Inslee broke law by bringing apples to fire-ravaged areas

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee thought it would be a nice gesture to bring some apples from his own tree when he visited communities ravaged by wildfire last week.

Work forcing Upland closure

SANDPOINT — Bonner County’s waste collection site on Upland Drive is set to close on Thursday, May 24.

'Ten Acres and a Dream' workshop offered in Post Falls

University of Idaho Extension is offering a 1-day program designed to help owners of small rural acreages manage their land and meet their goals.

The Latest: Zuckerberg questioned on viral misinformation

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on testimony before a congressional committee by the CEOs of Facebook, Apple, Amazon and Google (all times local):

Richard Lee Oestreich

Richard Lee Oestreich, 96, our beloved dad, uncle, grandpa and great-grandpa, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 10, 2025, just weeks before his 97th birthday. Richard (Rich) was born in Portland, Oregon to Jerry and Lee Oestreich. As a teenager, he moved to Hoquiam, Washington with his older brother, Jim—his only sibling—where he completed high school.

Huskers' Miller expected to fully recover from spinal injury

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska coach Scott Frost said linebacker Collin Miller visited teammates at practice Monday but is unlikely to play the rest of the season after he injured his spine making a tackle against Illinois.

Bonner County News of Record - May 8, 2022

Police log information for Sandpoint, Ponderay and Priest River police departments and the Bonner County Sheriff's Office.

Yellowstone joins growing list of national park closures

CHEYENNE, Wyoming— Three of America’s most well-known national parks — Yellowstone, Grand Teton and Great Smoky Mountains — closed their gates Tuesday as people shut in because of the coronavirus lost more options for recreation. They join a growing list of National Parks sites from New York to California that have closed, including the Statue of Liberty and Alcatraz.

Sleep Center clients, law enforcement adjusting after closure

MOSES LAKE – With the closure of the Moses Lake Sleep Center on June 30, the homeless community in Moses Lake, residents and law enforcement are adjusting to the change in resources serving the unsheltered. “I think the big thing is any time we change anything in law enforcement, we try to make the first period while everybody’s getting used to it to be about education and we’re definitely doing that now,” said Jeff Sursely with MLPD. “A lot of our focus now has been educating people as they transition to a time period where there isn’t a sleep center.”

Vikings earn first win of the season

PASCO – Entering the weekend with an 0-4 record, the Big Bend Vikings picked up a win in Sunday’s doubleheader against Blue Mountain, defeating the Timberwolves 6-2 after losing to them 9-5 earlier in the day.

Additional former Super 1 employees charged with theft

Two additional former Super 1 employees have been charged with burglary, grand theft and criminal conspiracy after allegedly giving themselves discounts on food items.

Taste of Italy at Terrazzo

Coffee shop also offers decor, gifts; will soon begin to serve food

COEUR d'ALENE - A touch of Tuscany is the theme of a gift store and coffee shop that will hold its grand opening this weekend.

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Happy Valley mobile home park seeks expansion

A mobile home park in Happy Valley is looking to expand by adding 30 home spaces.

The Latest: Moldova registers record number of new cases

CHISINAU, Moldova — The government of Moldova says it has registered a record number of new cases of the new coronavirus during the first week of June, as a former health minister described the pandemic situation in the country as “out of control.”

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Kelly scores 27 to carry Quinnipiac over Fairfield 81-67

HAMDEN, Conn. (AP) — Rich Kelly had 27 points as Quinnipiac topped Fairfield 81-67 on Friday night.

Sitting on top of the world

By RICHARD HANNERS

Sitting on top of the world

By RICHARD HANNERS

Sitting on top of the world

By RICHARD HANNERS