https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/author/7,sophia-aldous en Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0700 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/5494,grizzlies-get-a-move-on-at-mooberrySPOKANE — Newport track and field athletes continue to take top spots in area meets, including the Mooberry Relays at Rogers High School Saturday, April 25.For the boys Lucas Croswhite won another fir...]]> Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0700 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/5494,grizzlies-get-a-move-on-at-mooberry https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/5496,lamanna-breaks-two-school-records Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0700 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/5496,lamanna-breaks-two-school-records https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/5504,late-artist-gives-back-to-artsNEWPORT — Care and craftsmanship will be some of the main focal points of an upcoming benefit auction for two non-profits, one of them Create Arts Center, at the American Lutheran Church 6–8 p.m. Satu...]]> Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0700 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/5504,late-artist-gives-back-to-arts https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/5456,spartans-continue-track-field-winning-streaks Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0700 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/5456,spartans-continue-track-field-winning-streaks https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/5463,grizzlies-host-rangers-panthers-and-moreNEWPORT – It was a sunny, breezy day when 18 high school track and field teams took over Ellersick Field for the NE2B/1B Meet 1 Wednesday, April 15.“First home meet of the year was a mix of all four s...]]> Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0700 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/5463,grizzlies-host-rangers-panthers-and-more https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/5370,temporary-fees-to-counter-broken-scaleNEWPORT — To clarify: Yes, the solid waste scale at the Deer Valley Transfer Station is broken and has been for approximately three weeks. Yes, the county commissioners agreed to replace it as of Tues...]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0700 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/5370,temporary-fees-to-counter-broken-scale https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/5325,newport-has-strong-showing-at-glenn-wolfDEER PARK – Newport High School track and field athletes continue to crack the top spots at area meets and the Glenn Wolf Invite at Deer Park on Friday, April 3 was no different.For the boys Jonathan...]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0700 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/5325,newport-has-strong-showing-at-glenn-wolf https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/5342,yes-facing-a-no-on-continuation-of-food-programNEWPORT – After years of helping feed homeless and at-risk youth, Youth Emergency Services (YES) of Pend Oreille County will no longer have the funding necessary to continue its weekend food program a...]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0700 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/5342,yes-facing-a-no-on-continuation-of-food-program https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/5270,newport-girls-win-top-spots-in-track Wed, 01 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0700 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/5270,newport-girls-win-top-spots-in-track https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/5285,hospital-bond-of-51-million-to-go-on-ballotNEWPORT — Local rural healthcare is looking for a boost. Pend Oreille County Public Hospital District No. 1 will ask voters residing in hospital district 1 to approve a $51 million bond on the Aug. 4...]]> Wed, 01 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0700 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/5285,hospital-bond-of-51-million-to-go-on-ballot https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/5226,pr-wins-first-at-lewiston Wed, 25 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0700 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/5226,pr-wins-first-at-lewiston https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/5228,grizzlies-claim-top-jamboree-spots Wed, 25 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0700 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/5228,grizzlies-claim-top-jamboree-spots https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/5251,two-rivers-coming-to-a-park-near-youPRIEST RIVER — Two Rivers Park is another step closer to construction after Priest River city council members approved the project’s phasing plan and design at the March 4 council member. This followe...]]> Wed, 25 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0700 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/5251,two-rivers-coming-to-a-park-near-you https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/5114,local-firefighters-busy-last-weekStructure fires in Ione, NewportIONE — Firefighters responded to a house on Houghton Street in Ione Thursday, Feb. 26, at approximately 12:14 p.m.According to Pend Oreille County Fire District 2 Faceb...]]> Wed, 04 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0800 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/5114,local-firefighters-busy-last-week https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/5121,get-ready-for-wildfire-seasonCUSICK – Along with spring and summer on the horizon there is also the infamous wildfire season. The wildland fire season in Washington and Idaho usually begins in early July and typically ends in ear...]]> Wed, 04 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0800 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/5121,get-ready-for-wildfire-season https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/5081,our-artists-poetry-is-part-of-my-lifeName: Kevin C. Hunt Age: 71 Town: Newport Artistic medium: Poetry Question: Why do you write poetry?Answer: I write poetry because I still can.I say that tongue in cheek. I actually wrote a poem title...]