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Weight limits off most county roads
Weight limit restrictions remain on only a few of the county's roads as spring weather continues to warm up, accor…
Special Olympics Idaho gives sense of community to area athletes
Mary Kerr describes her son Jake as a highly competitive person.
"Fireplace forum" announced
While the 2025 legislative session has ended for the year, area legislators have set a "fireplace forum" this coming weekend.
Bridge projects to begin Monday
Starting April 28th, the Idaho Transportation Department will begin routine maintenance on several bridges across North Idaho as part of a scheduled infrastructure improvement effort scheduled to take place over th…
DEQ seeks comments on project funding priorities
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality is seeking comment on plans guiding water infrastructure funding priorities.
Applications sought for flood management grants
The Idaho Water Resource Board is accepting applications for the 2025 State Flood Management Grant program. Applications are due June 6. The program is avai…
Gala celebrates Panida's past, sets stage for future
Set for May 9, the inaugural Panida Moms Red Carpet Gala celebrates both the Panida Moms — Susan Bates-Harbuck, Jane Evans and Laurel Wagers — and raises opera…
Levanduski, Spinosa lead LPOIC derby
Taking the top spot on the leader board in the derby's opening day Saturday in the rainbow division was John Levanduski. In the mackinaw division, Dan Spinosa …
Redevelopment vision emerges for long-abandoned mill site
The Bonners Ferry Planning and Zoning Commission approved a new city zoning map April 17 that would convert the 80-acre industrial lot behind the Boundary Coun…
Idaho judge orders AG Labrador to be deposed in whistleblower lawsuit
In September 2023, Huang, who previously represented the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, sued Labrador’s office after she was fired, the Idaho Capital Sun previously reported. She alleged the Idaho attorney…
Woman arrested on child abuse charges
A Bonner County resident was arrested Wednesday for two charges relating to an alleged child abuse incident.
Sandpoint team takes top spot in book battle
A total of 14 teams from across North Idaho competed in the Saturday event; 25 staff and volunteers lent their time to help bring the battle to life.
Idaho Fish and Game seeks comments as officials consider spearfishing proposals
Changes proposed for the Panhandle region include permitting spearfishing for the harvest of walleye, lake trout and northern pike in bodies of water including…
Here’s how mule deer fawns, elk calves are fairing
Winter survival is typically the biggest single factor affecting mule deer herds, and the long-term average is about 60% of fawns surviving their first winter,…
Hunter Harvest Report: Idaho deer and elk hunters go 3 for 3 in 2024
It’s still a little early for biologists to read the tea leaves and know how the 2024-25 winter survival will affect this fall’s hunts, so stayed tuned for mor…