Independent Senate candidate to host town hall Friday

Independent candidate for United States Senate, Todd Achilles will make his second trip to Sandpoint to host a town hall on Friday evening.

Del, Luis and half-price days make thrift shopping fun

They seem to know everyone’s name and everyone seems to know them. They good sports, and don’t even mind it too much when I argue for a lower price, which I rarely do because honestly, they’re always fair and even tend to be a little on the low side, if anything.

Jacob Weber

1936 – 2025

Jacob Edward Weber, 88, passed away peacefully at his home near Ritzville, Washington, on Feb. 12, 2025. Jake was born in Ritzville, WA, on May 5, 1936, to Jacob A. and Margaret Weber.

AP Lifestyles Digest

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PRESS CHRISTMAS FOR ALL Sober, steady and starting over

In the aftermath of divorce, “Addison” has worked hard to build a better life for herself and her children.

Sgt. Greg Moore remembered for giving his life to protect Coeur d'Alene

Sgt. Greg Moore remembered for giving his life to protect Coeur d'Alene

A small crowd lined the sidewalks as the police vehicles made their way to the K27 Forever Memorial at McEuen Park, marked by a waterfall and boulders. About 75 police officers and firefighters, city officials and about 50 residents attended the 30-minute event. Moore’s widow, Lindy, and their daughter Genna sat together in the front.

City Council preview for Feb 2, 2026

Whitefish City Council meets on Monday, Feb. 2, beginning at 7:10 p.m. at City Hall.

Legislators push for public education funding amid school choice debate

Boundary County School District officials traveled to Boise last week to voice opposition to state-funded private school tuition and to meet with North Idaho lawmakers.

The Valley View dream becomes reality

State awards $13 million to replace aging elementary school

Long-awaited news: the crumbling, 76-year-old Valley View Elementary School will be replaced. On Aug. 4, the state awarded the district $13.2 million to build a new facility.

Boundary County braces for financial fallout of U.S.-Canada trade war

Canadian traffic takes first dip since COVID

As the peak tourism season approaches, Boundary County businesses are already feeling the impact of Canadian shoppers staying home in recent months.

Michael William Hamilton

1957 – 2025

Michael William Hamilton was born on April 12, 1957, in Bellingham, Wash., to James and Barbara Hamilton. He graduated from Moses Lake High School in 1975, already known as someone who understood the value of hard work and responsibility.

Cowells plea 'not guilty,' denied bond reduction

At separate April 4 arraignment hearings, Naples couple Katherine Cowell and Richard Cowell III entered not guilty pleas to charges they allegedly conspired in the sexual abuse of minors for several years.

Firefighters shot while responding to call praised for courage, service

Coeur d’Alene Firefighter Gabe Eckert remembers the last conversation he had with Battalion Chief John Morrison.

French leader in Baghdad, urges Iraqis to guard sovereignty

BAGHDAD (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday that Iraq is facing multiple challenges with the two biggest problems being foreign interference in Iraqi affairs and the Islamic State group militants.

Sony's profit up as people staying home play video games

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese electronics and entertainment company Sony Corp. said Tuesday that its April-June profit jumped 53% as its video game and other online businesses thrived with people staying home due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Sony's profit up as people staying home play video games

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese electronics and entertainment company Sony Corp. said Tuesday that its April-June profit jumped 53% as its video game and other online businesses thrived with people staying home due to the coronavirus pandemic.

A 'perfect day' greets runners in Coeur d'Alene

Ideal conditions for Coeur d'Alene marathon, half, 10K and 5K on Sunday

They were among about 2,500 runners who competed in one of four stance, the full Coeur d’Alene marathon, half, 10k and 5k on a picture-perfect day with clear skies and temperatures in the 60s and headed higher. The courses included the Sanders Beach neighborhood and the North Idaho Centennial Trail, with all races starting and ending at McEuen Park. The post-race celebration included food, drink, high fives, and lots of race recaps.

The Latest: Lebanon reopens restaurants with precautions

BEIRUT — Lebanon has eased its nearly two-month lockdown because of coronavirus with restaurants opening to the public for the first time in two months amid strict measures to prevent the spread of the virus.

German soccer fans turn on fellow supporter for racist abuse

BERLIN (AP) — The fans of German soccer club Preußen Münster showed how racist abuse can be handled, shouting “Nazis out! Nazis out!” after one of their own fans targeted a visiting player with monkey chants.

German soccer fans turn on fellow supporter for racist abuse

BERLIN (AP) — The fans of German soccer club Preußen Münster showed how racist abuse can be handled, shouting “Nazis out! Nazis out!” after one of their own fans targeted a visiting player with monkey chants.