City announces upcoming community events

A number of community events are planned in the coming weeks, Sandpoint officials announced Friday.

Beryl G. Williams, 90

Beryl Elizabeth Goudie Williams, 90, of Bayview, Idaho, passed away on March 7, 2024, at Kootenai Health in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho

In Italy and beyond, virus outbreak reshapes work and play

ROME (AP) — Italy closed all schools and universities and barred fans from all sporting events for the next few weeks, as governments trying to curb the spread of the coronavirus around the world resorted to increasingly sweeping measures that transformed the way people work, shop, pray and amuse themselves.

In Italy and beyond, virus outbreak reshapes work and play

ROME (AP) — Italy closed all schools and universities and barred fans from all sporting events for the next few weeks, as governments trying to curb the spread of the coronavirus around the world resorted to increasingly sweeping measures that transformed the way people work, shop, pray and amuse themselves.

N.C. Republicans holding annual convention online

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Republicans are holding their annual convention online after COVID-19 health concerns led a top state health official to recommend GOP activists not gather in person.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — ENERGY DRINKS: Are they worth the risk

The same pick-me-up that powers you through a boring afternoon meeting or late-night deadline could be silently setting your body up for some serious health problems.

I-90 bridge work resumes at Alberton

Once again people will need to add a smidgen of time traveling into Missoula as the bridge construction around Alberton has fired back up.

Arizona voters choosing between Biden, Sanders as Trump foe

PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona opened election polls Tuesday for Democrats to pick a presidential candidate as the state deals with a public health crisis that has crippled parts of the nation.

No crowds delight art lovers in Italy at reopened museums

FLORENCE, Italy (AP) — The Uffizi Galleries, the most-visited museum in Italy, is open after three months of COVID-19 lockdown, delighting art lovers who don’t have to jostle with throngs of tourists thanks to new social distancing rules.

Harbaugh was close to a new deal at Michigan before pandemic

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh said Wednesday he was closing in on a contract extension before coping with the COVID-19 pandemic became a top priority for all involved in the discussions.

Dairy state

Eastern WA dairy farmers discuss market challenges, optimism.

MOSES LAKE – Dairy farmers have had a rough summer, but things may be looking up, according to the Dairy Farmers of Washington, the Washington State Dairy Federation and area dairy farmers. “The dairy industry landscape this last year, I think it's kind of a mixed bag,” Dairy Farmers of Washington Executive Director Steve Seppi said. “I think the same inflation that's hitting all consumers across all categories… it's had a significant impact on the dairy industry.” ...

'Tiny Woods' brings mountain biking into city

Pend Oreille Pedalers, community team up on new skills course

Named the Tiny Woods Bicycle Skills Course, the renovated skills course is several years in the making. Long a favorite spot of young mountain bikers and youngsters looking for a spot to hang out, the course had been dubbed "Tiny Woods" by students at the nearby Sandpoint Waldorf School.

Moses Lake council sets priorities at 2-day workshop

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake City Council members will review a plan July 22 detailing a set of priorities established by council members during two days of discussion earlier this month. City Manager Rob Karlinsey said the plan, whenever it’s approved, will be an important component as city officials make decisions for the future, beginning with the 2026 budget.

$40k in scholarships awarded to local students

Polson Scholarship and Education Foundation awarded 31 scholarships totaling $40,500 to Polson High School seniors and former Polson High School graduates who are currently attending an accredited 2 year, 4 year, community college, university or vocational school.

Plains High School graduates celebrate new beginnings

Graduation day at Plains High School marked a proud and emotional milestone as 29 seniors gathered one last time to celebrate the beginning of a new chapter in their lives. For these students, graduation isn’t an ending — it’s the start of many new adventures.

Trump says he's likely to be tested after repeat exposure

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday he will “most likely” be tested for the novel coronavirus, as questions swirled about why he, his top aides and his family weren't doing more to protect themselves and others after repeated exposure to COVID-19.

Human remains found in house destroyed by Colorado wildfire

Authorities said Wednesday that the body was found in one of as many as five homes that burned in a fire just north of Lyons, Colorado.

LEVY INFO: Base your vote on facts, not misinformation fliers

It is a sad day when one has the money in which to print election material based on misinformation and outright lies — door hangers and fliers against Coeur d’Alene school levies.

POST FALLS HIGH ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Talia Bonville, cross country

Sophomore Talia Bonville is this week's Post Falls High School Athlete of the Week.

Trump says he's likely to be tested after repeat exposure

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday he will “most likely” be tested for the novel coronavirus, as questions swirled about why he, his top aides and his family weren't doing more to protect themselves and others after repeated exposure to COVID-19.