A binge-watching opening weekend in college football

(TNS) — College football has mastered the opening kickoff.

The first weekend presents an abundance of neutral-site marquee matchups — some look like bowl contests — and home-field games that spread across the Labor Day weekend.

Wrong-way driver causes deadly, fiery crash in Pacific

PACIFIC, Wash. (AP) — Two people were killed in a wrong-way crash that ended up involving seven vehicles along State Route 167 early Wednesday morning in Pacific, Washington, east of Tacoma.

Area churches put focus on faith

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

Huskies win second straight CWAC title

OTHELLO — The Othello Huskies clinched their second straight Central Washington Athletic Conference title with last week’s win over Ephrata, defeating the Tigers 70-6 in the final dual meet of the season.

Legals for December, 12 2019

"Warm Hearts' aids local homeless

Annual drive seeks donations, new winter clothing

Seeking to push back the cold by spreading warmth and compassion is the annual Warm Hearts Winter Drive. Each year, the community and Umpqua Bank employees team up to help people struggling with access to housing and other basic resources. As part of the drive, more than 5,000 associates and nearly 300 local branches — including the bank's Sandpoint and Ponderay branches — will help mobilize communities to raise money and collect winter clothing for shelters and aid organizations serving those facing homelessness.

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Kamala Harris books surge in popularity after election

Books by and about Kamala Harris proved to be a popular purchase following the election. The vice president-elect was the subject or author of four books on Amazon's top 10 Sunday.

Seed prices rise with research costs

MOSES LAKE — Farmers are seeing an increased cost when it comes to seed and seed development is becoming more complex over time. As agriculture integrates technology and sees trends in breeding change, costs are going up to keep things rolling forward. “One of the things that producers used to do to save money was we could, once upon a time, save our own seed,” said Andy Juris, former president of the Washington Association of Wheat Growers. “We could go buy seed from a seed dealer, and then turn around and save a field of it if it was clean enough, and use it ourselves, which was pretty significant.”

Fur-st time's a charm

Inaugural International Cat Show continues today at the fairgrounds

As a young girl, Teresa Trecker showed horses at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds. In many ways, that skill of showmanship stayed with her throughout her life — though it wasn’t horses that she was showing in the Jacklin Building on Saturday.

PREP BASEBALL/SOFTBALL: Win gives Viks top regional seed

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Australia bans indoor gatherings of 100 as virus measure

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia on Wednesday banned non-essential indoor gatherings of more than 100 people including weddings and restaurants as part a range of measures that could be maintained implemented for more than six months to slow the spread of the new coronavirus.

Australia bans indoor gatherings of 100 as virus measure

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia on Wednesday banned non-essential indoor gatherings of more than 100 people including weddings and restaurants as part a range of measures that could be maintained implemented for more than six months to slow the spread of the new coronavirus.

Police: Gunman kills 5 at gay club, is subdued by patrons

A 22-year-old gunman opened fire inside a gay nightclub in Colorado Springs, killing five people and leaving 25 injured before he was subdued by "heroic" patrons and arrested by police who arrived within minutes, authorities said Sunday.

Legals for June, 22 2023

Legals for June, 22 2023

Minnesota records 24 more COVID-19 deaths, 523 new cases

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota has recorded 25 more COVID-19 deaths and 523 new confirmed coronavirus cases, the Minnesota Department of Health reported Thursday.

Gunsight Lake bull trout project raises concerns from conservationist

A conservationist who has worked protecting bull trout says Glacier National Park is “playing God” with Gunsight Lake, a remote lake at the head of the St. Mary River Valley.

Festival announces season pass sale

Sure, The Festival at Sandpoint will turn the big 4-0 in 2023, but the community will be the one celebrating with plenty of great music. To catch that music — and save on ticket prices — Festival officials said the best bet is to purchase a season pass. Season passes for 2023 will go on sale Saturday, Oct. 1, and cost $299 before fees and taxes.

Bonner County Calendar - April 29, 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.