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.

Woman dies in Kootenai County jail, investigation ongoing

After a woman died while in custody at the Kootenai County jail last month, the cause of her death remains under investigation.

Woman dies in Kootenai County jail, investigation ongoing

After a woman died while in custody at the Kootenai County jail last month, the cause of her death remains under investigation.

No more left turns from Kootenai Street

The intersection on Kootenai Street and U.S. 95 has been revised to ban left turns.

Red Cross opens emergency shelter at Sagle Elementary in response to Sunset Fire

The American Red Cross of the Northwest Region is welcoming handful of residents at its emergency shelter at Sagle Elementary in response to the growth of the Sunset Fire in southwest Bonner County.

Pottsville 7 explain agreement with USFS

Nestled just east of Mullan, Idaho, a beloved green space is undergoing a quiet but determined transformation. Officially named Shoshone Park, the site is owned and maintained by the U.S. Forest Service.

Rathdrum police officers receive Life Saving Awards

Rathdrum police officers receive Life Saving Awards

Officers Scott Kennedy Jr. and Kenneth Short with the Rathdrum Police Department know what it means to answer the call of duty.

'Keep wild animals wild'

An unfortunate situation in Osburn last month resulted in the Idaho Department of Fish and Game dispatching a young moose who had taken up residency inside the town.

Local physical therapist wins regional health care award

Mountain Valley of Cascadia’s Director of Rehabilitation Tara Lodi, was recently presented with the company’s 2025 Peak Performer Award at the Cascadia Summit in Huntington Beach, California.

Dive team making a comeback in Shoshone County

Response times to Coeur d’Alene River, Chain Lakes expected to improve

According to Shoshone County Sheriff Holly Lindsey, discussions to reform the team began a few years ago. In the years since, Shoshone Fire District #2 Chief Scott Dietrich has taken an active lead on restarting the group.

Pinehurst man charged with kidnapping, rape

A Pinehurst man was arrested Saturday after Kellogg Police were alerted to a possible sexual assault that reportedly occurred during the early morning hours.

Pinehurst man charged with kidnapping, rape

A Pinehurst man was arrested Saturday after Kellogg Police were alerted to a possible sexual assault that reportedly occurred during the early morning hours.

WSD to increase proposed levy amount

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

Design phase approved for two roadway projects

Several roadway projects in Bonner County are entering the design phase following the approval of agreements by the Bonner County Road and Bridge Department to support the development of two specific projects.

Accused child abuser pleads not guilty

A Silver Valley woman accused of child abuse pleaded not guilty to all charges Monday in the Shoshone County Courthouse.

Commissioners approve Shoshone County ambulance purchases

The Shoshone County Ambulance Service District (SCASD) has committed to nearly $150,000 in annual lease payments for the foreseeable future following the approval of an ambulance purchase last Friday..

Impostor scams cause ‘significant’ losses to victims

New tactics are emerging in sophisticated impostor scams, causing “significant financial losses” to those who fall victim to such scams, according to the Idaho Department of Finance.

Ambulance district touches on board structure

In a bi-weekly Wednesday meeting, the Bonner County Ambulance District met to discuss establishing an official vote to determine the structure of the district.

Ambulance announces Q2 metrics

During an Emergency Service Management Advisory Committee meeting Wednesday, Deputy Chief Allan Brinkmeier reported several data points used to evaluate the quality and efficiency of the emergency service.

Polson’s Cody Haggard selected for National Native All-American Football Game

Polson High School senior Cody Haggard has been selected for one of the most prestigious honors in Native American athletics — a spot in the 2025 Native All-American Football Game, hosted by the Native American Athletic Foundation in partnership with the NFL and Minnesota Vikings.