Facing a Republican revolt, House Speaker Johnson pushes ahead on US aid for Ukraine, allies

WASHINGTON (AP) — Defiant and determined, House Speaker Mike Johnson pushed back Tuesday against mounting Republican anger over his proposed U.S. aid package for Ukraine, Israel and other allies, and rejected a call to step aside or risk a vote to oust him from office.

Local businessman giving back to community

Perennials deliver low-maintenance, high-performance gardens

When establishing new garden beds, impatience can often get the best of us. We are an "instant gratification" society, and many folks just don't have the patience (or farsightedness) to wait for the blooms of perennials.

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Bobcats win thriller

Montana State put on an offensive clinic and secured enough stops down the stretch to pull out a thrilling 90-81 win over Northern Colorado on Saturday night inside Worthington Arena.

Linda Owens, 63

Linda Mae Owens, 63 of Martin City, Montana, passed away Feb. 1, 2024.

High school graduates dig up new careers

Dillon Plaster is digging his new career. A new graduate of Sandpoint High School, Plaster signed on to join NPL Construction at the annual Dozer Day held in late May. Dozer Day is an annual community event hosted by the excavation industry to give youths a chance to operate heavy construction equipment and enjoy other excavation-related activities. This year’s event saw record attendance, with nearly 7,000 attendees, contractors, vendors, and volunteers passing through the gates at Cabela’s in Post Falls.

Is a new GOP tax underfoot?

The Montana Republicans claim that they support lower taxes and they do – selectively. They support lower taxes on millionaires and big corporations.

PREP GOLF: Sandpoint girls third at state; Mire finishes 4th overall

Junior Taylor Mire finished in fourth place to lead the Bulldogs to another state trophy.

Hot Springs to stage rodeo, live music

Homesteader Days in Hot Springs may look somewhat different this year, but for fans of the rodeo and live music, those are two things they can count on at the upcoming event.

Legals for September, 15 2022

High avalanche danger delays clearing of Going-to-the-Sun Road

High avalanche danger has caused delays and continues to be a concern for road crews clearing both sides of the Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park.

William Robert Cecil, 87

William Robert Cecil passed away on March 25, 2023, in Sandpoint, Idaho.

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The Latest on the death in Minneapolis of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer pressed a knee on his neck:

Logan Knight, 54

"Logan Montgomery Knight (the Man, the Myth, the Legend), born Richard Leslie Bowen, 54. Rathdrum, Idaho. Died Tuesday, May 30th.

Garth Brooks doesn't want to win CMA entertainer award again

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country superstar Garth Brooks says he is pulling himself out of nominations for the Country Music Association's entertainer of the year award, saying it's time for someone else to win the top prize.

Reynolds named top athletic director

Bonners Ferry High School’s Ted Reynolds was named the 2008 Athletic Director of the Year by North Idaho Officials Association.

Hong Kong internet firm blocked website over security law

HONG KONG (AP) — A Hong Kong internet service provider on Thursday said it had blocked access to a pro-democracy website to comply with the city’s national security law.

Remaining Historic Spirit Lake Structures

Fifty-year-old lumberman Frederick A. Blackwell came to North Idaho in 1901 to investigate our valuable timberlands and what he saw made him decide to stay.

Moses Lake BMX hosts Gold Cup qualifier tournament

MOSES LAKE — Moses Lake BMX had a busy weekend May 17-18 with two days of action-packed bike competition. The two-day affair saw over 400 riders each day of competition, according to Moses Lake BMX Track Operator Jeff Niehenke. “The event went incredibly well; we have a huge group of volunteers that really executed well, even despite the huge rain delay. Everything ran smoothly, and we ran a very quick event, which is hard to do with that many riders and the logistics involved,” Niehenke said. On Saturday, the event for the day was the double-point state qualifier, which saw around 450 riders compete. The races started at 1 p.m. and were running smoothly until a thunderstorm rolled in and caused delays. The rain made the track too muddy to be safe for riders, so Niehenke and the BMX crew had to delay the second half of races until the next morning.