Saints' Thomas returns to practice after missing 2 games

METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Saints top receiver Michael Thomas returned to practice on Wednesday for the first time since injuring his ankle in New Orleans' season-opening victory over Tampa Bay on Sept. 13.

German official questions Syria deportation halt

BERLIN (AP) — Germany's top security official is calling for a review of the country's rules prohibiting all deportations to Syria after a young Syrian who had recently been released from prison was arrested as a suspect in a fatal stabbing that prosecutors suspect had an Islamic extremist motive.

BMX riders prepare to 'Race for Life'

MOSES LAKE - Over 300 top BMX riders from Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Canada will race into Moses Lake this weekend to compete in the American Bicycle Association's "Race for Life," an event to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

Kamiakin shuts out Moses Lake

Braves 5, Chiefs 0

Another successful run in Soap Lake

SOAP LAKE - It was a cooler than normal summer morning, ironically, for the runners competing in the Not Too Stinkin' Hot 5k and 10k race Saturday in Soap Lake.

Locals fare well at 24th annual Long Bridge Swim

SANDPOINT — A trend of young winners continued, as Oregon 14 year-old Marcus Gentry hit shore in 35:52 on Saturday to win the 24th annual Long Bridge Swim in Sandpoint.

Bonner County Fair honors volunteers

SANDPOINT — As the engine that keeps the Bonner County Fair running, local volunteers often don’t get the recognition they deserve.

Ah, the great outdoors

Rangers rally to beat Flyers in Winter Classic

PHILADELPHIA - Mike Rupp scored two goals and Brad Richards posted the winner on top of a chilly baseball field, as the New York Rangers outlasted the Philadelphia Flyers, 3-2, in the Winter Classic on Monday at Citizens Bank Park.

Circus coming to downtown Somers

Somers Company Town Project will host the Culpepper and Merriweather Circus for two performances on Sunday, June 25.

Rosholts, Feist getting busy in the cage

SANDPOINT — A trio of former Sandpoint and college wrestlers from Team Takedown Fighters have upcoming Mixed Martial Arts fights on tap.

Mullen nabs podium finish at freeskiing tour stop

CRESTED BUTTE, Colo. — Shredding down runs called Body Bag and Dead End, and landing on powder-covered “pillows,” former Sandpoint resident Caleb Mullen finished third recently at the 19th Annual Subaru U.S. Extreme Freeskiing Championships at Crested Butte, Colorado.

Bulldogs go undefeated in swim duals

PLUMMER - The Sandpoint boys and girls swim teams each went undefeated last weekend in dual meets against Coeur d'Alene, Lake City and Post Falls.

Silver Mountain hosts extreme mountain bike races

KELLOGG — For all you extreme mountain biking fans, this weekend will see downhill mountain bike racers from all over the Pacific Northwest and Canada flock to Silver Mountain Bike Park for round 4 of the Northwest Cup Race Series.

Badgers fall to CDA JV in extra innings

CDA JV 5, Bonners Ferry 4 (8 innings)

Blacktail set to open on Dec. 18

Blacktail Mountain Ski Area near Lakeside announced Thursday it will open Dec. 18.

Deadline nears in 'Best of' voting

The Best of Boundary County 2024 voting period closes at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, July 15.

From the Archives - April 21, 2022

"Up in the Camp Nine country, some 14 miles north of Bonners Ferry, where logging was once a thriving industry, mining is now the order of the day. With fifty tons of ore per day running through its mill, the Regal Mine - more familiarly known as the Silver Crescent, and owned by Riegel Brothers, Spokane - is now one of the top producers of lead and zinc in the region.

Teacher of the Year deadline extended

Area residents now have until Monday, May 11, to nominate an outstanding educator for the state’s top teaching honor, Teacher of the Year.

Worley student earns top writing honors

Idaho Forest Products Commission announces essay winners

A Kootenai County student has earned writing honors for his entry in the annual Forest Products Week Essay Contest.

Local industry leaders visit with state lawmakers, officials

Flathead Valley residents Shauna Dunn, Shelby George, Brian Hogue, and Cameron Wohlschlegel just returned from Helena as part of REAL Montana (Resource Education and Agriculture Leadership). For REAL Montana Class V, this was the third seminar in their two-year educational program.