BOCC holds thorough, efficient meeting

It was a relatively quick meeting as the Board of County Commissioners approved several action items in less than two hours at its Tuesday business meeting.

North Idaho College settles Rumpler lawsuit

North Idaho College has settled a lawsuit leveled by a former employee.

John, Tish Deus of Coeur d'Alene donate $500 for KCSO canine

John, Tish Deus of Coeur d'Alene donate $500 for KCSO canine

The Coeur d’Alene couple met the K-9 unit at the North Idaho Fair when it was performing demonstrations. They were intrigued with the canine’s talents and lineage, and that it was the oldest police dog at the KCSO. They donated $500 then and plan to make it an annual gift.

Meridian man wins Leadman

Event sells out during cold weekend

After five straight years of Leadman being run in near-perfect Spring conditions, Silver Mountain Marketing Manager and race organizer Gus Colburn said that the event was due for a bad weather day. Despite the tough conditions, Leadman was a muddy good time for athletes, volunteers, and spectators alike.

EDITORIAL: The Civic Auditorium deserved better

It’s no secret that the city of Wallace holds its history in the highest regard. The community’s commitment to preserving its past while fighting to keep things nearly unchanged from 50 years ago is nothing short of admirable.

Kellogg seeks public support for proposed fee increase

Voters in Kellogg will decide in November whether to approve an increase in the city’s franchise fee.

Kellogg seeks public support for proposed fee increase

Voters in Kellogg will decide in November whether to approve an increase in the city’s franchise fee.

EDITORIAL: The Civic Auditorium deserved better

It’s no secret that the city of Wallace holds its history in the highest regard. The community’s commitment to preserving its past while fighting to keep things nearly unchanged from 50 years ago is nothing short of admirable.

WSD to increase proposed levy amount

Trustee says delaying hike could worsen situation

The Wallace School Board voted to increase the amount of its proposed replacement supplemental levy during its August trustee meeting.

$1 million bail for teen charged in car chase, crash

A teen is being held on $1 million bail after allegedly leading police on a high-speed chase in a stolen vehicle that culminated in a crash Wednesday night, according to the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office.

Mariners split games against Bitterroot Bucs

POLSON — Aiden Gfroerer drove in two runs as the Mission Valley Mariners took a 7-5 win in game two over the Bitterroot Bucs to earn a split of Tuesday’s doubleheader.

P&Z recommends eliminating city’s area of impact

From just over 12 square miles to nothing, that’s the change that could be coming to Sandpoint’s area of impact.

Man gets suspended prison sentence for rape

A man who pleaded guilty to raping a teen girl received a suspended prison sentence this week.

Bonner County approves elimination of Sandpoint’s area of impact

The Bonner County commissioners have approved the elimination of Sandpoint’s area of impact.

Bonner County approves elimination of Sandpoint’s area of impact

The Bonner County commissioners have approved the elimination of Sandpoint’s area of impact.

Two dead after Spokane Valley crime spree

Police in Spokane Valley fatally shot a man who authorities said had killed a good Samaritan in Kootenai County during a crime spree early Sunday.

County considering St. Joe River Road work

Last week, the Shoshone County Commissioners met with Public Works Director Jessica Stutzke to discuss the 23-mile stretch of road between Avery and Calder.

Pottsville Seven project nearing end

Since 2021, the Pottsville Seven have tackled the restoration of East Shoshone Park one project at a time. Now, they’re nearing the finish line.

City sets maximum budget amount of $49.9 million

The Sandpoint City Council voted unanimously to adopt the city budget’s maximum budget amount at $49.9 million.

EDITORIAL: Burt's Music helped keep a community in tune

It was that way for more than five decades, which is how long Denny Burt has been North Idaho’s conductor of instrument repairs. Like Hudson’s Hamburgers and The Ironhorse and Clark’s Diamond Jewelers, you could count on Burt’s Music to be there day after day after day. It was among the special few that had long been a mainstay of Sherman Avenue, and we were better for it.