Local food bank seeks donations

The food bank will be closed this week, but donations can be dropped off at Granite Aviation in Sandpoint

Rev. Diane Elaine Olson, 69

Rev. Diane Elaine Olson, born Jan. 12, 1943, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Aug. 13, 2012.

Iran says voter turnout dips below 50% in a first since 1979

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s interior ministry said Sunday that voter turnout in last week's parliamentary elections stood at 42.57%, the lowest in decades, in a possible sign of widespread dissatisfaction with Iran's clerical rulers and the state of the economy amid intense pressure from the United States.

Asia Today: Philippines allows foreign travel to resume

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippines on Wednesday lifted a ban on non-essential foreign trips by Filipinos, but the immigration bureau said the move did not immediately spark large numbers of departures for tourism and leisure.

Asia Today: Philippines allowing foreign travel to resume

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippines on Wednesday lifted a ban on non-essential foreign trips by Filipinos, but the immigration bureau said the move did not immediately spark large numbers of departures for tourism and leisure.

Asia Today: Philippines allowing foreign travel to resume

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippines on Wednesday lifted a ban on non-essential foreign trips by Filipinos, but the immigration bureau said the move did not immediately spark large numbers of departures for tourism and leisure.

Asia Today: Philippines allows foreign travel to resume

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippines on Wednesday lifted a ban on non-essential foreign trips by Filipinos, but the immigration bureau said the move did not immediately spark large numbers of departures for tourism and leisure.

Pioneer bus a Mineral County asset

The Pioneer Council provides transportation to your friends, family and neighbors in Mineral County more often than most people realize. Besides the five scheduled trips to Missoula each month, The Pioneer bus is also going to Plains, and from Saltese to Superior and back.

Legals February 12, 2016

Notice of Trustee's Sale Idaho Code 45-1506 Today's date: January 6, 2016 File No.: 7233.26381 Sale date and time (local time): May 6, 2016 at 10:00 AM Sale location: in the Veteran's Plaza outside the north entrance of the administrative building, 451 Government Way, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814 Property address: 1010 East Pine Avenue Coeur D Alene, ID 83814 Successor Trustee: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc., an Idaho Corporation P.O. Box 997 Bellevue, WA 98009 (425) 586-1900 Deed of Trust information Original grantor: Richard M. Barrett Original trustee: Optima, a California Corporation Original beneficiary: Washington Mutual Bank, FA Recording date: 01/05/2006 Recorder's instrument number: 2005958 County: Kootenai Sum owing on the obligation: as of January 6, 2016: $76,389.27 Because of interest, late charges, and other charges that may vary from day to day, the amount due on the day you pay may be greater. Hence, if you pay the amount shown above, an adjustment may be necessary after we receive your check. For further information write or call the Successor Trustee at the address or telephone number provided above. Basis of default: failure to make payments when due. Please take notice that the Successor Trustee will sell at public auction to the highest bidder for certified funds or equivalent the property described above. The property address is identified to comply with IC 60-113 but is not warranted to be correct. The property's legal description is: Lot 3, Block CC, City of Coeur D Alene, recorded in the office of the County Recorder in Book C of Plats at Page 79, records of Kootenai County, Idaho. The sale is subject to conditions, rules and procedures as described at the sale and which can be reviewed at www.northwesttrustee.com or USA-Foreclosure.com. The sale is made without representation, warranty or covenant of any kind. (TS# 7233.26381 Barrett, Richard M.) 1002.284872-File No. LEGAL 4903 JANUARY 22, 29, 2016 FEBRUARY 5, 12, 2016

MOSES LAKE CITY COUNCIL

Reader upset at loss of trees

They’re gone! My 31 arborvitae, which I have given TLC for 29 years. They were just knocked down, gathered up and put in a dump truck and hauled off, like they were just a bunch of garbage. Sad. Makes tears.

Boat found in East Low Canal

MOSES LAKE - A boat minus its motor was found near Moses Lake in the East Low Canal, south of Wheeler Road, on Friday.

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As I drive over the Long Bridge toward Sandpoint and look down at Dog Beach seeing all of those steel pipes and steel I-beams just rusting away left over from the bypass or dumped there by the railroad, I just wonder what would happen if someone or some little kid got seriously injured while playing on all of that discarded steel. Who would be liable? The city of Sandpoint? Bonner County? The railroad? Or whoever just left all of those steel pipes and steel I-beams there in the first place? There is a lot of money just laying there rusting away plus being a terrible eyesore to everyone coming into Sandpoint.

Ex-SEC lawyer gets 8 years for fraud

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) - A former enforcement attorney for the Securities and Exchange Commission was sentenced Friday to eight years in prison for his role in a series of multimillion dollar pump-and-dump stock fraud schemes.

Bonner County will become a dumping ground

I have heard the people who would like to see an integrated approach to milfoil control, time and time again be referred to as the "vocal minority" with "vocal minority" being used as if it were a dirty word.

Friday, January 22, 2016

SeaPort Airlines delays return of service • Police arrest man who allegedly fled, dumped vehicle into lake • Travel troubles at Snoqualmie • Lawmakers work to improve child mental health services • Moses Lake native receives several awards at Miss Seattle pageant • Quincy man arrested in connection with drive-by-shooting • Schools hold combined family reading night • Teachers receive grants from retired educators • Bits and Pieces: School day memories of Mae Higashiyama • Is it all (ancient) Greek to you? • Psalm 126:1b, 'We were like those who dream' • Moses Lake CBBN champs after routing Ike

UK hit by hurricane-force winds, 'life-threatening' floods

Storm Dennis roared across Britain on Sunday, lashing towns and cities with high winds and dumping so much rain that authorities urged residents to protect themselves from “life-threatening floods" in Wales and Scotland.

Alleged 'Fake cop' incidents unconfirmed

Spread by social networking

MOSES LAKE - Reports that a man was impersonating an officer and attempting to pull people over across Grant County could not be substantiated.

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I urge voters in District 1 to vote for Mike Boeck in the May 15 Republican primary elections. Mike is a fourth-generation resident of Bonner County, and is very qualified to do the job in Boise. I have personally met with him about the issues I feel are important to the people of our region: education, economic development (jobs), infrastructure, natural resources, protection of the environment, affordable healthcare, and serving the needs of the people in Northern Idaho.

County caught up in civil dispute over gravel

SANDPOINT — Bonner County has become ensnared in a civil dispute between a landowner and a contractor.

County now posting arrest warrants online