EDITORIAL: Time to pay attention to the candidates

There are also candidate forums coming up, and we encourage you to attend, listen, and ask questions of those who would represent you in public office. We know people are busy and free time is limits, but it would be to your benefit to be well informed before heading to the polls.

Shoshone County greenlights big money for green spaces

Last week, the Shoshone County Commissioners approved a $300,000 reinvestment of funds into the county’s parks department to begin the process of modernizing the deteriorating facilities.

County revises rural code, eliminates RV park conditional usage

Developers and entrepreneurs alike will no longer be allowed the opportunity to turn a profit in rural Bonner County through the establishment of recreational vehicle parks or camp sites.

Kellogg man convicted in Kootenai County poaching case

Thanks to a tip submitted through the Citizens Against Poaching (CAP) hotline, a Kellogg man has been convicted of a felony for the unlawful killing, possession, and wasting of a bull moose near Wolf Lodge Saddle in Kootenai County.

One person charged, another released following domestic incident in Kellogg

A Kellogg woman has been charged with aggravated battery with traumatic injury following a strange incident last Friday night.

Construction begins on batting cages at Travers Park

The sound of bats cracking is set to return to Travers Park next month, as construction has begun on new batting cages behind the James E. Russell Sports Center.

SPRING SPORTS PREVIEW: Both new and familiar faces on the BFHS golf team

Fresh off a state tournament bid a season ago, but with some new faces, the Bonners Ferry High School Boys’ and Girls’ Golf teams will have competitive leaders at the top and lots of development from underclassmen.

Shoshone RAT busts meth lab

The Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at a residence in Pine Creek on Tuesday morning, leading to the discovery of a significant methamphetamine manufacturing operation.

Church security volunteer charged with battery

A security volunteer at Real Life Ministries in Post Falls is facing a battery charge for an alleged incident this past fall on church property.

Dive team making a comeback in Shoshone County

According to Shoshone County Sheriff Holly Lindsey, discussions to reform the team began a few years ago. In the years since, Shoshone Fire District #2 Chief Scott Dietrich has taken an active lead on restarting the group.

NIC ROUNDUP: Cardinal volleyball notches first win of season

NIC (1-2) concludes the three-day tournament today against Colby Community College.

THE DIRT: The history of roads in the Silver Valley

The Silver Valley’s history is deeply rooted in mining. What started with a few mining claims quickly exploded into an industry that was created and remains the backbone of our community.

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Get out the vote...

Whether you’re planning on voting yes, no or choosing a candidate that works for you, your vote matters. Despite the important matters on the various ballots last year, Grant and Adams counties both suffered from horrendous voter turnout in last year’s primary and general elections. Only 24.85% (3,580 of 14,405 voters) in Grant County and 994 of 2,602 (38.2%) in Adams County’s registered voters filled in and submitted their ballots in the last primary elections we had. In the general election in November 2025, that number wasn’t much better. Grant increased to 30.54% and Adams to 39.24%.

Irvin 'Dean' Callahan

Nov. 10, 1945 — Nov. 1, 2025

Irvin “Dean” Callahan, 79, of Royal City, Wash., passed away while on vacation in Butte, Mont., on Nov. 1, 2025.

Experts warn of avalanche danger across Bitterroots, Silver Valley

County seeks architects for building remodel

The Bonner County Engineering Department is one step closer in its efforts to make the county's administration building more ADA-accessible.

National reporting on hunger disappears

For nearly three decades, the USDA’s annual Household Food Security Report has been the nation’s most reliable data set showing who experiences hunger in the United States.

Flathead Business Watercooler

Happenings related to business in the Flathead Valley

County approves facilities updates, bridge design contract

Bonner County commissioners accepted several agenda items for county infrastructure improvements during Tuesday’s business meeting, including approving safety updates and a bridge design contract.

McBrayer extended fair manager position

After an hour-long executive session, the Bonner County commissioners voted Tuesday to hire Staci McBrayer as fair manager.