Wallace festival earns state heritage award

Wallace festival earns state heritage award

Ponderay council approves Avista SUP

The Ponderay City Council unanimously approved a special use permit for Avista on Monday, which will allow the company to build a new substation.

Repository expansion supports ongoing Canyon Creek cleanup

Maria 'Olga' Perez

January 6, 1945 – May 3, 2026

Maria Perez known to everyone as “Olga,” of Quincy, Washington, passed away on May 3, 2026, at the age of 81.

Repository expansion supports ongoing Canyon Creek cleanup

Silver Valley woman found guilty in meth case

Sandpoint to launch paid parking July 1

Permits will be for sale online starting June 8

Sandpoint is set to launch its paid parking program on July 1, according to a press release sent out Tuesday.

Ponderay council approves Avista SUP

The Ponderay City Council unanimously approved a special use permit for Avista on Monday, which will allow the company to build a new substation.

Man pleads not guilty to Kootenai County rape charges

A man accused of fleeing to the Philippines amid an investigation into allegations that he drugged and raped multiple women in Kootenai County nearly a decade ago remains in jail on $1 million bail.

Man pleads not guilty to Kootenai County rape charges

A man accused of fleeing to the Philippines amid an investigation into allegations that he drugged and raped multiple women in Kootenai County nearly a decade ago remains in jail on $1 million bail.

Running toward home

Before anyone debates the merits of party labels, it’s worth remembering that the Silver Valley has always existed comfortably within conservative Idaho. During the mining booms of decades past, however, strong union presence shaped Shoshone County’s largely Democratic voting base. Politics here, historically, were less about ideology and more about livelihood, community, and shared experience.

MLCA athletics enters new era under Todd Gregory

MOSES LAKE — Todd Gregory was named the new Athletic Director at Moses Lake Christian Academy earlier this summer. As he heads into his first year in the role, things are already expected to look different this school year. For instance, the Lions will not have a football team this season. “We did not renew our contract with Covenant (Christian School), so we lost some athletes this year,” Gregory said. “I think in the long run we'll end up getting some of those families that want to do athletics but stay in the Christian school atmosphere. I'm hoping that happens and we're able to get football going again.”

Four Sandpoint Sharks shine at Western Zone Championships

Charily-Rain Olpin, Myelle Jensen, Allyson Ballard and Joshua Jackson all participated in the 2026 Western Zone Age Group Championships in Boise, competing against the premier swimmers in the Western United States.

OPINION: Shoshone County finds success in collaboration

Shoshone County finds success in collaboration

Shoshone County is experiencing one of its smoothest budget processes in recent memory. And the people responsible should be recognized for that rebound.

SEPT NIBJ: Awareness and prevention, teaching everyone to be empowered to play a role in suicide prevention

In rural North Idaho communities, access to necessary medical and behavioral health services can be limited by geographic isolation, minimal infrastructure and low population density. These barriers can make it more difficult for health care professionals to provide consistent care to those living with a mental health challenge.

SEPT NIBJ: Awareness and prevention: Empowering everyone to play a role in suicide prevention

In rural North Idaho communities, access to necessary medical and behavioral health services can be limited by geographic isolation, minimal infrastructure and low population density. These barriers can make it more difficult for health care professionals to provide consistent care to those living with a mental health challenge.

SEPT NIBJ: Awareness and prevention: Empowering everyone to play a role in suicide prevention

In rural North Idaho communities, access to necessary medical and behavioral health services can be limited by geographic isolation, minimal infrastructure and low population density. These barriers can make it more difficult for health care professionals to provide consistent care to those living with a mental health challenge.

WEATHER Sept. 1 -7, 2026

WEATHER Sept. 1 -7, 2026

Sheriff’s office tops county agenda

The Bonner County Sheriff’s office took the cake at Tuesday’s business meeting with the most items up for approval from county commissioners, seeking acceptance to purchase a handful of motor vehicles and other operational equipment.