Airports approved for storage building rebid
The Priest River airport got permission to rebid construction of a snow removal equipment storage building at the site after adding the item back onto the co...
May 9, 2026Open source
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Priest River Elementary teacher not done sharing passion for space
“3... 2... 1... blast off!” and the roars of cheering were all that could be heard from Priest River Elementary as model rockets graced the pristine blue...
May 2, 2026Open source
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Idaho Department of Lands and Bonner Soil & Water Conservation District Celebrate Another Successful Idaho...
ATHOL— The Idaho Department of Lands (IDL), in proud partnership with the Bonner Soil & Water Conservation District (BSWCD), hosted another successful...
May 14, 2026Open source
Outcry builds over Sandpoint’s alternative school relocation plan
Yellow signs featuring a photo of the 117-year-old Lake Pend Oreille High School building have appeared across the community. “We support LPOHS in its curr...
May 12, 2026Open source
PREP ROUNDUP: Inge’s grand slam fuels Sandpoint to 12-2 win over Idaho Falls in 5A Super Regional Champio...
PREP ROUNDUP: Inge’s grand slam fuels Sandpoint to 12-2 win over Idaho Falls in 5A Super Regional Championship
May 12, 2026Open source
Sandpoint Superintendent works through cancer treatment
Becky Meyer has continue to work through treatment largely due to her love of the school district she has served for decades.
May 11, 2026Open source
Mark Sauter deserves your vote
I am a Sandpoint native and local physician, and I have followed Mr. Sauter’s work in Boise as our District 1A representative over the last four years. He...
May 6, 2026Open source
Annual drive to support Idaho nonprofits begins today
For about a quarter of a century, Harriet and Tom Dillon have driven for Lake City Center Meals on Wheels. Harriet started helping the nonprofit, then about...
May 3, 2026Open source
Group seeking to end Idaho’s abortion ban says it’s met signature goal in 19 legislative districts
Group seeking to end Idaho’s abortion ban says it’s met signature goal in 19 legislative districts
May 1, 2026Open source
How hometown girl Jenna Kearns helped put Idaho State softball ‘on the map’
EDITOR’S NOTE: As a bonus to our readers who have followed us into Year 2, the East Idaho Sports staff will post a special story on Sundays – Could be a...
May 10, 2026Open source
Suspect in custody after a man was shot and killed near Post Falls
A suspect is in custody after a man was shot and killed near Stateline Speedway on Saturday evening, the Kootenai County Sheriff's Office said. Police say th...
May 10, 2026Open source
Kootenai School District adopts four-day school week
The Kootenai School District, tucked on the shores of Lake Coeur d’Alene, is the latest Idaho district to shift to a four-day school week.
May 6, 2026Open source
Rigby’s Lauren Burnside headed to Spain to play with US U18 team
Note: As a bonus to our readers who have followed us into Year 2, the East Idaho Sports staff will post a special story on Sundays – Could be a column, opi...
May 3, 2026Open source
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Safety measures vandalization could force closure of pedestrian Long Bridge
Safety measures on the Long Bridge are repeatedly being vandalized, Idaho Transportation Department officials said. If it continues, ITD officials said they...
May 15, 2026Open source
Bowen recognized as ITD engineer of the year
Last week, Bowen planned to arrive early to her meeting in Coeur d’Alene to celebrate an unknown coworker who was awarded an Idaho Transportation Departmen...
May 15, 2026Open source
Idaho’s rural hospitals grapple with insurance denials, employee housing shortages, Medicaid changes
Among Idaho’s small, rural hospitals, 67% in the last quarter of 2025 had a negative operating margin, according to data provided by the Idaho Hospital Ass...
May 14, 2026Open source
2 Navy jets crash during air show in Idaho, 4 crew members eject safely, organizer says
Two Navy jets crashed during an air show Sunday at the Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho. Four crew members ejected safely, organizer said.
May 17, 2026Open source
Idaho airshow stopped following reported jet crash
An airshow at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho was abruptly halted Sunday following what officials described as an “aircraft incident."
May 17, 2026Open source
Idaho airshow stopped following reported jet crash
An airshow at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho was abruptly halted Sunday following what officials described as an “aircraft incident."
May 17, 2026Open source
Marco Erickson and Jilene Burger face off in the polls for votes in District 33B race
IDAHO FALLS — Elected in 2020, Rep. Marco Erickson looks to win votes from Legislative District 33B to be sent back to Boise to continue his work. Erickson...
