Regional library consortium will dissolve

After Sept. 30, patrons won’t be able to check out material from libraries outside their taxing district

The regional library consortium that allowed libraries in North Idaho and Eastern Washington to share their collections will dissolve in September, ending more than 40 years of partnership.

SPRING SPORTS PREVIEW: New track, same team, same goal... Sandpoint Track & Field to contend once again

SPRING SPORTS PREVIEW: New track, same team, same goal... Sandpoint Track & Field to contend once again

AP PHOTOS: Editor selections from Latin America, Caribbean

This photo gallery highlights some of the top news images made by Associated Press photographers in Latin America and the Caribbean that were published in the past week.

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Bozeman artist’s bronze wolves capture strength and resilience

The 31-year-old Bozeman artist has been sculpting bronze for interested buyers for the past five years, and she finally debuted her first public installation, the largest piece she’s ever created.

Public hearing on coffee drive through

Columbia Falls could soon have another drive-through coffee shop. The city-county planning board will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit at 6:30 p.m. April 10 at the city hall on a request by Three Byrds Properties to build a small drive-through coffee shop adjacent to O’Brien’s Liquor and Wine.

Former Griz shine for scouts at Pro Day

Ask any of the 11 quarterbacks Justin Ford intercepted during his time at Montana, and they'll likely agree: throw to his side of the field at your own risk. After a record-breaking career and now months of training, Ford and six other Grizzlies will look to move on and do great things at the next level.

Scouts offer meals in drive-thru fundraiser

A fundraiser, Tailgate for Scouts, by the Grand Columbia Council Boy Scouts of America, will be held today, Oct. 26, at Moses Lake Presbyterian, from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., with Top Gun catering.

Senior housing plan gets commission's OK

Would add 67 units at Orchard Ridge

A 67-unit housing project at Orchard Ridge Senior Living was unanimously approved by the Coeur d’Alene Planning Commission Tuesday night. Executive Director Ann Johnson said there is a “huge need” for affordable senior housing. Orchard Ridge, just off Northwest Boulevard near the Spokane River Bridge, has a one- to- five-year waiting list for senior independent living. “This project fulfills that need,” she said. The commission agreed.

Harvey H. Fredericksen

Harvey H. Fredericksen

The 'Pied Piper' of the Pend Oreille

The story behind the photo starts with a yard sale in summer 2022, when Bill, a retired professor from Ohio, picked up a cheap set of bagpipes. When he was a child, his family lived in Scotland, and his father played the Great Highland Bagpipes. Bill had always dreamed of playing, so he emailed me at the Albeni Falls Pipes and Drums of North Idaho. Could I help him learn? His family has been coming to North Idaho every summer since his grandparents bought a cabin in the 1950s. I assured him that I would do everything I could, and, If he studied and practiced, he would see his dream fulfilled.

Whitefish boys top Libby soccer 4-0

LIBBY - Casey Beiser scored two early goals and Mark Stormes and Sam Donaldson both scored once in the final half as Whitefish blanked defending state champ Libby 4-0 in Northern A soccer action on Friday.

Legals for April, 7 2023

No end in sight to government shutdown

The shutdown entered its 14th day with the Senate returning from its holiday break, Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson refusing to call lawmakers back to Washington and President Donald Trump’s budget director vowing to keep firing federal workers.

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France urges Iran to avoid nuclear escalation ahead of talks

PARIS (AP) — France's top diplomat spoke with his Iranian counterpart Saturday and urged Iran to be “constructive” and avoid further nuclear escalation ahead of talks next week aimed at trying to salvage a global accord curbing the Iranian nuclear program.

Churches welcome all to worship services

Local churches are helping their congregations worship in a variety of ways.

Oregon surpasses 1,700 coronavirus related deaths

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon on Wednesday surpassed 1,700 coronavirus related deaths since the start of the pandemic

Unraveled by progress?

By RALPH BARTHOLDT