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Community rallies to help family
The community is rallying around an area family after a devastating car accident Nov. 22 near Elmira left a youth …
Hayden man jailed for fatal crash
A Hayden man who pleaded guilty to causing a head-on crash that killed a family will serve time in jail and may be ordered to pay support for the surviving children of the victims.
Seniors balance budgets at finance fair
“Our high school seniors, they’re hungry for this knowledge,” said Jeralyn Mire, post-secondary transition counselor at SHS. “We’re hoping students just start …
Cornel Rasor hosting election forum
District 1 voters have an opportunity to hear about important concerns for the Idaho 2024 election in a question-and-answer forum hosted by Cornel Rasor, who was appointed to District 1B House of Representative sea…
Teen center crafting tasty fundraiser
Good food and a great cause. That's what you get when you combine an enchilada dinner fundraiser and the Sandpoint Teen Center. The upcoming benefit is bein…
Officials: Camper's death was homicide, not bear attack
When Dustin Kjersem was found dead inside his tent at a remote Montana campsite, the victim had injuries so brutal that it was initially reported as a possible…
'Almost, Maine' showing at NIC through Oct. 26
The North Idaho College Theatre Department's production of "Almost, Maine” is now showing. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. tonight and Saturday and at 7:30 p.…
DYW announces 2025 program
Distinguished Young Women Sandpoint is inviting all girls graduating with the Class of 2026 to be a part of the 2025 scholarship program.
ITD debuts new Sagle highway plan
As ITD plans the expansion, the department is gathering feedback to inform its decision. Ultimately, the department must balance the needs of U.S. 95’s 2,400 c…
Sandpoint Council welcomes advertising
If accepted by the standards committee, the agreement would “basically relieve the city of $40,000 worth of equipment purchases that we would otherwise have to…
WBCSD approves continuous improvement plan
All state districts are required to develop an improvement plan annually to create a roadmap for promoting student performance. The district’s administration t…
Idaho officials find fewer invasive quagga mussels
Officials hope to eradicate nonnative mussels, which can clog pipes used for drinking water and irrigation, with Natrix treatments near Twin Falls
Trustees debate adult-only areas at Pinehurst Community Library Network meeting
During a heated board meeting of the Community Library Network Thursday, two members of the public were ejected after making repeated exclamations over the dis…
YMCA hosting open house today
Come on in for a visit. That's the message that Litehouse YMCA wants to send as it is opening its doors to the entire community — free of charge — at a special open house today.
Eagles Auxiliary offers thanks for helping solve mystery
When they had a mystery to solve, Dale Coffelt didn't hesitate. When the Eagles Lodge decided they needed to solve the mystery of the skeleton they'd used i…
UI Extension offers forestry course
Many Idaho forest landowners want a better idea of how to manage their forest properties. Thanks to an upcoming Forestry Shortcourse, they can learn how to do just that. The course, set to start Oct. 31, will of…