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No average (Trader) Joe in N. Idaho
About 100 people – the first arrived at 5:45 a.m. - waited for the national grocer to open its doors at 8 a.m. Wit…
FHF Awards $1,000 Scholarship to Local Student
The Fry Healthcare Foundation has awarded Brenna Stewart, a 2024 Bonners Ferry High School graduate, a $1,000 scholarship.
Teen joins family as volunteer firefighter
An 18-year-old from Naples received her firefighter certification, joining the rest of her family as a volunteer firefighter at South Boundary Fire Protection …
Sex discrimination complaints filed against Coeur d'Alene School District
A Sandpoint resident has filed two complaints with the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, one of which will be investigated.
Emergency shortage of type O blood continues
It's summertime and blood donors are few and far between. Citing a 30% blood donation shortfall during early July and overall low donor turnout this summer, nonprofit blood services provider Vitalant said the is…
Red, white and blue, this fair’s for you
For over 100 years the Boundary County Fair has been a summer event the entire community looks forward to. This year, the fair is scheduled for the week of Aug…
Restoring the Pack River Delta for people and wildlife
The public isn’t the only beneficiary of the project. In fact, wildlife populations stand to benefit the most.
Junior Badger Cheerleaders serving food at Mountain West Bank
Friday, Aug. 2, the Junior Badger Cheerleaders will be serving up hotdogs, chips and water from 11 a.m. to 23 p.m. (or until food runs out).
AUG NIBJ: Starlink revolutionizes land value in North Idaho
North Idaho is experiencing a significant shift in its real estate landscape, thanks to groundbreaking advancements in technology and changing living preferenc…
AUG NIBJ: North Idaho Alliance Women of Impact: Networking 101
I’m a bit of a networking expert. I’ve been a networker my entire professional career and for years taught the basics of networking.
AUG NIBJ: Barta col: 'History doesn't repeat itself, but it does rhyme'
We are in a real estate market crisis. It’s been 12 years since the last real estate crisis: that one was brought on by the sub-prime mortgage mess.
North Idaho air quality expected to reach advisory levels
Impact on air quality "likely continuing as the summer progresses."
Hecla says ‘bad actor’ lawsuit dismissed, coalition vows to keep fighting mine
In May 2024, however, Hecla announced Baker had retired after nearly 23 years of service and was also stepping down from the board.
Book your spot with 'Lists'
The North Idaho Business Journal Book of Lists is back, and it's going to be better than ever. Set for publication in December 2024, this resource is a benchma…
Girls Scouts of America group for 10-12 age girls, wanted
A local mom is looking to start a Girls Scouts of America group for 10-12 age girls in Bonners Ferry. There is currently no such group for girls in this age range in the community.
Destructive device and bomb possession case to go before jury in October
A Good Grief man accused of unlawfully possessing bombs and destructive devices is scheduled for an October jury trial.