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No new COVID-19 cases confirmed today
For the second day in a row, there have been no new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Idaho’s five northernmost counties.
Idaho unemployment claims jump again amid virus outbreak
BOISE (AP) — Another 31,000 Idaho residents filed for unemployment benefits last week as the state economy shed thousands of jobs for the third consecutive w...
Woman killed in U.S. 95 crash identified
CAREYWOOD — Idaho State Police have identified the motorist who was killed in a crash on U.S. Highway 95 on Tuesday as Jasmine G. Dandurand.
Bonner County gas prices show decline
SANDPOINT — Bonner County’s gas prices have finally dipped below the $2 per gallon mark.
Smith hired as deputy county prosecutor
SANDPOINT — A former intern at the Bonner County Prosecutor’s Office is being welcomed back as a deputy prosecutor.
City using PPE for fire, police
Sandpoint City Council’s special meeting on April 8 was brief, updating the public on this week’s changes related to COVID-19. As of 4:45 p.m. Wednesday no n...
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Late night sermon (and paraphernalia) net $300 fine
COEUR d’ALENE — Steven R. Raschko’s lunar prophecies induced by marijuana resulted in an overnight stay in the Kootenai County jail, police said.
IBE project seeks used laptops for students
A statewide nonprofit of more than 200 business leaders is determined to get computers and internet service into the hands of Idaho’s students.
No new COVID-19 cases
SANDPOINT — The statewide tally of confirmed novel coronavirus increased by 22 cases on Wednesday, although the Panhandle Health District reported no new cas...
State parks see waves of WA visitors
If you go, be cool, follow the rules
COVID-19 update: Three have been hospitalized
The good news is that in the last 24 hours, there have been no new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Idaho’s five northernmost counties.
Driver killed in Tuesday crash
A person was killed Tuesday when their passenger car failed to negotiate a left turn at U.S. 95 and Careywood Road, according to a press release from Idaho State Police.
County takes board meetings online
SANDPOINT — Members of the public are being encouraged to participate in the Bonner County commission’s weekly business meetings via remote means during the ...
Giddings withdraws from county race
SANDPOINT — The race for the Republican nomination for the District 1 seat on the Bonner County commission is no longer a three-way contest.
Community heroes emerge during pandemic
NEWPORT — Since the request for personal protective equipment (PPE) went out via social media and newspaper ads on March 20, Newport Hospital and Health Serv...