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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 …
'Never forget'
Carrying American flags, dressed in full firefighting turnouts, six members of the all-volunteer Clark Fork Fire Department walked across the Long Bridge Wedne…
CLN layoffs impact staff across North Idaho
Staff layoffs were confirmed Tuesday morning within the Community Library Network. In total, 13 part-time staff members were informed their final day of empl…
Cooper honored as Idaho's 'Brightest Star'
Serve Idaho, the Governor’s Commission on Service and Volunteerism, recognized Lynn Cooper from Priest River with Idaho’s Brightest Star Award for her exceptio…
West County Lines - Sept. 11, 2024
News and information from around West Bonner County.
Spacepoint to host rocket engineer Saturday
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Prescribed burns prompt road, trail closures
The Idaho Panhandle National Forests announced the temporary closures of several roads, trails, and areas within the Coeur d'Alene River Ranger District as pre…
Pertussis cases increase in region
So far this year, Panhandle Health District is reporting 150 cases of pertussis in the five northern counties. That compares to the nine reported over the p…
Harris, Trump face off at debate
PHILADELPHIA — Kamala Harris and Donald Trump showcased starkly different visions for the country Tuesday on abortion, immigration and American democracy as th…
WaCanId riders kick off 395-mile trek
Zehr is no stranger to long days in the saddle. In 1976 while in college, he cycled coast-to-coast from Oregon to New Jersey: a 2,500-mile odyssey. Nearly 50 y…
State seeking input on ISAT tests
The Idaho Department of Education is seeking input from educational communities statewide in advance of a Request for Proposal to select a vendor for the Idaho Standards Achievement Assessment and the Idaho Alterna…
Goncalves family 'incredibly disappointed' in judge's decision
The family has always felt that Judge Judge favored the defense and it was a common theme that whatever the defense wanted or needed they got.
Judge agrees to move Kohberger trial
The judge overseeing the trial of the man charged in the fatal stabbings of four University of Idaho students has agreed to move it out of the small city where…
Omodt returns to the classroom
While his family is glad to have him home more, former Bonner County Commissioner Luke Omodt said he enjoyed serving the county's residents.
Mosher to speak at Geezer Forum
At today's Geezer Forum, Kaniksu Land Trust's Kayla Mosher will discuss KLT's recent selection for a Land Trust Alliance’s 2024 Partnerships for Disability Access, Inclusion, and Leadership Grant.
Free mobile market today
Second Harvest Mobile Market will be in Sandpoint today, Sept. 10. The free mobile market will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., or until supplies run out.