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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…
Dixon steps down from 1B House seat
Sage Dixon has stepped down from the Idaho House of Representatives early to accept a role as regional director for the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare.…
Damaged water pump temporarily affecting waterfowl hunt at refuge
Limited water availability, the result of a damaged water pump, will impact the fall youth, veteran, and general waterfowl hunts at Kootenai National Wildlife …
BF FFA named 3-star chapter National FFA Organization
The Bonners Ferry FFA chapter of Bonners Ferry has been recognized by the National FFA Organization for the 2024 National Chapter Award Program.
BCSD sees increase in enrollment first week
1,492 students started the 2024-25 school year at the Boundary County School District, with 1,392 being in brick-and-mortar schools.
Democrat candidates win hearts and minds at fundraiser
“It was a great evening at the Pearl Theater in Bonners Ferry. We had lively conversations, a good time community-building, feasting on a variety of chilis, an…
Woman pleads not guilty in threats case
Local woman pleads not guilty to alleged threats against Bonners Ferry prosecutor, release denied twice.
Youth receive the gift of flight
THREE MILE — Saturday morning, the youth of Boundary County took to the sky, thanks to the Young Eagles program.
Vitalant blood drive returns, enter to win $5,000 gift card
BONNERS FERRY — If you donate blood this month, you will be entered to win one of five $5,000 gift cards.
Valley View teachers get their 'Wish'
Two Valley View third-grade teachers got their wish for STEM activities and supplies, thanks to an Idaho State Lottery "Classroom Wishlist" grant. The two t…
Goncalves family 'incredibly disappointed' in judge's decision
The family has always felt that Judge Judge favored the defense and it was a common theme that whatever the defense wanted or needed they got.
Spacepoint to host rocket engineer Saturday
An engineer from Stoke Space, a Kent, Wash.-based space launch company, will present at a 5 p.m. event in Sandpoint on Saturday.
The Harris-Trump debate becomes the 2024 election's latest landmark event
The event, at 9 p.m. Eastern in Philadelphia, will offer Americans their most detailed look at a campaign that’s dramatically changed since the last debate in …
Judge agrees to move Kohberger trial
He did not specify where the trial would be moved. It's set for June 2025 and is expected to last three months.
Idaho bowhunter survives grizzly attack
During the surprise encounter, one of the hunters was knocked down and bitten by the bear.
1% Sandpoint city sales tax headed to November ballot
In two months, Sandpoint residents will decide whether to adopt the tax, which aims to create a long-term funding source for repairing and maintaining streets,…