Locker Room Men's Salon moves to new location

The Locker Room Men’s Salon this past week moved to its new location at 2405 N. Fourth St. (the former Long Ear location; the record store is now on Government Way). Locker Room moved to Fourth Street from 2942 N. Government Way.

Oil-rich Norway goes to polls with climate on the agenda

STAVANGER, Norway (AP) — North Sea oil and gas has helped make Norway one of the wealthiest countries in the world. But as Norwegians head to the polls on Monday, fears about climate change have put the future of the industry at the top of the campaign agenda.

Lewis Emerson, 88

Lewis Leslie Emerson, 88, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024, in Ponderay, Idaho.

Warden School District state audit reports no findings

WARDEN – The Washington State Auditor’s Office audit on Warden School District for the period of Sep. 1, 2022 through Aug. 31, 2023, released Thursday, reported no findings of noncompliance, significant deficiencies or material weaknesses in the district’s financial statements and federal award uses.

Booking history

Carnegie library in Ritzville looks to serve community

RITZVILLE - It’s a long way from Dunfermline, Scotland to Ritzville, Washington. Four thousand, three hundred eighty miles as the crow flies, in fact. (A very, very determined and untiring crow.) So why is the name of a child laborer from Dunfermline engraved proudly above a building in Ritzville? Because Andrew Carnegie loved books and wanted other people to enjoy them. “Being an immigrant and being poor when he first got here, he was really into helping the working class work their way up,” said Millie Hopkins, circulation manager for the East Adams Library District, which operates the Ritzville Carnegie Library...

Excessive cost stop St. Regis recycling program

St. Regis residents were disappointed and a little perplexed last week when they discovered that the towns recycling bin...

Conservatives block Trump's big bill in stunning setback

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a massive setback, House Republicans failed Friday to push their big package of tax breaks and spending cuts through the Budget Committee, as a handful of conservatives joined all Democrats in a stunning vote against it.

St. Louis prosecutor chided by Trump faces primary challenge

ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis' top prosecutor faced a primary challenge on Tuesday after drawing criticism from President Donald Trump for

BOCC to discuss Wheeler resignation

Bonner County Sheriff Daryl Wheeler's resignation and the county's updated compensation policy highlight the county commissioners' final meeting of the year.

Dertings named GCCA Cattlemen of the Year

EPHRATA, Wash. – Will and Nicole Derting were recognized as the 2022 Grant County Cattlemen of the Year at the Grant County Cattlemen’s Association banquet in January. The Dertings are ranchers and cattle feeders based in Ephrata, and operate Post 5 Cattle Company. Both Will and Nicole graduated from Washington State University, where the former was a standout linebacker for the Cougars from 2001-2005. Many of Post 5 Cattle Co.’s customers are Cougar fans that have followed Derting in his post-playing career.

Israel to shut down on weekends in response to virus surge

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel announced sweeping new restrictions on Friday in response to a new surge in coronavirus cases, including weekend closures of many businesses and limiting restaurants to takeout and delivery.

Idaho Briefs December 20, 2012

Judge dumps Hart's second bankruptcy

Dean Mallory Owen

Aug. 24, 1937 – March 4, 2024

Colonel Dean Mallory Owen, 86, was born August 24, 1937, in Pullman, Washington to Frank Dean Owen and Stella Amanda (Farley) Owen in the family home located on South State Street across from the old Pullman High School.

Bonner County History - Feb. 9, 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.

Remaining Free Agents

NEW YORK (AP) — The 97 remaining free agents (q-rejected qualifying offer):

Holiday wreaths in need of new home

Libby’s annual tradition of adorning city lamps with holiday wreaths has run into yet another logistical challenge.

In Labor Day blur, Harris meets Blake family; Trump steps up

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris met the family of a Wisconsin man shot by police last month to kick off her Labor Day visit to a critical swing state while President Donald Trump assailed the Democratic ticket and put the halting economic recovery under the best light.

Barbara Kraintz, 78

Barbara Jean Kraintz, 78, left us for Heaven Tuesday, Feb. 4, at 1:43 p.m.

Liz Weston: How to stock up wisely, emergency or not

Concerns about the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (abbreviated COVID-19) mean more of us are doing what we probably should have been doing all along: washing our hands more frequently and thoroughly; staying at home when we’re sick; stocking up on food and supplies in case that stay becomes extended.

'Backroads of Montana' premieres 50th show

The episode, “The Great Outdoors,” takes viewers to Seeley Lake, Lolo, Great Falls and the National Bison Range near Moiese. It will have repeat airings at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18; at 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20; and at 10 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 21.