Mack Days competition tightens

Only nine fish separate the top anglers in the Mack Days competition. 

College football's Lott Trophy to be awarded in February

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (AP) — The Lott IMPACT Trophy, given to the nation’s top defensive player for both his performance and character, will have six finalists instead of the usual four and will be presented in February.

MLHS Class of 1995 reunion April 25-27

MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake High School Class of 1995 will hold its 30-year class reunion the weekend of April 25-27, according to an announcement from the reunion committee.

Ford carries Saint Mary's past Santa Clara 78-72

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Jordan Ford had 33 points as Saint Mary's topped Santa Clara 78-72 on Thursday night.

Legals for April, 11 2023

Emerald Creek Garnet Area to open June 29

ST. MARIES — The Idaho Panhandle National Forests will be delaying the opening of the Emerald Creek Garnet Area until Friday, June 29, in order to excavate and stockpile the garnet-bearing gravel for visitors to sift through. This popular site traditionally opens Memorial Day Weekend.

Bonner County Calendar - April 1, 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.

Coming together as a community by staying apart

On March 25, Gov. Brad Little put a statewide stay-at-home order into effect for the next 21 days. This order applies to the entire state of Idaho but exempts activity needed to maintain essential operations. The stay-at-home order requires that all people in each county stay at their place of residence, and that they make every effort possible to conduct only essential activities necessary to maintain health and well-being, such as getting groceries, obtaining medical supplies or medication, or engaging in outdoor activities like walking, hiking or running while following other social distancing practices.

Grizzly bears still trapped in their own end zone

Contrary to Dale Jorgenson’s assertions in his Jan. 18 letter to the editor “Grizzly bear population out of control,” we do not have “way too many grizzly bears in this country,” we are not “being over-run with grizzlies,” and we should not delist the grizzlies so we can “start hunting them again to thin out their numbers.”

THE FRONT ROW WITH BRUCE BOURQUIN: Friday, Sept. 23, 2016

Costa Rican, coach’s nephew stars on pitch

It all began with a family visit for one month in 2004 to the mountainous city of Heredia, Costa Rica.

Legals for April, 13 2023

Ephrata City Council raises garbage rates

Residential garbage rates will increase 6-10% in Ephrata this year, and rates for a container will increase by 8-15%, as Ephrata City Council members on Wednesday approved an ordinance setting new rates.

NEIGHBORHOOD OF THE WEEK: Take a swing for spring real estate

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Best Shot - March 1, 2024

Great photos shared by the many talented photographers in the Bonner County community.

Legals for April, 6 2020

Kathleen 'Kathy' Laura Grisé, 88

Kathleen “Kathy” Laura Grisé, age 88, of Columbia Falls, passed away Sept. 14, 2023.

BASIN COMMUNITY CALENDAR: August 2025

COLUMBIA BASIN — July is over and we’re heading into the home stretch of summer. Here are a few of the things happening around the Basin this month:

Public invited comment on Brebner Flat Environmental Assessment

ST. MARIES – The U.S. Forest Service is inviting the public to review and make comments on the Brebner Flat Environmental Assessment (EA). The Brebner Flat project is a vegetation management project designed to address hazardous fuels, forest health and resilience, and contribute to the economic well-being of local communities.

Judge lets weapon ban stand

OLYMPIA — Washington state’s ban on certain types of gun will stay in place, a Thurston County Superior Court ruled Friday. “It’s another setback, but we’re gonna keep pushing forward,” said Guardian Arms owner Bruce Davis. “That’s all we can do.” ...

Panhandle Health District Announces New District Director

Panhandle Health District Board of Health announces Don Duffy as the new PHD director, effective immediately. Duffy began his work with PHD in 2014 serving as the public health services administrator. In that role Duffy oversaw clinical services, epidemiology, WIC, home health, nurse home visiting, health promotion and most recently the COVID-19 response.