Festival announces poster contest winners

Measles reported in Grant County

EPHRATA — Grant County health officials are urging families to check their vaccination records after two unvaccinated children in the same household tested positive for measles, marking the county’s first confirmed infections of 2026. Grant County Health District said it was notified on March 17 that both children, who were recently exposed during international travel, had contracted the virus. One child was briefly hospitalized; both are now recovering at home. Health Officer Dr. Alexander Brzezny said the cases underscore how quickly measles can spread — and how effectively it can be prevented.

Festival announces poster contest winners

Winterfest draws crowd but no snow

It was about 40 degrees with not a tablespoon of snow on the ground at the Miracle of America Museum in Polson on Jan. 10. Despite the balmy temperature, people gathered for the annual Winterfest, and examined the fleet of vintage snowmobiles on the museum’s front lawn.

Lady Hawks fly by Trotters, 57-28

The games between Thompson Falls and Plains always mean a little more.

PROGRESS: North Idaho Classical Academy quickly becoming reality

Gals grab glamorous garb at inaugural dress swap

Gals grab glamorous garb at inaugural dress swap

The inaugural Mom Prom Dress Swap attracted curious customers and generous benefactors all in the market to help moms feel great and look beautiful when they attend the May 2 mom-centric event.

Whitefish struggles to contain Columbia Falls in home loss

A tough afternoon on the diamond saw the Whitefish softball team fall 18-1 to Columbia Falls at home Tuesday in a shortened three-inning matchup.

2026 property assessment process deadlines announced

Public Information Statement: Important Deadlines for the Bonner County Assessor’s 2026 Property Assessment Process

Borders 3 Jamboree sees strong growth in 27th year

The sounds of classic hits and revving engines filled downtown Bonners Ferry on Saturday as the 27th annual Borders 3 Jamboree brought hundreds of visitors together to celebrate classic cars, community and summertime fun.

Summer of fun at Schweitzer

Resort opens this weekend

Schweitzer opens for summer with expanded mountain biking, youth bike camps, a new food truck and a full events lineup. Visitors can access more than 40 miles of trails, scenic chairlift rides and seasonal festivals, alongside shuttle service updates and ongoing parking expansion construction.

Glory S. Carlile, 75

Glory S Carlile was born on Oct. 10, 1950, in Houston, Texas. She passed quickly, quietly & peacefully the evening of May 16, 2026, with her husband, Fred Orth, at her side in Kellogg, Idaho, at Shoshone Medical Center.

Glory S. Carlile, 75

Glory S Carlile was born on Oct. 10, 1950, in Houston, Texas. She passed quickly, quietly & peacefully the evening of May 16, 2026, with her husband, Fred Orth, at her side in Kellogg, Idaho, at Shoshone Medical Center.

Biden declares 'Kyiv stands' in surprise visit to Ukraine

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — President Joe Biden swept unannounced into Ukraine on Monday to meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a defiant display of Western solidarity with a country still fighting what he called "a brutal and unjust war" days before the first anniversary of Russia's invasion.

Azar leads highest-level US delegation to Taiwan in decades

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar arrived in Taiwan on Sunday in the highest-level visit by an American Cabinet official since the break in formal diplomatic relations between Washington and Taipei in 1979.

Azar leads highest-level US delegation to Taiwan in decades

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar arrived in Taiwan on Sunday in the highest-level visit by an American Cabinet official since the break in formal diplomatic relations between Washington and Taipei in 1979.

Inslee releases virus guidelines for nursing home visitors

Gov. Jay Inslee has announced how visitors may return to nursing homes and other long term care facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Trump fires agency head who vouched for 2020 vote security

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Pandemic brings smaller, subdued Memorial Day observances

The Latest: Florida virus infection total passes 100,000

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Florida health officials say more than than 100,000 people in the state have been diagnosed with coronavirus.