Holiday Tour of Homes locations announced

Handmade Christmas ornaments, historical decorations, glitter, glitz and family traditions combine to make this year’s Healing Gardens Holiday Tour of Homes one you won’t want to miss. Four locations have been chosen to be toured on Sunday, Dec. 9 from noon to 4 p.m. Tickets are $20 and available at Bonner General Health Information Desk, Eve’s Leaves, Sharon’s Hallmark and at each site.

Easement, license agreements amended by Shoshone BOCC

Earlier this month, Shoshone County Commissioners agreed to amend an easement agreement between the county and Buell Bros. Incorporated (BBI) allowing them to replace a bridge over Elk Creek along Potlatch Road in the southern region of Shoshone County near Herrick Park.

The financial landscape of community development

Community development is a fascinating journey, one that's both intricate and immensely rewarding. It's a process that demands significant financial foresight and meticulous planning. Let's dive into the nuts and bolts of what makes these projects tick, and why every dollar invested is a step toward a thriving community.

Best Shot - Oct. 3, 2023

Great photos shared by the many talented photographers in the Bonner County community.

Charles 'Bud' Johnson, 90

Charles Arthur “Bud” Johnson, 90, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 in Sandpoint, Idaho.

Ignite cda OKs $100K for park makeover

Cd'A Rotary driving force behind downtown project

Park project moves on

Irrigation district sets water shutoff dates

The water shutoff dates for the South Columbia Basin Irrigation District have been extended to Oct. 25, which is the final day to order water delivery changes, according to a press release from the district.

EU says that no-deal Brexit becoming ever more likely

BRUSSELS (AP) — A top European Union official dealing with the United Kingdom said Tuesday that a cliff-edge rupture between the two without even a basic trade deal by the end of the year is becoming more likely by the day.

Clark performs at Festival tonight

Gary Clark Jr., a 21st-century rock 'n' roll messiah, will take to the Festival stage Friday as the annual summer concert series continues its first week of music. Clark will perform on Friday, July 28. The performance is a standard show, meaning the area in front of the stage is standing-room only.

Law roundup: Only weirdos in the building

A woman reportedly wanted the Kalispell Police Department to run a warrant check on a “weirdo in the building” who was talking about meth and killing people.

Europe steps up China virus fight, aims to repatriate 600

PARIS (AP) — Europe stepped up efforts Wednesday to counter a spreading virus from China that has killed more than 130 people.

Atlético loses Partey; Barcelona unable to boost squad

MADRID (AP) — None of the top three clubs in Spain made major additions by the end of the transfer window on Monday. Atlético Madrid was frustrated at losing defensive midfielder Thomas Partey and Barcelona was unable to sign a striker or a defender.

District 2 firefighters, commissioners agree on new labor contract

Compromised reached on wage raises

Far-right US politicians label lockdowns anti-constitutional

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — In deeply conservative eastern Washington state, a prominent state lawmaker kicked out of his Republican Party caucus labels the coronavirus as a foreign bio-weapon, accuses Marxists of using the pandemic to advance totalitarianism and rails against lockdown restrictions imposed by the Democratic governor.

Grateful hearts

Midway Hyundai donates $27,500 to CFA, food banks, Holidays & Heroes

Midway Hyundai donates $27,500

The Latest: Germany defends vaccine campaign, procurement

BERLIN — Chancellor Angela Merkel’s spokesman says impatience in Germany with what is widely being perceived as a slow start to coronavirus vaccinations is understandable, but things will improve.

Pandemic provokes spike in demand for food pantries in US

FRANKLIN, Tenn. (AP) — Brooklyn Dotson needed food. Her first unemployment check had yet to arrive after she was let go by the warehouse where she used to work.

NIC receives show cause letter from accrediting agency

North Idaho College received an action letter of “show cause” late Thursday from its accrediting organization, the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. NIC has until March 13 to submit a report explaining why its accreditation should not be terminated.

Raymond Edwin Bicker, 89

Raymond Edwin Bicker; veteran, Deacon, Family Man, was born February 5, 1932, to Ruth and Ralph Bicker in Pasadena, California and died January 3, 2024, at the age of 89.

Letters to the editor Nov. 26

Letters to the editor Nov. 26