Local News in Pend Oreille County

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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,

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

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It’s time to reduce wildfire risk

GUEST OPINIONThis year’s fires have been devastating with an unprecedented scale of destruction. Seeing so many people evacuated, lives disrupted and homes lost has been heartbreaking. Yet, it has als

YOUR OPINION

Vote Larson for Idaho HouseI am writing to provide a character reference for Kathryn Larson, who is running for Idaho House Seat 1 B in the upcoming election opposing Cornell Rasor.I have known Kathry

3 Steps to Support Mental Health for Rural Youth

Young people face a growing number of pressures, including academic expectations, social responsibilities, complex family situations and uncertainty about their own futures. Mental health support is i

Conserving fuel as prices rise

Fuel is a necessity for millions of drivers on the country’s roadways. According to a recent report from Experian Automotive, approximately 1.4 percent of the 292.3 million cars and trucks on the road