Pamela Ann Schuessler, 64

Pamela Ann Schuessler died Aug. 12, 2023, in Columbia Falls, Montana.

William “Bill” A. Harrison, 72

William “Bill” A. Harrison died Aug. 5, 2023, in Columbia Falls, Montana.

National Park passes increase $70 next Monday

OK, so I hammered this into the ground last week, but this is too good to let it go without hammering it into the ground again this week.

Thai protesters spark interest in 1976 university massacre

BANGKOK (AP) — Anti-government protests challenging the institutions of Thailand's traditional ruling class are not just prompting intense debate about the country's future. They are driving young people to delve into the darkest events of the not-so-distant past.

Cleveland ace Bieber among finalists for AL Cy Young Award

Cleveland Indians ace Shane Bieber moved one step closer to winning the AL Cy Young Award when he was announced Monday as one of the top three finishers in balloting by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America.

Japan's new PM says stable Japan-China ties key to region

TOKYO (AP) — New Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said he and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed in talks Friday to work closely together by holding high-level meetings including summits, but did not discuss the possibility of a visit by Xi to Japan.

Former park superintendent to talk public lands

Like millions of other Americans, Walt Dabney considers himself a “proud public landowner.”

Library program helps make natural connections

Natural Connections Series

Are you looking for some activities for your body and mind this weekend? Are you tired of having your zen frazzled by pushing through groups of people crowding your normal summer spot? Come to the Sandpoint library garden on Saturday, Aug. 5, for a slate of programs geared towards restoring your zen in a natural space.

Boys basketball three-game winning streak

Bonners Ferry boys basketball (3-1) slammed the Deer Park Stags Tuesday night, winning 76-33 and earning a three game winning streak.

Thai protesters spark interest in 1976 university massacre

BANGKOK (AP) — Anti-government protests challenging the institutions of Thailand's traditional ruling class are not just prompting intense debate about the country's future. They are driving young people to delve into the darkest events of the not-so-distant past.

Bike thief sentenced for theft

District Judge Matt Cuffe accepted the plea of 37-year-old Brenton Keith Erickson on Sept. 26 and then gave him a 5-year suspended sentence.

New EPA boss visits Cd'A Tribe

PLUMMER — Michael Bogert, regional administrator for the Environmental Protection Agency, met Thursday with the Coeur d'Alene Tribal Council in Plummer.

Legals for October, 30 2025

Mars and Jupiter get chummy in the night sky. The planets won't get this close again until 2033

The best views will be in the eastern sky, toward constellation Taurus, before daybreak. Known as planetary conjunctions, these comic pairings happen only every three years or so

Michael Patrick Brock, 81

Michael Patrick Brock, 81, of Hayden, Idaho, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2022 with his wife, Barbara, and son, Brandon, at his side.

School's out or in? Governor, mayor give different answers

NEW YORK (AP) — Public school sites in the 1.1 million-student New York City district will be shuttered for the rest of the academic year to curb the spread of the coronavirus, the mayor said Saturday — but was quickly challenged by the governor, who said the decision on school closings was his to make.

New virus mutes Lunar New Year celebrations worldwide

BEIJING (AP) — A new virus that started in China and is popping up around Asia and the world hung over the first day of the Year of the Rat.

FAITHFUL OBSERVATIONS: Open Arms and Young Lives

As we approach Mother’s Day on Sunday, don’t be surprised if you see baby bottles at many of the area churches for the annual “Baby Bottle Boomerang” campaign to support the Open Arms Pregnancy Care Center and Real Choices Clinic in Coeur d’Alene.

County mulls solid waste fee hike

SANDPOINT — Bonner County is considering raising its solid waste fees after a 10-year capital improvements plan identified several areas in need of improvement throughout the system.

St. Ignatius City Court

Katreena Morigeau, misdemeanor driving without a valid driver’s license. Fined $15. Costs $35; misdemeanor owner permitting operation of vehicle without liability insurance, first offense. Fined $225, costs $35.