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Legislature misses target date for adjourning session
As expected, Idaho legislators did not adjourn the 2025 legislative session by Friday’s targeted adjournment date …
APRIL NIBJ: Region shines with summer fun
Summer in North Idaho is packed with events that celebrate the region’s growing community and unique culture.
APRIL NIBJ: Pine Street Woods strengthens Sandpoint's outdoor legacy, economy
For decades, Sandpoint, Idaho has been known for its world-class outdoor recreation, with Schweitzer Mountain drawing winter sports enthusiasts and Lake Pend O…
Equipment failure causes wastewater discharge at Sandpoint plant
The accident occurred at 6:26 a.m., Feb. 24, after a sensor failure caused pumps at the facility to unexpectedly shut down. Wastewater briefly overflowed onto …
Lou Domanski Chess Festival deadline approaches
The Lou Domanski Chess Festival — a one-day tournament organized by the city of Sandpoint — will take place at 9 a.m., April 5, at Sandpoint Community Hall.
Bang, zap, whoosh! — SHS students stoke youth science intrigue
At one station, high schoolers demonstrated the conservation of angular momentum with a bicycle wheel and a low-friction turntable. Participants stood on the t…
Petition asks Crapo to defend Medicaid
A petition letter calling on Senator Mike Crapo to protect Medicaid during budget negotiations has been delivered to several of Crapo's offices throughout the …
Gas prices jump upward
After a few calm weeks at the pump, Idaho drivers saw gas prices jump this week. And, with warmer temperatures on the way, they could go up again.
Bill to ban SNAP coverage for candy, soda heads to Senate
Supporters see it as an important health step. Critics, including business industry, say definitions are unworkably broad.
Panida Theater opens 2025 scholarship window
Any high school senior in Bonner County entering college with an interest in pursuing a career in theater, film, stage production, music, or a related art is e…
Legislature passes media shield law bill protecting journalists’ sources
Both chambers of the Idaho Legislature — on unanimous, bipartisan votes — passed a bill that would create a media shield law protecting sources who provide con…
Latest Sandpoint parking plan includes six-hour City Beach free period
“That's really the number one thing we've learned through this engagement — people are concerned and anxious about how city residents might be excluded from th…
Local firefighters take on 2025 Seattle stairclimb
The crew placed No. 53 out of 270 teams in the 788-vertical-feet challenge. The annual contest requires each participant to raise at least $300 for charity and…
Prosecutors allege Kohberger bought knife, sheath before homicides
Bryan Kohberger, the man charged with murder in the fatal stabbings of four University of Idaho students, bought the same brand of knife that police suspect wa…
WBCSD debuts homeschool academy plan for upcoming school year
“We have some good things we want to give to the community,” Spacek said. “Not just for kids in the school system, but every kid in the community, and every pa…