Legislation would change hunting and fishing

Legislation would change hunting and fishing

California ski resort changing name, citing offensive word

TAHOE CITY, Calif. (AP) — California’s popular Squaw Valley Ski Resort will change its name because the word “squaw” is a derogatory term for Native American women, officials announced Tuesday. The site was the scene of the 1960 Winter Olympics.

North Idaho Alliance Women of Impact: November is Idaho’s nonprofit awareness month

Do you support one?

Did you know Idaho has a dedicated nonprofit center that offers a plethora of resources for starting a not-for-profit business, maintaining and running a successful not-for-profit and detailed volunteer recruitment with opportunities for you to be engaged with a local nonprofit? The Idaho Nonprofit Center is based in Boise and it’s been around since 2001. According to their website, “The Center represents the interests of our state’s 9,000+ registered nonprofit organizations and serves as a broker of information and a bridge between the nonprofit, for-profit, and government sectors. They are an association of forward-looking nonprofit leaders who come together to share knowledge, solve problems, pursue common interests with a mission to educate, advocate, and collaborate in support of stronger nonprofit organizations.”

Bonner County Calendar - May 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.

Swinney says No. 1 Tigers healthy, virus free after off week

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney acknowledges how edgy he gets waiting for COVID-19 test results to come back for the top-ranked Tigers.

Nebraska officials warn against 'ballot harvesting'

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Two top Nebraska officials urged voters Wednesday not to give their ballot to an unfamiliar third party who promises to turn it in on their behalf.

Online LEAP Update being offered

LEAP Update is an annual opportunity for LEAP graduates to build on that professional development in forestry.

New commercial building planned on Fourth Street

Business Bits for Sept. 19

Kenney, Polson top Dillon in girls basketball

COLUMBIA FALLS - Polson (2-0) used a big finish to drop Dillon 49-36 on the final day of play in the Northwest/Southwest Tip-off Basketball Tournament Saturday.

Mobile vaccination units hit tiny US towns to boost immunity

FALLON, Nev. (AP) — Pick-up truck drivers motor up to a white trailer in a parking lot on Fallon Paiute-Shoshone land in Nevada’s high desert and within a few moments they’re handed forms to sign, jabbed with coronavirus vaccine and sent on their way.

F&G officer dispatches black bear near large public event in Riggins

The bear was first observed getting into trash cans in Riggins earlier in May, and at that time Fish and Game worked with the city of Riggins to spread the word about preventing access to human food sources.

Balanced Cardinal men top Walla Walla

Zinke targets Glacier National Park ticketed entry system with legislation

U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke’s latest attempt to roll back the vehicle reservation system in Glacier National Park is coming in the form of legislation.

Zinke targets Glacier National Park ticketed entry system with legislation

U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke’s latest attempt to roll back the vehicle reservation system in Glacier National Park is coming in the form of legislation.

Zinke targets Glacier National Park ticketed entry system with legislation

U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke’s latest attempt to roll back the vehicle reservation system in Glacier National Park is coming in the form of legislation.

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.

Tear gas, clashes in Beirut amid fury over massive blast

BEIRUT (AP) — Security forces fired tear gas and clashed with stone-throwing demonstrators Saturday in Lebanon's capital amid mounting fury over the massive explosion that devastated much of the city and killed nearly 160 people. Dozens were still missing and around 5,000 people injured.

Hit the Trail and Walk N’ Roll to combine this May

The seventh annual Hit the Trail Challenge on the Whitefish Trail begins May 1.

New group helps collect school, hygiene supplies

“Most of us don't think twice when we are buying things like toilet paper, cleaning products, diapers, and so many other things. But imagine if you were at the store and only had $27 to last you the entire month, but needed toilet paper, body soap, laundry soap, toothpaste, and a toothbrush. You do not have enough money to buy all of these products, which would you choose?” That’s a difficult scenario that Superior resident Amy Kelsey has not only pondered, but lived out as a child growing up and as a parent.

Pandemic brings fortunes to Amazon - and headaches too

Amazon has spent years honing the business of packing, shipping and delivering millions of products to doorsteps around the world.