Eagle numbers dip, but fans still flock to see

Fewer eagles, a bit of snow and a possible downturn in spawning kokanee didn’t keep families from visiting the Mineral Ridge recreation area near Wolf Lodge Bay Friday for eagle watching and hiking.

Safety issues mount as skiers hit backcountry in pandemic

DENVER (AP) — On March 14, Colorado's governor issued an executive order shutting down ski resorts across the state. The coronavirus had arrived and was spreading rapidly in small mountain communities that were attracting hordes of spring break revelers.

Clerk serves customers with a smile at Whitefish post office

Whether your parcel is large or small, going express or ground, heading to Madrid or Missoula, Angie Williams with the Whitefish Post Office will take care of it while providing you with excellent customer service.

Legals for January, 6 2024

Vandals damage Grant County Fairgrounds buildings

EPHRATA — Vandals damaged buildings at the Grant County Fairgrounds sometime during the past two weeks. Tom Gaines, Grant County director of central services, said as far as fairgrounds officials can tell, nothing was stolen.

Overdose support group launches in Coeur d’Alene

Amid the fentanyl crisis growing in communities across the country, including in North Idaho, a support group aims to create space for those affected by drug overdoses.

ROAD WORK: A poem

All the road construction here

Huskies win over East Valley

Othello baseball headed to CWAC title game after successful Saturday outing

OTHELLO – A three-run bottom of the second inning helped push Othello over East Valley (Yakima) in Saturday’s Central Washington Athletic Conference district semifinal, with the Huskies defeating the Red Devils 4-2. “We were excited and confident,” Othello junior Sonny Salazar said. “We worked all year for this – all summer, the winter – we were ready and prepared.”

CDC: Flu, COVID infections got worse over holidays

The flu season in the U.S. is getting worse with 38 states reporting high or very high levels for respiratory illnesses. That's up from 31 states the week before. But it's too soon to tell how much holiday gatherings contributed to a likely spike in illnesses. The government data posted Friday is for the week after Christmas. That measure likely includes people with COVID-19, RSV and other winter viruses, and not just flu. But officials say flu seems to be increasing most dramatically and will for another few weeks. So far, it has been deemed a moderate flu season.

Trump, Biden headline final push in Georgia Senate runoff

ATLANTA (AP) — Campaigns and outside groups are making a final push to turn out election-weary Georgians whose votes will determine control of the U.S. Senate, from a crush of text messages and television ads to dueling visits from President-elect Joe Biden and outgoing President Donald Trump.

Snow, stunts and SkiJor

Three days of competitive snow sports began in true “lawless Wallace” style.

Denise Parsley, 56

Denise Margaret Parsley, 56, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023, in Sagle, Idaho.

Snow, stunts and SkiJor

Three days of competitive snow sports began in true “lawless Wallace” style.

Events, freebies highlight Veterans Day weekend

This Veterans Day weekend is full of events and special offers for local veterans, their families and the community at large. Check out what’s happening in your neck of the woods and where you can honor your hometown heroes:

First class customer service clerk, Angie Williams

Whether your parcel is large or small, going express or ground, heading to Madrid or Missoula, Angie Williams with the Whitefish Post Office will take care of it while providing you with excellent customer service.

PREP ROUNDUP: Sandpoint tennis takes down Lake City in season opener

PREP ROUNDUP: Sandpoint tennis takes down Lake City in season opener

PREP BASEBALL: Post Falls opens season with sweep at Sandpoint

“Austin hit the ball really well all day today,” Reese said. “His pitching was good, but he was just a little off and had some close pitches. But he looked good for an early season start.”

AP Was There: Future arrives with Tiger's record Masters win

A panel of 15 golf writers were asked to vote on the top five Masters in history. They are being republished this week because the Masters has been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. The

Michael ‘Mike’ Davis

December 16, 1937 – April 29, 2020

AP News: Top Stories for Feb. 1

AP Top Stories, February 1, 2010