10 years after BP spill: Oil drilled deeper; rules relaxed

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Ten years after an oil rig explosion killed 11 workers and unleashed an

10 years after BP spill: Oil drilled deeper; rules relaxed

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Ten years after an oil rig explosion killed 11 workers and unleashed an

Biden headed to Manitowoc for second Wisconsin visit

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Former Vice President Joe Biden plans to campaign Monday in northeast Wisconsin for his second visit to the battleground state this month.

Biden headed to Manitowoc for second Wisconsin visit

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Former Vice President Joe Biden plans to campaign Monday in northeast Wisconsin for his second visit to the battleground state this month.

Minnesota governor activates National Guard for Pence visit

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota's governor called in the National Guard on Thursday to help provide security and keep the peace during a visit by Vice President Mike Pence and Ivanka Trump to the city where George Floyd's death sparked angry protests that spread around the world.

Community youth track meet registration opens

An open track meet for anyone from 9–14 years of age will be held at Sandpoint High School track on Friday, May 3 from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Although this will be a free event, pre-registration is necessary. In order to sign up, visit https://secure.rec1.com/city-of-sandpoint/catalog.

The Latest: Number of global COVID-19 cases tops 80 million

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois: The number of COVID-19 cases worldwide has topped 80 million.

Bunker restart delayed, but momentum continues

Mine combats rising costs

The finish line for the anticipated restart of the Bunker Hill Mine is still clearly in sight, but a few setbacks have delayed the previously forecasted return to production. The delay is a minor inconvenience compared to the amount of positive momentum the mine is experiencing.

EDITORIAL: Here's to Wolf Lodge 2.0

If you ever had a chance to talk with Wolf Lodge employees, you were likely struck by their sense of family. It was more than a job, more than a paycheck. It was a place where staff knew they were part of something special, so they stuck around. They took their work to heart, which explains why they labored so hard for so long and went the extra mile night after night. After the fire, many of them waited together, finding comfort in each other.

EDITORIAL: The area's only warming shelter needs help

This warming center isn’t a like a hotel room. It offers the basics. Couches. TV. Table and chair. Kitchen. Restrooms. It is the only game around here when it comes to a warming shelter. There isn’t a second or third choice.

Wallace considering 'Special Events' law

The Wallace City Council will be hosting a public hearing on Wednesday, January 8, to discuss a proposed Special Events Ordinance that was discussed at December’s council meeting.

Pinehurst man sentenced in child pornography case

A Pinehurst man who pleaded guilty to child pornography charges will serve at least three years in prison following a sentencing on Monday morning.

Guilty verdict returned in Shoshone County fentanyl trial

A Montana man was found guilty of numerous drug-related charges following a trial last week in Shoshone County.

Police urge safety over Memorial Day weekend

Local authorities are hitting the streets and patrolling the waters of Kootenai County to help combat impaired driving during the Memorial Day weekend.

Veterans Day events held throughout the Flathead Valley

First celebrated as Armistice Day, the day marked the end of World War I, which came in 1918 on the “11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month.”

Ruth Norman (Sweet)

1944 – 2025

Ruth Norman (Sweet) was born in Hayward, California, on March 14, 1944, to Josephine and Theodore Lischeid. She had one brother, Paul, who was born in 1948. In 1954, the family moved to North Seattle, Wash., where Ruth grew up and attended local schools through high school.

Kootenai County Democrats elect new leadership

The Kootenai County Democratic Central Committee has elected new leadership, a move the party said signals the beginning of a new chapter.

Shoshone County leaders offer messages of support following tragedy

The shocking acts of violence committed against the city of Coeur d’Alene and its first responders on Sunday afternoon sent shockwaves across the nation. In neighboring Shoshone County, elected officials, law enforcement, and EMS personnel are standing in solidarity with their counterparts in Kootenai County.

Naples man freezes near Troy

BCSO urges caution traveling forest roads

Montana law officials recovered a Boundary County man March 23 who likely died of hypothermia after becoming stranded in the Kootenai National Forest.

A Lakers drop a pair to Missoula

The Kalispell A Lakers jumped out to an early lead in the first two innings before the Missoula Mavericks stormed back in the fifth and six innings to take game one 9-7 in a doubleheader in American Legion baseball on Sunday.