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SpaceX launches 4 astronauts on a fast track to the International Space Station
With the late morning liftoff from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Watkins became the first Black woman to lea…
How to help pets handle stressful situations
Just like with people, when pets experience chronic stress it can raise cortisol levels, heart rate and blood pressure; weaken the immune system; and even caus…
Writing builds resilience by changing your brain, helping you face everyday challenges
Ordinary and universal, the act of writing changes the brain. From dashing off a heated text message to composing an op-ed, writing allows you to, at once, na…
Drug court testing contract approved, LBFJC receives donation
To improve court efficiency and support victims of crime, Bonner County commissioners approved a new Drug Court testing contract and authorized the acceptance …
Murder trial vacated, man sentenced on amended burglary charge
Albert is also facing immigration consequences as a Canadian citizen who overextended his time in the United States due to being in custody. Following his sentence, Albert was transferred to Immigration and Customs…
Indonesian handprints are the oldest cave art found yet
Handprints on cave walls in a largely unexplored area of Indonesia may be the oldest rock art studied so far, dating back to at least 67,800 years ago.
West Bonner paid Durst $67,500 in settlement
The West Bonner School District paid former superintendent Branden Durst $67,500 to settle a lawsuit following his 2023 hiring, certificate denial and later co…
Legislature seeks solutions on rising property insurance rates
Property insurance rates in Montana are increasing, advocates and insurance companies say, and the Legislature has been tasked to figure out why.
Lincoln County begins process of reconstructing flood-damaged bridges
Lincoln County officials have started the permit process to reconstruct Lower Granite Creek Bridge and Lake Creek Bridge, two of nine bridges that washed out d…
Landmark Whitefish bars listed for sale
The Great Northern Bar and the Remington Bar are for sale.
Breakfast with Your Sheriff
Sheriff Bob Norris and staff will be on hand to discuss any issues impacting county communities. Reliable Towing will provide a complimentary breakfast.
Kootenai Health new pharmacy opens in Post Falls
The Post Falls pharmacy provides prescription medications, medication counseling, and coordinated support for patients transitioning from hospital to home. As …
$2.40 an hour and lessons learned
There was no time for messing around. If you weren’t working pretty much every minute to earn your money, you were considered lazy and sent home. The head jani…
K-12 budget request emphasizes smart spending, special ed support
The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee heard presentations on the annual K-12 public schools budget and the Idaho Department of Education’s budget Wednesda…
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Legislation targets Ada highway district
In the case of the ACHD, the body’s five district commissioners live in and are elected by the constituents of their respective district. This contrasts with t…