SMS Esports defeats Eagle Rock in 13-0 Valorant Shutout

SMS Esports defeats Eagle Rock in 13-0 Valorant Shutout

Legals for April, 3 2025

Joanne Barlow, 78

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

Michael 'Mick' Arthur Reina, 66

Michael “Mick” Arthur Reina passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025

On the heels of dry winter, firefighters brace for wildfire risks

From the southwestern U.S. to Minnesota, Iowa and even parts of New Jersey, it seemed that winter never materialized.

USFS proposes wildfire mitigation project

‘Sandpoint South’ initiative would reduce fuels on 8,000 acres of forest service land

The U.S. Forest Service is aiming to address local wildfire risk through ‘Sandpoint South’ — a proposed 2026 initiative to thin approximately 8,334 acres of public forest within a 174,000-acre project area in southern Bonner County.

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.

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.

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.

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?

More swerves hit Wall Street as 'Liberation Day' nears

U.S. stocks swerved through another shaky day of trading, with uncertainty still high about just what President Donald Trump will announce about tariffs on his "Liberation Day." The S&P 500 rose 0.4% Tuesday after roaring back from an early drop of 1%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average edged down by less than 0.1% after likewise pinging between gains and losses, while the Nasdaq composite added 0.9%. Treasury yields dropped in the bond market after a report said U.S. manufacturing contracted last month. Markets have been shaky in the run-up to Wednesday, when Trump will announce a sweeping set of tariffs.

Bonner County Calendar - April 2, 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.

Road limits continue on county roads

Road weight limits continue on many county roads with no hauling allowed on several, according to Bonner County Road & Bridge officials.

Legals for April, 2 2025

Kempthorne diagnosed with cancer

This news is a profound shock to family, friends, and those who have worked closely with Kempthorne.

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.

Bonner County History - April 1, 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.

Area veteran reflects on 'The last hurrah'

Vietnam veteran reflects on 'Operation Frequent Wind'

Amos is particularly proud that National Vietnam War Veterans Day, signed into law by President Donald Trump in 2017, is today, March 29. It leads him to reflect on time with the Marine Corps nearly 50 years ago . It was in 1975, from April 18 to May 13, Amos was the Commanding Officer, Detachment Tango, Amphibious Evacuation Security Force, Third Marine Division, in connection with what was called “Operation Frequent Wind.”

Idaho lawmakers float tax breaks for IVF procedures

Idaho lawmakers are hoping to put forth the idea for future action of offering a tax deduction on the costs related to using donated embryos for in vitro fertilization.

Sentencing continued, jail fails to submit psychosexual evaluation

A Priest River resident has been found guilty of a sexual assault charge related to accusations filed in mid-August 2024.