PREP VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP: Vikings, Bengals win to open Region 1 tourney

COEUR d'ALENE - Megan Ramseyer had 25 kills, 16 assists and 12 digs to lead the top-seeded Coeur d'Alene Vikings past the fourth-seeded Post Falls Trojans 25-5, 25-16, 19-25, 25-20 in the opening round of the 5A Region 1 tournament on Saturday at Elmer Jordan Court.

Ross scores 23 to lead Pepperdine past Santa Clara 91-77

MALIBU, Calif. (AP) — Colbey Ross had 23 points as Pepperdine topped Santa Clara 91-77 on Thursday night.

SOAP LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT POS. 5 Q&A: Leavell vs. Novik

SOAP LAKE – There are two candidates running for the Soap Lake School District Director position 5 role. The candidates are Rebecca Leavell and Mark Novick. Both candidates were given the questions below and given identical deadlines and word count restrictions for their answers.

Teacher organizes run to highlight hotline

Not everyone knows about the new 988 mental health hotline. To raise awareness about the free service, North Idaho teacher Stacie Lawler has organized a run and relay in collaboration with the Lake Pend Oreille School District. Lawler, who was named the Idaho Teacher of the Year in 2020, is a physical education teacher who is passionate about educating, running and mental health. This project combines those three passions.

'Stain on the House': Ohio reps oust GOP speaker amid probe

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — In a historic, unanimous and bipartisan vote Thursday, the Ohio House ousted its Republican speaker as the chamber's top leader following his indictment in

Royal consistency leads to top ten

Six Knights wrestlers place at Mat Classic

TACOMA — Despite not having a wrestler on the mat in any of the Class 1A finals, the Royal Knights used a bevy of grapplers and some consistent results to grab a ninth place finish at Mat Classic XXII this weekend.

Griz and cub put down after breaking into cabins, freezers

A grizzly sow and her cub were captured and euthanized after several conflicts with people in the Fortine and North Fork areas in northwest Montana.

Griz and cub put down after breaking into cabins, freezers

A grizzly sow and her cub were captured and euthanized after several conflicts with people in the Fortine and North Fork areas in northwest Montana.

Glacier FEAST to host farm dinner

The Flathead Valley’s newest non-profit collective, Glacier FEAST (Farmers and Eaters Advocating Sustainability Together), plans to announce its launch with a “Join us at the Table” farm dinner Saturday, Aug. 17 at Two Bear Farm.

Ride, work & kickoff party set for Lower Basin Trails

SANDPOINT — Not all trails appeal to all mountain bikers. Some prefer the adrenaline rush of flying downhill and catching air — freeride.

Grocery drive aims to help FFOC

If you ate a satisfying meal today, think about this. One out of five children in our community might not have had enough to eat because food is scarce in their family. Sadly, the rate of food insecurity continues to rise exponentially and is not likely to come down any time soon. The children in our community need your help.

Lazy A .08K being held today

Angels hosting second annual fun run

Registration begins at noon, run begins at 1 p.m.

Dozens compete in Libby's Ninth Annual Turkey Dash

This year the proceeds were split between the Libby Food Pantry and the Libby Video Club.

Iconic plant's end spells doom for struggling coal industry

DRAKESBORO, Ky. (AP) — President Donald Trump tried to stop it from happening. The top Republican in the Senate, Mitch McConnell, did too.

States will start getting COVID-19 vaccine Monday, US says

WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation's first COVID-19 vaccine will begin arriving in states Monday morning, U.S. officials said Saturday, after the government gave the final go-ahead to the shots needed to end an outbreak that has killed nearly 300,000 Americans.

Chamber honors Warren as top volunteer

Carol Warren received the Volunteer of the Month award by the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce at the February Power Lunch.

Local chef opens vegan food stand

Cheryl Felts spent years working for local restaurants before deciding to open a new vegan food stand, the Dirty Vegan, this May.

Polson Seniors: Resolution to not make resolutions

I have made another resolution to not make resolutions. That is the one I can keep.

Bergen, White shine at UM's Pro Day

MISSOULA — Junior Bergen’s last performance in Missoula on the football field was one for the ages.

Iconic plant's end spells doom for struggling coal industry

DRAKESBORO, Ky. (AP) — President Donald Trump tried to stop it from happening. The top Republican in the Senate, Mitch McConnell, did too.