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Wildfire risk, inflation driving up Idaho's homeowners' insurance costs
Home insurance has been on the rise lately in Idaho, and homeowners in North Idaho are feeling the pinch. Coeur d…
Idaho State Board of Education approves restrictions on DEI policies
Amid opposition from students, the Idaho State Board of Education on Wednesday unanimously approved new policies that prohibit DEI ideology at Idaho’s higher education institutions.
Christmas joy comes through 'Tots'
If you haven't donated and would like to do so, please do. Every penny, every dollar adds up and if we all pitch in, we can make this, once again, a successful…
Brick by brick
In the face of funding constraints, the Music Conservatory of Sandpoint is working to restore its home: the 114-year-old building at 110 Main Street that forme…
Aerospace company celebrates milestone
“We’ll get to 30-40% of fleet — that’s our goal,” Founder and CEO Nick Guida said before the ceremony. “The idea is that they'll be putting these on the aircra…
Survey: Some Idaho government agencies use artificial intelligence already. More may follow.
Lawmakers serving on the committee discussed plans to meet again in January, with less presenters and more discussion or possible policy recommendations, but d…
NIC to cut athletics budget by $1.8 million
On top of eliminating the men’s and women’s golf teams, North Idaho College will cut the budgets of all remaining sports programs in an effort to reduce athlet…
'Tots' add magic, wonder to Christmas
If you haven't donated and would like to do so, please do. Every penny, every dollar adds up and if we all pitch in, we can make this, once again, a successful…
The eagles are leaving Lake Coeur d'Alene
The annual migration of bald eagles to Lake Coeur d’Alene to feed on spawning kokanee has peaked, said Bureau of Land Management’s Carrie Hugo on Friday, and i…
District 1 lawmakers visit WBCSD
Sen. Jim Woodward and Rep. Cornel Rasor answered questions and shared goals for the upcoming legislative session at the Dec. 18 West Bonner County School Distr…
Daines pushes bill to address overdue maintenance at national parks
U.S. Sen. Steve Daines on Nov. 21 introduced a bill with bipartisan support that seeks to reauthorize a program to address billions in overdue maintenance at n…
Experiencing Ketchikan with Coeur d'Alene's Michael Bunker
There's no guide quite like Bunker, who is charming, humorous and a terrific conversationalist. Bunker will bait your rod and reel in your catch but forget abo…
Water service appeal hearing to go on
During the hearing, Norman Semanko, an attorney representing the developer, argued that since the development included a proposed looping system of pipes desig…
Sandpoint hotel development gets parking reduction
The project at 56 Bridge Street — which includes a hotel, restaurant, and events space near City Beach — initially required 244 parking spaces under city code.…
'Tots' donations show community's heart
Each year, the club partners with the community's residents and businesses to ensure every youth in the community has a merry Christmas through its Toys for To…