Bulldogs triumph over Laurel to make first semifinals bid in a decade

The Whitefish Bulldogs triumphed over the Locomotives in Laurel Friday in the State A Quarterfinals. The Bulldogs 27-20 victory advances them to their first semifinals opportunity since 2015.

Polson Soccer stars earn All-Conference, All-State Honors after standout season

Following a state championship on the pitch, several Polson High School soccer players have been recognized among the best in the Southern A Conference with postseason honors that highlight both team and individual success.

Post-election, let's come together

For the most part, this was a respectful election, a few digs early on, but no real mug-slinging until the final few days when cell phones were being blown up with text messages that were part of last-minute attacks.

Kootenai County begins FY2026 budget process

Kootenai County commissioners took a first look Monday at the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026.

CANDIDATE PROFILE - Osburn City Council, Kevin Kessler

Silver Valley All-League Volleyball

Coeur d’Alene man gets prison after rider for voyeurism, sexual battery

A man who admitted to sexually assaulting and photographing a sleeping woman will serve the rest of his prison sentence after a judge declined to place him on probation following completion of a prison treatment program.

SCSO requests funding for additional vehicles

Shoshone County Undersheriff Lance Stutzke met with county commissioners last week to propose the purchase of three new patrol vehicles for the sheriff’s office.

Billings downs Glacier in rain-shortened affair

BILLINGS — Jack O’Dowd homered for the Billings Mustangs during a five-run first inning as the Mustangs took a commanding 12-3 lead before rain forced an early end to their game against the Glacier Range Riders after five innings at Dehler Park Tuesday.

Coeur d’Alene man gets prison after rider for voyeurism, sexual battery

A man who admitted to sexually assaulting and photographing a sleeping woman will serve the rest of his prison sentence after a judge declined to place him on probation following completion of a prison treatment program.

Libby drops pair-to-Cranbrook-Sunday

CRANBROOK, B.C. — The Libby Loggers lost a close game in the opener against the Cranbrook Bandits before being blown out in game two to drop both games of their doubleheader in American Legion baseball Sunday.

Expanded Justice Building opens

Represents 'timely justice for the people of North Idaho'

Dozens gathered Thursday afternoon at the Kootenai County Justice Building on Garden Avenue for the grand opening of the expanded courthouse.

Local man charged with seven counts of grand theft

A man allegedly involved in faulty logging contract entered a not guilty plea for a handful of grand theft charges relating to alleged timber thefts spanning across a month in 2023.

71-home subdivision moves forward in Rathdrum

The Rathdrum City Council earlier this week unanimously approved the preliminary plat of the Meyer Meadows First Addition at the northwest corner of Lancaster Avenue and Radcliff Street.

Kellogg bridge dedicated to former mayor

Kellogg bridge dedicated to former mayor

KELLOGG — The Mac Pooler Bridge was formally dedicated Wednesday afternoon. The bridge, formerly known as the Bunker Avenue Bridge, spans the South Fork Coeur d’Alene River and connects Bunker Avenue to the northern half of Kellogg and Interstate 90. The 50-year-old bridge was fully replaced over the past seven months. Pooler, 83, served on the Kellogg City Council from 1992 to 1995, and held two separate terms as mayor — from 1995 to 1997 and again from 2002 to 2024. He stepped down in early 2024 due to health concerns.

Wallace business donates rifles to OPD

Silver Valley Tournament change opens door for exciting matchups

High School Sports Preview: New coach, higher numbers could mean big things for Tigers

Gabor trial continued to March

A four-day trial setting for a Bonner County resident facing severe allegations of child abuse and kidnapping has been continued to early March.