Local News in Pend Oreille County

BRIEFLY Celebrate 100 years of Priest River Library

PRIEST RIVER — From noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, along with all the celebrating of Oktoberfest in downtown Priest River, the Friends of the Library will celebrate 100 years of having a library in

POLICE REPORTS

A-POLICE REPORTS 9-23GF EDITOR’S NOTE: The police reports, taken from dispatch logs provided to The Miner by law enforcement agencies, are not intended to be an exact report, but rather a comprehensiv

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

Tribe receives nearly $1 million for salmon

OLYMPIA – The Washington State Salmon Recovery Funding Board announced the award of $21.5 million in grants for projects to restore salmon habitat around the state.In all, 75 grants were awarded to pr

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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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