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.

WEATHER Sept. 2 -8, 2026

WEATHER Sept. 2 -8, 2026

WEATHER Sept. 3 -9, 2026

Protected under the U.S. Endangered Species Act, efforts are ongoing to keep it self-sufficient

WEATHER Sept. 3 -9, 2026

20 years later, neighbor reflects on abduction that changed Coeur d'Alene

20 years later, neighbor reflects on abduction that changed Coeur d'Alene

20 years ago, the unthinkable happened. The triple homicide and kidnapping of two young children from a home near Wolf Lodge stopped North Idaho and much of the nation in its tracks. 47 days later, 8-year-old Shasta Groene was identified and rescued at a Coeur d’Alene restaurant, and the man responsible was arrested.

20 years later, neighbor reflects on abduction

20 years ago, the unthinkable happened. The triple homicide and kidnapping of two young children from a home near Wolf Lodge stopped North Idaho and much of the nation in its tracks. 47 days later, 8-year-old Shasta Groene was identified and rescued at a Coeur d’Alene restaurant, and the man responsible was arrested.

North Idaho native country star returns for concert series

Despite an explosion in popularity over the last year, touring with country giants like Luke Combs and Midland, Colby Acuff remains grounded to his roots in the region.

North Idaho native country star returns for concert series

Despite an explosion in popularity over the last year, touring with country giants like Luke Combs and Midland, Colby Acuff remains grounded to his roots in the region.

Slaughter sentenced seven years in DV case

A man charged in a domestic violence incident has been sentenced seven years in prison for an altercation that occurred late last year.

Living water

Just over one year ago, the Silver Valley was hit hard following the loss of Real Life Ministeries’ Pastor Gene Jacobs, but over the past few weeks, the church and community came up with a wonderful way to honor Jacobs’ legacy.

The Latest: UK places of worship to open for private prayer

LONDON — The British government will allow places of worship to reopen on June 15 — but only for private prayer.

Flathead Business Watercooler

Business events happening in the Flathead Valley

Jordan Mailata goes from Aussie rugby star to NFL starter

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jordan Mailata said he knew “peanuts” about the NFL when he decided to stop playing rugby in Australia and pursue a career in football only three years ago.

Jordan Mailata goes from Aussie rugby star to NFL starter

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jordan Mailata said he knew “peanuts” about the NFL when he decided to stop playing rugby in Australia and pursue a career in football only three years ago.

UN experts: Jeff Bezos phone hack shows link to Saudi prince

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The phone of Amazon founder and Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos was hacked after receiving a file sent from an account used by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, United Nations experts said Wednesday.

Hayward scores 29, Celtics hold off Heat 109-101

MIAMI (AP) — The Eastern Conference standings are not difficult to decipher. There’s Milwaukee on top, and then a five-team race for second place.

Hayward scores 29, Celtics hold off Heat 109-101

MIAMI (AP) — The Eastern Conference standings are not difficult to decipher. There’s Milwaukee on top, and then a five-team race for second place.

Harold  Wiley

1949 – 2025

Harold Eugene Wiley, 76, passed away on December 4, 2025, in Logandale, NV. Harold was born in Sunnyside, Wash., on May 14, 1949, to Robert Earl Wiley and Anna Juanita Minor. He married Kathryn Ann Hanford on August 18, 1972, in E. Wenatchee, Wash.

PREP SOFTBALL: Badgers finish 4-2 on the week

The Badgers softball team (9-7) won four straight last week, in double-header sweeps over the Kellogg Wildcats and the St. Maries Lumberjacks, before dropping two on the road against the Libby Loggers.

Biden visits wounded soldiers at Walter Reed, where son died

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden made his first major foray outside the White House on Friday with a visit to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to meet with wounded soldiers.

Biden visits wounded soldiers at Walter Reed, where son died

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden made his first major foray outside the White House on Friday with a visit to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to meet with wounded soldiers.