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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 …
Judge agrees to move Kohberger trial
He did not specify where the trial would be moved. It's set for June 2025 and is expected to last three months.
NIC student wins national Skills USA competition
A North Idaho College student earned the prestigious title of national champion at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference this summer.
Helicopter aids in locating missing woman
When 70-year-old Pam Wigle and her dog, Hedy, started their hike on a familiar trail near Fourth of July Pass on Tuesday afternoon, she never could have predic…
Man charged in road rage incident
A man is facing a felony charge for allegedly hitting someone with his vehicle during a road rage incident.
Idaho bowhunter survives grizzly attack
During the surprise encounter, one of the hunters was knocked down and bitten by the bear.
Changing weather sparks wildfire in Lower Yaak
Three Rivers Ranger District Fire Management Officer Beau Macy said he was somewhat surprised...
Back in business: Bizarre Bazaar celebrates new home
Within a few minutes, the parking lot was full, and shoppers filled all 3,000 square feet of Community Assistance League's upscale resale store. (Roughly anoth…
County unveils new EMS headquarters
“This was sorely needed — for the EMS department particularly,” Ferguson said.
Enrollment, enthusiasm up after first week of school
“I don't know if it's the nice weather or if students are just excited about the school year, but I think it's going to be a really fantastic year,” Meyer adde…
‘A critical moment’: NIC trustees speak out before Nov. 5 election
The fate of North Idaho College is in the hands of voters.
Risch honors 7B Boardshop
U.S. Senator Jim Risch, senior member and former chairman of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, announced the selection of 7B Boardshop in Sandpoint as the Idaho Small Business of the Mont…
Dover approves $4.79 million budget
The budget was adopted with little council or city comments on the budget and there were no public comments, written or in person. The council voted 3-0, with …
Open primaries initiative will be on November ballot, judge rules
An initiative that would open Idaho’s primary elections to all voters and implement ranked choice voting for general elections will appear on the November ball…
BOCC approves Lakeland deadline extension
Lakeland requested the extension to allow the district time to accurately determine its enrollment during the first three days of school before deciding if it …
'A true Renaissance man' — FBCS remembers principal
“Eric was more than a colleague. He was a friend,” Holly Walker, FBCS art teacher, told the crowd. “I had the honor of working alongside Eric for 10 years, and…