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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 …
Sagle woman arrested for meth possession
Andrea Nelson, 32, was contacted by KCSO detectives about 10 p.m. in the parking lot of the Super 1 store in Athol.
‘Reconnect, repopulate, and recover’
“They're great animals,” said Bader of grizzlies during the presentation. “They're just fascinating. To be feared, for sure, but they're generally pretty peace…
IDFG set annual North Idaho Bear Fair
Come learn the basics of how to live and recreate safely in bear country on Sept. 28 at the Boundary County Fairgrounds.
Feds take steps to eliminate protections for gray wolves
The Biden administration has asked an appeals court to revive a Trump-era rule that lifted remaining Endangered Species Act protections for gray wolves in the …
Ponderay hosting Neighbor Day
The annual celebration is dedicated to fostering connections in the community.
Idaho’s ‘Internet for All’ initial broadband proposal approved
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration has approved Idaho, North Dakota and American Samoa’s initial prop…
Panel discusses fentanyl use in North Idaho
A panel of medical professionals addressed community concerns about the rise of fentanyl use in North Idaho on Thursday.
Prescribed fire closures lifted
Located in the Upper North Fork Coeur d Alene River basin, the project saw aerial ignitions on Tuesday that resulted in about 400 acres burned.
Council approves preliminary plat for eight-home subdivision
With the approval, the applicant Double Penny Partners LLC will proceed with a project designed to ultimately create a new public street and eight new single-f…
Find your strength as a superhero
The Find Your Strength Family Fun Run, now in its third year features both a 1K and a 5K version that starts and finishes at Sandpoint City Beach. The 5K run b…
LPOSD enters voluntary resolution agreement after Title IX complaint
The complaint originated in July 2021 when Mark Rossmiller alleged LPOSD failed to provide equal athletic opportunities to female students by not accommodating…
Kohberger murder trial to be held in Ada County
The Idaho Supreme Court issued its decision Thursday on where the trial of Bryan Kohberger will be held, and also assigned a new judge to the case.
Dixon steps down from 1B House seat
Sage Dixon has stepped down from the Idaho House of Representatives early to accept a role as regional director for the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare.…
SHS senior named National Merit Scholarship semifinalist
“It's so easy for parents a lot of times to say, ‘look at our amazing kids. Look what we've done,’” said Vaughn Hughes, Jenna’s father. “Jenna is Jenna. She'…
Angels Over Sandpoint grant applications sought
Twice a year, the Angels Over Sandpoint distributes grants through their community grants program to various groups requesting funds for specific needs.