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Gas prices remain low
In a surprise twist, Idaho gas prices plateaued around $3.60 per gallon for most of the summer, in part due to sta…
Wall Street falls from records as oil tumbles, tech drops
U.S. stocks are pulling back from their records as the price of crude oil tumbles again and technology stocks falter.
West County Lines - Oct. 16, 2024
News and information from around western Bonner County and eastern Pend Oreille County.
West Bonner teachers net STCU grants
STCU, which was founded by high school teachers in 1934, is again honoring its roots by awarding a total of $20,000 to 100 randomly drawn educators. Winners ca…
Washington State Patrol graduates new CVEOs
The Washington State Patrol has graduated 12 new commercial vehicle enforcement officers who will report for duty throughout Washington state, promoting the sa…
Trader Joe's Coeur d'Alene opening draws near
Trader Joe’s will hired more than 60 people, Rohde said. It has been conducting interviews for about two weeks and is continuing to interview applicants daily.
‘Coats 4 Kids’ drive returns
Donors can drop off clothing items during regular business hours at a number of local businesses, including STCU, Papa Murphy’s Pizza, Goodwill, Safeway, Selki…
Camp Bay easement tabled after calls from public
The decision to table came after members of the public and commissioners scrutinized language in the easement document regarding use conditions for the trail, …
Idaho water negotiations continue after deadline passes
Water negotiations between Idaho farmers are continuing after Gov. Brad Little’ s Oct. 1 deadline passed without a new mitigation plan between surface water us…
LPOHS students get firsthand look at spawning kokanee
Lake Pend Oreille High School students were recently treated to an experiential learning opportunity at Trestle Creek to observe the annual spawning kokanee, w…
Area students take part in walk
Lake Pend Oreille School District students took part in the annual International Walk and Roll to School Day on Oct. 9.
WBCSD declares emergency, preps for new boiler
The defect was found by a technician during a routine cleaning on Sept. 26. According to a report to trustees from Ryan Carruth, district operations director, …
Students explore science, technology
Young women from several north Idaho high schools had a chance to explore career options during this week’s Women in Science and Engineering event.
BOCC to discuss Camp Bay trail easement
Bonner County commissioners are facing a packed agenda with a lengthy list of items facing the board at today's meeting.
Welcome to the neigh-borhood
One by one, the ponies were carefully led from their home of the past few years out into the sunshine. Their manes gleaming, crisp paint and bright colors c…
Your Health Idaho enrollment begins
Open enrollment for health insurance in Idaho begins today Oct. 15. Idahoans can enroll in 2025 medical and dental coverage through Your Health Idaho, the state's health insurance marketplace. The marketplace ha…