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Pepperdine enters Alford plea on two battery charges
A Sandpoint man has entered a plea to two amended battery charges connected to an offense dating back to Aug. 4, 2…
Bill would reclassify abortion pills as controlled substances
“Moving these drugs to Schedule IV means they get reported into the prescription drug monitoring program, so there’s more oversight to ensure they aren’t being…
Bonner County paramedic and EMT of the year announced
Bonner County EMS are celebrating two employees as its paramedic and EMT of the year.
CFHS senior projects in line with Critchfield’s pitch to lawmakers
The Department of Education pitched new graduation requirements to the Legislature this week, including a proposal to revamp the senior project into a more han…
40 Under 40 deadline extended
Every community has young leaders, already making a difference in the world. The North Idaho Business Journal wants to help the region's communities celebra…
CF mayor: fraud investigation limiting details
Because of the ongoing investigation of a November 2024 scam attack, Clark Fork is limiting the amount of information available to the public, Mayor Russell Sc…
Publishers, authors, Idaho library district sue state officials over ‘harmful’ books law
A cadre of book publishing giants joined an Idaho library district, Meridian librarian, authors and students to sue Idaho officials over a 2024 law that allows…
Local dance team to host fundraiser
Sandpoint High School dance team is holding a fundraiser at Sweet Lou’s on Feb. 11 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. to cover essential team costs.
Proposed bill would eliminate rape, incest exemptions from Idaho abortion ban
The Senate State Affairs Committee on Wednesday heard a bill that would eliminate exemptions for rape and incest in Idaho’s abortion ban, and allow homicide an…
Snowpack declines in dry January
Currently, 79% of Idaho lands are abnormally dry or are in drought, the report said. Drought conditions improved last month in western Idaho in response to the…
School choice bill passes Idaho House
After more than two hours of debate, the Idaho House on Friday voted to send a $50 million "parental choice tax credit" bill to the Senate.
Bette, beloved
Bette Stepek credits her longevity to the power of positive thinking. That, and a healthy lifestyle.
Community gives feedback on proposed SHS hall pass
Attendees were apprehensive of data exposure risks and the change’s effect on students' sense of trust; SHS Principal Jacki Crossingham and Assistant Principal…
Moores ordered to pay $15M in civil case
A former Bonners Ferry chiropractor and his wife must pay the bereaved family of Brian Drake more than $15 million after a First District Court judge earlier r…
BGH swings into action with new program
Patients needing a little more care and support, now have an option that allows them to transition from one level of care to another — without having to get up…