Spokane Valley man sentenced for vehicular manslaughter

Family forgives man found guilty of causing their father's death in crash

A Washington man who pleaded guilty to causing a fatal crash while under the influence of alcohol received a jail sentence this week after the victim’s family expressed their forgiveness.

SCSO, commissioners examining department's pay structures

As Shoshone County enters its annual budget planning season, administrators from the Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) recently met with county commissioners to propose several changes to the department’s pay structure.

SCSO, commissioners examining department's pay sturctures

As Shoshone County enters its annual budget planning season, administrators from the Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) recently met with county commissioners to propose several changes to the department’s pay structure.

Western gray wolves wrongly denied protection, federal judge rules

Fish and Game working to reduce the state’s wolf population

A federal judge in Missoula ruled Tuesday that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service wrongly denied Endangered Species Act protections to gray wolves in the West last year.

City Council recommends eliminating Sandpoint’s area of impact

Sandpoint’s area of impact took another step toward elimination thanks to a unanimous vote at last week’s City Council meeting.

Bonners Ferry rejects Idaho flag order

City proclaims yearlong "special occasion" to skirt state's lawsuit threat

Following a directive from the Idaho Attorney General’s Office to remove the Canadian flag from city grounds, the Bonners Ferry City Council on May 6 voted to declare a 365-day special occasion honoring its Canadian neighbors — effectively sidestepping the new state law limiting which flags may fly on government property.

Legalize Idaho to host cannabis education event Sunday in Coeur d'Alene

Legalize Idaho to host cannabis education event Sunday in Coeur d'Alene

Local cannabis advocates will field questions and share information with community members tomorrow. Legalize Idaho, a group that promotes legalizing cannabis, will host an informal open house 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5 at the Coeur d’Alene Public Library.

Dispute over change in legal counsel ended City Council meeting

A dispute over a change in legal counsel is behind the decision by four Sandpoint councilors to walk out of Wednesday’s meeting.

Details of Shoshone County Fire District consolidation outlined

With the recent decision by Shoshone County’s two fire districts to consolidate into a single entity, Silver Valley Fire Rescue, many residents have been curious about what the merger will look like when it takes effect next month.

NIC prepares to launch Cardinal Classical Academy

North Idaho College is preparing to launch a new higher education track for students seeking a classical education, NIC President Nick Swayne announced this week.

NIC prepares to launch Cardinal Classical Academy

North Idaho College is preparing to launch a new higher education track for students seeking a classical education, NIC President Nick Swayne announced this week.

Averill Hospitality says increased impact fees would sink current hotel plan

Averill Hospitality’s Ben McGrann told the Sandpoint City Council Wednesday that the company's 56 Bridge St. hotel plan cannot sustain the proposed increase to the city’s development impact fees.

Community talks education tax credit at Cd’A town hall

Community talks education tax credit at Cd’A town hall

Proponents of Idaho’s new $50 million tax credit program for students not enrolled in public schools said they believe the program will allow parents to make the best educational choices for their children.

Sandpoint sets date for City Beach RV Park workshop

The city has scheduled the public workshop to decide the future of the City Beach RV Park for the morning of Saturday, Dec. 13 at the James E. Russell Sports Center’s community room.

Silver Valley Sports

All league football teams announced

Sheriff Eddy names undersheriff, addresses jail rumors

Parks & Rec to focus on basketball court renovations in 2026

The Parks and Recreation Commission has tasked the department with prioritizing improving the city’s basketball courts in 2026.

North Idaho still feeling effects of historic flooding

Residents are still feeling the effects of historic flooding that hit North Idaho and western Montana on Thursday.

FORC river cleanup nets biggest tire haul to date

CATALDO — Nearly 4,000 pounds of old rubber tires were pulled from the Coeur d’Alene River during a recent cleanup organized by the Friends of the River Coalition. Since 2001, FORC founder Dawn Wiksten and volunteers have annually scoured sections of the riverbed, removing more than 17,000 pounds of tires to date. Wiksten said the sheer number of tires recovered is puzzling. But through research and local accounts, she’s beginning to understand how so many ended up in the river. “There was a time when rolling a tire into the river was seen as simply wholesome fun kids have now and then, but this cannot possibly account for the number of tires,” Wiksten said.

Ponderay approves one-year extension for Bay Trail Condos

The City Council hesitantly approved a one-year extension for the Bay Trail Condos’ special use permit and site plan review on Monday evening.