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Idaho aids Texas in fight against fentanyl
Two states known for their fierce independence are among those coming together to fight a common enemy — fentanyl.
Child killed in Sunday accident
After preliminary investigation of the incident, Priest River Police Chief Drew McLain said in a press release that it appears that a one-and-a-half-year-old female child was hit by a vehicle driven by her father...
Bank failures, FDIC and our collective delusion
Silicon Valley Bank. Signature Bank. First Republic Bank. Three high-profile bank failures in the last two months. What’s going on? A bank fails when the ...
CF man arrested on domestic battery charge
A Clark Fork man was arrested in mid-May after deputies contend he struck a resident of a home after refusing to leave.
Faire brings Renaissance to life
The Sandpoint Renaissance Faire features everything from music, magic, dancing and comedy to combat, feasting, and aerial arts. Held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. o...
Clark Fork students say goodbye to their high school days
Twenty high school students kissed their academia days goodbye as they celebrated after their graduation ceremony Wednesday night.
Durst selected as new WBCSD superintendent
▶️ Audio story available. Saying change was needed to steer a troubled district, the West Bonner County School District voted 3-2 to hire an Idaho Freedom...
Kellogg HS: Protests and a secret graduation
Chants of “Let him walk!” rang down the narrow canyon of Jacobs Gulch Friday morning during a protest outside Kellogg High School. Parents and residents jo...
Area woman seeks help after rare cancer diagnosis
A 24-year-old Sandpoint woman has recently been diagnosed with a rare form of heart cancer and her family is asking for the community’s help in raising the f...
Priest Lake Elementary students honored for posters
Smokey Bear stopped in to say hello to Priest Lake Elementary students in late May — and celebrate the school's participation in a pair of local poster conte...
BLM announces Northwest fire restrictions
Fire restrictions are into effect on all Bureau of Land Management public lands in Oregon and Washington. The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of ...
Lions launch Fourth fundraisers
Seventy years and counting. That's how long the Sandpoint Lions Club has been in the community, working to help others — from its annual Fourth of July ce...
NIC board meets Wednesday
North Idaho College trustees are expected to take action Wednesday on the 2024 budget, the college’s legal counsel and more.
Netflix comedian coming to Panida Theater
Now, a few decades later, Virzi has his own comedy special on Netflix and tours around the country telling jokes for people year-round. This Thursday, he’ll ...
Pride and joy
Thousands gather for Pride in the Park celebration