City Council preview for July 15, 2024

Whitefish City Council meets on Tuesday, July 15, beginning at 7:10 p.m. at City Hall.

Lawsuit says deputies shared grisly Bryant photos

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kobe Bryant's widow, Vanessa Bryant, on Wednesday posted the names of four Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies she alleges shared graphic photos from the site of the helicopter crash that killed her husband, their daughter, Gianna, and seven others.

Parents, police struggle to herd the young in virus outbreak

Teen: “I can't stay here all day. What about my friends!?”

Military wary that shakeup could upend its apolitical nature

WASHINGTON (AP) — The words spoken by America's top military officer carried a familiar ring, but in the midst of a chaotic week at the Pentagon, they were particularly poignant.

The Latest: Ariz. gov. rejects call for online learning

PHOENIX — Arizona’s Gov. Doug Ducey has rejected the state’s top education official’s call for Ducey to order public schools to use only online instruction for the next two weeks unless they have waivers from health officials.

Holiday craft fair and bazaar in Superior

The Holiday Craft Fair and Bazaar at the old school in Superior had a wonderful turnout on Saturday November 12.

The Wardens to perform in Superior

Three Canadian wardens are making a special trip to Superior on Jan. 23.

Bits n’ pieces from east, west and beyond

Two Americans seeking a refreshing dip this summer paid with their lives, the Washington Post reported. Both swam in natural bodies of water hosting the brain-eating bacteria, Naegleria fowleri, which apparently proliferated due to climate change.

Acting US defense secretary in Indonesia on Asia tour

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — The acting U.S. secretary of defense met with his counterpart in Indonesia on Monday as part of a visit to Asia in which he will push Washington's free and open Indo-Pacific policy.

Bonner County Calendar - July 2, 2025

A look at the events, activities, and meetings happening around Bonner County, from Sandpoint to Cocolalla, from Priest River to Ponderay, and from Clark Fork to Dover.

Acting US defense secretary in Indonesia on Asia tour

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — The acting U.S. secretary of defense met with his counterpart in Indonesia on Monday as part of a visit to Asia in which he will push Washington's free and open Indo-Pacific policy.

McDonald's sells 'Spam burger' with cookie crumbs in China

BEIJING (AP) — McDonald’s is selling a sandwich made of Spam topped with crushed Oreo cookies Monday in China in an attention-grabbing move that has raised eyebrows.

Australia warns of 'arbitrary detention' risk in China

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia on Tuesday warned its citizens that they may be at risk of “arbitrary detention” if they visit China, in a move that will further test strained bilateral relations.

Recount shows ballot counts accurate

Only nine ballots were changed

Bonner County Clerk Michael Rosedale said marks on the nine ballots were faintly and not caught by the county's scanners and not counted as votes. The error rate was 0.116%.

2021 Year in Review!

Just a few of the major headlines from the past year.

Community has many options for worship

Local churches are helping their congregations worship in a variety of ways.

The Latest: Ariz. gov. rejects call for online learning

PHOENIX — Arizona’s Gov. Doug Ducey has rejected the state’s top education official’s call for Ducey to order public schools to use only online instruction for the next two weeks unless they have waivers from health officials.

Greece: Migrants flee burning camp during lockdown

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Authorities on the Greek island of Lesbos say a large number of migrants have fled a camp under COVID-19 lockdown early Wednesday after multiple fires broke out around the site.

Harlem Ambassadors visit Soap Lake tonight

SOAP LAKE - The Harlem Ambassadors is entertaining a crowd at Soap Lake High School tonight.

Late wins push Mavs to 35-32 win over Sunnyside

Moses Lake wins Big 9

MOSES LAKE – With the Mavericks holding a 35-32 lead entering the final match of Tuesday’s dual against Sunnyside, Moses Lake sophomore Cristian Ramos knew was on the line as he took the mat for the 285-pound bout; a win meant Moses Lake would win its first Big 9 title since 2018.