EDIT: Let's end the practice of requiring written questions

In the old days, and it’s still this way at some meetings, people wishing to ask questions raised their hands. Several volunteers with microphones would be posted throughout the room and carry one to a person with their hand up. Depending on how many hands were up, you would eventually get your turn to ask a question. Simple and fair.

SPRING SPORTS PREVIEW: BFHS track and field expects to be competitive in all events

This season, 64 athletes will suit up for the Bonners Ferry High School Track and Field team, including a few record-breakers, district champions and state competitors from last season.

Local PT wins regional healthcare award

Mountain Valley of Cascadia’s Director of Rehabilitation Tara Lodi, was recently presented with the company’s 2025 Peak Performer Award at the Cascadia Summit in Huntington Beach, California.

Swayne faces lawmakers, touts rising enrollment

North Idaho College President Nick Swayne touted the school’s growing enrollment Wednesday when he addressed the Idaho House and Senate education committees in Boise.

Swayne faces lawmakers, touts rising enrollment

North Idaho College President Nick Swayne touted the school’s growing enrollment Wednesday when he addressed the Idaho House and Senate education committees in Boise.

Swayne faces lawmakers, touts rising enrollment

North Idaho College President Nick Swayne touted the school’s growing enrollment Wednesday when he addressed the Idaho House and Senate education committees in Boise.

Shoshone County's first fentanyl trafficking offender sentenced

Two individuals were sentenced on Monday in connection with Shoshone County’s first fentanyl trafficking case since Idaho passed new legislation concerning the dangerous opioid.

Jury trial returns guilty verdict for Silver Valley woman facing drug charges

A Silver Valley woman is facing up to seven years in prison after a jury returned a guilty verdict last Wednesday in Shoshone County’s District Court.

EDITORIAL: In search of a voice of reason

However, his actions at the town hall meeting on Saturday that led to a woman being forcibly removed, literally dragged kicking and screaming from the Coeur d’Alene High School auditorium, were wrong.

Library consortium reorganization talks continue

Members of the region’s library consortium agreed Wednesday to continue working toward rebranding as Inland Northwest Libraries under a new joint powers agreement, with a tentative deadline set for this fall.

Junior QB will be the difference for Wildcats in 2025

The Wildcat Football Program may be in a rebuilding year, but that hasn't changed head coach Dan Davidian’s approach to the coming season.

Loaded Kellogg roster looks like title contender

With a new coach and loaded roster, the Kellogg High School Volleyball Team is poised to return to the state tournament.

ICF announces Dream Big for Idaho campaign

Around $1 billion will be transferred to the next generations over the next 10 years, according to a wealth transfer study commissioned by the Idaho Community Foundation.

Uncertainty in Lake Pend Oreille levels ‘detriment’ to tourism, study says

Full report to be presented at Oct. 30 Lakes Commission meeting

A professor from the University of Idaho shared early findings of a study on the economic impact of Lake Pend Oreille’s level at the recent “What’s Happening Up North” economic summit.

Uncertainty in Lake Pend Oreille levels ‘detriment’ to tourism, study says

Full report to be presented at Oct. 30 Lakes Commission meeting

A professor from the University of Idaho shared early findings of a study on the economic impact of Lake Pend Oreille’s level at the recent “What’s Happening Up North” economic summit.

THE DIRT: Historic pollution study of the Coeur d’Alene Basin Pt. 3

Americas Gold and Silver purchases Crescent Mine

WSP warns of scams in wake of trooper's death

OLYMPIA — The Washington State Patrol is asking the public to respect the family’s privacy and to be mindful of potential scams after Trooper Tara-Marysa Guting was killed in a roadside accident near Tacoma Friday. “Though we are grateful for the intended kindness and support, the Washington State Patrol does not accept monetary donations from the public,” said WSP Director of Public Affairs in a statement released Tuesday.

Town hall battery trial starts next week

Security firm owner Paul Trouette will face a jury next week for allegedly battering several people during a chaotic legislative town hall in the Coeur d’Alene High School auditorium.

Ambulance district nears full separation from county

“We’re in a really good spot as an ambulance district,” Chief Jeff Lindsey said to the Bonner County commissioners during the Bonner County Ambulance District’s first March meeting.