Washington Farm Bureau endorses Dan Newhouse

LACEY - The Washington Farm Bureau announced their support for Dan Newhouse's campaign for the Fourth Congressional District race.

Electronic monitoring ordered for boy who made threats

Soap Lake principal breathes sigh of relief

EPHRATA - The 16-year-old boy whose threats of violence prompted the closure of Soap Lake Middle/High School last week agreed to wear an electronic monitoring device to soothe concerns of the community.

Registration open for BBCC communications class

MOSES LAKE - Students still can register for a Big Bend Community College series that teaches the basics of communication technology. The electronic communications class begins when winter quarter opens Jan. 6.

Tips pour in for Glass House Car & Dog Wash robbery

MOSES LAKE - Several Moses Lake-area residents responded online to a call for help in identifying a man suspected of stealing between $600 to $800 from the Glass House Car and Dog Wash Friday.

Notice of Application

PROJECT: A Short Subdivision of a 15 acre parcel into 3 lots.

BBCC students receive state academic honors

Named to All-Washington Academic Team

MOSES LAKE - Big Bend Community College students Cynthia Beatty, of Moses Lake, and Jordan Brzezny, of Ephrata, were among 65 community and technical college students named to the All-Washington Academic Team. The honorees were recognized in a ceremony in Olympia recently.

Wheatland Bank receives five-star rating

SPOKANE - Wheatland Bank announced Thursday that it received a superior five-star rating from the nation's leading bank rating and research firm.

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Reader comments on lake cleanup history

Turkish currency hits all-time law amid market jitters

LONDON (AP) — Turkey’s currency dropped to an all-time low against the dollar on Thursday as the global recession created by the pandemic brings to the fore weaknesses in the country's economy.

Smart Women Smart Money Conference goes virtual

The Idaho Department of Finance is excited to announce the return of the highly-regarded

Serial DUI suspect sentenced

SANDPOINT — A Sagle woman with six prior drunken driving arrests was imprisoned Monday after pleading guilty in a seventh case.

LPOSD, WBCSD receive STCU grant awards

Twenty-two teachers in the region were among those receiving $250 classroom grants as part of STCU’s efforts to welcome educators back to school.

Lewd conduct suspect enters not guilty plea

SANDPOINT — A Bonner County man accused of lewd and lascivious conduct with a minor pleaded not guilty on Monday.

Bee offers free pick 'em contest

SANDPOINT — Attention Bonner County NFL fans: As of Wednesday, just over 30 locals have entered the free Pro Football U-Pick ‘Em Challenge, put on by the Daily Bee.

Airport to be named after Forrest Bird

SANDPOINT — Sandpoint Airport is being renamed in honor of Dr. Forrest M. Bird, an inventor and lifelong aviator who died this summer.

103,000 enroll in Your Health Idaho for 2019

BOISE — More than 103,154 Idahoans enrolled in health insurance coverage for the 2019 plan year during open enrollment held from Nov. 1 through Dec. 15, 2018, through Your Health Idaho, the state’s health insurance marketplace.

New FSE bike rack offers places to park

There’s a new place for bicycle riders to park their rides when they head to school at Farmin Stidwell Elementary in Sandpoint.

Family forestry workshop registration date nearing

Family-owned forests are vital to the economy and quality of life in the Inland Northwest. These lands are critical for wildlife habitat, timber supply, water quality, and many other values. Unique skills are required of foresters and other natural resource professionals who help family forest owners manage their property. The Family Foresters Workshop is designed to strengthen the skills of consulting foresters, state-employed service foresters, and other natural resource professionals who work with family forest owners. It serves as a forum to provide updates on emerging technology and knowledge applicable to family forestry.

Jail ordered in DUI, unlawful entry case

SANDPOINT — A Bonner County woman who drunkenly crashed her vehicle and was later found on the couch of a stranger’s home was ordered Monday to serve 30 days in jail.

Charges reduced in rape, lewd conduct case

SANDPOINT — A Bonner County man accused of lewd conduct entered a plea to a reduced charge of misdemeanor injury to a child.