Local News in Pend Oreille County

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We welcome letters to the editor. Letters should be no longer than 200 words. Letters should be typed and submitted to The Miner office no later than 5 p.m. Friday for publication the following Wednes

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

Did you know?

Fall may be the best time to pick apples, carve jack-o’-lanterns, and get cozy in warm sweaters. It also is one of the best times of the year to buy a car. According to U.S. News & World Report, d

Winter vehicle maintenance starts now

Changing seasons expose vehicles to various conditions throughout the year. Although severe weather can occur at any time, the winter is known to be particularly harsh and can make it hard for a vehic

Affordable Care Act insurance costs to rise steeply again in Washington

A quarter million Washingtonians who get their insurance through the state’s exchange under the Affordable Care Act face another year of double-digit rate increases.Health insurance rates will rise an

Quilts of Valor to local vets

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

WHO TO CONTACT

IDAHOFederalPresident Donald J. Trump (R) The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington DC 20500 Comments: 202-456-1111 Switchboard: 202-456-1414 www.WhiteHouse.gov/ContactSen. Mike Crapo (R)

WHO TO CONTACT

WASHINGTONFederalPresident Donald J. Trump (R) The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington DC 20500 Comments: 202-456-1111 Switchboard: 202-456-1414 www.WhiteHouse.gov/ContactSenator Patty