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Small wildland fire discovered, extinguished in Sandpoint
The burned area is adjacent to Chuck Slough and just east of the Baldfoot disc golf course. The eastern edge of th…
Digging into the mystery of 'Bones'
Little was known about "Bones," the nickname Eagles members bestowed upon the skeleton used in past initiation rituals, a common practice among fraternal organ…
County officials don’t have authority to enforce commercial picking ban
While they share residents’ concerns about out-of-state and commercial pickers plundering huckleberry crops and damaging forest land, there is little they can …
Council eliminates administrator seat, adds department head positions
The Sandpoint City Council voted 5-1 on Wednesday to eliminate the vacant city administrator post and add three new department head positions.
From Sandpoint with love – an opera soiree
The Music Conservatory of Sandpoint invites the community to a lighthearted Opera Soiree next month for an evening of opera reimagined.
Videos draw condemnation, criticism
Videos posted on social media by the chair of the Bonner County Republican Central Committee claiming a possible connection between a woman charged with arson …
Post Falls blogger appeals defamation decision
A Post Falls blogger who was found liable for defamation has not yet paid anything toward the $1.1 million judgement awarded to the drag performer she falsely …
Ponderay man arrested on domestic battery charge
A Ponderay man has been arrested on charges of felony domestic battery after police allege he peed on his partner, sent out salacious photos of her, and hit he…
Sandpoint council adopts comp plan
After the vote passed, many in the audience and several members of the council broke into applause. During a short recess following the vote, Mayor Jeremy Grim…
ISP targeting aggressive drivers
The Idaho State Police is collaborating with over 50 law enforcement agencies across the state, including North Idaho, to tackle aggressive driving.
PSNI's Cottage celebrates move to new home
The Cottage, full of every household item you could possibly want or need, has moved across the street from its previous location and the PSNI staff, volunteer…
Hot temps expected in region
Hot temperatures are expected to continue in the region, prompting the National Weather Service to issued a heat advisory for parts of the Pacific Northwest including North Idaho.
Headed to the Festival? Here's what to know
The Festival at Sandpoint is less than one week away. And, in preparation for the 2024 summer performance series, Festival at Sandpoint officials have a few…
'Paw patrol' program kicks off
“The geese here produce over 300 pounds of waste a day,” said Jason Welker, Sandpoint’s community planning and development director and the coordinator of the …
Body of Samuels climber recovered
Two different searches in Boundary County this past weekend ended in two different outcomes, officials said.
Meyer to stand trial in arson case
After a delay prompted by a refusal to appear on video, Jennifer Suzanne Meyer was ordered to stand trial on arson charges connected to a fire that destroyed t…