Planning by panic in Glacier Park

The Inter Lake of Aug. 8 contains the headline, “Glacier visitation tops 1 million in July” — not much of a surprise for those who have visited this summer. What is a surprise is that after a July “emergency congestion management workshop,” park managers have decided to make matters dramatically worse at Logan Pass by imposing a one-hour time limit for 60 parking spaces. The stated intent is to provide an opportunity for people who want to make a quick restroom stop, take a few photos, and go for a short walk to be able to do so.

Heavy snow to hit Northwest Montana valleys

Widespread snowfall is expected to impact Northwest Montana beginning Thursday through Friday.

Grand opening date set for PL Memory Gardens

A public grand opening celebration for Priest Lake Memory Gardens will be held Aug. 11 at the new facility adjacent to the Priest Lake Golf Course. The four-acre site just off Highway 57 is becoming a very special place of serenity and reflection to spend time remembering and honoring loved ones with ties to the Priest Lake area.

Planning by panic in Glacier Park

The Inter Lake of Aug. 8 contains the headline, “Glacier visitation tops 1 million in July” — not much of a surprise for those who have visited this summer. What is a surprise is that after a July “emergency congestion management workshop,” park managers have decided to make matters dramatically worse at Logan Pass by imposing a one-hour time limit for 60 parking spaces. The stated intent is to provide an opportunity for people who want to make a quick restroom stop, take a few photos, and go for a short walk to be able to do so.

On pandemic 'learning loss,' schools look forward, not back

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — A complete picture has yet to emerge of how much learning was lost by students during the pandemic. That’s all right with educators like Superintendent Craig Broeren, whose top concern is figuring out where each student stands now.

Bonner County Calendar - April 13, 2025

A look at the events, activities, and meetings happening around Bonner County, from Sandpoint to Cocolalla, from Priest River to Ponderay, and from Clark Fork to Dover.

Jeans company True Religion files for Chapter 11 _ again

NEW YORK (AP) — Jeans retailer True Religion Apparel Inc. filed for bankruptcy protection under Chapter 11 on Monday, the second time in three years, as extended closures of its stores in the pandemic have hurt its business.

Lincoln County Landfill working on 50-year plan

When anything is thrown in the trash in Lincoln County, it never leaves. Every piece of trash is deposited here, in the community’s back yard.

Hayden Veteran of the year

Christopher Spatz is set to be honored as the 2023 Distinguished Veteran of the Year at 11 a.m. today at McIntire Family Park in Hayden.

Legals for April, 2 2020

Top federal law enforcement agents tour oil-rich areas

FARGO, N.D. — Top federal law enforcement agents who spent the last several days touring the oil patch in North Dakota and Montana came away comparing the scope of the crime problem to the cocaine cowboys of south Florida in the 1970s and ’80s and the heyday of street gangs in Washington and Los Angeles in the early ’90s.

Trojans top Bulldogs, 34-21; finish season 4-4

The Troy Trojans (4-4, 2-2) closed their football season with a road win against St. Ignatius (1-7, 0-4), 34-21. The Trojans found themselves down 14-0 midway through the first quarter after allowing a long pass on their first defensive series and fumbling the ball away on their first offensive possession.

Medicaid cuts could have dire consequences in Silver Valley

Sweeping Medicaid cuts have rural medical professionals bracing for impact, and one nursing home in the Silver Valley is pushing back.

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Bonner County News of Record - Oct. 31, 2023

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

Western Europe relaxes virus measures, Russia numbers spike

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Spaniards filled the streets Saturday to exercise outside in gorgeous spring weather for the first time in seven weeks, while German children rushed to playgrounds as countries in Western Europe moved ahead with the gradual relaxation of coronavirus lockdown restrictions.

Legals for January, 7 2022

Garden centers, growers struggle in planting-season shutdown

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — With outdoor planting season in full swing for much of Pennsylvania, many garden centers and the farms that supply their vegetable seedlings and flowers are buckling under the pain of Gov. Tom Wolf's orders to tens of thousands of businesses to shut down to contain the spread of the coronavirus.

Chiefs stymie Big Red machine in opener

At Ronan in their season debut on Sgt. Parrish Memorial Field, the host Chiefs flipped the script on their running clock shutout loss they sustained last season by wedging the shoe onto the other foot as they blanked the visiting Browning Indians.

THE CHEAP SEATS with STEVE CAMERON: Now we know who Cougs are playing — but plenty more questions remain

IT’S HARD to see this all playing out as anything but an engagement prior to marriage between the Pac-2 and the Mountain West. Known as the Pac-12, almost surely. The big question, which certainly won’t be answered for two years, is whether that new conference will retain Power Five status.