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NIC to cut athletics budget by $1.8 million
On top of eliminating the men’s and women’s golf teams, North Idaho College will cut the budgets of all remaining …
Outdoor ice rink opens in Ponderay
Eventually, Ponderay and NIICE hope to add an additional indoor facility at the Field of Dreams that includes a full-size hockey rink capable of hosting compet…
Christmas arrives in Santa-point
It's officially Christmas in Santa-point, Idaho—ho-ho as the Jolly Old Elf himself helped kick off the holiday season, arriving at the town square on a Sandpoi…
Winter parking rules to begin Dec. 1
After Nov. 30, parking on the side of the street with odd-numbered addresses will be prohibited throughout the winter.
Officials urge caution during holiday travel
With the holidays in full swing there are more travelers on the road and a need for greater vigilance, according to an Idaho State Police press release.
Seat belt emphasis under way in region
The emphasis, which started Nov 22, will continue through the end of the month, with over 50 state and local law enforcement agencies partnering with the Idaho Transportation Department’s Office of Highway Safety (…
Find the perfect gifts at PSNI’s Christmas Market
Before you start scratching your head trying to figure out the perfect gift for the hard-to-buy-for people on your holiday list, be sure to stop by Panhandle S…
Lions kick off 'Tots' campaign
Toys for Tots raises money to help ensure all youth in the Lake Pend Oreille School District have a merry Christmas.
Hundreds 'Trot' to help food bank
For more of the 400-plus people who turned out for this year's Turkey Trot, the reason they turned out on a cold Thanksgiving morning was a chance to have a li…
Bonner County to stay open the day after Thanksgiving
County commissioners debated closing the county for the day after Thanksgiving during a largely lighthearted business meeting Tuesday, deciding against it for …
A season of gratitude and thanks
Sandpoint Waldorf students and staff count blessings.
Christmas tree lighting set for Friday
The fun kicks off at 5 p.m. at Jeff Jones Town Square, Third and Oak, with the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce coordinating the community’s annual Christ…
LPOIC fall fishing derby halfway done
It has been a grey but eventful first few days for anglers participating in the Lake Pend Oreille Idaho Club's fall derby.
Governor’s office takes notice of grassroots push to replace school
District officials met with local contractors on Wednesday to brainstorm a grassroots effort to replace Valley View Elementary. District 1A State Rep. Mark Sau…
City, Grimm resolve flooding
“I think it was all unplugged by noon. The guys came right out and took care of it for us,” Dunn said. “Thanks to their efforts, our parking lot is draining ag…
TSA braces for 'busiest ever' Thanksgiving holiday
The Thanksgiving travel rush is expected to be bigger than ever this year. AAA predicts that nearly 80 million people in the U.S. will venture at least 50 mile…