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Idaho banned abortion. Three years later, minors and seniors struggle to get routine care.

Abortion · Sandpoint

Idaho banned abortion. Three years later, minors and seniors struggle to get routine care.

100% Left coverage: 10 sources

Rachel Castor, a single mom of two and teacher, stands outside her home in Sandpoint, Idaho. Castor’s son could not be admitted to the local hospital during an asthma attack because Bonner General Health lost its pediatrician coverage at the same time it closed the labor and delivery unit in 2023 following the Dobbs decision. (Photo by Erick Doxey for States Newsroom)Editor’s note: This report examines the impact of the U.S. Supreme Court decisi…See the Story

Brush Fire Near Lincoln Creek, Residents Are Asked to Prepare to Evacuate

Wildfires · Priest River

Brush Fire Near Lincoln Creek, Residents Are Asked to Prepare to Evacuate

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

FORT HALL — A wildfire has broken out near the Lincoln Creek area in Bingham County on the Fort Hall Indian Reservation. Officials are warning residents living near Presto Road to be prepared to evacuate, according to Shoshone Bannock Tribes Emergency Management Coordinator Feliciana Fullmer. Witnesses tell EastIdahoNews.com the fire began around 1 p.m. Tuesday. […]See the Story

Headwoman dancer at annual Arlee Celebration is honored to represent her people

Independence Day · Kootenai

Headwoman dancer at annual Arlee Celebration is honored to represent her people

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

For over a century the Confederated Salish and Kootenai tribes have marked Independence Day as a day to celebrate their people.As The Arlee celebration takes place this holiday weekend, one of the main roles at this year's powwow is the lead woman dancer. This years Headwoman dancer, says this is a turning point in her life."Dancing helped me connect with something greater than myself, Marianne Addison said.A member of the Confederated Salish an…Read Article

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Idaho banned abortion. Three years later, minors and seniors struggle to get routine care.

Richard Cowell set to change plea – 9b News

A change of plea hearing has been set for 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 1, for Richard Cowell III in Bonner County court before Judge Susie Jensen. He was charged with […]Bonner County · Bonner County Read Article

Boil water notice issued for Southside Water District customers in Sagle

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

SAGLE, Idaho — A boil water notice has been issued for Southside Water District customers living south of the booster station on Hawkins Road in Sagle, according to Bonner County Sheriff's Office.Sagle · Sagle Read Article

Priest River man shares delightful photos of baby deer

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

PRIEST RIVER, Idaho – A Priest River man had a heartwarming encounter with a baby deer, capturing a moment that was both charming and memorable.Priest River · Priest River Read Article

Sealey Promoted to VP of Sales at Liftkeeper

Liftkeeper, an elevator business software company headquartered in Sandpoint, Idaho, has promoted Shae Sealey to vice president (VP) of sales. With nearly 10 years’ experience as an elevator industry professional in NYC, Sealey says he is now “channeling that energy into driving continuous improvement at Liftkeeper.” Before joining Liftkeeper as product and sales manager, Sealey… The post Sealey Promoted to VP of Sales at Liftkeeper appeared fir…Sandpoint · Sandpoint Read Article

West Bonner leaders grateful for levy, but still face financial hardship

West Bonner’s budget hearing Wednesday night could have gone differently. Without levy dollars, it likely would have been a dramatic and hours-long meeting, something not unfamiliar to Priest River residents, involving closing schools and laying off staff. Instead, Wednesday’s budget hearing took about 45 minutes with no community member questions and kudos from the trustees. Trustees will consider approving the budget at their next meeting bu…Priest River · Priest River Read Article

Idaho Arsonist Gets 15 Years for Torching Lawmaker’s Business

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

Jennifer Suzanne Meyer, who pleaded guilty to second-degree arson, was sentenced yesterday to 15 years in prison. What’s Happening: On July 4, 2024, the Army Surplus store in Sandpoint, owned by State Rep. Cornel Rasor (R – Westmond), was burned to the ground. Initial rumors were that perhaps a firework had hit the building and started the fire. However, police later said that arson was suspected in the fire. Meyer was eventually identified as t…Sandpoint · Sandpoint See the Story

Katherine Cowell trial to proceed as scheduled – 9b News

There were no surprises at a very quick pre-trial conference for Katherine Cowell before Judge Judy Jensen in a Bonner County Courtroom this morning, and five-day jury trial is expected […]Sandpoint · Sandpoint Read Article

News from around the state

Lake Pend Oreille breaks ground on new CTE center The Lake Pend Oreille School District broke ground on a new career technical education building at Sandpoint High School on Monday, June 9. The Career Technical Education Center of North Idaho will add new CTE programs, including forestry and natural resource management, sports medicine and automotive technology, wrote Darren Svan, the district’s community liaison, in the Bonner County Daily Bee.…Sandpoint · Sandpoint Read Article