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0800 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/5081,our-artists-poetry-is-part-of-my-life https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/5084,grizzly-wrestlers-take-top-10-at-stateTACOMA — Newport Grizzly wrestlers cracked the top 10 in their weight categories at last week’s XXXVII state tournament at the Tacoma Dome, earning them five medals.“Our weekend in the Tacoma Dome was...]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0800 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/5084,grizzly-wrestlers-take-top-10-at-state https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/5085,rangers-first-place-championsTACOMA — The Selkirk Rangers wrestling team wrapped up its winter sports season with not just one, but two state championships, making Selkirk School District history.“Our guys wrestled their butts of...]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0800 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/5085,rangers-first-place-champions https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/5030,animal-rescue-receives-zone-changeProcess for new shelter ongoing in Priest RiverPRIEST RIVER — The Priest River Animal Rescue is one step closer to realizing its dream of a new, larger space after Bonner County commissioners unanimou...]]> Wed, 18 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0800 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/5030,animal-rescue-receives-zone-change https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/4934,march-monologue-madnessLocal talent dives inNEWPORT — Public speaking is hard. It could be argued that getting up in front of an audience and convincingly speaking as someone else is harder, especially when the viewers are...]]> Wed, 11 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0800 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/4934,march-monologue-madness https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/4945,new-superintendent-to-start-at-selkirk-in-julyIONE — There is a new face in the superintendent’s place after the Selkirk School District Board of Directors chose Joe West, one of three potential hires, as the next Superintendent of Selkirk School...]]> Wed, 11 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0800 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/4945,new-superintendent-to-start-at-selkirk-in-july https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/4888,grizzly-girl-wrestlers-on-a-roll Wed, 04 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0800 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/4888,grizzly-girl-wrestlers-on-a-roll https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/4882,school-district-hospital-district-host-town-hallNEWPORT — A Town Hall event at the Pend Oreille Public Utility District was split between presentations from Newport Hospital and Health Services and the Newport School District, with approximately 45...]]> Wed, 28 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0800 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/4882,school-district-hospital-district-host-town-hall https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/4819,100-paintings-in-three-daysOLDTOWN — When Doris Oscarson enters an art contest, she takes the rules seriously, but that doesn’t mean she’s not having fun.The Oldtown artist and Milan Art Institute student recently completed 100...]]> Wed, 21 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0800 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/4819,100-paintings-in-three-days https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/4786,our-artists-creations-by-the-riverName: Greg Vaughn Age: 60 Town: Newport Artistic medium: Small woodworking/ laser engraving Question: Why do you make this type of art?Answer: My interest in/enjoyment of woodworking was first ignited...]]> Wed, 14 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0800 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/4786,our-artists-creations-by-the-river https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/4795,grizzly-girls-are-no-1-at-bordertown-throwdownCLARKSTON – The Newport High School girls’ wrestling team grappled their way to the top, winning first place at the first annual Bordertown Throwdown in Clarkston, Friday-Saturday, Jan. 9-10. There we...]]> Wed, 14 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0800 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/4795,grizzly-girls-are-no-1-at-bordertown-throwdown https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/4796,rangers-crack-top-three-at-gut-checkKENT – The Selkirk wrestling team may be small in numbers, but the boys had a couple big wins at the Gut Check Elite Tournament in Kent, Friday–Saturday, Jan. 9–10.“These guys were also the highest pl...]]> Wed, 14 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0800 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/4796,rangers-crack-top-three-at-gut-check https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/4709,our-artistsShe has arrivedName: Clare Clark Age: 61 Town: Newport Artistic medium: Acrylic and mixed media Question: Why do you make this type of art?Answer: My first love was watercolor painting. Teaching art i...]]> Wed, 31 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0800 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/4709,our-artists https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/4657,grizzlies-grapple-with-gorillasNEWPORT — Newport hosted Davenport Wednesday, Dec. 17 in the wrestling NE2B League Matchup. Also included were some wrestlers from Liberty Launch Academy. Newport won the meetup overall, besting Daven...]]> Wed, 24 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0800 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/4657,grizzlies-grapple-with-gorillas https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/4674,our-artists Wed, 24 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0800 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/4674,our-artists https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/4689,wind-temporarily-wipes-out-powerPEND OREILLE COUNTY — The Pend Oreille River Valley got a small sample of the extreme weather that’s been battering the Pacific Northwest when 70-mile per hour winds blew through the area Tuesday nigh...]]