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BFPD locating 'Harris' sign thief
General rule of thumb, if it is not yours, leave it alone, especially political signs.
PHD announces new Kootenai County COVID-19 case
The Panhandle Health District has announced a new COVID-19 case, bringing the total number of cases in the Idaho Panhandle to 49.
Stevens County records first COVID-19 death
Northeast Tri County Health District has received notice that the Stevens County patient previously in critical condition, with confirmed COVID-19, sadly, has …
No new COVID-19 cases reported
Panhandle Health District reported no new COVID-19 cases in Idaho’s five northern counties on Easter Sunday.
Bonner County holds steady at 4 cases
Panhandle Health District reported no new COVID-19 cases in Idaho’s five northern counties on Saturday.
Fourth Bonner County COVID-19 case announced
The Panhandle Health District has announced announces several new cases of COVID19 in the Panhandle area, bringing the total to 48. Forty-four of the cases are…
No new COVID-19 cases confirmed today
For the second day in a row, there have been no new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Idaho’s five northernmost counties.
Schools may remain in soft closure for the rest of the school year
BONNERS FERRY — The Boundary County School District (BCSD) will remain in soft closure until the end of the school year, with the option to reopen schools pending a set criteria that has not been determined at this…
North Idaho COVID-19 cases stand at 45
Panhandle Health District officials are reporting the total number of cases of COVID-19 is 45 in the Panhandle area. Forty-two of the cases are in Kootenai Cou…
North Idaho Coronavirus cases rise to 44
The Panhandle Health District has announced the total number of cases of COVID-19 has risen to 44 in the Panhandle area. Forty-two of the cases are in Kootenai…
North Idaho COVID-19 cases stay at 39
Panhandle Health District announced Saturday that there were no new COVID-19 cases North Idaho.
Porthill border temporarily reducing hours
PORTHILL — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is temporarily reducing the hours of operation at the Port of Porthill, beginning Monday, April 6. The Port of Porthill is currently open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. e…
Second Bonner County COVID-19 case confirmed
The Panhandle Health District has announced North Idaho now has 39 total COVID-19 cases, including a second case in Bonner County.
Students will transition to remote learning
BONNERS FERRY — According to a press release from the Boundary County School District, the soft closure of the Boundary County Schools will begin April 6 and continue to April 20 at the earliest.
North Idaho coronavirus cases increase to 31
Kootenai County has another confirmed case of novel coronavirus, bringing the total number of cases of COVID-19 is 31 in the Panhandle area, according to the P…
PHD announces new COVID-19 case in region
Panhandle Health District and Kootenai Health have confirmed one additional case of novel coronavirus, bringing the total number of cases to 28 in the Panhandle area.