Glacier National Park plows at Logan Pass

Glacier National Park plows have made it to Logan Pass and are working near the Big Drift and the pass parking area, though it could easily take a few more weeks for the road to fully open over the pass to motor vehicles.

Seized Weyerhaeuser MDF oil pump causes fire

Columbia Falls firefighters responded to a fire in the hot oil room of the Weyerhaeuser MDF plant early Thursday morning.

Springer sentenced four years in high-speed chase case

A Washington resident is facing up to four years in prison for crimes stemming from a high-speed chase that took place March 21 in Bonner and Boundary Counties.

ISDA begins herbicide application in Lake Pend Oreille, targeting invasive lakeweed

Water remains safe for swimming and other recreational activities, ISDA says

The Idaho State Department of Agriculture set its sights on ridding Lake Pend Oreille of an invasive weed earlier this week.

EDIT: Idaho's public school funding failure has dire consequences in Silver Valley

Robert Bunday

1942 — 2025

Following a year of failing health, Robert Arthur Bunday, a longtime resident of Bend, Oregon, passed away at the age of 83 on October 3, 2025. He answered to many names that included Bob, Buzz, Honey, Dad and Gramps.

DEC NIBJ: Silver Valley Kiwanis hope to grow scholarship opportunities

Airports suggest fee increase, lease term change

During a special meeting, the Airport Advisory Board discussed several fee increases at the Sandpoint and Priest River airports that would only go into effect if approved by the board of county commissioners during a public hearing.

Kellogg men arrested following two seperate drug raids

Deputies with the Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) recently executed two search warrants in Kellogg, resulting in the arrests of two individuals identified as known drug dealers.

Immanuel Living breaks ground on newest expansion

The sold-out independent living project drew a crowd of future residents, staff, board members, and community partners during a ceremonial event held on the north lawn of the Immanuel Living campus.

County discloses security threat

County commissioners announced in Tuesday’s business meeting that they had received information of a threat on June 18, to which they held an executive meeting to trespass the individual.

Josephine Hoff

1924 — 2025

Jo Hoff passed away peacefully in her home in Ephrata on July 4, 2025, at the age of 100. She was born to Ralph and Mary Walker in Burke, South Dakota, on November 22, 1924. She met the love of her life, Jacob Hoff, and married him on September 27, 1942.

Man imprisoned for threatening judge

A man who threatened a Kootenai County judge received a prison sentence.

Threats of violence never an answer

If an NIC instructor posted comments on social media about Charlie Kirk that were hateful, celebrating his assassination, then NIC trustees and administrators will address it. We trust they will deal with it in an appropriate manner.

Springer sentenced four years in high-speed chase case

A Washington resident is facing up to four years in prison for crimes stemming from a high-speed chase that took place March 21 in Bonner and Boundary Counties.

Experience Patti's Purgatory

ENAVILLE — It’s thrills, chills and a scary good time at Patti’s Purgatory Haunted House. This is the second year for the haunted house, which is being presented by the Elam family and friends and sponsored by Jim’s Towing. “We added three rooms and lots of new scares,” Miranda Elam said. “There’s no real theme, but a little bit of everything.” After seeing the popularity of other haunted houses and scary attractions, Elam came up with the idea to create something in Shoshone County that was terrifying, affordable, and didn’t require a trip over Fourth of July Pass.

Ronan, Polson standouts earn All-Northwest A, All-State football honors

Lake County athletes made their mark on the postseason awards lists, as three Polson Pirates and two Ronan Chiefs earned All-Northwest A Conference nods — with Polson senior Holden Emerson also being selected All-State.

Wildcats baseball fourth in preseason poll

ELLENSBURG — The Central Washington Wildcats baseball squad was ranked fourth in the Greater Northwest Conference preseason poll Thursday, according to statement by GNAC.

Former MLHS coach named in inappropriate relationships case

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake School District officials verified the identify of former coach and substitute teacher Juan David Peralez as the individual whose employment was terminated Thursday after an investigation indicated he had inappropriate relationships with students.

County approves Southside precinct, other agenda items

In a half-hour session, Bonner County commissioners approved a variety of agenda items for their regular Tuesday meeting.