St. Maries girls win at Kellogg

KELLOGG — St. Maries avenged one of its non-conference losses, opening an early double-digit lead en route to a 46-25 win at Kellogg on Monday night.

Mavs fall to Eastmont, move on to do-or-die game

MOSES LAKE – The Mavericks softball team (15-7) were shut out at home by the Eastmont Wildcats (16-6) 12-0. Head coach Mike Hofheins made no excuses for the outcome of the district championship game.

Red, white and blue light up Polson’s sky on Fourth of July Eve

Polson Chamber of Commerce kicked off the Fourth of July weekend celebration of the “Big 250” with lights in the sky on July 3, viewed from the hot spot location on the riverside and from a newfound location.

Cheryl Kaye Gruner

1944 – 2025

Cheryl Kaye Gruner has passed at the age of 80. Born on July 18, 1944, in Yakima, Washington, Cheryl was the daughter of Roland and Luella Eastham. She grew up in Central Washington and graduated from Ephrata High School in 1962. With a passion for learning and a heart for teaching, she attended Washington State University and then Montana State University, where she earned her bachelor's degree in education.

Week celebrates computer science education

This week — Dec. 7-13 — has been declared as Computer Science Education Week in Idaho and Idaho Gov. Brad Little is urging residents to participate in the Hour of Code.

AP VoteCast: Most Democratic voters have coronavirus worries

WASHINGTON (AP) — Most Democratic voters casting ballots Tuesday say they have anxieties about contracting the new coronavirus, but their worries are notably measured during a pandemic that has all-but shuttered public life across the U.S.

The Bet That Launched Filet-O-Fish

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The Bet That Launched Filet-O-Fish

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'Cheers' to the North Idaho Centennial Trail

Foundation highlights growing importance of paved path

The meeting was a chance to highlight the importance and impact of the 23-mile trail that stretches from Higgens Point east of Coeur d’Alene all the way to the Idaho/Washington stateline.

A call to action

Keynote speaker Bob Martin says veterans should be supported throughout the year

The VFW Post 889 also presented a $1,000 check to the city to go toward a War World II statue to join the others – a miner, lumberjack, farmer, suffragist - created by artist Terry Lee on Front Avenue, as well as a World War II Army soldier commissioned by the late Bud Ford of Coeur d’Alene.

Shooter opens fire in Wallace, ID

Three wounded before shooter killed

WALLACE — One person is dead and three others were injured following a shooting in downtown Wallace, Idaho Friday afternoon.

Lady Vikings sit atop region after win over Spokane

MOSES LAKE — The Big Bend Vikings (17-1) extended their win streak to eight after defeating the Spokane Sasquatch 74-43 Wednesday in Moses Lake. Despite a lull in the third quarter, Head Coach Preston Wilks said the team performed really well. “We ended the game on a real positive note, which is always good, because that can carry over to the next game, and our next game is super important,” Wilks said.

Freewind Martial Arts enters new era under Guertin family

MOSES LAKE — Freewind Martial Arts is under new ownership with Brandi and Jacob Guertin taking over as they announced Saturday at Spring Fest while producing a demonstration for the community. According to Brandi, this has been in the works for a few years, but the announcement was the final stamp on the acquisition. “There were a lot of qualified candidates when it came down to it, and it was really quite an honor for us to have been chosen,” Brandi said.

Birthday party, Marine Corps style

250th celebration highlights honor, courage, commitment

The night was filled with cheers, praise, thank you and “oorahs” as the spirit of the Marine Corps seemed to pour in from every corner. There were touching moments, too, when the POW/MIA Table ceremony was held and a member of the Pappy Boyington family was introduced.

Flathead Business Watercooler

Happenings related to business in the Flathead Valley

Former precinct committeeman objects to removal from KCRCC

A former member of the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee said she was wrongly removed from her elected position, while GOP leadership contends that her removal was required under the group’s rules.

Yellowstone Park tanker crash spills 3,000 gallons of fuel

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. (AP) — A trailer hauling unleaded gasoline spilled about 3,000 gallons of the fuel after overturning in Yellowstone National Park while en route to a delivery, park officials said Friday.

Yellowstone Park tanker crash spills 3,000 gallons of fuel

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. (AP) — A trailer hauling unleaded gasoline spilled about 3,000 gallons of the fuel after overturning in Yellowstone National Park while en route to a delivery, park officials said Friday.

Coeur d’Alene remembers 9/11 victims, fallen servicemembers

Coeur d’Alene remembers 9/11 victims, fallen servicemembers

Joseph Lowe enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. in May 2001, following in the footsteps of his father and brother.

Candidates take on public questions at forum

Contested Bonner County candidates saw a crowd of approximately 50 people at Tuesday evening’s candidate forum, answering questions directly from the community as it related to trending concerns within the county.