> Wed, 24 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0800 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/4689,wind-temporarily-wipes-out-power https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/4576,what-a-legacy-what-a-lifeReflecting on former county treasurer Charlotte DemlowNEWPORT — Most of the time, a person can’t predict the last time they will see someone. Pend Oreille County Treasurer Nicole Dice saw former count...]]> Wed, 17 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0800 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/4576,what-a-legacy-what-a-life https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/4458,grizzly-boys-girls-win-top-spots-at-medical-lake-scramble Wed, 10 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0800 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/4458,grizzly-boys-girls-win-top-spots-at-medical-lake-scramble https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/4472,our-artistsPartaking in the performing artsName: Lorraine Patria Age: On the bright side, let’s just say, I am not pushing 70 anymore.I am dragging it!Town: Priest River Artistic medium: Live theater, volunteeri...]]> Wed, 10 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0800 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/4472,our-artists https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/4432,post-office-in-the-thick-of-holiday-deliveriesNEWPORT – The holidays are here and that means local postal carriers’ workload goes up, according to Newport Post Office Postmaster Andre Castillo. The Sunday after Thanksgiving kicks off what is know...]]> Wed, 03 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0800 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/4432,post-office-in-the-thick-of-holiday-deliveries https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/4330,happy-holidays-are-right-here Wed, 26 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0800 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/4330,happy-holidays-are-right-here https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/4275,your-opinion Wed, 19 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0800 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/4275,your-opinion https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/4015,newport-soccer-ends-season-at-districtsLIBERTY LAKE — Newport girls’ soccer lost to Davenport, 7-1 Saturday, Nov. 8 at the Hub Sports Center in Liberty Lake, ending the Grizzlies’ bid to make it to the state championship tournament. The th...]]> Wed, 12 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0800 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/4015,newport-soccer-ends-season-at-districts https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/4063,it-s-been-coming-on-strongResidents juggle food assistance in lieu of SNAP benefitsNEWPORT — Newport saw the largest Second Harvest Food Distribution in its history last Thursday during the free food giveaway at the Newport Ro...]]> Wed, 12 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0800 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/4063,it-s-been-coming-on-strong https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/3947,veterans-day-events-plentiful-in-pend-oreille-valley Wed, 05 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0800 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/3947,veterans-day-events-plentiful-in-pend-oreille-valley https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/3962,spartan-girls-place-10th-at-stateLEWISTON – Priest River cross-country put foot to grass at the 2025 IHSAA Cross Country Championships Friday- Saturday, Oct. 31Nov. 1 in Lewiston.“I’m proud of each and every one of them,” coach Kryst...]]> Wed, 05 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0800 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/3962,spartan-girls-place-10th-at-state https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/3880,spartans-run-to-state Wed, 29 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0700 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/3880,spartans-run-to-state https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/3790,newport-cross-country-running-towards-victory Wed, 22 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0700 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/3790,newport-cross-country-running-towards-victory https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/3568,former-counselor-pled-guilty-to-theft-medicaid-fraud Wed, 01 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0700 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/3568,former-counselor-pled-guilty-to-theft-medicaid-fraud https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/3583,tacoma-creek-fire-90-containedCUSICK — After weeks of coordinated efforts and attentiveness, the Tacoma Creek fire was returned to local jurisdictions earlier this week, according to Northeast Washington Interagency Incident Manag...]]> Wed, 01 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0700 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/3583,tacoma-creek-fire-90-contained https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/3521,grizzly-runners-go-hard-at-can-am Wed, 24 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0700 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/3521,grizzly-runners-go-hard-at-can-am https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/3522,grizzly-girls-soccer-wins-border-battle-with-priest-river Wed, 24 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0700 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/3522,grizzly-girls-soccer-wins-border-battle-with-priest-river https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/3499,panthers-are-naturally-quick-runners Wed, 17 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0700 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/3499,panthers-are-naturally-quick-runners https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/3469,lady-spartans-learning-the-ropes Wed, 10 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0700 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/3469,lady-spartans-learning-the-ropes https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/3482,tacoma-creek-fire-over-3-000-acresCUSICK — Wildfires are burning around the state, and it turns out Pend Oreille County is no exception.The Tacoma Creek Fire was reported in the early hours of Monday, Sept. 1, caused by a spate of dry...]]