Lane William Bennett was born December 2, 2024 at Kootenai Medical Center to Connor and Halle Bennett of Bonners Ferry, Idaho, weighing 6lbs. 15oz. and at 19.5 inches long.

Reese Carroll Sampson was born January 27, 2025 at Kootenai Medical Center to Tanner and Morgan Sampson weighing 7lbs. 5oz. and 19¾ inches long.

County Engineer Jim Roletto reviewed the changes he’d like to see made to the county’s building permit with commissioners during their regular meeting Monday, Feb. 24.

The Mountain Gliders Running Club in Fernwood invites area residents to a come out and walk, or run, for reading.

The Suicicide Prevention Action Network (SPAN) of Benewah County will join forces with the St. Maries School District to get students involved with suicide prevention.

Benewah County Hospital CEO Burt Keltner visited with the board of county commissioners during their meeting Monday, Feb. 27.

Think back to 2012 with me: the Tea Party was roaring across the country. Americans were carrying around pocket Constitutions and demanding spending cuts. Speaker of the House Paul Ryan ...

Lifeskills Ranch Program has opened registration for two of its programs offered to women, which is run by Sabrina Ferris.

The St. Maries High School Wall of Fame committee is seeking nominations for its 2025 inductee. The Wall of Fame, which honors recipients each spring at the SMHS graduation, highlights individuals who ...

The St. Maries City Council convened in executive session to communicate with legal counsel regarding pending/imminently likely litigation following other brief matters.

I was so glad to read Mark Chmielinski’s letter last week. He quite clearly said, with Biblical quotes, why diversity, equity and inclusion were crucial elements of society, especially now.

Republicans are conservatives, we don’t like to waste money. We look for good generics. Democrats like buying the most expensive item, they look for brand names. If it breaks they ...