Spartans excel in technology through NIC partnership

PRIEST RIVER — Wouldn’t it be nice to know that years spent in the classroom would pay financial dividends?

Defense in murder case wants subpoena quashed

SANDPOINT — Defense attorneys for accused killer Jacob Corban Coleman are moving to block the use of his public school records in court.

Let lake reach potential as world-class fishery

Dead fish stink … so let’s stop intentionally killing so many. Let Lake Pend Oreille reach its potential as a world-class multi-species fishery

Priest River can't keep up with Wallace's backcourt

Editor’s note: An earlier version of this recap ran in the Sunday editions of the Daily Bee and the Coeur d’Alene Press. It has been reprinted for Priest River residents whom only receive the Daily Bee on Wednesdays.

Sandpoint cross-country announces postseason awards

Sandpoint runners Niah Brass, Ephriam Weisz and Nikolai Braedt highlighted the Bulldog cross-country End of Season awards, which were voted on by coaches Angie and Matt Brass last week. The trio was named most valuable runners based on not only how many (or in this case, how few) points they scored, but also their year-round work.

Motive unclear in Laclede stabbing

SANDPOINT — An apparent motive was conspicuously absent after a Washington state man was arrested for stabbing another man and making off with a utility terrain vehicle on Sunday.

Horizons visible despite visual impairment

SANDPOINT — New Englander Michael Robertson, a legally blind long-distance cyclist, is riding from coast to coast to raise money for retinal research.

SHS Player-a-day Countdown: Alex Stockton

The SHS Player-a-Day countdown concludes with senior forward Alex Stockton.

Downtown street talks en route

ITD gathering data on options, timeline

SANDPOINT — The first discussions over the future of downtown streets will hopefully take place around the end of the year, according to Idaho Transportation Department officials.

Klein, Hazinsky, Vogel garner All-NSL hoops honors

CLARK FORK — Clark Fork boys basketball coach Corey Vogel was named Coach of the Year, and seniors Joey Hazinsky and Zack Klein were each named to the All-North Star League boys basketball team, as voted on by the league’s coaches.

Sandpoint basketball teams battle Bonners Ferry

After the winter storm forced the school to cancel Saturday’s games at West Valley, the Sandpoint boys and girls basketball teams return to action Tuesday to face Bonners Ferry.

Timberlake outguns Sandpoint in shootout

SANDPOINT — Senior guard Keegan Scott had a monster game, dropping in 31 points to go with seven rebounds, seven assists and four steals, leading Timberlake to a 75-70 win over Sandpoint in nonleague boys basketball Tuesday night at Les Rogers Court.

Life Flight called on accidents north of town

Giant oil gear truckload leaves Idaho

North Idaho Briefs July 15, 2011

American Heroes Fourth of July Parade winners

Citizens honored for aiding deputy

SANDPOINT - Bonner County Sheriff Daryl Wheeler honored two citizens Tuesday for coming to the aid of a deputy who was seriously injured in a collision with a tractor-trailer last month.

2A DISTRICT 1-2 BOYS BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP: St. Maries repeats as district champs

TROY — After surviving an overtime thriller three days earlier just to make it to the title game, the St. Maries Lumberjacks sought to eliminate the suspense Friday night.

Two robberies attempted

A male suspect is believed to have robbed a Post Falls grocery store Sunday night and targeted a Coeur d'Alene gas station early Monday morning.

Genesis Prep drops opener at Arizona tourney

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