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Saudi Arabia turns to Syria for help as fighting with Houthis escalates
WBCSD special meeting prompts concern
A special West Bonner school board meeting set for Wednesday is drawing community concerns as well as that of an attorney representing two Bonner County voters…
Longtime mayor is not seeking reelection
Longtime Rathdrum Mayor Vic Holmes will not run for reelection this November.
Rallying around the Cd'A River
Aboard the SS Tired, volunteers hauled more than 1,500 pounds of tires, tarps and other car parts from the North Fork of the Coeur d'Alene River on Aug. 26.
Stair climb honors lives lost on 9/11
The local 9/11 stair climb initially was a private matter for firefighters in the Shoshone Fire District No. 1 wishing to honor their counterparts in the 2001 …
Ridge Creek Fire fight winding down
Firefighters are holding the Ridge Creek Fire at 51% contained with 4,474 acres burned.
Maverik gas station groundbreaking on the horizon
It has been a long process to get a county-owned property at the intersection of Airport Road and Commerce Drive ready to become a Maverik gas station, but acc…
Today's Ghastly Groaner
Dear algebra, stop asking us to fix your X.
Find yourself in a pickle
The sport was invented in 1965 in nearby Washington State and is a cross between ping pong, tennis, and badminton. Named after one of the founders’ dogs, Pickl…
Bridge over St. Joe River repaired
A bridge over the St. Joe River required emergency repairs last month.
USS Idaho on the way
For the first time in nearly 100 years, Idaho will have a naval vessel named after it.
Little parade, big smiles
When Spirit Lake residents lovingly describe the city’s Labor Day parade as the world’s shortest, they’re not kidding.
Festival at Sandpoint opens poster competition
The Festival at Sandpoint’s 2024 fine arts poster contest is now open to artists of all ages to create the next winning poster.
Highlighting the Idaho Women Veterans Medallion
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Today's Ghastly Groaner
Why did the electrician stay home on Labor Day?
Crash for Cash: It's a smash
It was hard to tell which was louder: the roar of the crowd, the roar of the engines or the crunch of each smash as drivers crashed for cash. "Just crash,” Sc…