MAY NIBJ: Planning for the next generation: Sandpoint tackles downtown quandary

Over 200 acres of the city, stretching from the southern entrance to the downtown to nearly the eastern exit, were zoned with the same regulations, which presented challenges for the city’s historic downtown.

THE DIRT: Drought conditions increase exposure risks

Cheap flights to Key West allow visitors to experience history

Key West may be known for its outrageous tropical vibe, but once you visit, you'll notice the deep history this small island holds.

The Latest: Thailand to welcome tourists, with restrictions

BANGKOK — Thailand is preparing to receive the first group of foreign tourists since scheduled commercial passenger flights into the country were halted in April due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The Latest: Slovakia reports biggest 1-day increase of 123

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia — Slovakia has registered the highest day-to-day increase of COVID-19 cases since the beginning of the pandemic.

The Latest: Utah Gov: Wear masks or keep school kids home

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah Gov. Gary Herbert says parents who don't want to follow his health mandate by requiring their children to wear masks when returning to school should keep them home.

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Concerns about the SAVE Act

There’s a lot of talk right now about the SAVE Act, a proposal in the other Washington with the fancy buildings and national museums to ensure only qualified Americans can vote. Honestly, that’s a good thing. We don’t want or need non-citizens voting in our elections. They should be, and are, secure. Data from secretaries of state throughout the nation show that our elections are secure with very little voter fraud.

Hot Springs Homesteader Days chock-full of events

Visitors from across the country made Hot Springs their destination of choice last weekend for the annual Homesteader’s Days, a long-standing tradition in Hot Springs for 75 years.

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‘Recovery is possible’: Idaho State Police celebrate diversion program graduate

For a person recovering from substance use disorder, a year of sobriety is made up of countless moments of courage and resilience.

Internship programs continue successful run in Shoshone County

Four students are participating in the county’s internship and clerkship programs under the watchful eyes of the Shoshone County Prosecuting Attorney Ben Allen and Magistrate Judge Keisha Oxendine.

Town hall security arrangements still unclear

Days after a group of security guards dragged a Post Falls woman out of a legislative town hall at Coeur d’Alene High School, it remains unclear whether the guards were hired or volunteers or whether they had any formal agreement with the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee that hosted the town hall.

Dyan Sanderson, 71

Dyan "Dynie" Caldwell Sanderson, 71 of Napa Valley, passed away on Jan. 26, 2025, following the rapid onset of a rare blood disorder.

Park Service will fire 1,000 probationary employees, but hire 5,000 seasonals, Post reports

The Park Service aims to fire 1,000 probationary employees nationwide, but will, in turn, hire about 5,000 seasonal positions, the Washington Post reported Friday.