Work set to begin on I-90 Cataldo Bridge

The Cataldo Bridge, spanning the Coeur d’Alene River, has been in place for 60 years, but over the next three summer construction seasons, the bridge will be fully replaced.

Ambulance funding ails Shoshone County

Owes nearly $900K

Last week, Fire Chief Scott Dietrich met with the Shoshone County Commissioners to discuss funding concerns surrounding four ambulances previously ordered by the county.

EDITORIAL: Consider impact of personnel compensation on seniors' pockets

The city, we believe, operates a pretty tight ship. They are not prone to spending money unnecessarily. And the City Council, which approves the budget, keeps a close watch on operations and spending.

SPRING SPORTS PREVIEW: BFHS baseball has solid core, state tournament aspirations

The Bonners Ferry High School Badgers Baseball team has championship aspirations this season, with a chance to host superregionals as part of a new state tournament format.

BOCC presses for quick meeting, tables two action items

The Bonner County commissioners met briefly Tuesday in a meeting cut short by a special emergency meeting. Commissioners tabled action items to approve the sheriff’s office county and fair purchases after commissioners expressed concern.

Shoshone County's first fentanyl trafficking offender sentenced

Two individuals were sentenced on Monday in connection with Shoshone County’s first fentanyl trafficking case since Idaho passed new legislation concerning the dangerous opioid.

Here's hoping trail users get the message

E-motorcycles, e-scooters, e-skateboards, and many other electric vehicles, are also available, and all of them can exceed speeds that are safe for both the operator of these devices and the public using the trails around them, according to a city report.

IOEM gathering information on small businesses affected by Sunset Fire

The Idaho Department of Emergency Management is seeking information on Bonner County small business and non-profits that were disrupted by the Sunset Fire.

Silver Valley school superintendents prioritize attendance as enrollment numbers shift

Attendance matters. That’s the message Superintendents Lance Pearson and Todd Howard want to communicate to students and families now that all Silver Valley school districts are back in full swing.

Silver Valley school superintendents prioritize attendance as enrollment numbers shift

Attendance matters. That’s the message Superintendents Lance Pearson and Todd Howard want to communicate to students and families now that all Silver Valley school districts are back in full swing.

Hayden approves $42 million budget

Budget does not include tax increase

Budget does not include tax increase

Dale Law deserves our thanks

The Clearwater County Sheriff's Office received a report about 1:45 a.m. Friday that the Law had not returned home when expected. Response efforts covered a "very large area" from Elk River to Dworshak Reservoir and involved deputies, Search and Rescue, a drone and the Backcountry Medics Helicopter.

Sandpoint Idaho Film Fest accepting submissions for inaugural event

It’s in that simple conversation, which mirrored so many people who have shared dreams of greater aspirations, that the Sandpoint Idaho Film Fest was born.

'Interesting' start: Eddy works to steady SCSO

FORC river cleanup nets biggest tire haul to date

Bonners Ferry High School Cross Country season review

Sandpoint, Ponderay ballot measures pass by overwhelming margin

With four ballot measures across the county, voters took to the polls to make their voices heard on distinct city issues on Tuesday.

Gravel pit hearing continued to March setting

A decision on a proposed gravel pit in Priest River has been continued to March 12 after Bonner County commissioners previously remanded the project back to the Zoning Commission for further review.

Super 1, Peirone Produce share the love — and potatoes

4,000 pounds of spuds given out

Even before he encouraged them to help themselves to a free bag of potatoes or two, Super 1 shoppers didn’t hesitate to greet Ron McIntire with smiles and hugs Thursday morning.

Rising rivers could push Lake Coeur d'Alene to maximum levels

Water from swollen tributaries is expected to “substantially” increase the elevation of Coeur d’Alene Lake in the coming days as heavy rains continue to impact the Pacific Northwest.