Canada reopens its border for vaccinated US visitors

DERBY LINE, Vermont (AP) — Canada lifted its prohibition on Americans crossing the border to shop, vacation or visit on Monday while the United States is maintaining similar restrictions for Canadians, part of a bumpy return to normalcy from COVID-19 travel bans.

LOCAL ROUNDUP: Event looking for volunteer help

The Event at Rebecca Farm is seeking volunteers for the annual equestrian triathlon slated July 21 to 24 near Kalispell. Volunteers can choose from a list of positions to suit their particular interests and skills, including those that require specific horse experience. However, most volunteer opportunities do not require experience.

Two minors arrested after string of Post Falls vehicle burglaries

Police arrested two minors early Tuesday morning for a string of vehicle burglaries in Post Falls.

Clancy survives lightning, Bailey to win Montana Amateur

LAUREL — After a lightning delay, an extra day and four playoff holes Liam Clancy claimed the Montana State Amateur title at Laurel Golf Club Sunday.

Gary B. Chatterton

Gary B. Chatterton, 85, of Moses Lake, Washington passed away on Jan. 11, 2025, after a long illness. Gary was born in Preston, Idaho to Shirley and Teddy Chatterton.

Helicopter unit helps find crash victim

Kootenai County’s helicopter unit helped first responders to locate a person who was ejected from a car crash Saturday, according to the sheriff’s office.

Meyer to change plea on arson charge

A Sandpoint woman charged with starting an arson fire to a downtown business is scheduled to appear in court Tuesday, April 8, to change her plea.

Community Library Network donates Discovery Bus to U of I

The Community Library Network has donated the Discovery Bus to the University of Idaho, according to a news release published Tuesday.

Tom Frederickson

Tom Frederickson passed away May 26, 2025, in Yakima, Washington.

Man gets prison for sexual abuse

A man who sexually abused a child will spend up to 20 years in prison.

KCSO investigating Hayden homicide

After a man was found dead Monday afternoon, police are investigating the matter as a homicide, according to the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office.

Accident on Larch Street injures woman, two dogs

A 61-year-old woman and her two dogs were struck by a car while in a crosswalk near Super 1 Foods last Friday, Oct. 3, according to the Sandpoint Police Department.

Schweitzer Mountain lifts boil water advisory

Schweitzer Mountain lifted a day-long boil water advisory on Tuesday morning

Charlo Lady Vikings fall to unbeaten Drummond

The Charlo Lady Vikings ran into a hot Drummond team and dropped a 58–33 decision in nonleague girls basketball action.

Shoshone County Festival of Trees fundraiser ends this week

District 1 legislators to host town halls Saturday

The first in a series of town halls being hosted in this legislative session by District 1 lawmakers, Jim Woodward, R-Sagle, and Mark Sauter, R-Sandpoint, will take place this Saturday.

District 1 legislators to host town halls Saturday

The first in a series of town halls being hosted in this legislative session by District 1 lawmakers, Jim Woodward, R-Sagle, and Mark Sauter, R-Sandpoint, will take place this Saturday.

Timber harvest planned for Farragut area

Timber harvest operations on about 132 acres within the Farragut Wildlife Management Area are expected to get underway in the coming days. The harvest will take place south of East Perimeter Road and west of North Perimeter Road.

City to honor late Ron Edinger

Citing a remarkable 50 years of service to the community, the city of Coeur d’Alene is renaming City Hall Conference Room No. 6, the Ron Edinger Conference Room, honoring the late Ron Edinger.

Rotary seeking sponsors for golf tournament fundraiser

The Sandpoint Rotary is seeking additional sponsorship for its fifth annual charity golf tournament at the Idaho Club.