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Region’s COVID-19 cases continue to surge
SANDPOINT — The Panhandle Health District recorded 26 new confirmed cases of novel coronavirus on Wednesday, pus...
Rief launches Bearskin Beauty
Shelbee Rief has launched Bearskin Beauty by Shelbee.
The dog days of summer & life on the community’s trails
The dog days of summer have arrived and with them come the perpetual joys and challenges of socializing and training our beloved pets so they can coexist eas...
Hands-free law takes effect Wednesday
SANDPOINT — Motorists in Idaho will be required to be hands-free when using their mobile phones while behind the wheel.
Silver Box Project artists are sought
SANDPOINT — The city has put out a call to artists in the search for this year’s sculptures for the Silver Box Project.
Injured arborist rescued from tree
SANDPOINT — Selkirk Fire, Rescue and EMS helped rescue an arborist from the top of a tree after the individual was injured on Saturday. Selkirk Fire’s techni...
Sandpoint voices not yet united
SANDPOINT — Citizens from all parts of North Idaho attended Sandpoint’s last council meeting, where Mayor Shelby Rognstad’s proclamation on love created tens...
COVID-19 cases spike in Panhandle
SANDPOINT — Sixty-five confirmed cases of novel coronavirus were diagnosed in North Idaho on Monday, according to the Panhandle Health District.
Reclaim Idaho: State yet to obey court’s order
BOISE — The governor and secretary of state have yet to obey the order of a federal court, Reclaim Idaho officials said this weekend.
PR man faces rape, lewd charges
PRIEST RIVER — A registered sex offender has been arrested on rape and lewd conduct charges dating back to 2016 and 2017.
New COVID-19 case found in Pend Oreille County
NEWPORT — A new confirmed case of novel coronavirus turned up in Pend Oreille County on Saturday, according to the Northeast Tri-County Health District.
Crossings to close for repairs
SANDPOINT — Two at-grade BNSF Railway crossings will be closed for repairs.
Local soap maker branches out
SANDPOINT — Supporting locally made handcrafts is easy to do when it comes to soap. Bar soap products are readily available and plentiful — goat’s milk soap,...
Fourth festivities locked, loaded
SANDPOINT — Sandpoint’s Fourth of July celebrations have been pulled back from the brink of cancellation.
The essential facts of community spread
SANDPOINT — Bonner County continues to see a rise in COVID-19 cases.
Goose roundup ruffles feathers
SANDPOINT — More than 100 of Sandpoint’s most notorious wildlife friends — the Canada Geese — were relocated to a piece of property owned by the U.S. Fish an...