Child injured at bus stop 'making small progress'

Support continues to pour in for a 6-year-old girl and her family after the child was hit by a vehicle after exiting a school bus last week.

The new Idaho wildlife license plates are in

The 2024 Idaho wildlife license plates are now available—and they benefit a pretty great cause

The new Idaho wildlife license plates are in

The 2024 Idaho wildlife license plates are now available—and they benefit a pretty great cause

Tales of 'hunting'

Finally! Spent all of the last week at my cabin “hunting.” Did not actually get out and hunt but had a great time. Saturday, looking out my picture window and watched the mountains, camprobbers, deer, etc. for hours. Had a great stretch of weather too. Two nights below zero, one day of snow, a lot of rain and even some sunshine. Really enjoyed visiting and was invited out for dinner six nights out of eight. All topped off my two unusual events.

Legals January 25, 2019

REQUEST FOR LETTERS OF INTEREST Letters of Interest will be received by Aging & Adult Care of Central Washington (AACCW) for provision of conducting support groups and informational services for the Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP). Experience in developing and conducting support groups, with preference given for those with knowledge of the FCSP and Dementia Care and related issues. Contractor must provide own transportation and be willing to travel throughout Adams, Chelan, Douglas and Grant Counties to conduct support groups at senior centers and other venues. Some evening support groups may be required. Contract period 2/15/19-12/31/19. Contract amount is $15,000. Payments issued monthly for units of service provided. Monthly reports and support documentation required. Must comply with EOA & ADA. Minority & women-owned businesses encouraged to apply. Letters of interest must be received by 4pm 1/28/19 at AACCW, Attn: Erin Nelson, 50 Simon St. S.E., Suite A, East Wenatchee WA 98802. Emails will be accepted at [email protected]. #01033/260677 Pub: January 15,16,18, 22, 23, 25, 2019

Dictionary.com picks 'pandemic' as its 2020 word of the year

NEW YORK (AP) — On Dec. 31, China reported a cluster of pneumonia cases of unknown origin to the World Health Organization. By Jan. 31, WHO declared an outbreak of a novel coronavirus a global health emergency. Come March 11, the world was facing down the COVID-19 pandemic.

From the archives - June 3, 2021

The shelves were stocked clear to the ceiling, some items reached only by climbing ladders that glided easily along the shelving.

Robert 'Bob' Boehlke Peterson, 73

Robert "Bob" Boehlke Peterson, 73, passed away Jan. 7, 2025, at his home in Kalispell.

Northern Idaho's anti-government streak hampers COVID fight

COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho (AP) — Northern Idaho has a long and deep streak of anti-government activism that has confounded attempts to battle a COVID-19 outbreak overwhelming hospitals in the deeply conservative region.

New Mexico will lift man business restrictions on June 1

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico will allow restaurants, shopping malls and salons to reopen at limited capacity starting on Monday, June 1, as state health regulators relax restrictions aimed at limiting the spread of the coronavirus.

Old Hotel December Artist of the Month

The Othello Old Hotel has named Robert and Judy Smitha the December Artists of the Month, and will be displaying the husband-and-wife duo’s art throughout the month.

MATTARE: What voters should know

Bruce Mattare is running for county commissioner.

Hecla completes remediation work at Troy mine

Four years into their restoration of the Troy Mine, Hecla Mining Company officials say they have reached a crucial milestone.

Two killed in Highway 95 Friday crash

COLBURN — Two people were killed in a head-on collision with a dump truck on U.S. Highway 95 on Friday.

Idaho parks department eyes voluntary trail pass program

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The director of the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation said Friday that his agency is starting a voluntary trail pass program as part of a long-range goal to raise awareness and eventually money for non-motorized trail maintenance.

BOCC sees a short agenda

Another short agenda is on the schedule for the Bonner County commissioners’ Tuesday morning meeting.

Easement, license agreements amended by Shoshone BOCC

Earlier this month, Shoshone County Commissioners agreed to amend an easement agreement between the county and Buell Bros. Incorporated (BBI) allowing them to replace a bridge over Elk Creek along Potlatch Road in the southern region of Shoshone County near Herrick Park.

Bonner County History - Feb. 27, 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.

Answer to prayer?

City opens lottery to give invocations before council meetings

Twenty-four City Council meetings are scheduled next year, with the first on Jan. 2. Dates will be assigned at the time of the lottery.

Mack Days tournament underway

The Fall Mack Days fishing tournament kicked off on Flathead Lake last weekend, with familiar faces already moving into the top of the angler rankings.