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ProPublica examines disparities in COVID-19 response
Nonprofit investigative journalism organization ProPublica is highlight the disparity between Idaho and Washingt...
Foundation selling tree raffle tickets
In the wake of COVID-19, the NHHS Foundation Board canceled their annual Festival of Trees event, but they will not be "Grinched."
Entrepreneur competition open to high school, college students in Idaho
High school and college teams are encouraged to apply by submitting a 90-second "elevator pitch" by Feb. 26
UI Extension forest health program being offered online
"Current Topics in Forest Health" is an Idaho Forest Stewardship program, co-sponsored by University of Idaho Extension, the Idaho Department of Lands, and many other agencies and organizations.
County tables PHD defunding proposal
Bonner County commissioners table controversial proposal to defund the Panhandle Health District for imposing a mask mandate meant to slow the spread of nove...
Curlew Job Corps Center on the Colville National Forest reopens
The Curlew Job Corps Civilian Conservation in Curlew, Washington has safely reopened and is welcoming back returning students under a policy of phased readmission.
Toys for Tots aid local youth
Toys for Tots provides free new toys for children living in the Lake Pend Oreille School District, from Sandpoint to Clark Fork and all points in-between.
COVID-19 Information - Dec. 2, 2020
The latest novel coronavirus numbers from the region, state and country.
Bonner County man sentenced for insurance fraud
Bonner County man sentenced for insurance fraud
Record rainbow trout legacy endures
Record-breaking rainbow trout was caught by Wes Hamlet in Lake Pend Oreille in 1947
LPOSD driver dies after contracting COVID-19
“Thoughts and prayers are out to the family of the employee and the whole transportation department,” Albertson said. “We notified them as soon as we found o...
Local girl places in statewide writing competition
Liberty's story, “The Bowl And Everything That Went In It,” was inspired by her love of baking.
COVID-19 Information - Dec. 1, 2020
The latest novel coronavirus numbers from the region, state and country.
Share your traditions, memories
Do you have a special tradition or memory from the holidays? We'd love to hear about it. Share your stories for a chance to be featured in the Bee’s Hometown...
Young pilot soars to new heights
“My grandpa was a bush pilot up in Alaska,” she said. “I grew up listening to his stories.”