Bridge work set for next week on Ruby Creek Road

Ruby Creek Bridge #4 will be closed for bridge deck replacement April 13-16, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. The bridge will be opened for 10 minutes at the start of every hour to allow traffic through the project site. People are asked to please avoid the area during construction if possible.

Ranger Joe wins second in regional division at World Pizza Games

The World Pizza Games are part of the International Pizza Expo in Las Vegas, where pizza restaurant owners from all over the world show up to network, buy equipment and compete in the many games.

The Latest: Georgia has 1st case of UK coronavirus variant

ATLANTA — Georgia officials say they have confirmed the state’s first case of the coronavirus variant that was first seen in the United Kingdom.

Nine competitors earn world championships at NFR

LAS VEGAS — The 2023 National Finals Rodeo was held at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas last month, bringing in competitors from all around the world for nine days of events. Four cowboys earned world championships for the first time in their respective careers. Hayden, Colorado native Keenan Hayes captured his first world championship in the bareback riding competition, scoring 90 points in the final round to leave the NFR with $168,154 in earnings. The 20-year-old’s lone go-round victory came in the final, round-10 ride in Las Vegas. Tyler Waguespack won the steer wrestling competition at last month’s NFR, boosted by tying for first place twice over the 10 rounds; the 33-year-old tied with Stan Branco in the seventh round and tied with Will Lummus in the 10th round, earning $27,487 on each ride. The Gonzales, Louisiana native left with earnings of $156,928 and had finishings of second (round one), tied for third (round six) and tied for sixth (twice; round two and three). Waguespack won his fifth world championship at this year’s NFR.

Brown scores 22 points, Murray State wins ninth straight

MURRAY, Ky. (AP) — Tevin Brown had 22 points as Murray State won its ninth consecutive game, topping Tennessee State 76-64 on Saturday night.

Rising virus cases spark concern in Florida nursing homes

MIAMI (AP) — The coronavirus transformed Florida’s nursing homes into closely guarded fortresses beginning in March, with the state banning family visits, isolating infected residents in separate wings and now requiring staff be tested every two weeks. But the explosion of cases statewide is proving that is not enough.

Boys cross country wins in Hamilton, girls second

The Columbia Falls girls took second and the boys took first at the Hamilton Cross Country Invitational last week.

Liberty rookie Sabrina Ionescu injures ankle against Dream

BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — New York top draft pick Sabrina Ionescu injured her ankle in the second quarter against Atlanta and did not return to action in the Liberty’s 84-78 loss to the Dream on Friday night.

Moses Lake Industries donation helps ML fundraising effort reach first goal

MOSES LAKE — A $55,000 donation from Moses Lake Industries helped an organization raising money to support extracurricular activities in the Moses Lake School District to reach its first – but not its last – milestone. Ryan Carpenter, president of the Community Athletics and Activities organization, said the donation guarantees that extracurricular groups will have enough money for their activities in the 2024-25 school year. “We have our base budget goals met,” said CAA secretary Eva Olson. While announcing the donation Friday, MLI President Hiroyuki Era said his family moved to Moses Lake when his children were in elementary school.

Legals November 14, 2017

CALL FOR BIDS Adams County Cemetery Dist. #3 Adams County Cemetery Dist. #3 (Lind Cemetery) does hereby call for bids to repair and or replace the underground sprinklers systems, valves and electrical componets at the cemetery and the well head. For futher infromation contact Tom Strohmaier at 509-677-3332. Seal bids will be received until November 30, 2017. Please mark envelope and Bid Proposal. Mailing address for submission of bids is: Adams County Cemetery Dist. #3, PO Box 515, Lind, WA 99341 /s/ Jeff Field Commissioner of the Board #11048/135112 Pub: November 7, 14, 21, 2017

Girls now 9-0; showdown with Sentinel is Saturday

The Columbia Falls girls basketball team extended their winning streak to nine games last week. They downed Libby at home Friday 68-28 and dumped Polson at home Saturday, 62-16.

Girls now 9-0; showdown with Sentinel is Saturday

The Columbia Falls girls basketball team extended their winning streak to nine games last week. They downed Libby at home Friday 68-28 and dumped Polson at home Saturday, 62-16.

Bonner County News of Record - Jan. 9, 2022

Police log information for Sandpoint, Ponderay and Priest River police departments and the Bonner County Sheriff's Office.

Molehill out of a mountain

Excavated material from old Atlas Mill finally being hauled away

Mt. Hink disappearing

Brown scores 22 points, Murray State wins ninth straight

MURRAY, Ky. (AP) — Tevin Brown had 22 points as Murray State won its ninth consecutive game, topping Tennessee State 76-64 on Saturday night.

Remembering the early days of Martin City

Except for the hubbub of Cabin Fever Days in February and the upsurge in traffic during the summer and hunting seasons, Martin City is a bastion of peace and quiet these days.

Walter John Dreher, 86

Walter (Wally) John Dreher, 86, of Osburn, Idaho, passed away on August 6, 2023, at Valley Vista Care Center in St. Maries, Idaho.

Mounting virus cases spark concern in Florida nursing homes

MIAMI (AP) — The coronavirus transformed Florida’s nursing homes into closely guarded fortresses beginning in March, with the state banning family visits, isolating infected residents in separate wings and now requiring staff be tested every two weeks. But the explosion of cases statewide is proving that is not enough.

Only property owners get to decide when to remove sign

It's time for the billboard to be changed, says one of the local residents and Trump haters in last week's Herald. Well, I disagree. The correct time to remove the billboard identifying this as "Trump country" is when the owner of the sign wants it removed, not a minute before.

Bonner County Calendar - Jan. 17, 2025

A look at the events, activities, and meetings happening around Bonner County, from Sandpoint to Cocolalla, from Priest River to Ponderay, and from Clark Fork to Dover.