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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 …
Dogsmile Adventures receives generous gift from Team Autism 24/7
Dogsmile Adventures, a nonprofit providing therapeutic sailing experiences, has gratefully received a significant contribution from Team Autism 24/7. This gift…
North Idaho businesses, nonprofits join forces for Day of Caring
About 200 volunteers from area businesses joined forces with local nonprofits on Thursday for United Way’s annual Day of Caring.
City to host camp for non-student days
“We want to give them a place to go where they're learning something, and they have other kids to play with,” said Katie Bradbury, Sandpoint’s recreation servi…
Rasor appointed to open LD1 seat
Cornel Rasor has been appointed to fill the open District 1B seat in the Idaho House of Representatives.
How to request an absentee ballot for Idaho’s November election
VoteIdaho.gov website from Secretary of State’s Office offers several election 2024 resources for Gem State voters
Hazard trees to be removed at Priest Lake campground
Many trees in and around Priest Lake State Park’s Lionhead Campground will be removed by Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation staff in the coming months.
Court upholds finding that Montana clinic submitted false asbestos claims
A federal appeals court has upheld a lower court determination that a Montana health clinic submitted hundreds of false asbestos claims on behalf of patients.
Songwriter round to land downtown Saturday
“People have been playing original music around town for years, and people don't even know it,” he added.
Storm batters Boundary, Bonner counties
Much of the damage to power infrastructure occurred around 5 p.m. Wednesday, when bursts of strong wind felled trees and brought down power lines across North …
Students invited to apply for Senate youth program
High school juniors and seniors in Idaho will once again have the chance to join peers from across the country for an in-depth exploration of public service careers with the prestigious United States Senate Youth P…
Kohberger makes first appearance in Boise court
It was the first hearing for Bryan Kohberger since the case was moved to a new venue about 300 miles from Moscow, where the killings occurred.
Help firefighters 'Fill the Boot' Saturday
Area firefighters will be at the Sandpoint Super 1, 624 Larch St., from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday. The community is invited to stop by and say hello to local f…
Local teen dies after being struck by falling tree
A 17-year-old high school senior died Wednesday evening when he was struck by a falling tree during the fast windstorm that swept through the area.
DUI task force joins 'One More Stop' campaign
The North Idaho DUI Task Force will join the Washington State Patrol in a regional DUI enforcement operation, ceremoniously coined “One More Stop,” to honor the legacy of fallen Trooper Christopher Gadd on Friday, …
Ranch gala to benefit youth education, leadership
Proceeds from the event will go toward SOLE’s youth scholarship fund to help kids participate in adventures like rafting the Salmon River. Funds raised will al…