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Man facing cannibalism charge to continue medical security program
James David Russell, 39, will continue to remain in the Idaho Medical Security Program after he was found incomp...
REO Speedwagon cancels concert due to COVID-19
The show will take place on Saturday, Aug. 7
Library board hires former mayor to director position
After months of being closed, the Boundary County Library Board unanimously voted Tuesday to hire former Bonners Ferry Mayor David Sims as library director.
BCSO seeks shooting suspect
Arthur Neal Leen of Priest River was shot after an unknown male asked to use the family's phone
Little Pine Fire now 25 percent contained
The Little Pine Fire burning seven miles north of Priest River is now 25% contained, according to a press release from the Idaho Department of Lands this mor...
Judge rules in favor of city, Festival in gun ban lawsuit
The lawsuit was the second filed over the Festival’s ban on firearms possession at its 2019 Festival.
Acosta to serve 20 years to life for murder
Man accused of killing Tammy Rae Bristow in 1987 receives life sentence
Fire burns down Sunnyside building
A building in the Sunnyside Cutoff Road area has burned down.
Court unseals documents connected to riot arrest
A Washington, D.C., federal court has unsealed a statement of reasons for the arrest of Michael Anthony Pope, 32, of Sandpoint and his brother, William, of K...
Panhandle Health extends mask mandate
In a 4-3 decision, the mandate will continue through, at least, the end of April.
Two students test positive for COVID-19 at Priest River Junior High
PRJH will close for cleaning Tuesday, resume classes Wednesday
One Priest River Lamanna student tested positive for COVID-19
A letter sent to staff Thursday afternoon stated those with close contact to the student were contacted
Three students charged, one summoned, following bus incident
A municipal court judge found probable cause for the arrests and court order Tuesday.
One Sandpoint High School student confirmed with COVID-19
School remains open, those at higher risk asked to stay home.
Juveniles confess to throwing rock that broke through school bus windows
Detectives recovered baseball-sized rock consistent with video evidence