Atlanta United hires Argentina's Gabriel Heinze as new coach

ATLANTA (AP) — Hoping to recreate the success of its first coach, Atlanta United hired Argentina's Gabriel Heinze on Friday to manage the Five Stripes, who endured a miserable season just two years after winning the MLS Cup championship.

The Latest: New York will expand vaccine rollout next week

Albany N.Y. — Faced with mounting criticism over the slow pace of the coronavirus vaccine rollout, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Friday that, starting next week, New York would allow a much wider swath of the public to get inoculated, including anyone age 75 or older.

UK police use of facial recognition tests public's tolerance

LONDON (AP) — When British police used facial recognition cameras to monitor crowds arriving for a soccer match in Wales, some fans protested by covering their faces. In a sign of the technology’s divisiveness, even the head of a neighboring police force said he opposed it.

Bonner County Calendar - March 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.

From the Archives - Aug. 17, 2023

Callahan & Bogle are driving a raft of over 1,000,000 feet of logs down Deep Creek from a point near Naples. They were making good progress when the water began to fall and the drive is now at a standstill." Kootenai Herald, April 14, 1900.

South Africans struggle in the dark to cope with power cuts

Small and large businesses have had to close down for prolonged periods or spend large amounts for diesel fuel to operate generators

Jane Sauter announces bid for House 1A seat

Jane Sauter has announced her campaign for the Idaho State Representative District 1 seat A.

Jane Sauter announces bid for House 1A seat

Jane Sauter has announced her campaign for the Idaho State Representative District 1 seat A.

Vikings bring home Bigfork’s first boy’s cross country title in 46 years

The Vikings cross country team is proving that hard work and dedication really do pay off. Less than six months after taking on the goal of running throughout the summer in the hopes of a top-five finish at the state meet, the team brought home Bigfork’s first boy’s cross country title in 46 years.

Defiance of virus dining bans grows as restaurants flounder

BORING, Ore. (AP) — A line formed out the door during the lunch rush at the Carver Hangar, a family-owned restaurant and sports bar, and waitresses zipped in and out of the kitchen trying to keep up with orders as customers backed up in the lobby.

Legals for December, 2 2019

Polson hosts its first Oktoberfest on Oct. 12

The Polson Business Community and Polson Chamber of Commerce are partnering to host the first official Polson Oktoberfest from noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, at the Polson Fairgrounds.

Small business resolution: People first

The National Retail Federation reports that of America’s nearly 3.8 million retailers, 99 percent are small businesses. That means that unlike their big counterparts, most business owners don’t have big budgets or dedicated teams of MBAs guiding their marketing strategies.

The Latest: Putin: Russia, US to return ambassadors to posts

GENEVA — Russian President Vladimir Putin says he and U.S. President Joe Biden have agreed to return their ambassadors to their posts in a bid to lower tensions.

Alice Ann Adams, 83

Alice Ann Adams passed away peacefully on September 2, 2023, at her home in Athol, Idaho in the presence of beloved family members.

UK govt under fire over virus advice as deaths pass 20,000

LONDON (AP) — Britain’s government on Saturday defended the independence of the scientists advising it on the coronavirus after it emerged that Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s controversial chief aide had attended meetings of the group.

Bonner County News of Record - Feb. 7, 2023

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

Athlete of the Week: Markynn Pluid, girls basketball

Senior Markynn Pluid is named Athlete of the Week for Bonners Ferry girls basketball.

Pace Kerby tops in men's league play

After seven weeks of play, Pace Kerby remains in the lead in team standings in Mirror Lakes Men's Association league play, but Kelly's Excavating overcame a 2 1/2 point deficit a week earlier to tie, each with 100 points.

Law roundup: Legally parked car threatens to disrupt boating plans

A man worried that a vehicle parked in an alley behind Ninth Avenue West would disrupt his boating plans and phoned the Kalispell Police Department looking for help.