News across Pend Oreille County
The Newport Miner
Published September 30
A large data center is proposed for the former papermill in Usk
Locals worry how it will fit in ‘small-town USA’EDITOR’S NOTE: This story ran in the Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026, issue of The Spokesman-Review. When contacted by The Miner for comment, Merkle officials ma
The Newport Miner
Published September 16
PUD to receive $16.5 million broadband award
NEWPORT — Fiber broadband service will expand in Pend Oreille County, following the PUD commissioners’ approval of grant funds Tuesday, Sept. 15 for a $16.5 million award through the Broadband Equity,