Fish & Game offers 'Project Wild' workshop

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has scheduled two “Project Wild” workshops in northern Idaho for teachers and youth leaders.

Block watch expands into local cities

PONDERAY — The Bonner County Sheriff's Office Community Force Neighborhood Watch has grown significantly since its inception about a year ago, prompting an expansion from rural areas into the cities.

Peak Sand and Gravel Lakers sweep Orofino

SANDPOINT — The high temperatures aren’t the only thing heating up Sandpoint this summer.

Mountain West Bank grant funds snack bag program

NEWPORT — Mountain West Bank (Newport) awarded Newport Hospital and Health Services Foundation with a check for $4,000. The funds are awarded in support of the NHHS Foundation Healthy Kids Snack Bag program, which addresses food disparities in local children living in Pend Oreille County (Washington) and West Bonner County (Idaho). The funds will directly provide over 600 snack bags in 2019.

Murder suspect imprisoned on eluding charge

COEUR d’ALENE — A Cocolalla man awaiting trial for second-degree murder in Bonner County was ordered on Wednesday to serve up to three years in prison in a felony eluding case in Kootenai County.

'Radioflash' debuts on Nov. 15

SANDPOINT — “Radioflash,” a survival thriller which was partially in Bonner County, has been assigned a Nov. 15 release date, according to IMDb.

Young eager to take game to the college level

SANDPOINT — A strong work ethic, high enthusiasm and overall passion for the game will serve Sandpoint senior Trinity Young well at the next level, as the libero/defensive specialist signed a letter of intent on Monday to play volleyball at Saint Martin’s University.

BCGA Fall Home Horticulture workshops set

Five workshops covering a rich variety of subjects and presented by the Bonner County Gardeners Association, will be held Wednesdays beginning Sept. 14 at the Ponderay Event Center.

Pair nabbed after bi-state chase

POST FALLS — An alert Post Falls Police Department employee who recognized a stolen vehicle led to the arrest of two suspects after a chase that started in Post Falls and ended in Spokane Valley Thursday night.

Principal: LPOHS making strides

SANDPOINT — Lake Pend Oreille High School officials have high hopes for improved graduation rates and student performance in the coming years.

Reiling pleads to reduced charge

SANDPOINT — A former Sagle man who fled Bonner County to avoid being tried on a lewd conduct charge entered Alford plea Friday to an amended charge.

IDFG auction planned for Saturday in Cd'A

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game will be auctioning furs, hides, antlers, skulls and other items on Saturday, April 9 at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds, 4056 N. Government Way, in Coeur d’Alene. The sale will be conducted between the 4-H and Wildlife buildings near the main entrance to the fairgrounds.

Community schools receive Kahn Academy grants

SANDPOINT — Several Lake Pend Oreille School District schools are receiving a much-needed economic boost thanks to the Kahn Academy.

Students dish out feast

SANDPOINT — Lake Pend Oreille High School seniors spent their entire day slaving over a hot stove Thursday for the benefit of the community.

Jurisdiction retained in theft case

SANDPOINT — Jurisdiction was retained Monday over a Bonner County man who used a debit card scheme to steal nearly $20,000 worth of fuel from a Priest River gas station.

MillTown complex expands city's housing options

Project gets national nods for energy standards

SANDPOINT — Starting in August, local affordable housing options are set to expand dramatically.

Barack Obama should study Bush's humility

Barak Obama should study Bush’s humility. His incessant lecturing of the American people for their downfalls and trumpeting his own triumphs is more than I can endure. The chest pounding for the killing of Bin Laden seems neverending.

LPO school district audit receives high marks

SANDPOINT — The Lake Pend Oreille School District’s financial department is continuing its winning streak with another perfect audit.

Teen sentenced for marina heist

SANDPOINT — One of two Sandpoint teens implicated in boat burglaries at Sandpoint Marina was ordered Tuesday to serve at least 16 days in juvenile detention, but refused to implicate alleged accomplices in the heists.

CWC analysts see both good, bad

SANDPOINT — Analysts are seeing both good and bad signs in Coldwater Creek’s financial situation.