Community invited to worship in faith

Local congregations invite all in the community to join them in faith — whether they are looking for a new church family or are new to town and are seeking a place to worship.

Veterans, DAR commemorate 50th anniversary of Vietnam War

Vietnam veteran Stan Inzer has many stories from his time serving overseas, and the nightmares will never fully fade.

Pope's willingness to show frailty provides example to all

Even during his five weeks in the hospital battling pneumonia that nearly killed him, Pope Francis has never been shy about showing weakness. He could barely lift his arms to bless the crowd as he left the hospital last Sunday. His eyes were sunken and face bloated. But for many, the pope's willingness to be seen in all his infirmity serves as an example to young and old alike that fragility is part of the human condition.

PREP TRACK & FIELD: Lamanna continues to climb Priest River High record books

PREP TRACK & FIELD: Lamanna continues to climb Priest River High record books

Legals for April, 2 2025

Legals for April, 3 2025

We've all be scammed on water quality protections

Note to all local planners:" All humans create waste every day, even rich people. I know, it doesn’t seem fair, does it?

Joanne Barlow, 78

Joanne Lee (Headlee) Barlow, 78, passed away March 25, 2025.

Idaho watercraft inspection stations open for season

Boat owners must stop for mandatory checks

Idaho law requires all out-of-state watercraft to be inspected and decontaminated at a watercraft inspection station prior to launch.

Pair injured in Wednesday crash

Idaho State Police and Bonner County Sheriffs are investigatingIdaho State Police and Bonner County Sheriffs are investigating a two-vehicle injury crash which occurred April 2, 2025, at approximately 4:50 p.m. on US 95 near milepost 470 in southern Bonner County. a two-vehicle injury crash which occurred April 2, 2025, at approximately 4:50 PM on US 95 near milepost 470, Bonner County, Idaho.

Offering a cup of cold water to the thirsty

In my little meditation book “Abide, ” which I am reading during this Lenten season, I came across a section titled, “What's Enough?” The author veers from the fear many of us have of “having enough” materially, to another take on enough. She inserts words like, “Do I have enough compassion? Gratitude? Integrity? Joy? Trust? Contentment?

Talk to teens now about alcohol use

It’s estimated that there are more than 78,000 alcohol-related deaths in the U.S. each year. That makes alcohol one of the leading preventable causes of death in this country. And according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), alcohol is a significant factor in deaths of those under 21, including deaths from vehicle accidents, homicides, overdoses, falls, burns, drownings, suicide, you name it.

Lord, teach us to pray (part 2)

Bonner County pastors share messages of faith and hope.

NIC, library events scheduled for April 10, 11

North Idaho College will host book readings with published authors next week as part of Eastern Washington University’s annual literary Get Lit! Festival.

A new age and the face of aging

It hit me just this week that the days are longer, meaning I can finally put away my winter gear and take off my snow tires.

Kohberger’s team: Autism should negate Idaho death penalty. Experts say it’s a stretch

Attorneys for Moscow murder suspect Bryan Kohberger, in their latest attempt to avoid capital punishment for their client if he is convicted, have asked the judge to consider setting a new legal precedent in Idaho regarding how autism is classified in death penalty cases.

Port champions rural economic development

Port of Pend Oreille leadership recently met with Washington state legislators in Olympia to advocate for transformative economic development initiatives in Pend Oreille County. The Port's executive director and economic development director presented plans for an innovative rail shop project that has a proven history and promises to position the region as a leader in clean energy while creating substantial local employment opportunities.

Culinary delights from asparagus to zucchini

While asparagus graces spring market shelves, it’s generally a bit later before the zucchini comes on. However, the magic of modern food transit has supplied us with early “summer squash” — and who are we to argue?

Researchers find hint at how to delay Alzheimer's symptoms

An experimental treatment appears to postpone Alzheimer's symptoms in some people genetically destined to get the disease at a young age. Researchers reported Wednesday that people who had a sticky gunk named amyloid removed from their brains for an average of eight years saw their risk of developing Alzheimer's symptoms cut in half — at least for now. Washington University in St. Louis is continuing the study in hopes of finding proof. Participating families worry that needed funding is caught in delays at the National Institutes of Health.

‘Recreation nightmare’ in Idaho? Forest Service job cuts could be a literal mess

On a summer day, thousands of people will drive along popular highways through Idaho’s national forests. Hundreds will float along river rapids, pitch tents at campsites or hike from a trailhead. And they’ll pass — and likely use — the vault toilets the dot the highway routes, campgrounds and day use sites.