'End the ban' rally draws about 100

Reproductive rights ballot initiative drive set for Election Day

Volunteers in North Idaho and across the state will collect signatures on Election Day for a reproductive rights ballot initiative that aims to restore abortion access in Idaho.

Twins 1-3 at Ed Gallo tourney

WHITEFISH — Trenton DeRosa’s threw six solid innings and RBI single capped the Glacier Twins’ comeback from a 3-0 deficit in a 5-3 win over the West Plains Cannons 18U at their own Ed Gallo Tournament Friday.

EDITORIAL: Focus not on why, but on 4 lives filled with love

“By continuing to focus on why, we continue to give Mr. Kohberger relevance. We give his him agency.. We give him power. The need to know what is inherently not understandable makes us dependent on the defendant to provide us with a reason. And That gives him the spotlight, the attention, and the power, he appears to crave.”

Hayden man gets prison for child abuse

A man who pleaded guilty to abusing a newborn, causing numerous fractures, will spend up to a decade in prison, according to the Kootenai County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.

Veteran educator takes the helm at Kellogg Middle School

Brad Harmon previously worked in the Lakeland, Post Falls districts

Most experts agree that middle school is one of the most challenging age groups in education. Good thing Brad Harmon isn’t afraid of a challenge

Commissioner: Override levy could ease Shoshone sheriff's budget woes

Dose says the people should decide

The Shoshone County Commissioners met Thursday evening with County Clerk Lori Osterberg to discuss the county’s upcoming budget. What began as a routine meeting ended abruptly after a commissioner proposed a controversial solution to address deep cuts to the sheriff’s office.

EDITORIAL: Idaho's outdoors must be respected, not abused

We know both of these cases are exceptions and not the rule. Yet, the damage can’t be undone. We agree with the court records. Not only do these actions hurt our wildlife overall, they cast a poor light on Idaho hunters

Kalispell Council backs on-street parking at Peterson Elementary

Kalispell City Council at a work session Monday seemed to favor allowing on-street parking in front of Peterson Elementary School along Second Street West.

Comprehensive plan updates tabled in Spirit Lake

City Council will determine whether to adopt the city’s updated comprehensive plan at a future meeting after the matter was tabled earlier this week.

'End the ban' rally draws about 100

Reproductive rights ballot initiative drive set for Election Day

Volunteers in North Idaho and across the state will collect signatures on Election Day for a reproductive rights ballot initiative that aims to restore abortion access in Idaho.

City's separation package a success, but at what cost?

The city employs about 420 people with wages and benefits totaling about $48 million, which comes out to more than $100,000 per employee. That seems on the high side for a city of about 58,000 people, but as this is a well-run city and for that, there is a cost.

Shoshone County, plaintiff settle lawsuit tied to failed SCSO levy

Before the Nov. 4 election, Shoshone County Prosecuting Attorney Ben Allen filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit, which he believed a court would have granted. But the real debate centered on how much time and resources the county wanted to spend fighting a case where the central issue — the levy — had already been decided and failed.

Comprehensive plan updates tabled in Spirit Lake

City Council will determine whether to adopt the city’s updated comprehensive plan at a future meeting after the matter was tabled earlier this week.

City adopts changes to residential zone changes

In another reversal on amendments to Sandpoint’s residential zoning code, the final ordinance passed 4-2 at Wednesday’s meeting.

Avalanche danger high

Experts urge caution across Bitterroots, Silver Valley

“Fortunately, Lookout Pass does not have any inbounds terrain that is susceptible to avalanche,” Sawyer said. “Yes, there is terrain outside our ski area border, both in Montana and Idaho, on the National Forest, that is steep enough that it could and occasionally does avalanche. But those areas are outside of our ski area boundary and not within our permit area. So, for us, it’s not something we have to deploy resources to mitigate.”

Big air and even bigger crowds at Wallace Extreme Skijor

Shoshone County facing retaliation, wrongful termination accusations in federal lawsuit

Silver Mountain responds to avalanche criticism

Skier questions whether adequate mitigation work was done prior to opening

Farnham said Silver Mountain did not initially acknowledge the scope of avalanche activity publicly and expressed concern about transparency, particularly given that General Manager Jeff Colburn also serves as president of Ski Idaho, an organization funded in part through taxpayer‑supported tourism revenues.

‘Awl’ for one

Vikings, Timberwolves team up

Crosstown rivals came together as friends once again this week in support of local nonprofits.

Why rural Idaho continues to get left holding the bag

When public funds are redirected to private entities, small, rural communities like the Silver Valley are the ones left out in the cold.