Chester
LATEST NEWS
Multiple people life-flighted after crash involving several motorcycles near Sagle
SAGLE, Idaho — Bonner County Emergency Medical Services (BCEMS) responded to a multiple vehicle collision involving several motorcycles that left multiple people with traumatic injuries. According to BCEMS, crews responded around 11:45 a.m. near 4000 Dufort Road in Sagle. BCEMS reports that paramedics found multiple people with traumatic injuries...
Chance of thunderstorms with temps down slightly
For Sunday evening and overnight there is a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63°. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northeast in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Partly cloudy with a slight thunderstorm risk for...
Lawsuit alleges constitutional rights violations in the officer-involved shooting death of Pocatello man
POCATELLO — A lawsuit filed with the federal court in Pocatello claims a Pocatello Police sergeant violated a man’s constitutional rights when the sergeant shot and killed the man last January. The lawsuit, filed on behalf of the estate of Matthew Planer and Planer’s mother, alleges numerous rights...
Callous Idiots with Fireworks Burn Idaho Business
Morons disregard the warnings. A military surplus store burned overnight in Sandpoint. The owner, Cornel Rasor, posted pictures on his Facebook account, explaining his business was a total loss. Rasor is a Republican Party activist and somewhat of an institution in the panhandle. Imagine celebrating a joyous Independence Day, and...
Coeur d'Alene Mayor Jim Hammond will resign August 31
In his career, Mayor Jim Hammond served on countless commissions and boards. He was a state senator. Principal. City administrator. Councilmember. “I’ve done a lot of things,” he said as he sat in his office at City Hall. “That's kind of at the expense of being home with the kids.”
Montpelier's Cook Customs attracting customers from near and far
MONTPELIER — After five years in business, Cook Customs LLC has found success throughout Bear Lake County and even as far as southern Utah and Wyoming. Miles Cook, owner of the business, said he first started Cook Customs back in 2019. His car detailing business offers several services for cars including ceramic coating, paint corrections and accessory installations. "I've always had an interest in car restoration and classic cars," Cook...
Opening of Kuna Boys & Girls Club a milestone moment in growing community
KUNA — After lacking a permanent home for 18 years, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Ada County hosted the grand opening of its new Kuna facility on Friday. The building was hailed as a tremendous community effort and a physical symbol of how much the city of Kuna has grown over the years. The city has seen exponential growth in recent decades, embodied in an opening that was attended by dozens of interested community members, with cars spilling out of the parking lot and...
Challenging Questions Remain for Boise’s Spencer Danielson
It won't be long before Boise State football is back in action, and the entire nation will be on the edge of their seats, wondering if the team can be the first non-power four school to qualify for the expanded twelve-team college football playoff. With most college football experts predicting a return to national glory, the anticipation is intense. 
Learn trout friendly practices at free event, Monday
JACKSON, Wyo. — Teton Conservation District Water Resources Specialist David Lee will share tips for keeping local waterways clean at the free event, “Are You Trout Friendly? Best Lawn care Practices for Healthy Streams and Rivers,” at Snake River Brewing on Monday, July 14, at 7 p.m.
Teton Lunch Counter’s Tori Park Studies Under Chef Alice Waters
While most of Jackson Hole was waist-deep in powder this past March, Tori Parker, aspiring chef and founder of Teton Lunch Counter, headed to sunny California for a stage (aka an internship) with chef and restaurateur Alice Waters at Chez Panisse. “Staging is an unpaid internship when a cook or...
Bankrupt Company Suddenly Closes ALL of Its Locations in 60 Idaho Cities
It was almost 20 years ago to the date that Microsoft co-founder, Bill Gates, predicted that a certain technology would be obsolete by 2014. That prediction was off by about a decade, this latest bankruptcy filing supports exactly what he said all those years ago. In 2004, a German publication...
See a Wild Turkey? Idaho Fish and Game Wants to Know
Idaho’s Department of Fish and Game’s Turkey Tracker project is bringing turkey surveying to the Gem State. Idahoans will be encouraged to participate in two separate surveys to better understand the wild turkey population in Idaho. A brood survey measuring offspring will be conducted through July and August, while a broader distribution survey will be conducted throughout the year.
Major Grocery Chain Plans to Cut These 10 Locations in Idaho
When Kroger and Albertsons announced their proposed mega-merger and plans to spin off multiple locations in Idaho, we had a sinking feeling that the store in our neighborhood would be on the chopping block. Sadly, the two grocery chains released a new document confirming that gut feeling. The two chains...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.