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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…
PR Mudhole's campground won't reopen this year
Further delays have been placed on the re-opening of The Mudhole campground in Priest River after an extensive paving project is taking longer than anticipated, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers staff said.
County to receive $1.1M in PILT payments
The payments cover lands across the U.S. managed by the Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, National Park Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, as well as lands managed by the U.S. Forest Servic…
Food bank nets well-timed donation
This donation is covering a lot of ground. Not just because it came from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' warehouse in Utah, or because it w…
Avista takes precautionary measures for dry weather conditions
In response to dry summer conditions and increasing wildfire danger in the region, Avista Utilities is undertaking temporary changes to power line operations i…
North Idaho College enrollment rising
Summer enrollment is up at North Idaho College and the rising numbers bode well for the fall.
Kootenai County officials debate alleged data breach
Kootenai County Assessor Béla Kovacs told commissioners that a county employee is responsible for a data breach in late April, though IT staff pushed back agai…
ISP investigates officer-involved shooting in Benewah County
Based on the preliminary investigation, it is believed the male died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound and was not struck by the deputy's bullet.
Supreme Court allows emergency abortions in Idaho
The Supreme Court has cleared the way for Idaho hospitals to provide emergency abortions for now in a procedural ruling that leaves key questions unanswered. T…
KPSD receives DEQ grant funds
The Kootenai Ponderay Sewer District announced Thursday that it has received the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality grant it had applied for in efforts …
Authorities search for missing woman in Kootenai River
A cooler was found near the shore above Kootenai Falls and the damaged kayak and other property were recovered below Kootenai Falls.
Judge eyes June 2025 for Kohberger trial
It could be another year or more before a man accused in the stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students goes to trial. A judge and attorneys discu…
Idaho Democratic Convention held in Moscow
Hundreds of Democrats from across Idaho traveled to Moscow this weekend for the Idaho Democratic Party State Convention, held at the University of Idaho.
Ensuring access to quality health care for rural Idahoans
More than a quarter of Idahoans and over 46 million Americans nationwide live in our vibrant rural communities. However, living in such remote areas has made …
KPSD receives funds to clean up Boyer Slough
The Kootenai Ponderay Sewer District recently received the funding to clean up the Boyer Slough after it became polluted with runoff from the district.
Voting underway to determine 'Best'
Polls opened for final voting Monday, June 24, and close Monday, July 15. The winners of each category will be announced in the Bonner County Daily Bee's Best …