Bobcat women hold off Lady Griz in Missoula

MISSOULA — Esmeralda Morales scored 17 points, including a tie-breaking free throw with 4.6 seconds left, and Montana State escaped Robin Selvig Court with a 67-66 women’s basketball win over Montana Saturday afternoon.

County approves emergency moratorium, last minute agenda amendment

Emergency efforts were a major point of discussion at Tuesday’s business meeting as county commissioners approved a temporarily confidential moratorium for minor land divisions.

EDITORIAL: Coeur d'Alene police keep the criminals away

Coeur d’Alene is a place where many people still leave their homes unlocked when they are away at work. It’s a place where people do not fear going for walks at night. It’s a place where you can forget to lock your vehicle at night and in the morning, it still sits, safe and sound.

OCT. NIBJ: Growing panes

For six decades and across three generations, Shoshone Glass and the Sawyer family have been serving the Silver Valley.

Comet hunting in West Glacier

We arrived in Glacier National Park about 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21.

Polson, Ronan prepare for postseason after spirited rivalry and play-in victories

The Polson Lady Pirates closed out their regular season with a flurry of energy and precision, sweeping Ronan on Senior Night before heading into the postseason as the top seed from the Northwest A Conference.

Judge dismisses defamation lawsuit against Kootenai County sheriff

Plaintiff may refile

Plaintiff may refile

Clover Fire burns 30 acres near Naples

Wildfire devastates two local logging families

A fast-moving fire broke out Sunday, scorching 20 acres and causing millions of dollars in damage to two family-run logging businesses, according to one of the families affected.

'It's the little things'

Painted rocks honoring Harwood, Morrison found around Coeur d'Alene

Mary Sawyer-Nieder has been painting rocks since 2018. Like many in Coeur d’Alene, she posts photos of her creations in the Facebook group #cdarocks before hiding them around local parks and trails. When she painted a handful of rocks in honor of Kootenai County Fire and Rescue Battalion Chief Frank Harwood and Coeur d’Alene Fire Department Battalion Chief John Morrison, who were shot and killed June 29, she planned on hiding them in Riverstone Park.

NICA finalizes land purchase; construction to begin in September

A purchase and sale agreement has been finalized for North Idaho Classical Academy to anchor the redevelopment of the 80-acre mixed-use zone behind the Boundary County Fairgrounds.

Portland State takes it to Vandals

Idaho plays host to Sacramento State on Saturday.

Whitefish rallied past Polson

WHITEFISH — Allie Shors scored 14 points, Yoli Krastev chipped in 11 and the Whitefish Bulldogs rallied past Polson 46-43 in a Northwest A girls basketball game Thursday.

Cd’A students attend Ronald Reagan leadership program

These leaders of tomorrow are applying what they’ve learned today.

KSD may seek larger levy to offset potential state cuts

The Kellogg School Board held a special workshop earlier this week to discuss options for replacing its two-year supplemental levy.

After nasty note, veteran raises awareness of invisible disabilities

When Bethany Stanley returned to her car after shopping at a supermarket this week, the disabled veteran was surprised to see a bright orange card on her windshield that said she “sucks” at parking.

Kellogg School District may seek larger levy

Hopes to offset potential state cuts

The Kellogg School Board held a special workshop earlier this week to discuss options for replacing its two-year supplemental levy.

Man gets prison for lewd conduct, child sexual abuse

A man who prosecutors said raped a teen girl will spend up to 25 years in prison.

North Idaho Physical Therapy buys Kellogg clinic

Justin Kane and Cory Lewis took over the operation of Kellogg Physical Therapy earlier this year and have brought it under Kane’s North Idaho Physical Therapy, BioPerformance Institute umbrella.

EDITORIAL: East Sherman growing, has potential to be great

Remember the “Activate East Sherman” pilot project on the 1600 block of East Sherman that began in 2018? It lasted four years and involved diagonal parking and outdoor street seating in front of the Moon Time. Both went away when the project ended.

Hayden law enforcement funding debate continues

Discussions about how much the city of Hayden should pay for law enforcement services provided by the sheriff’s office are ongoing as the expiration date for the current contract approaches.