Teton bighorn outnumbered by invasive mountain goats

Just so you know, Wyoming Game and Fish doesn’t hate mountain goats. But the growth of the non-native critters in the Teton Range is posing a problem that has wildlife managers considering lethal measures.

Taking it all in stride

North Idaho mayors accept walking challenge

Moses Lake to move forward with RV tenant evictions

MOSES LAKE — The city of Moses Lake announced Thursday it will enforce a trespass request next week on any vehicles parked on private property along N. Central Drive between the Goodwill and Home Depot. “Our hope is that people will follow the trespass order and they will be gone,” said Police Chief Kevin Fuhr. “But if not, we will take enforcement measures and impound the vehicles.” ...

Silver Valley Sports: March 24-30

Spring sports get busy!

Lions launch Fourth fundraisers

Club hosting raffle, fireworks stand

Seventy years and counting. That's how long the Sandpoint Lions Club has been in the community, working to help others — from its annual Fourth of July celebration to the Toys for Tots program during the holidays.

The Latest: Washington gov. may announces new restrictions

SEATTLE — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has scheduled a news conference for Sunday morning as COVID-19 case numbers soar throughout the Pacific Northwest where he will reportedly detail new restrictions.

Voters break records with ballot requests

BOISE — Based off the number of statewide ballot requests, the 2020 May Primary Election is on track to have the largest voter turnout of any non-gubernatorial primary election in Idaho history, with the largest absentee request ever recorded, according to the Idaho Secretary of State’s office press release.

Virus cases continue climbing in US during holiday season

Coronavirus infections across the U.S. continue to rise as the country moves deeper into a holiday season when eagerly anticipated gatherings of family and friends could push the numbers even higher and overwhelm hospitals.

Law roundup: Couple spooked by noisy screen door

A scared Kalispell woman and her boyfriend called Flathead County Sheriff’s Office after hearing two loud bangs and strange noises like someone was throwing or moving things around and thought there might be an intruder in the house.

Lebanon prosecutor pauses port probe amid legal challenges

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s prosecutor investigating last summer’s horrific explosion at the Beirut port has paused the probe for 10 days, following legal challenges to his authority by the same senior officials he accused of negligence that led to the blast, the country's official news agency said Thursday.

US officials cite 'balance' as goal for Chaco oil plan

ALBUQUERQUE, N .M. (AP) — U.S. land managers on Friday made public a list of possible alternatives for managing development in one of the nation's oldest oil and gas basins, but environmentalists and others say the options fail to take into account the cumulative costs of increased drilling and threats to Native American cultural sites in northwestern New Mexico.

Polson declares water emergency; some shutoffs in effect

The city’s Water and Sewer departments will be turning off water until 10 p.m. Monday for residents of Skyview Lane, Skyline Drive, Mission View, JB Drive and Claffey Drive.

Forrest A. 'Frosty' Reich

1948 — 2025

Forrest A. “Frosty” Reich, loving husband, father brother, uncle, grandpa, and friend, went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 8, 2025, after a courageous battle with prostate cancer.

Improperly Discarded Big Game Bones and Hides Create Hazards

Big game seasons are open and from all appearances hunters are out in high numbers. Last weekend, I worked the upper Coeur d’Alene drainage and despite the constant rain there were lots of hunters and hunting camps.

The Latest: DC calls in entire National Guard for protests

The Latest on the death in Minneapolis of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer pressed a knee on his neck:

Road resurfacing scheduled this week in Kellogg

Road resurfacing scheduled this week in Kellogg

US economy may be stalling out as viral outbreak worsens

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy is stumbling as the viral outbreak intensifies, threatening to slow hiring and deepening the uncertainty for employees, consumers and companies across the country.

Adams County Pet of the Week: Andorian

Meet Andorian. Andorian came in with ringworm but is on the mend now and done with his medications. He’s got a bit of a bald spot as a result but he’s completely healthy and ready for a chance to find a home with a loving family or go on adventures with a single pup-parent. He’s about four months old and a little on the shy side for now. For more information about Andorian or his kennel pals at Adams County Pet Rescue, call 509-488-5514 or visit the shelter online at www.adamscountypetrescue.com. The shelter is located at 1961 W. Bench Road near Othello.

Quincy hospital design set to start in September after primary vote

Unofficial results show 64% of voters approving of bond funding

QUINCY — The first phase of designing a new Quincy Valley Medical Center is tentatively scheduled for early September after Tuesday’s election results indicate likely final approval of a $55 million bond proposal for Grant County Hospital District 2. “Once (certification) is behind us, we’ll be setting the wheels in motion,” Quincy hospital administrator Glenda Bishop said Wednesday. “And then we will follow the lead of the team that we’ve put in place, and who I have tremendous confidence in.” Bishop said some planning has started and will ramp up after the election is certified Aug. 16. Initial results show that voters are approving a construction bond proposal for a new hospital.. The proposal had received 951 yes votes and 531 no votes as of Tuesday night, about 64.3% voting yes. Because the proposal was a revenue measure, it required at least 60% yes votes to pass...

Gary Morken, 81

Gary Morken, 81