A snowy slog into the new year

Tesh 5K Fun Run turns out to be exactly that

The field included some in costumes, a few serious runners, seniors holding hands and many with furry friends. And there were families like Ben and Allie Goheen who packed their three sons, Cole, Silas and Wyatt, in two strollers and pushed them along.

Caretaker needed for Jewett House for first time in decades

Caretaker needed for Jewett House for first time in decades

For the first time in four decades, a live-in caretaker is needed for the Jewett Hose, built in 1917 by the Rutledge family and donated to the city in 1978 by the Potlatch Corp. It sits in the Sanders Beach neighborhood just minutes from downtown.

Gena Lynn Fischer, 61

Gena Lynn Fischer (formally Ritchie) was born on Oct. 23, 1962, on a US Air Force base in Germany.

Laura Bush to visit the Park

Former First Lady Laura Bush will visit Glacier National Park this week, capping off her stay with a fundraiser appearance at the Lake McDonald Lodge on Friday afternoon.

US sanctions NATO ally Turkey over Russian missile defense

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration on Monday imposed sanctions on its NATO ally Turkey over its purchase of a Russian air defense system, in a striking move against a longtime partner that sets the stage for further confrontation between the two nations as President-elect Joe Biden prepares to take office.

US sanctions NATO ally Turkey over Russian missile defense

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration on Monday imposed sanctions on its NATO ally Turkey over its purchase of a Russian air defense system, in a striking move against a longtime partner that sets the stage for further confrontation between the two nations as President-elect Joe Biden prepares to take office.

New look and process for jury duty unveiled

Boundary County, as well as other Idaho counties, has updated its jury management software to a modern, secure, web-based program.

1B/2B State Volleyball roundup

YAKIMA – Local basin teams, Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors, Lind-Ritzville-Sprague Broncos, and Soap Lake all entered the state tournament this week and competed against fellow 1B and 2B teams across the state. See below the results from the state tournament and some highlights from the tournament.

WTC auditions for 'Little Shop of Horrors'

The Whitefish Theatre Company is holding auditions for the musical “Little Shop of Horrors,” with book and lyrics by Howard Ashman and music by Alan Menken, as the final production of its 2025–2026 theatre season.

Visitor to Cd'A hotel reports stolen guns

COEUR d'ALENE - Two rifles and a handgun were reported stolen Monday in Coeur d'Alene from a car whose owner was en route to Montana.

Meet Shimmy, the kitty with socks

Meet Shimmy, the kitty with socks

Silver Valley Sports: Dec. 22 - 28

Plus our top sports headlines from 2025

A recap of Silver Valley sports for the week of Dec. 22-28, along with the top local sports headlines for 2025.

Silver Valley Sports: Dec. 22 - 28

Plus our top sports headlines from 2025

Sandpoint Sharks to host open water swim July 31

The Sandpoint Sharks' annual open water swim, the Shark Attack Open Water Swim, is returning for a second year to City Beach on the final day of July.

Sasquatch tryouts rescheduled after postponement

Following a cancellation due to poor air quality, the Sandpoint Sasquatch travel baseball program has rescheduled tryouts for its 10U, 11U, and 14U teams.

Educators learn during i-STEM Institute at NIC

Strategies connect classroom with real-world situations

Educators from across Idaho are visiting the North Idaho College campus this week for the 2026 i-STEM Summer Institute, Idaho’s flagship statewide STEM professional learning program for pre-K through 12 and other educators.

Educators learn during i-STEM Institute at NIC

Strategies connect classroom with real-world situations

Educators from across Idaho are visiting the North Idaho College campus this week for the 2026 i-STEM Summer Institute, Idaho’s flagship statewide STEM professional learning program for pre-K through 12 and other educators.

APRIL NIBJ Work-life balance emerging as top job priority for employees

Having a “work-life balance” means something different for everyone. For Post Falls resident Niko Salinas, it means being able to leave work behind at his desk at the end of a workday.

APRIL NIBJ Work-life balance emerging as top job priority for employees

Having a “work-life balance” means something different for everyone. For Post Falls resident Niko Salinas, it means being able to leave work behind at his desk at the end of a workday.

PREP BASKETBALL: Priest River catches on in second half for second seed

Priest River (13-6, 5-3 CIL) will host third-seeded Kellogg (8-11, 4-4) in an opening round game in the 3A District 1-2 tournament on Saturday.