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City dedicates James E. Russell Sports Center
“This has been a dream of my father's that started more than 20 years prior to his passing,” Russell said. “He wan…
Heat index and big heatwaves
Coeur d’Alene had its first 90-degree temperature last week as we’re now in a period of extended excessive heat and dryness. The intense heat that has been exp…
Sandpoint Urban Area Transportation Plan approved by BOCC
The Sandpoint Urban Area Transportation Plan — a project created in collaboration by multiple agencies and cities — was approved Tuesday by Bonner County commi…
Mudhole delays prompt 'Sprints' cancellation
Uncertainty over when the "Mudhole" will be reopened has prompted the Pend Oreille Rowing and Paddling Association to cancel its annual PORPA Sprints event for…
Swim instructor assistants are needed
The Pend Oreille Rowing and Paddling Association and Long Bridge Swim Association are seeking swim instructor assistants to provide free swim and water safety lessons in August.
Gas prices remain calm in region
According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of regular in the Gem State is $3.59, which is just a fraction of a penny more than a week ago, but 5 cents le…
Sandpoint Pride offers voice, celebration of all
An expanded list of events — from a community conversation on Friday to a family-friendly downtown bike ride on Saturday to the main Sandpoint Pride event — of…
Public hearing set for comp plan map amendment on Schweitzer Mountain properties
Public comments are being accepted for an upcoming public hearing regarding a comprehensive plan map amendment on seven Schweitzer Mountain-owned properties.
LPOSD to examine facility plan, library materials tonight
The Lake Pend Oreille School District Board of Trustees is meeting tonight to discuss its response to new regulations and to put forth a 10-year plan.
Police: Army Surplus fire was arson
The fire that gutted the Army Surplus 1 store in downtown Sandpoint was intentionally set, Sandpoint Police said Monday. A $5,000 reward is being offered for i…
Arson to blame in Army Surplus fire
Arson is to blame for a July 4 fire that destroyed the Army Surplus 1 store in downtown Sandpoint.
Hagadone Marine Group acquires Murphy Marine
The newly acquired assets adjacent to Blackwell Island Marina include 145 new wet slips, increasing Hagadone Marine’s total to 1,611 slips on Lake Coeur d’Alene. This strategic location perfectly complements Hagado…
Local tech hub misses out on funding
No region is better equipped than ours to meet the unprecedented global demand for equipping 40,000 new airplanes with lightweight aerospace parts that reduce …
High court affirms man's conviction
Peter Franklin Goullette, 30, had appealed his conviction to the state's high court, arguing the district court erred when it accepted his Alford plea since it…
A tale of the Sam Owen Park
Sometimes the action of a conservation officer sets up a series of events that improve wildlife resources and their habitat in many ways.
Tuesday Mysteries kick off at the arboretum
Turn your favorite elementary-age kids into detectives as they discover the fascinating world of pollinators as Tuesday Mysteries in the Arboretum kicks off this coming week.