U.S. pauses Columbia River water-sharing negotiations with Canada amid trade war

Under Columbia River Treaty, Canada controls the flow of the Northwest’s largest river from its headwaters in British Columbia

Why U.S./Canada cooperation matters more than ever

As former presidents of the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region, we've witnessed firsthand how nonpartisan cross-border collaboration can transform challenges into mutual opportunities that transcend political differences. Since 1991, PNWER has championed cross-border partnerships to enhance the economic interdependencies that span the 10 states, provinces and territories of our bi-national region.

Trump doubles tariffs on Canadian metals; Ontario backs down on electricity price hikes

President Donald Trump says he will double his planned tariffs on steel and aluminum from 25% to 50% for Canada. He's escalating a trade war with the United States' northern neighbor and standing unmoved by recent stock market turmoil and rising recession risks. Trump said on social media that the increase of the tariffs set to take effect on Wednesday is a response to the price hikes that the provincial government of Ontario put on electricity sold to the United States. That prompted Ontario on Tuesday to back down on its planned surcharges on electricity sold to the United States.

Bonner County History - March 18, 2025

A look at the events, activities, and meetings happening around Bonner County, from Sandpoint to Cocolalla, from Priest River to Ponderay, and from Clark Fork to Dover.

Junior Golf program returning to Elks

Junior Golf program returning to Elks

We need to protect the future and become self-sufficient

We have allowed our country to become almost totally dependent on the rest of the world to survive due to our apathy and ignorance of how the financial world works.

LPOSD students earn academic honors

The Sandpoint Elks Lodge has announced students of the month for January, February and March for the Lake Pend Oreille School District.

ISP investigating fatal Friday crash

Idaho State Police is investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash Friday morning near Samuels.

Region braces for trade war's financial fallout

Canadian traffic takes first dip since pandemic

As the peak tourism season approaches, Boundary County businesses are already feeling the impact of Canadian shoppers staying home in recent months.

Idaho GOP: Security was ‘clearly identified,’ ‘professional’

“Is this your deputy?” That was one of the many questions asked by an Idaho woman before she was forcibly grabbed, picked up, dragged and removed from a chaotic legislative town hall event in Coeur d’Alene on Feb. 22 by four unidentified men dressed in plain clothes.

Of the people, by the people and for the people

Thoughts of state and federal political issues.

Two Sandpoint High seniors thank football coaches in unique way

Two Sandpoint High seniors thank football coaches in unique way

Trump's action could spell end of democracy

Trump and his minions, both in the White House and Republicans in Congress, are rapidly and nearly converting our democratic government into an authoritarian one or a dictatorship, as he said he would do on Day One.

LOCAL NOTES: Hiatt leads Montana Tech Men’s Hoops to first ever four-peat in Frontier Conference history

LOCAL NOTES: Hiatt leads Montana Tech Men’s Hoops to first ever four-peat in Frontier Conference history

Clark Fork Junior High girls basketball finishes perfect 19-0 season

Clark Fork Junior High girls basketball finishes perfect 19-0 season

LOCAL NOTES: Hiatt named Frontier Conference Coach of the Year for third straight season

LOCAL NOTES: Hiatt named Frontier Conference Coach of the Year for third straight season

Let's say goodbye to the 'Sagle inch worm'

Experienced during the peak traffic hours between Sandpoint and Sagle is the "Sagle inch worm." Attempting to go the speed limit of 55 after leaving the 45 zones the traffic speeds up, stretching out, then crunches up, requiring slowing down quickly, much like an inch worm. A high alert, dangerous, and frustrating, event.

SPRING SPORTS PREVIEW: Sandpoint Boys Lacrosse will lean heavily on young talent

SPRING SPORTS PREVIEW: Sandpoint Boys Lacrosse will lean heavily on young talent

Bonner County History - March 11, 2025

A look at the events, activities, and meetings happening around Bonner County, from Sandpoint to Cocolalla, from Priest River to Ponderay, and from Clark Fork to Dover.

SPRING SPORTS PREVIEW: Sandpoint Girls Lacrosse boasts largest team in program history

SPRING SPORTS PREVIEW: Sandpoint Girls Lacrosse boasts largest team in program history