> Wed, 10 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0700 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/3482,tacoma-creek-fire-over-3-000-acres https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/3436,spartan-harriers-start-season-on-the-right-foot Wed, 03 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0700 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/3436,spartan-harriers-start-season-on-the-right-foot https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/3368,go-for-a-walk-stay-overnightEmbracing backpacking on public landsNEWPORT – When Mandy Walters gets into a new hobby, she likes to go big. Maybe too big at times, she’ll admit.Case in point being when Walters, 42, decided to get...]]> Wed, 20 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0700 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/3368,go-for-a-walk-stay-overnight https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/3378,our-artists‘Everyone should try it’Name: Cathi Rawley Age: Older than dirt (83) Town: Newport Art medium: acrylic paint Question: Have you always been interested in the arts?Answer: Although I’ve always enjoyed...]]> Wed, 20 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0700 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/3378,our-artists https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/3394,local-veteran-recalls-nuclear-testing-marshall-islandsNEWPORT - Richard Phlug adjusted the patch over his left eye and looked over with his right, seeming somewhat apologetic.“I don’t know how you feel about medical stuff like wounds, but I don’t want to...]]> Wed, 20 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0700 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/3394,local-veteran-recalls-nuclear-testing-marshall-islands https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/3342,our-artistsArt through the Coast GuardDon Hatcher Age: 75 Town: Newport Artistic medium: Gouache and acrylic Question: Why do you make this type of art?Answer: I have been making art since I was seven years old....]]> Tue, 12 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0700 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/3342,our-artists https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/3298,pend-oreille-valley-relay-for-life-turns-20 Wed, 06 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0700 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/3298,pend-oreille-valley-relay-for-life-turns-20 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/3302,our-artists‘A love for what God has created’Name: Alicia Bell Age: 65 Town: Newport Artistic medium: Watercolor, drawing, oils, acrylic; mostly watercolor right now.Question: Why do you make this type of art?Ans...]]> Wed, 06 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0700 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/3302,our-artists https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/3316,priest-river-graduates-go-for-america-s-favorite-couplePRIEST RIVER – It’s not too late to choose America’s Favorite Couple, so why not make it one with local ties? Husband and wife Tim Humrich and Danaree Mullaley Humrich are asking area residents to hel...]]> Wed, 06 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0700 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/3316,priest-river-graduates-go-for-america-s-favorite-couple https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/3227,our-artistsA piece of earth in her handsName: Angela Nicole Drew Age: 39 Town: Newport Artistic medium: Pottery Question: Why do you make this type of art?Answer: I have been an “artist” from a young age enjoyin...]]> Wed, 30 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0700 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/3227,our-artists https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/3172,have-you-served Wed, 16 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0700 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/3172,have-you-served https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/3147,our-artists-mixing-up-different-mediumsName: Sally Whiting Thornburg Age: 70s Town: Priest River Artistic medium: Water media, collage, assemblage Question: Why do you make this type of art?Answer: I enjoy mixing up different mediums to cr...]]> Wed, 09 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0700 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/3147,our-artists-mixing-up-different-mediums https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/3150,new-laws-of-the-land Wed, 09 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0700 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/3150,new-laws-of-the-land https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/3115,spartans-to-welcome-haggett-as-principalPRIEST RIVER — There’s a new face in the principal’s place at Priest River Lamanna Junior/Senior High School.Vanessa Haggett is replacing Matt George after the West Bonner County School District Board...]]> Wed, 02 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0700 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/3115,spartans-to-welcome-haggett-as-principal https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/3076,the-big-burn-in-the-pend-oreille-river-valleyAuthor shares stories behind massive wildfireNEWPORT — Wildfire has burned its way into the history of the Inland Northwest, and the Pend Oreille River Valley is no exception. To touch on that past an...]]> Wed, 25 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0700 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/3076,the-big-burn-in-the-pend-oreille-river-valley https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/2904,croswhite-takes-second-place-medalGrizzlies show up strong at stateYAKIMA – Newport track and field ran, vaulted, jumped and threw their way into the top ten at the annual 2B track and field championships at Zaepfel Stadium at Eisenho...]]