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10/17/2025

10/17/2025

It’s not over until it’s officially over….keep voting for Lakeland and finish strong! 💚💛

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10/17/2025

Introducing this week's 'Handpicked' local artisan: Alex Fernandez!

The Lake City High School graduate has made a name for himself at local markets through his handmade ceramics business, Flipp'n Pottery. Fernandez crafts bowls, mugs, and other functional wares in his garage-turned-studio in Hayden using clays sourced from throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Each week, Handpicked highlights one of North Idaho's remarkable creators with a full-page spread in our print edition.

Want to nominate a local artisan, vendor, or creative? Email [email protected].

And, look for Flipp'n Pottery at the last Saturday market this weekend at HWY-95 and Prairie Avenue in Hayden 🍂

10/17/2025

SLPD is asking anyone that recognizes the truck or the driver of the truck to contact the station by phone at (208) 623-2701 or email at [email protected].

The Spirit Lake Police Department is requesting the public’s help regarding a hit and run that occurred at Spirit’s Mini Stop last Friday.

10/17/2025

A Pocatello man has been arrested in connection with a bomb threat made earlier this month to a state government building in Boise, Idaho State Police said in a press release.

10/17/2025

Community was the main ingredient Thursday during the 11th annual Souport the End of Homelessness, which brought droves of people from all corners of the county and beyond to treat their tastebuds to a lunchtime culinary adventure of 25 different soups, stews, chowders and chilies.

The first stop on the tasting tour for Coeur d'Alene resident Krista Catron was the Idaho Gold Rush Cougar Gold potato soup station. "This is just my first bite,” she said. And — how was it? “Delicious," she said.

10/17/2025

Proponents of Idaho’s new $50 million tax credit program for students not enrolled in public schools said they believe the program will allow parents to make the best educational choices for their children.

10/17/2025

It may only be mid-October, but fresh snow is already blanketing Silver Mountain and Lookout Pass Ski Area, fueling hopes for early openings and long seasons among skiers and snowboarders.

“The frosted peaks were a welcome sight this weekend, about a week earlier than our first snow last year,” Colburn said. “Our crews are busy getting the mountain ready for opening day, which is scheduled for Nov. 28. If the snow continues to pile up, we won't rule out an early opening."

10/17/2025

Stakeholder feedback has prompted a revision to the drawdown plan for Priest Lake, according to officials with the Idaho Department of Water Resources.

In the past, lake water was released all at once during the drawdown. However, concerns led to a change in that approach this year. “Idaho Fish and Game has expressed concern that those sudden high flows are harmful to the Priest River fishery and have documented that in the Priest River Basin Pla...

10/17/2025

As for the picks, Jason Elliott went 7-0 last week, Josh McDonald 6-1, Mark Nelke 4-3.

As for the picks, Jason Elliott went 7-0 last week, Josh McDonald 6-1, Mark Nelke 4-3. For the season, Josh and Mark are 41-17, and Jason is 39-19.

10/17/2025

Lakeland will play host to No. 3 seed Sandpoint on Saturday at 6 p.m. in the first round of regionals. In the other first-round match, No. 4 Moscow (13-13, 1-5 5A IEL) travels to Lewiston.

Lakeland will play host to No. 3 seed Sandpoint on Saturday at 6 p.m. in the first round of regionals. In the other first-round match, No. 4 Moscow (13-13, 1-5 5A IEL) travels to Lewiston.

10/17/2025

NIC travels to Snow College of Ephraim, Utah, on Saturday.

NIC travels to Snow College of Ephraim, Utah, on Saturday.