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Special deadline Tuesdays NoonBRITTANY JEAN IN CONCERTFolk singer, song writer brings music to CREATE. A new generation of Americana. Saturday, September 26, 6:00 p.m., students free. 900 West 4th, Ne
Grizzly volleyball struggles against league powerhouses
NEWPORT — Despite putting up a fight, the Newport High School volleyball team lost against two league powerhouses last week.“We knew going into this week that we would be seeing two of the toughest te
Newport bests Kettle Falls on gridiron
NEWPORT — The Newport football team had another successful outing this past Friday, beating Kettle Falls 28-6 on the road. The Grizzlies are now 2-1.Newport rushed for 367 yards on 48 carries, dominat
A Friendly Place To Be From
Newport WA. an American small town located on the Idaho border, with beautiful buildings made of wood, some with brick & mortar.It began as an Idaho town, the post office was moved and turned that
County burn controls in effect
NEWPORT — Campfires are now allowed in Pend Oreille County, but only in designated campgrounds and only within the Kaniksu region in the north.All outdoor rule burns, or debris burns, and permit burns
State answers Newport transportation queries
NEWPORT - In a long-awaited workshop Tuesday, Sept. 8, the Newport City Council consulted a Washington State Department of Transportation representative about some transportation projects under consid
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,
BRIEFLY
BRI E FLYNewport auto licensing office closed for two daysNEWPORT — The Newport Auto Licensing Office will be closed Thursday and Friday, Sept. 17–18, due to staffing.Customers who need vehicle licens
Free Medicare guidance at Hospitality House
NEWPORT — Navigating Medicare and health coverage can feel overwhelming for older adults and their families. To help local residents better understand their options, licensed Medicare advisor Kaley Ku
Local animal nonprofit warns of scam
NEWPORT — Pawsitive Outreach Spay Neuter Alliance is warning the public of scams preying on pet owners, using the identity of legitimate, local nonprofit organizations.POSNA was recently informed by a
Live Your Dream Award applications open
NEWPORT — The Live Your Dream award offers cash grants to women or girls seeking financial assistance for educational or training expenses.Women and girls who work or reside in Pend Oreille or Bonner
Lady Grizzlies beat Rams, host Gorillas Thursday
SPOKANE — The Newport High School girls’ soccer team split last week between victory and defeat, beating their guests the Riverside Rams 5-2 Tuesday, Sept. 8.Joelle Brandtner scored three goals to hel