Forest hoping for stimulus funding

The U.S. Forest Service has announced it will receive about $1.15 billion in federal stimulus funding, with immediate plans to disburse about $9.5 million for projects in Montana.

Bayern beats Augsburg 2-0 to go 4 points clear in Bundesliga

MUNICH (AP) — Thomas Müller scored as Bayern Munich beat Augsburg 2-0 on Sunday to extend its lead to four points in the chase for an eighth straight Bundesliga title.

UK automakers report drop in investment, production

LONDON (AP) — British auto production dropped for a third straight year in 2019, as carmakers continued to hold off on investment amid uncertainty over the country's departure from the European Union.

Biden heads to Texas to see storm damage, visit food bank

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden headed to Texas Friday on his first trip to a major disaster site since he took office a little over a month ago. The president’s empathy will be on full display as he and his wife, Jill, survey damage caused by severe winter weather and encourage people to get their coronavirus shots.

White House postpones Spain state visit, cites coronavirus

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is postponing an upcoming state visit by Spain's King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia because of the

Ronan takes down Libby; Polson drops two

Ronan’s offense powered up in the second half against Libby en route to a 42-26 Northwest A victory on Saturday, Jan. 6; and lost by two points to Columbia Falls Jan. 2. The Lady Pirates lost a close game to Hamilton and fell to Browning last week.

High-energy musical ‘Newsies, Jr.’ comes to the stage in Bigfork

Based on the hit Broadway show and 1992 Disney film, the musical runs March 14, 15, 21, and 22 at 7:30 p.m. and March 16 and March 23 at 2 p.m.

Bigfork Playhouse Children's Theatre's 'Newsies' enters final weekend

Based on the hit Broadway show and 1992 Disney film, the musical runs March 21 and 22 at 7:30 p.m. and March 23 at 2 p.m.

Nat Washington House placed on Washington State Historical Registry

EPHRATA — The Jonas Babcock Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution working with the Spokane Chapter #1 Sons of the American Revolution and Mike Scellick, owner and curator of the Nat Washington House, is proud to announce that due to about a year of diligent work has been successful in obtaining placement on the Washington Register of Historic Places.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The purpose of the public hearing is to review final project performance on the Eltopia Water System Improvement Project funded by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG).

Do you know the Great Pumpkin?

Happy Pumpkin Day.

Junior Badger Cheerleaders serving food at Mountain West Bank

Friday, Aug. 2, the Junior Badger Cheerleaders will be serving up hotdogs, chips and water from 11 a.m. to 23 p.m. (or until food runs out).

Second Harvest returns Thursday

2nd Harvest Inland Empire will return to Bonners Ferry with their free food distribution on Thursday, July 18.

Open house on Wallace comp plan

The City of Wallace, in partnership with J-U-B Engineers, is inviting residents, business owners, and other community stakeholders to attend an upcoming open house focused on the City of Wallace Comprehensive Master Plan Update.

Local dance team to host fundraiser

Sandpoint High School dance team is holding a fundraiser at Sweet Lou’s on Feb. 11 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. to cover essential team costs.

Free law clinic May 1

Community members with questions about family law, wills and power of attorney can get free advice from local attorneys next week at a Law Day clinic. Law Day is Thursday, May 1 at the Coeur d’Alene Public Library.

Walkout ends City Council meeting

In an apparent dispute over legal counsel, four members of the Sandpoint City Council walked out and abruptly ended Wednesday’s meeting.

WSP Bomb Squad called to suspicious package, discovered to be battery

MOSES LAKE — Washington State Patrol Bomb Squad was called to a suspicious package in the 1700 block of Road K-Southeast in rural Moses Lake at 11 a.m. Saturday, according to Grant County Sheriff’s Office.

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Pet Adoption

Les Schwab Tires is opening another store in Post Falls