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08/23/2024

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THE TOWN OF CUSICK IS UNDER WATER RESTRICTIONS AT THIS TIME NO OUTSIDE WATERING IS ALLOWED TILL FURTHER NOTICE

08/08/2024

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07/18/2024

07/10/2024

Report from another early fire in 1916.

07/10/2024

There is a planned outage scheduled to begin tonight, Tuesday, July 9th at 10pm and last approximately 6 hours (10pm-4am). Crews will be conducting maintenance at the Cusick Substation. All customers impacted by this planned outage are being individually notified via automated phone call and/or email. Thank You for your patience as we perform this scheduled work and we apologize for any inconvenience it causes. If you feel you should have been notified of this planned outage and have not yet received any communication from us, please reach out to our Customer Service Support Team at 509-447-3137 to verify that we have accurate contact information on file. We want to ensure that planned outage notifications are received accordingly. Thank you.

07/08/2024

Send us your photos of the summer heat and how you're beating it! Swimming, boating, suntanning, hiking, eating ice cream! Send your summer fun photos to [email protected].

07/06/2024

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DNR IS ON SCENE OF  A 1/2 ACRE FIRE ON USFS LAND IN THE USK/CUSICK AREA OFF OF MIDDLE FORK RD

06/25/2024

There is a planned outage scheduled to begin at midnight on Tuesday, June 25th and last approximately 2 hours (12am-2am). Crews will be installing fiber over the Pine Street Substation. All customers impacted by this planned outage have been individually notified. Thank You for your patience as we perform this scheduled work and we apologize for any inconvenience it causes.

06/25/2024

The Pend Oreille PUD is having a planned outage tonight from midnight to 2 a.m.

06/17/2024

The Miner is coming out one day early this week because of the Juneteenth Federal Holiday. Deadline for Hot Box ads is tomorrow, Monday, June 17 at noon. Thanks!

05/22/2024

The West Bonner County School District levy is failing 1612-1241.

05/16/2024

3 FAMILY YARD SALE
Friday, Saturday Sunday 10:00-5:00. Elk Creek Ranch, 2144 Baker Lake Road, Newport. Antiques, Generators, Chain Saws, Household items

05/12/2024

Send us your aurora borealis photos! Email [email protected] with the photographer’s name and where and when the photos were taken.

Thanks so much!!

05/12/2024

Level 3 S*x Offender in the Area

04/18/2024

The Cusick American Legion is holding Spring Bingo this Sunday, April 21, from 2-4 p.m. Chances to win hams and the Black Out for a roast beef dinner. Cake raffle, refreshments, 10 games 25 cents each card per card. Sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary Unit #217. Doors open at 1:15 p.m.

04/10/2024

Gregory D. Butcher
Newport
Gregory D. Greg Butcher, a beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend to many passed away March 10, 2024, in Newport, Washington, at the age of 51. He was born on June 4, 1972, in Nampa, Idaho, to his loving parents Gary and Joyce Butcher. Greg had an unwavering love for life that was evident in everything he did. He dedicated more than two decades of his life as a Certified Heavy Equipment Operator and Truck Driver before finding fulfillment working with the Washington State Department of Transportation in Highway Maintenance. His dedication to his work was matched only by his passion for the great outdoors.
A true outdoor enthusiast at heart, Greg looked forward to planning and attending the annual elk hunting trip each year. His love for nature extended beyond just hunting; he found joy in introducing others to the art of hunting and sharing his knowledge with them. In addition to being an avid hunter, Greg took immense pride in smoking meat and experimenting with different rubs – it was a hobby that brought him endless joy. His culinary creations were enjoyed by all who had the pleasure of tasting them.
Beyond these passions lay another side of Greg – one that reveled in high-speed excitement as a NASCAR/Stock car enthusiast. Whether cheering from home or attending races live whenever possible, this interest added yet another layer to his vibrant personality.
Above all else stood Greg’s devotion to family: Dawn Butcher (wife), Kody Butcher (son), Gary D. Butcher (father), Judy Lord (aunt), Gary D. Butcher (brother), Julie Simonsen (step-sister) Kim Simonsen (step-sister), Kory (DeAnna) Butcher (nephew), Mase and Madix (grand-nephews), many more family members and many, many friends. Oh, and can’t forget his beloved Labrador-retriever, Annabelle. They meant more than anything else could ever have possibly meant- they were truly what made him whole.
The loss felt by those who knew him is immeasurable but so too are their memories filled with laughter shared alongside him during better days gone past.
A funeral service will be held on April 13, 2024, at 1 p.m. at the Sherman Campbell Funeral Home located at 423 2nd St., Newport, Washington, followed by a reception from 2:30-5 p.m. in the House of the Lord Multipurpose Room located at 754 Silver Birch Lane, Oldtown, Idaho, (potluck) where friends and loved ones can gather together once more – if only briefly – while celebrating Greg’s life.
May we find solace knowing that Gregory D. Butcher has left behind an indelible mark on our lives through cherished memories which shall never fade away.
Sherman-Campbell Funeral Home in Newport, Wash., is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are welcome to visit their website at www.shermancampbell.com.

