Courthouse facility dog set for retirement

After almost ten years of service, Bonner County’s courthouse facility dog Ken will be hanging up his vest and retiring on April 25.

Fairgoers hang on tight for 'action bar challenge'

One hundred seconds is not a very long time. But when attempting Action Entertainment’s ‘action bar challenge,’ it can feel like an eternity.

A journey beyond the dryer

A local author’s whimsical take on self-discovery

A local author is bringing lost socks — and big emotions — to life in a new children’s book. Sockland: The Journey Beyond the Dryer blends playful storytelling with a deeper message about courage and change.

A journey beyond the dryer

A local author’s whimsical take on self-discovery

A local author is bringing lost socks — and big emotions — to life in a new children’s book. Sockland: The Journey Beyond the Dryer blends playful storytelling with a deeper message about courage and change.

Gold Run Fire grows, 10% contained

Organizations need help, especially in tough times

Several years ago I learned an important sailing lesson when we were almost shipwrecked in the Strait of Juan de Fuca — you have to keep some sail up even in a strong storm in order to steer the ship. I was reminded of this recently by a friend concerned about nonprofits in Idaho. Many solid organizations are struggling in a worsening economy to find enough resources to keep their programs going. Yet this is the most important time for them to stay the course.

Broncos serve up a shutout victory at home

RITZVILLE — The Lind-Ritzville Broncos (11-1) swept the Odessa Tigers Monday in the first three sets to win 3-0. Head Coach Cari Galbreath said her team executed well. “I think it was a nice, clean win for us. We just took care of the ball and didn't try to do anything too special,” Galbreath said.

Quincy steps out for B Street Block Party

QUINCY – Music thumped and children played games while the Quincy High School class of 1975 celebrated their 50th reunion Friday night at the B Street Block Party in Quincy. The event filled the block on B Street SE between Road Q NW and First Ave SE Friday from 5:30-10 p.m.

KTEC students build sheds for vets during Construction Combine

KTEC students build sheds for vets during Construction Combine

Conversation among construction students and industry professionals could barely be heard above the buzzing, hammering and banging Wednesday during the Construction Combine event at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds.

Validation denied, access granted?

Shoshone County road dispute adds new complexity

A recent decision from the Idaho Supreme Court may have raised more questions than it answered regarding one of Shoshone County’s most contentious legal disputes.

Residents set priorities for next downtown revitalization phase at open house

Over 50 people attended an open house to provide feedback on potential design and guide priorities on the third phase of the city’s downtown revitalization project on Tuesday evening.

Residents set priorities for next downtown revitalization phase at open house

Over 50 people attended an open house to provide feedback on potential design and guide priorities on the third phase of the city’s downtown revitalization project on Tuesday evening.

Bravettes volleyball falls to Hellgate

Flathead’s Makenna Aldrich had 10 kills, Bristol Lenz added seven, but the Bravettes still fell in straight sets to Missoula Hellgate in Western AA volleyball Thursday.

Emotions run high at library budget hearing in Hayden

Hayden Library was a packed house Thursday night as community members made their voices heard at the Board of Trustees Budget Hearing.

Karen Ann Crook

1941 — 2025

Karen Ann (Blair) Crook of Moses Lake, Washington, age 84, died September 16, 2025, peacefully at home with her family by her side. Karen was born September 1941 to Virgil and Belle Blair in Longview, Washington. Karen had one sister Barbara Easley who preceded her in death.

Library kicks off reading program, color fun run

With the coordination of the above municipalities, 125 local children and 70 parents on June 7 spent their Saturday morning covered in multi-colored chalk as they ran a half mile around Travers Park in honor of the library's summer reading program that started June 1.

Spartans take historic Model Ts for a spin

‘Have you ever driven a manual? Well, forget that — this is totally different’

Students in Matt Hansen’s industrial maintenance class received a unique opportunity Monday to celebrate the completion of a restored 1923 Ford Model T — by learning how to drive one from the Inland Empire Model T Club.

5th Street Farmers Market draws crowd on first day

5th Street Farmers Market draws crowd on first day

Spartans take historic Model Ts for a spin

‘Have you ever driven a manual? Well, forget that — this is totally different’

Students in Matt Hansen’s industrial maintenance class received a unique opportunity Monday to celebrate the completion of a restored 1923 Ford Model T — by learning how to drive one from the Inland Empire Model T Club.

Virus spreads and car sales, energy prices, markets tumble

The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments on Wednesday related to the global economy, the work place and the spread of the virus.