Local businesses weigh in on legislation

SANDPOINT — According to local business owners, proposed legislation requiring an ID for coin or jewelry sales could have a wide range of impact.

Idaho GOP to keep 2014 state convention in Moscow

MOSCOW (AP) - Idaho Republican Party leaders have decided to stick with their plans to gather in Moscow and the University of Idaho campus in June for the 2014 state convention.

Who's that in the winners' circle?

Today we unveil the best of the best.

Registration now open for Jackass Half Marathon

Last year, despite the ongoing pandemic and various restrictions the event was the exclusive major happening in Shoshone County and was incredibly well received by both the runners and those who organized it and volunteered during it.

More charges against Steele

COEUR d’ALENE — Several more charges were filed against Edgar Steele, the former attorney for the Aryan Nations accused of plotting to kill his wife, Cyndi Steele, and her mother.

POAC hosting Arts & Crafts Fair

More than 110 artists will participate in Pend Oreille Arts Council’s 36th annual Arts & Crafts Fair at City Beach in Sandpoint on Aug. 9-10.

Thursday

The Columbia Falls Lions Club meets at 6:30 a.m. on the first and third Thursdays each month at the Back Room, in the same building as the Nite Owl Restaurant. Contact a Lions Club member for information about joining the organization.

First Clean Waters Campaign comes to a close

Beer cans, plastic and any kind of litter in the waterways of northwestern Montana is what the Clean Waters Campaign is trying to eliminate.

At fair, pie bakers were sour over contest rules

Some bakers were dismayed when their pie entries to the Great American Pie Baking Contest were turned away at the Northwest Montana Fair last week. Their pies had untraditional pie crusts such as lattice weave or a leaf pattern.

Spotted Bear River fire balloons to 1,300 acres

A 10-acre lightning-caused wildfire just north of the Spotted Bear River roared to life Thursday afternoon and is now estimated at 1,300 acres.

License left in police cruiser

A man called the

Dean Callahan prepares his Elizabeth

ROYAL CITY - Elizabeth will be all dressed up for the first time since 1991, and she will participate in the SummerFest Grand Parade on Saturday, July 13.

'Best' nominations being sought

Who is the best? That will be up to county residents as the annual Best of Bonner County continues as nominations opened June 1, and close on Sunday, June 16.

This Week In History - Nov. 29, 2021

Stories of the people, places and events of Boundary County.

Idaho gas prices falling

But crude oil still high

AAA survey finds two-thirds of Americans have changed their driving due to high prices

Ryan L. How, 35

Ryan became one with The Great Spirit after a tragic accident on Dec. 1, 2021

Avelo Airlines brings direct LA flights to Glacier Park International Airport

A new airline is coming to Glacier Park International Airport this summer to offer direct flights to Los Angeles.

Harold and Jinks Vachal

Harold and Jinks Vachal celebrated 70 years of marriage Sept. 30 with an open house at Eidsvold Lutheran Church in Somers. Granddaughter Danna (Vachal) Gonzalez wore her grandmother’s wedding dress, which was also worn by daughter Suzi, friend Velma (Seney) Heinrichsen, and goddaughter Rose (Rogge) Bjornstad for their weddings, and the veil was worn by niece Karen (Seney) Adams for hers. Granddaughter Amy (Vachal) Wambach modeled it for the Vachals’ 50th anniversary.

Florence Anna (Schaff) Mathern

POLSON — Florence Anna (Schaff) Mathern, 79, of Polson went to the Lord peacefully on Oct. 11, 2005, at Evergreen Nursing Home.

At fair, pie bakers were sour over contest rules

Some bakers were dismayed when their pie entries to the Great American Pie Baking Contest were turned away at the Northwest Montana Fair last week. Their pies had untraditional pie crusts such as lattice weave or a leaf pattern.