> Wed, 04 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0700 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/2904,croswhite-takes-second-place-medal https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/2925,serving-like-jesus-served-the-people-around-him Wed, 04 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0700 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/2925,serving-like-jesus-served-the-people-around-him https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/2805,chase-smith-makes-state-priest-river-history Wed, 21 May 2025 06:00:00 -0700 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/2805,chase-smith-makes-state-priest-river-history https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/2814,our-artistsOscarson inspired by natureDoris OscarsonAge: 62 Town: Oldtown Artistic medium: Acrylics and oil Question: Why do you make this type of art?Answer: I make this type of art because it’s what makes me f...]]> Wed, 21 May 2025 06:00:00 -0700 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/2814,our-artists https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/2822,when-you-look-at-an-addict-that-s-someone-s-childLosing a family member to fentanylNEWPORT – In the picture a woman’s hair blows in the wind, obscuring her face. At first glance, the strategic shades of black and gray make the image look like a comp...]]> Wed, 21 May 2025 06:00:00 -0700 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/2822,when-you-look-at-an-addict-that-s-someone-s-child https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/2778,levy-to-decide-future-of-west-bonner-schools Wed, 14 May 2025 06:00:00 -0700 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/2778,levy-to-decide-future-of-west-bonner-schools https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/2788,heartbridge-needs-helping-handsNon-profit looking for volunteersNEWPORT — Two women make their way up the staircase of the Martin Building, one of the historic structures in downtown Newport that is having new life breathed into it...]]> Wed, 14 May 2025 06:00:00 -0700 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/2788,heartbridge-needs-helping-hands https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/2760,talking-to-our-minor-reportersNEWPORT – If the Newport Miner Newspaper looks much younger than our 100 plus years, first of all, thank you. However, most of the credit goes to the students at Sadie Halstead Middle School who have...]]> Wed, 07 May 2025 06:00:00 -0700 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/2760,talking-to-our-minor-reporters https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/2711,newport-a-victorious-host-at-barry-sartzNEWPORT — The Grizzly track and field team hosted the annual Barry Sartz Relay Saturday, April 26, with several Newport athletes cracking the top 10 in numerous events.“It was a beautiful day for a tr...]]> Wed, 30 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0700 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/2711,newport-a-victorious-host-at-barry-sartz https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/2714,priest-river-boys-walk-away-with-third-trophy-of-seasonNEWPORT — The Spartans had a busy week, attending the Lakeland Invite on Thursday, April 24 and then on to Newport for the Barry Sartz Relays Saturday, April 26.“Saturday’s Newport Relays was more of...]]> Wed, 30 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0700 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/2714,priest-river-boys-walk-away-with-third-trophy-of-season https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/2734,stable-housing-needed-for-homeless-at-risk-youthOLDTOWN — Homelessness is not just nowhere to sleep, according to Executive Director Kellie Dean of Youth Emergency Services of Pend Oreille County.It can look like someone having to sleep outside in...]]> Wed, 30 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0700 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/2734,stable-housing-needed-for-homeless-at-risk-youth https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/2678,spartans-rule-at-home-awayAthletes take top spots in track, fieldPRIEST RIVER Spartan track and field proved victorious hosts at the 28th annual Priest River Invite Saturday, April 19 when the boys’ team won the first-place tr...]]> Wed, 23 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0700 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/2678,spartans-rule-at-home-away https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/2611,newport-soccer-beats-riverside Wed, 09 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0700 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/2611,newport-soccer-beats-riverside https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/2613,priest-river-track-continues-winning-streak Wed, 09 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0700 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/2613,priest-river-track-continues-winning-streak https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/2633,fentanyl-suspected-cause-of-overdose-deathPRIEST RIVER – Police responded to a possible overdose death Saturday, April 6 at 2:15 according to Priest River Chief Drew McLain. In an update to city council at their general meeting Monday, April...]]> Wed, 09 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0700 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/2633,fentanyl-suspected-cause-of-overdose-death https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/2551,your-local-artist-q-a-linda-cassellaYour local artist Q&A: Linda CassellaName: Linda Cassella Age: 71 Town: Newport Medium: Acrylic 1. Why do you make art?I love to paint portraits of people, pets and wildlife, because every face te...]]> Wed, 26 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0700 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/2551,your-local-artist-q-a-linda-cassella https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/2558,spartans-win-top-spots-in-bonners-ferry Wed, 26 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0700 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/2558,spartans-win-top-spots-in-bonners-ferry https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/2564,sophie-s-choice-the-pet-in-the-pits Wed, 26 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0700 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/2564,sophie-s-choice-the-pet-in-the-pits https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/2532,keeping-tabs-on-priest-river-history Wed, 19 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0700 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/2532,keeping-tabs-on-priest-river-history https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/2516,two-house-fires-in-four-daysOfficials urge homeowners to practice fire prevention safetyNEWPORT – There were two house fires in the span of four days last week, with a fire on 1st Street in Newport on Wednesday, March 5 followed...]]