Kuehn enters a not guilty plea

A Blanchard man has pleaded not guilty to six charges of sexual abuse against a minor.

Wildkats pick up big Northwest A win over Ronan

COLUMBIA FALLS — Taryn Borgen scored 14 points, including four 3-pointers and Columbia Falls completed a home sweep of the Ronan Chiefs in a 50-40 Northwest A girls basketball win Friday night.

No county residents losing property due to taxes this year

For the first time in recent history, Bonner County will not be tax deeding or selling any property in 2025.

Diesel storage tank fire near George

GEORGE – At around 11 a.m. Grant County Fire District 3 was dispatched to a 4,000 gallon above ground diesel storage fire at Williamson Precision, according to Grant County Sheriff's Office Public Information Officer Kyle Foreman. The fire, located in the 3500 block of Adams Rd. S.W., was out by around 2:15 p.m., Foreman said.

Lady Pirates battle to third place at Western A Divisional, earn trip to state

The Polson Lady Pirates are bound for the Class A State Volleyball Tournament after a strong showing at the Western A Divisional last weekend in Libby. The team battled through a tough bracket to claim third place and secure Western A’s final berth at state.

Judge awards city over $600,000 from IFG

District Judge Lamont Berecz ruled June 26 that Idaho Forest Group must pay the city of Bonners Ferry $623,771.68 in attorney fees and costs.

Shoshone County leaders offer messages of support

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.

Coeur d’Alene man charged with child sexual exploitation

A man is facing felony charges for allegedly possessing child sexual abuse material.

Byrd accepts plea deal in attempted strangulation case

A Sandpoint resident has pleaded guilty to abuse and witness intimidation charges stemming from an April incident.

Judge awards city over $600,000 from IFG

District Judge Lamont Berecz ruled June 26 that Idaho Forest Group must pay the city of Bonners Ferry $623,771.68 in attorney fees and costs.

Men escape Border Patrol in Boundary County

Two undocumented migrants from Guatemala who escaped the custody of U.S. Border Patrol agents in Boundary County on July 18 remain on the run, but are believed to be in Washington, according to USBP officials.

USFS to host community meeting about Lightning Creek Fire

Community members will have the chance to get their questions about the Lightning Creek Fire answered at a community meeting hosted by the U.S. Forest Service this Friday at 7 p.m. at Clark Fork High School.

Brewsfest this weekend

Brewsfest returns to Silver Mountain Resort this Saturday for its 28th year—still the longest-running event on the mountain. With 23 craft breweries, two food trucks, and two live bands, it’s a summer staple the Inland Northwest won’t miss.

Deerfield subdivision hearing continued to September

A land use hearing involving a proposed subdivision off Baldy Mountain Road has been continued to a later setting due to the lack of complete data.

Avista reduces water discharge at Post Falls dam

Due to continued hot and dry weather reducing water levels in Coeur d’Alene Lake, Avista will reduce water discharge at the Post Falls dam this week.

BCAD sets budget hearing, discusses high priority items

With a short agenda for Wednesday’s meeting, the Bonner County Ambulance District discussed a budget hearing and the district’s overall wellbeing

Man imprisoned for meth trafficking, unlawful firearm possession

A man with multiple prior felony convictions will spend up to 20 years in prison after police located numerous firearms and drugs in his residence, according to the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office.

County approves Road and Bridge fund adjustments

Bonner County commissioners have approved the Road and Bridge Department’s request to carry over and adjust project funds into the new fiscal year, ensuring completion of several major projects in 2026.

Falling into season

Below-average temps, rainfall expected across Inland Northwest

North Idaho may see its first frost of the season in the coming days after a mild and mostly sunny start to October. Temperatures are expected to fall below average over the weekend and remain in the upper forties to mid-fifties for the next several days, according to the latest briefing from the National Weather Service office in Spokane.

Cd’A man charged with possession, distribution of child sexual abuse material

Brendan M. Shea, 27, of Coeur d’Alene, is charged with one count of sexual exploitation of a child by distribution of sexually exploitative material and five counts of sexual exploitation of a child by possession of sexually exploitative material, all felonies.