The world welcomes 2025 with light shows, embraces and ice plunges

From Sydney to Mumbai to Paris to Rio de Janeiro, communities around the world welcomed 2025 with spectacular light shows, embraces and ice plunges.

EU, UK leaders to meet as post-Brexit talks stall

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union's top executive and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will meet this month for talks that could give new momentum to the stalled post-Brexit negotiations.

Bonner County Calendar - Jan. 28, 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.

Warehouse Sports to close

Business Bits

Anything for hunting, fishing and camping can be found at the giant Warehouse Sports store in Coeur d'Alene.

Legals for March, 1 2022

Guardianship and conservatorship proceedings in North Idaho

In Idaho, guardianship and conservatorship proceedings provide legal mechanisms to protect vulnerable individuals who cannot fully care for themselves or manage their affairs. While these two legal arrangements share some similarities, they serve distinct purposes and follow different procedural requirements under Idaho law.

Flathead Forest releases proposed action that would alter winter trail use

The Flathead National Forest has released a two-pronged proposed action that looks to update where snowmobiles and other over the snow motorized vehicles can run in the future as well as mechanized uses like bicycles and game carts.

Whitefish sets special meeting to discuss state’s denial of Whitefish River trail connection

The Whitefish City Council agreed in May 2024 to proceed with the application process for a 124 permit to complete the Riverbend-Miles portion of the Whitefish River Trail.

Russia's foreign minister mocks intel on bounties to Taliban

MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s top diplomat on Friday dismissed U.S. intelligence information alleging that Moscow offered bounties to the Taliban for killing American soldiers as a product of election year politics in Washington.

PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Coeur d'Alene boys win big at Farragut

Coeur d'Alene won with 33 points, followed by Lewis & Clark of Spokane with 113.

Open primaries gives people a choice

Since its August launch, the Idahoans for Open Primaries ballot initiative has had unprecedented voter support. The measure is designed to 1) increase freedom of choice and 2) elect responsive officials.

Torino and Parma to kick off Italian soccer's return

Torino’s match at home to Parma on June 20 will be the first Serie A match when Italy’s top soccer league resumes with a match almost every day until Aug. 2.

P&G CEO on products for older folks; cutting back on plastic

NEW YORK (AP) — Tide detergent, Pantene shampoo and Gillette razors have filled cupboards for decades. But being a household name isn't good enough anymore.

Glacier National Park crews plowing Two Medicine Road; will start on Camas Road next week

It’s that time of year again — Glacier National Park has started plowing the Two Medicine Road and will begin plowing the Camas Road Monday, April 1.

Wisconsin secretary resigns amid unemployment claim backlog

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The state Department of Workforce Development's top leader resigned Friday after failing to find a way to address a massive backlog of unprocessed unemployment benefit claims sparked by the coronavirus pandemic.

Federal grant helps NW Montana wood products company

Tech Woods USA was the only company in Montana and one of only 19 nationwide to receive federal funding for projects that either create a community wood energy system or build an innovative wood product facility.

City considering land deal with Costco

Would exchange property outside store for $30K

The Coeur d'Alene City Council is scheduled to consider a land deal with Costco Wholesale Corp., when it meets at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the Library Community Room.

History: There wasn’t much, but at least there was electricity

As the 20th century dawned, three of the great cities of America--New York, Boston, and San Francisco--had something new and special in common with a tiny village tucked away in the northwest corner of Montana.

Celebrate a Victorian Christmas at the Conrad Mansion

The Conrad Mansion has decked its halls in holiday finery for the holidays.

Family re-imagines Bob Marley classic for COVID-19 relief

NEW YORK (AP) — Bob Marley’s Grammy-winning children and chart-topping grandson have re-imagined one of his biggest hits to assist children affected by the coronavirus pandemic.