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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…
Scientist unlocks mystery of nutrient surge in Lake McDonald
The good news is the lake has rebounded since then – dissolved nitrogen and phosphorous levels have plummeted by 67% and 92% respectively.
Growing food for people and fish in Lake Pend Oreille in North Idaho
The process begins with adult kokanee that are running up Granite Creek being collected and manually spawned by Fish and Game staff each fall.
Seen any turkeys lately?
The annual turkey survey will rely solely on people reporting turkey sightings
Local woman charged in threats case
A local woman is facing a felony charge for alleged threats toward the Bonners Ferry prosecuting attorney.
Praise, and fun, flow in abundance at family festival
Hands were raised in praise and prayer flowed at the In His Image Family Festival on Saturday, June 22.
Fish & Game seeks comments on taking gamefish
Idaho Fish and Game has begun the process of negotiated rulemaking to consider expanding methods of take for certain gamefish species (specifically, walleye, pike, and lake trout) in response to a petition sent to …
Coeur d'Alene combats 'hate crimes'
A city report said, "The criminalization of this behavior will enable the city to prosecute racially motivated crimes, leading to separate charges and enhanced…
Searchers recover missing woman's body from Kootenai River
Lincoln County Sheriff Darren Short told The Western News searchers found the...
ISP seeks info connected to fatal crash
Idaho State Police is seeking any information or camera footage in connection to a Saturday early evening crash that has claimed the lives of two people Spe…
Boundary County man killed in crash
Idaho State Police is investigating the three-vehicle fatal crash that occurred just before 4:57 p.m. Saturday near milepost 497, near Naples.
Accident closes highway near Naples
The Boundary County Sheriff's Office is advising U.S. 95 is closed near Schoolhouse Road in Naples due to what the department is referring to as a "major accid…
Search crews scour Kootenai River for missing kayaker
Search teams continued to look Saturday for a missing woman who disappeared while kayaking the Kootenai River in Northwest Montana earlier in the week.
Authorities search for missing woman in Kootenai River
A cooler was found near the shore above Kootenai Falls and the damaged kayak and other property were recovered below Kootenai Falls.
Restorium community barbecue set for June 30
BONNERS FERRY — Every year the community gathers at the Boundary County Restorium to enjoy time with family and friends, music and food. This year’s annual Res…
DEQ approves Moyie Springs emergency water main replacement
The city of Moyie Springs has made progress with the waterline project as a temporary easement with Idaho Forestry Group on Moyie Mill property has been signed…