'Jack' Bonzey, 89

Beloved husband, father, brother and friend Jack Bonzey of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho passed away on February 27, 2023, a few months shy of his 90th birthday.

Take a book, leave a classic

The Elk Creek community has united to build a charming little library with the help of fellow neighbor Jesse Engel.

Juanita 'Nita' Neumiller, 84

Juanita “Nita” Neumiller was a sweet and kind soul, always smiling and giving a wave hello. Juanita was a people person who was a hard-worker, loved to cook and carry on a conversation.

Bonner County updates voter rolls

Just shy of 880 people were moved from the county's voter rolls as Bonner County joined the rest of the state in completing a biennial review of Idaho's voter registration system.

Fall for History explores different cultures

Different cultures celebrated during Fall for History event in Wallace

Flathead Lake Art Festival draws art lovers

The Car Part Art by Shy booth at the Flathead Lake Art Festival in Sacajawea Park over the weekend drew in gear heads. Her booth was among several nestled under the shady trees in Sacajawea Park last weekend for the Flathead Lake Art Festival.

NIC to host Idaho LAUNCH info forum Oct. 5

Participants eligible to win one of five $1,000 scholarships

Learn everything a high school senior should know about the new Idaho LAUNCH grant program at a community forum at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5, at the Lake Coeur d’Alene Room of the Edminster Student Union Building at North Idaho College’s Coeur d’Alene campus.

Eighteen candidates on ballot for Tribal Council primary

CSKT tribal members will vote Oct. 14 for primary candidates for an at-large seat and four district seats on the Tribal Council.