Sandpoint will get a larger Pride Festival

Sandpoint's second annual Pride Festival hosted by PFLAG and sponsors has much in store for this year's event.

Jobless claims soar in Oregon from COVID-19 layoffs

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Jobless claims are soaring in Oregon as the state nears the end of its first week under Gov. Kate Brown's stay-at-home order due to the coronavirus outbreak, the Oregon Department of Employment said Thursday.

Jobless claims soar in Oregon from COVID-19 layoffs

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Jobless claims are soaring in Oregon as the state nears the end of its first week under Gov. Kate Brown's stay-at-home order due to the coronavirus outbreak, the Oregon Department of Employment said Thursday.

Alaska governor issues orders aimed at slowing virus spread

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Gov. Mike Dunleavy issued orders Friday to restrict in-state travel and Alaskans' public activities in an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus. The orders came as the state announced the second death of an Alaska resident related to COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus.

Alaska governor issues orders aimed at slowing virus spread

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Gov. Mike Dunleavy issued orders Friday to restrict in-state travel and Alaskans' public activities in an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus. The orders came as the state announced the second death of an Alaska resident related to COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus.

Bullock implores folks to heed stay at home order

Montana Gov. Steve Bullock reiterated the importance of social distancing as Montana enters its third week since the first novel coronavirus cases were found in the state.

Unemployment spikes again; last Utah national park closes

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — More than 33,000 new Utah residents filed for unemployment last week in yet another increase that illustrates the stunning collapse of the global economy as businesses across industries close or suffer while people stay at home to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

Unemployment spikes again; last Utah national park closes

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — More than 33,000 new Utah residents filed for unemployment last week in yet another increase that illustrates the stunning collapse of the global economy as businesses across industries close or suffer while people stay at home to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

Unemployment spikes again; last Utah national park closes

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — More than 33,000 new Utah residents filed for unemployment last week in yet another increase that illustrates the stunning collapse of the global economy as businesses across industries close or suffer while people stay at home to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

Veterinarian moves into new location

Dr. Chad Burt opens his own practice

Students compete to change the world

Invent Idaho regional competition coming up in Cd'A

Nearly 200 local students will be competing in the 34th annual Invent Idaho Regional competition Jan. 21-22 at Silver Lake Mall.

Hats, gloves made with love

Knit Wits distributes nearly 1,700 knitted items to area nonprofits

The Knits Wits knitting group gathered 1,696 different knitted goods Wednesday in Lake City Center to distribute as Christmas presents to groups like local Head Starts, Meals on Wheels and St. Vincent de Paul North Idaho.

Food insecurity on the rise

Help fill food bank shelves; food drive today in Cd'A

A food drive from noon to 1 p.m. today at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2801 N. 4th St., Coeur d’Alene, will benefit the Community Action Partnership food bank.

Glacier National Park officials taking public comment on proposed Swiftcurrent project

Glacier National Park officials are soliciting public comment on a proposal to close the Swiftcurrent developed area during the 2025 summer season for water and road improvements.

Daines uses fire devastation to score political points

Wildfires burned more than 1 million acres in Montana this year. The fires took two lives, drove hundreds of people from their homes, and forced us to breathe air wholly unfit for our lungs. They also shut down our summer tourist season halfway through what is usually the most lucrative time of year. Business owners will have a hard time recovering, if they can at all.

Daines uses fire devastation to score political points

Wildfires burned more than 1 million acres in Montana this year. The fires took two lives, drove hundreds of people from their homes, and forced us to breathe air wholly unfit for our lungs. They also shut down our summer tourist season halfway through what is usually the most lucrative time of year. Business owners will have a hard time recovering, if they can at all.

KGEZ tower relocation proposal nixed

KGEZ’s radio towers will not be relocated to the West Valley.

'Art of the Hero' exhibit celebrates hometown heroes

Bigfork Art and Cultural Center presents “The Art of the Hero” exhibition Nov. 6 to 23.

Cape Blanco Lighthouse

We ducked our heads into the gale-force north wind to reach the entrance of Cape Blanco Lighthouse, which sits high above the Pacific Ocean on 47.7 acres.

Polson church gathers merchandise for those in need

Last week, children and adults scampered around Polson, giggling as they collected bags placed at residences the night before.