04/10/2024

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04/08/2024

Much to our disappointment, we still aren't able to update our website. We are very sorry for the inconvenience and hope our readers will hang in there. We'll continue to post our eEdition on Facebook until we can update our website. If you have any questions, feel free to call us at 509-447-2433 or email us at [email protected].

04/04/2024

04/03/2024

04/03/2024

Interested in helping shape Pend Oreille County’s 2024 Hazard Mitigation and Community Wildfire Protection Plans?

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04/03/2024

Our website servers are down. While the host company works to fix the problem, we're posting our eEdition here. Enjoy!

04/03/2024

Our website servers are down and while our host works on the problem, we're posting our eEdition here. Enjoy.

03/27/2024

Attention Easter Coloring Contest Winners! Your Easter baskets are ready! One lucky winner will take home $25. The Miner is open 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m., Monday-Thursday, so get your parents to bring you to The Miner!
Kolbie Smith, Livia Haney, Keegan Kenny, Daisy Marshall, Ashlyn Kiss, Wyatt Womack, Strider Cash, Cameron Kiss, Khanor Womack and Max Marshall - YOU ARE ALL WINNERS!

03/22/2024

Former Cusick Councilman Indicted For Stealing More Than $195,000 From Town

01/31/2024

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01/31/2024

Harold R. Peterson
Oldtown, Idaho
Heaven gained a true angel, an amazing husband, brother, father, grandfather and friend, as Harold Raymond Peterson took his final breath on Jan. 21, 2024.
Harold was born to Tyler and Nellie Peterson on Oct. 18,1938, in Bellevue, Minn. In 1961 Harold met the love of his life and wife of 52 years, Ruby Lee Robinson. Together, they formed a life, raised a beautiful family, and experienced many adventures together. Harold and Ruby moved from Minnesota to Oldtown, Idaho, in 1966 where he started his own logging company. He worked with many life-long friends including Buck Merritt, Steve Sams and Ladimer Mischenko who were instrumental in his success. Harold and Ruby spent many winters at Suni Sands Resort in Yuma, Ariz., beginning in 1986.
Harold is known to all for his loyalty, sense of humor and love of the Lord. Harold enjoyed golfing, card games and time with friends both in Arizona and at home.
Harold is survived by three children, Dawn (Ben) Rice, Mary Gilds and Todd (Mae) Peterson. Harold has six grandchildren, Heather (Aaron) Huff, John Peterson, Veronica Peterson, Anthony Gilds, Alexis Gilds and Angel Gilds as well as five great-grandchildren, Desirae Eversole, Gunnar Eversole, Ashlyn Eversole, Myles Gilds and Charlotte Gilds, and two sisters, Helen (Richard) Krogstad and Patty Sederstrom.
Harold was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Ruby Peterson, brother James Peterson, brother in-law Bruce Sederstrom and sister-in-law Mary Peterson.
Our family would like to thank the staff at Creekside Memory Care and Hospice of North Idaho for all the care that was given to Harold over the past 16 months.
Please join us in a remembrance for Harold on Feb. 3, 2024, 10:30 a.m. at the American Lutheran Church in Newport, Wash.

01/11/2024

Priest River warming center opens tonight
PRIEST RIVER – A warming center in Priest River will open tonight at 6 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 11, at 377 High Street. That’s a day earlier than Priest River Community Church planned on opening the center but according to Lori Holten, shelter coordinator, temperatures are expected to drop dramatically tonight.
Friday through Sunday, the warming center will be open 24 hours a day, except for Sunday, when it will be closed from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for church, but will back open at 4 p.m. The warming center can sleep up to 100 people. For more information call 509-998-1269.