Local News in Pend Oreille County

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

Cusick Panthers crush Curlew on the road

CURLEW – The Cusick football team dominated Curlew the afternoon of Friday, Sept. 11, winning 86-22.Junior quarterback Kaden Person led the Panther offense, completing 15 of 27 passes for 306 yards an

Panther runners place high in first meets

COLBERT — The Cusick High School cross country team is off to a head start this season.They travelled Tuesday, Sept. 8 to Northwest Christian High School in Colbert for the NWC Josh Wright Memorial Ja

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

Spartan runners keep steady pace

ATHOL — The Priest River Lamanna High School cross country team is keeping a steady pace.Priest River travelled Saturday, Sept. 12 to Farragut State Park by Athol for the Timberlake Invitational.In th

Grizzly volleyball opens season with win

NEWPORT — In a five-set season opener, the Newport High School volleyball team won 3-2 against Reardan Tuesday, Sept. 8 at home.“Reardan is a strong team and definitely made us work for every point,”

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BRI E FLYSelPort leads league in footballIONE – The SelPort football team, a combination of Selkirk and Northport high schools, defeated Springdale at home Friday, Sept. 11, 56-24.SelPort led 6-0 at t

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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

U.S. Supreme Court blocks new mail-in voting requirements

OLYMPIA – The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected the Trump administration’s attempt to impose federal control on mail-in voting ahead of the midterm elections.Election officials in many states warned the

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,

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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