> Wed, 12 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0700 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/2516,two-house-fires-in-four-days https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/2474,breaking-records-taking-medalsSpartans take to the podium at wrestling championshipsPOCATELLO — With his second state championship win two years in a row, Colm McLaimtaig takes his place in Priest River history as one of the great...]]> Wed, 05 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0800 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/2474,breaking-records-taking-medals https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/2456,feeding-your-kidsHow school meals are funded in your districtNEWPORT — Nowadays, breakfast and lunch in a kindergarten through 12th grade school setting is a common feature. For some, it’s a required staple.According...]]> Wed, 26 Feb 2025 08:00:00 -0800 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/2456,feeding-your-kids https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/2410,the-incredible-edible-and-pricey-eggLocals deal with rising egg costsNEWPORT – Tarrah Strid gently pushes her hand under a nesting hen to grasp the egg underneath, to which the bird takes umbrage, clucking and darting its head at Strid’...]]> Wed, 19 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -0800 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/2410,the-incredible-edible-and-pricey-egg https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/2352,organization-protects-homeless-youth-from-uncertain-future-after-trump-freeze Wed, 12 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -0800 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/2352,organization-protects-homeless-youth-from-uncertain-future-after-trump-freeze https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/2286,the-dewey-seed-systemFree seeds at the library draws volunteersPRIEST RIVER – Almost anything can be checked out of libraries these days besides just books.For patrons at the West Bonner Library District, that includes ga...]]> Wed, 05 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -0800 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/2286,the-dewey-seed-system https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/2291,grizzlies-win-top-spots-at-north-league Wed, 05 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -0800 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/2291,grizzlies-win-top-spots-at-north-league https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/2315,a-passion-for-outdoor-public-spaces Wed, 05 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -0800 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/2315,a-passion-for-outdoor-public-spaces https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/2254,heart-on-and-off-the-matLocal teen making wrestling historyPRIEST RIVER – Spartan Colm McLaimtaig has already left his mark on Priest River Lamanna High wrestling history and is on track to keep going.“He’s broken most wins,...]]> Wed, 29 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0800 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/2254,heart-on-and-off-the-mat https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/2209,hall-garners-criticism-praise-in-school-board-position Wed, 22 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0800 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/2209,hall-garners-criticism-praise-in-school-board-position https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/2178,west-bonner-trustees-what-to-do-with-propertiesPRIEST RIVER – To appraise or not to appraise? That was the question before West Bonner County School District Trustees Monday night at a special board meeting. Trustees debated whether to get current...]]> Wed, 15 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0800 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/2178,west-bonner-trustees-what-to-do-with-properties https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/2136,local-reps-reflections-on-public-school-fundingPRIEST RIVER – How do your government representatives approach public education? That was the line of questioning people had for Idaho District 1B Rep. Cornel Rasor and District 1 state Sen. Jim Woodw...]]> Wed, 08 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0800 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/2136,local-reps-reflections-on-public-school-funding https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/2098,it-s-just-not-enoughNew border hours don’t do much for local businessMETALINE FALLS – The border station near Metaline Falls is extending its hours, but it doesn’t seem like a lot of North Pend Oreille County residents a...]]> Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:00:00 -0800 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/2098,it-s-just-not-enough https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/1915,mclaimtaig-takes-third-at-tri-stateBreaks several school recordsCOEUR D’ALENE - Tournaments were tough for the Spartans this week, but senior Colm McLaimtaig grappled his way to third place at 144 pounds at the Tri State Tournament in...]]> Wed, 18 Dec 2024 06:00:00 -0800 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/1915,mclaimtaig-takes-third-at-tri-state https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/1921,swain-places-sixth-at-tri-state Wed, 18 Dec 2024 06:00:00 -0800 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/1921,swain-places-sixth-at-tri-state https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/1876,district-office-headed-to-junior-highPRIEST RIVER – It looks like the West Bonner County School District Office is moving to the Priest River Junior High after the West Bonner board of trustees voted to do so at a public meeting Monday,...]]> Wed, 11 Dec 2024 06:00:00 -0800 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/1876,district-office-headed-to-junior-high https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/1877,mclaimtaig-wins-top-spot-at-dic-griswold-invite Wed, 11 Dec 2024 06:00:00 -0800 https://www.pendoreillerivervalley.com/article/1877,mclaimtaig-wins-top-spot-at-dic-griswold-invite