Coronavirus hits world superpowers as some look to reopen

As health officials issued warnings Tuesday against reopening economies too quickly, the coronavirus struck inside some of the world’s superpowers, with a top aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin diagnosed just days after U.S. Vice President Mike Pence's press secretary also tested positive.

No. 3 Notre Dame rides big plays to 45-3 win over Pitt

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Brian Kelly understands human nature. And the longtime Notre Dame coach is fine if his players are looking forward to a showdown with top-ranked Clemson in two weeks, provided they play like a team capable of hanging with the Tigers in the interim.

Remains exposed months after New Orleans hotel collapse

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A tarp has fallen from the collapse site of an unfinished New Orleans hotel, partially exposing the remains of one of the workers killed in the October accident.

Boy arrested after scaring patrons in restaurant

COEUR d’ALENE — A 15-year-old wearing a bulletproof vest frightened visitors Friday evening at Tito’s in The Plaza Shops. The boy was taken into custody by Coeur d’Alene Police for disturbing the peace.

Chiefs edge Whitefish Bulldogs, 58-55

Against Whitefish, the visiting Bulldogs connected on better than half their shots during a big first frame that included a trio of triples.

PREP GIRLS WRESTLING: Marti captures bronze, Sandpoint makes history with seventh-place finish

PREP GIRLS WRESTLING: Marti captures bronze, Sandpoint makes history with seventh-place finish

Clergeot carries SE Louisiana past Grambling State 77-70

GRAMBLING, La. (AP) — Keon Clergeot matched his career high with 25 points as Southeastern Louisiana topped Grambling State 77-70 on Wednesday.

Boy arrested after scaring patrons in restaurant

COEUR d’ALENE — A 15-year-old wearing a bulletproof vest frightened visitors Friday evening at Tito’s in The Plaza Shops. The boy was taken into custody by Coeur d’Alene Police for disturbing the peace.

American spirit on display at Happy's Inn

Recently, in anticipation of the Fourth of July, employees and bar patrons pulled the flag down, wrangling it carefully into a bag lest it accidentally graze the ground.

Jerry Staub pens book of poetry to reflect feelings on war

Jerry Staub pens book of poetry to reflect feelings on war

The Kootenai County man wanted to tell the stories of the Vietnam War from the standpoint of those who were there. He wanted to tell it stories through their eyes. He wanted to show his respect “for all the men and women who risked their lives amidst the boredom, fear, and abject terror that was Vietnam.”

Bonner County News of Record - Dec. 30, 2024

Police log information for Sandpoint, Ponderay, and Priest River police departments, and the Bonner County Sheriff's Office.

Boyer Slough development raises concerns

Nonprofit submits complaint over code violations

Some Bonner County residents are raising concerns over potential environmental impacts after a developer removed natural vegetation and trees on the shore of Boyer Slough without prior approval.

Missoula makes Pride flag as an official city flag

The Missoula City Council on Monday recognized the LGBTQ Pride flag as an official flag of the city in response to a new state law restricting the display of the flag on government property, including in public schools.

Home lottery opens to all county residents

Six townhomes built as part of an affordable housing initiative are now open to all families living in Bonner County. Kaniksu Land Trust officials announced Tuesday that a housing lottery for The Village at River View in Priest River is open to all families who live or work in Bonner County.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — GEORGE BALLING: Wine and food

We are facing one more week of closed restaurants but as we have called around to make reservations, we have found that some of our friends in the restaurant business are extending their closures a bit beyond that. Mary and I really enjoy a meal out regularly, but most times we go to lunch, not dinner. We are usually satisfied to eat dinner at home after being at the shop all day. I cook most nights, but what has been interesting about this period of being shut out of our favorite restaurants is that even we are getting tired of my cooking. Even though we don’t have many dinners out, we have found ourselves seeking new ideas for our nightly meals.

Final Quincy hospital contract consideration postponed

QUINCY — The approval of the last – and largest – contract for the construction of the new Quincy Valley Medical Center is scheduled for Oct. 30. Joe Kunkel, a consultant working with QVMC on the project, said Monday the hospital board originally was scheduled to approve the contract for the third phase of the project during Monday’s meeting. But waiting a month was determined to be the better option, he said. “We said, ‘Let’s take a little more time and let the market work on this.’ Because if we try to jam it through, we’ll get a lot of people not responding. And we need as many eyes as we can get on this thing,” Kunkel said.

Poll indicates widespread discontent among Montana voters

’Tis the season. Yes, the holidays are quickly approaching, but we’re talking about poll season.

THE FRONT ROW with MARK NELKE: Circling Raven hosting women's professional golf tourney is 'a win-win for everyone'

Women's professional golf has come to Circling Raven Golf Club this week, confirming what what we've already known about the scenic, challenging Gene Bates-designed course in Worley.

SHS to create JROTC program

Sandpoint High School has been awarded the ability to create a Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps program in 2025-2'6, one of a few schools nationally awarded this distinction. JROTC is one of the country’s largest citizenship and character development programs for young people. It’s considered an elective class, meaning students choose to take it as part of their course load. There is no military obligation, and the program is not a military preparation class. JROTC will not limit students from participating in extracurricular sports, band, student government or any other club.

LCHS lists top graduates

Lake City High School has announced its valedictorians and salutatorians for the graduating class of 2010.