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.

Gross pretrial conference continued

A pretrial hearing involving a Moyie Springs man charged in connection with a fatal crash on Highway 95 has been postponed to a later date due to pending pretrial motions and additional discovery.

Gross pretrial conference continued

A pretrial hearing involving a Moyie Springs man charged in connection with a fatal crash on Highway 95 has been postponed to a later date due to pending pretrial motions and additional discovery.

Tata's Party raises $18,000 for local cancer patients

Road restrictions approved, partial release of surety

Seasonal road restrictions could be implemented in the coming months after the Bonner County Board of Commissioners approved a request allowing the Bonner County Road and Bridge Department to post restrictions on applicable county roads.

WEATHER: Feb. 10 – Feb. 16, 2026

WEATHER: Feb. 10 – Feb. 16, 2026

WEATHER: March 19-25, 2026

Thursday: Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Breezy, with SW wind 9-14 mph increasing to 15-20 mph in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy evening. Low around 50. SW wind 8-14 mph.

WEATHER: March 20-26, 2026

Friday: A 2% chance of rain after 2 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Breezy, with a SW wind 10-20 mph. Mostly cloudy evening, with a low around 41. West wind 13-16 mph.

WEATHER: March 17-23, 2026

Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Southwest wind 7-14 mph. Mostly cloudy evening, with a low around 47. Southwest wind 8-11 mph.

WEATHER: March 18-24, 2026

Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. SW wind 8-14 mph. Mostly cloudy evening, with a low around 49. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.

People can donate directly to schools, receive equal tax credit in return

Under a new state program, individuals and businesses can make donations directly to School District 6 and, in turn, receive a corresponding tax credit for the same amount of the donation.

Road and Bridge discuss winter maintenance, culvert project

In its monthly update to Bonner County commissioners, the Road and Bridge Department discussed winter maintenance challenges and the Melody Lane culvert project.

Gross pretrial conference continued

A pretrial hearing involving a Moyie Springs man charged in connection with a fatal crash on Highway 95 has been postponed to a later date due to pending pretrial motions and additional discovery.

Sandpoint student arrested after threatening violence upon school

A Lake Pend Orielle School District student who was suspended Monday, Dec. 15, for making an alleged threat to another student has been arrested by Bonner County law enforcement following a full review of the incident.

Ambulance district signs intent letter for RAN

During its bimonthly meeting with Bonner County commissioners, the county’s ambulance service district approved its fourth claims batch and a letter of intent from Columbia Bank.

Foundation marks $200M in grantmaking

Idaho Gives raises record $5M

The Idaho Community Foundation awarded more than $16 million in grants scholarships and charitable distributions in 2025 and surpassed more than $200 million in lifetime grantmaking, the nonprofit announced Monday.

WEATHER: March 27-April 2, 2026

Friday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 58. North wind 5 -7 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy at night. Low around 37. South wind around 6 mph becoming NW after midnight.

Othello man sentenced for sexual contact with a minor

OTHELLO — An Othello man was sentenced to about five years in prison Wednesday after pleading guilty to having sexual contact with a minor.

IRS warns of romance scams

The IRS Criminal Investigations is warning the public of increased romance scams amid Valentine’s Day.