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SANDPOINT, ID. — A woman was injured in a multi-vehicle crash on Long Bridge just south of Sandpoint Wednesday morning.

PRIEST RIVER — What did you do last summer? A group of mothers and grandmothers in tiny Priest River proudly responds, “We saved a school district.”. It was a relentless and months-long effort that included hundreds of home visits and thousands of phone calls. But a core group...

Spirit Lake Presbyterian Church worship service on Sun., Oct. 1 at 10:30 a.m. Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m. 88.1 FM Live Facebook Pastor Dick Poppen speaks on KWAT radio at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday. …. This item is available in full to subscribers. Attention subscribers. We have recently launched...

More than a month after both the fires in Medical Lake and Elk, we still don't know how they started. Investigators say they do know when they started and where they were started. They potentially believe at least one of these fires was also caused by power lines, but that is only one theory right now.

ATHOL, Idaho - Every year, once the summer sun fades and the September wind starts to bring a creeping chill, Silverwood closes its gates and Scarywood opens. That's right, spooky season is soon upon us, and one of the region's largest and most beloved haunts is back!. This year, Scarywood...

Candidate Forums for both City Council and School Board positions have been announced recently. The forums are scheduled just a few days before ballots are scheduled to arrive via the post office. Both are free and open to the public. In a small town, politics and elections can get complicated....

In this article, we're exploring two delightful sandwiches from Sandpoint. Have you had the chance to taste either of them yet? If so, we would love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below:

This article presents a tour of three remarkable pizza stores in Sandpoint. Have you had the chance to experience any of these yet? If you have, we'd love to hear about your experiences in the comments section below:

Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around Newport.

SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — The Spokane Valley City Council opted not to vote on a resolution that voters could see on their November ballot. Measure 1 is a 0.2% increase to the sales tax that would be used in part to build a new Spokane County Jail. During Tuesday...

PRIEST RIVER — West Bonner Superintendent Branden Durst announced on social media he is seeking an “amicable and fair” exit from his position. Durst posted a page-and-a-half letter to district patron announcing his plans on his account on X, formerly known as Twitter. No date has been...

LEWISTON, ID- The Lewiston Bengals made the trip up to Sandpoint, but the Bengals dropped their third game of the season with a final score of 41-22. The Clarkston Bantams fall to 2-2 on the season, losing to West Valley 42-13. The Moscow Bears struggled to score on offense, falling...

Ezra was separated from his family when they had to evacuate from their home due to the devastating wildfire in Elk, Wash.

I am writing this letter to endorse Fred Senn for Deer Park City Council Position #2. Fred moved to Deer Park as a permanent residence in 1993. Since retiring from the Air Force after 22 years of service, he has been working in our community as a real estate agent. He is genuinely interested in making more areas for our youth and children to enjoy. He has a family of his own, which includes children of all ages. His background in logistics will help to find a way to blend resources with agenda items that benefit the community. He will not be afraid to push forward issues that have been stalled in the past. To be blunt, he is invested in us as individuals; whether they be children, youth, parents, or grandparents, he will work for us all.

This article presents a tour of four notable pubs in Sandpoint. Have you had the chance to visit any of these establishments? If you have, we'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below:

Two incidents were reported in Bonner County, Idaho this week. In the first incident, a Sandpoint man was found not guilty in a rape trial involving a youth. The alleged incident took place in 2019 when the victim was 14 years old. The second incident involved the arrest of a 59-year-old man on charges of possession of controlled substances, grand theft, and burglary. The arrest was made after deputies noticed his car parked partially in the street and discovered four outstanding warrants.

The article seeks volunteers for the role of Information Ambassadors. These volunteers will stay connected to their community, answer questions, and provide useful information. They will attend short virtual meetings once or twice a month and communicate via email in between.

The high school students pictured from left to right are Braylon Dean, Deer Park; Tamia (Tia) Cates, Mary Walker; Charles Carroll, Riverside. Photo Provided By Deer Park Rotary Club. The Deer Park Rotary Club members picked three students for September’s Student of the Month. Deer Park School District. Deer...

On Sept. 23 and 24, the Lakeland Hawks volleyball team partook in the Rocky Mountain tournament in Rocky, ID. Lakeland played against seven teams over the weekend and won five games. The Hawks were tired by the time they got to the tournament, but they fought on and ended up...

RATHDRUM, Idaho -- A Rathdrum man is facing serious drug charges following a drug bust on Monday.