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Sandpoint musician advances to MTNA division finals
The violin has long been an important part of Jacinta Larson's life, though she never imagined attending college f…
Lakeland concession stand, restroom project complete
A long-awaited concessions and restroom facility has been completed in the Lakeland Joint School District. Nearly two years in the making, a permanent conce…
High schooler inspires River City Middle School students
River City Middle School students have hit upon a solution to boost school spirit: with the creation of their own thrift store, Titan Thrift. Inspired by …
Park memorials celebrate those who loved the outdoors
A memorial plaque at the lakeside table is emblazoned with a manta ray. Daniel told his family that one of his favorite things to do living in Hawaii was divin…
Today's Ghastly Groaner
I got an anonymous compliment about my parking skills today.
Vigil held for Grizzly No. 399, the beloved Grand Teton bear who was killed by a vehicle
Wildlife guide Bo Weldon told the gathering the community was going to “pingpong through the stages of grief” but that was what they needed to do despite the d…
Proposition 1 could reshape Idaho elections
The fiercest battle in Idaho politics this November may not be the presidential race or any of the legislative races happening across the state.
OUR GEM: Aquifer Protection District Master Plan
Growth happens. It’s been happening a lot in Kootenai County. In 1970, 35,332 people lived here. By 2022, the population increased to 183,578, and by 2045, som…
Voters will decide future of school funding Tuesday
Compound sentences may be tricky, but part of Shana Hostetler’s job is to help her fourth graders learn all about them. That was the lesson Friday afternoon…
Kootenai County faces public defender shortage
In the month since Idaho’s new public defense system went into effect, some indigent defendants in Kootenai County have appeared in court with no specific public defender to represent them.
Today's Ghastly Groaner
Why are leopards so bad at hide and seek?
A place to remember Maddie, Kaylee and Xana
About 50 people met for a brief ceremony and prayers as part of a dedication of two benches, the other honoring Xana Kernodle, slain in the same attack in Mosc…
The man who took in orphaned Peanut the squirrel says it’s ‘surreal’ officials euthanized his pet
The DEC and the Chemung County Health Department said Friday that the squirrel and raccoon were euthanized so they could be tested for rabies after Peanut bit …
Montana murder suspect was arrested in Bayview in 2011
In 2011, Abbey pleaded guilty to malicious harassment, a felony, in a Kootenai County court
Avista: Danger was minimal with dam mishap
The day after a crane failure at the Post Falls Dam, officials at the National Weather Service and Avista Utilities reflected on how the emergency action plan…
IV fluid shortage impacts felt in North Idaho
Medical supply chains disrupted during Hurricane Helene in late September are still sending out waves through health care agencies across the country and in No…