May 16, 2026Open source
Search and rescue teams respond to 17 Mile Cave in Bonneville County
IDAHO FALLS — Bonneville County Sheriff Search and Rescue responded to a possible emergency situation Friday evening at 17 Mile Cave, a lava tube about 16...
May 16, 2026Open source
Motorcyclist dies, pickup driver taken into custody following crash near Filer
FILER — The Idaho State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred Friday evening on eastbound US-30, just east of Filer. The crash happened arou...
May 16, 2026Open source
Thunderbirds monitoring the skies ahead of Gunfighter Skies Air Show
The Thunderbirds are back over Mountain Home for the first time in eight years! Gates open at 9 a.m. this weekend — any government ID gets you in. Will you...
May 16, 2026Open source
'It’s very difficult': Idaho farmers stretched thin with rising costs and falling crop prices
Farmers in Payette and South Central Idaho say rising input costs and falling crop prices are squeezing operations as producers face tighter margins and cont...
May 16, 2026Open source
Eagle intersection to be closed for roundabout construction
The intersection at Linder Road and Floating Feather Road in Eagle, Idaho, will closed Monday, May 18, 2026, so that a roundabout can be built. Here
May 15, 2026Open source
LC State alumnus Tony Havens named 2026 Outstanding Teacher Educator
LEWISTON – Lewis-Clark State College alumnus Tony Havens was selected as the 2026 Outstanding Teacher Educator by the school’s Teacher Education & Ma...
May 14, 2026Open source
Intersection of Ripon Ave. And 17th Street Closure Beginning May 18th
LEWISTON - Beginning on Monday, May 18, Lewiston Orchards Irrigation District (LOID) will be performing road work near 1716 Ripon Avenue and the intersection...
May 14, 2026Open source
National Public Works Week May 17th – 23rd, Public Works Expo on May 21st
LEWISTON - In accordance with the tradition of the American Public Works Association, those who work in professions that provide and maintain public faciliti...
May 14, 2026Open source
Former Caldwell school bus driver set to change plea in child exploitation case
Wakeley’s attorney say he will change his plea next month. He currently faces 10 felony counts after prosecutors say investigators recovered thousands of s...
May 12, 2026Open source
Moscow man sentenced to more than 17 years for possession of child pornography
Devin Terrance Pickler, from Moscow, Idaho, has been sentenced to 210 months in prison for possessing child pornography.
May 12, 2026Open source
Funland at the Zoo reopens Saturday, May 23 in Idaho Falls
Funland at the Zoo will open for the season Saturday, May 23 with a refreshed, fully restored historic amusement experience in Idaho Falls.
May 12, 2026Open source
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Priest River is in Bonner County, Idaho.
Region: Idaho
ZIP Codes
83856
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A pizza driver's detour went viral — and strangers sent him $100,000 in tips
A simple soda run by an Idaho Domino’s driver sparked a viral moment and a solid cashflow ahead of his retirement.
May 19, 2026Open source
'Absolutely amazing guys': Man recounts helping crew after air show jet crash
A man who was among the first to reach four crew members after an Idaho air show jet crash is sharing his firsthand account.
May 19, 2026Open source
Explainer: What to know about a midair collision between 2 US Navy jets at an air show in Idaho AP 4 MIN
Two Navy jets collided during an air show in Idaho, but all four crew members survived. Here's what to know.
May 19, 2026Open source
4 crew members eject safely after two Navy jets crash during air show in Idaho
Officials say all four crew members ejected safely after two Navy jets collided and crashed during an air show at a military base in Idaho.
May 17, 2026Open source
Four crew members ejected safely after two Navy jets crash during air show in Idaho
All four crew members ejected safely after two Navy jets collided and crashed during an air show in western Idaho, officials said.
May 17, 2026Open source
2 Navy jets crash during air show in Idaho, 4 crew members eject safely, organizer says
Two Navy jets crashed during an air show Sunday at the Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho. Four crew members ejected safely, organizer said.
May 17, 2026Open source
Two Navy jets crash during Idaho air show; All 4 crew members survive
Four crew members safely ejected after two Navy jets collided during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show at Mountain Home Air Force Base in western Idaho on Sunday.
May 17, 2026Open source
Idaho airshow stopped following reported jet crash
An airshow at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho was abruptly halted Sunday following what officials described as an “aircraft incident."
May 17, 2026Open source
Idaho airshow stopped following reported jet crash
An airshow at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho was abruptly halted Sunday following what officials described as an “aircraft incident."
May 17, 2026Open source
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48.1663700, -116.9066170
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Bonner County
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