Spice up your meals with The Library's help

The Library has an interesting alternative to foodie tourism — one that allows you to experience other cultures without ever leaving your kitchen.

Bonner County News of Record - June 19, 2023

Police log information for Sandpoint, Ponderay and Priest River police departments, and the Bonner County Sheriff's Office.

PREP BASKETBALL: Sandpoint, down four players, slips past Kellogg in thriller

Freshman Jordyn Tomco scored a game-high 24 points to help lead the Bulldogs to victory.

Moses Lake School District tours sites

MOSES LAKE — They may be dirt and rocks now, but one of the three properties could become the location of Moses Lake's first new elementary school.

Sogard bails out Hader, lifts Brewers with 1st walkoff HR

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Eric Sogard bailed out All-Star closer Josh Hader by hitting his first career walkoff home run, a two-run shot that lifted the Milwaukee Brewers over the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-6 on Saturday night.

Im(paw)sible to say no; SPR seeks experienced dog owner

"Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole."

Rattlers softball team competes in local tournament

ROYAL CITY — The Rattlers 10U softball team competed in a local tournament in Ephrata last weekend. According to Head Coach Lisa Lawrence, this was a great opportunity to see what her players can do. “It was our first tournament of the season. So, (we’re) working out a lot of cobwebs and just seeing what the girls can do. We're still developing and growing. A lot of our players are younger, but everybody has an interest in developing and growing, both individually and as part of the Royal City program. We're happy to be able to do that through the Rattlers,” she said. The Rattlers played four games over the weekend, three on Saturday and one on Sunday. On Saturday, they opened against the Tri-Cities Diamonds. The first inning was competitive, with the score being 5-4 heading into the second inning.

Eureka area family seeks to conserve land for grizzlies

As avid animal lovers, the decision was a no brainer, Lisa Levine said. She added that the process was easy, guided by the Vital Ground Foundation.

Sogard bails out Hader, lifts Brewers with 1st walkoff HR

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Eric Sogard bailed out All-Star closer Josh Hader by hitting his first career walkoff home run, a two-run shot that lifted the Milwaukee Brewers over the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-6 on Saturday night.

Eagles fall to Dayton at home

Slow start, multiple injuries lead to 46-16 loss for Soap Lake

SOAP LAKE – The Soap Lake Eagles football team fell 16-46 against Dayton on Friday putting their record at 1-1 for the season. “We came out slow and then once we got it to 30-8 we played them even from then on out,” said the Eagles’ head coach Garrett Devine. “I felt like it was a pretty evenly matched team for us, but they came out really hot and they had a good game plan, and we just didn’t come out hot.”

Edert, Drame lead St Peter's past St Francis (NY) 70-64

BROOKLYN HEIGHTS, N.Y. (AP) — Doug Edert and Fousseyni Drame scored 18 points apiece as St. Peter's topped St. Francis (N.Y.) 70-64 on Wednesday.

Verne Blalack, 84

Verne was a man of great character, an adventurer and a philosopher.

Soap Lake seeks a way to revitalize mineral water system

SOAP LAKE — The City of Soap Lake is looking at ways to revitalize the town’s antiquated and mostly non-functional system for mineral water distribution. And town officials are looking for public input following the publication of the city’s mineral water system plan on Monday.

AT COLLEGE: June 20, 2024

Updates on area athletes at the next level.

Damming evidence: Citizen scientists track beavers through Lolo National Forest

Beavers are an excellent tool in water storage, something Montana wildlife researchers have taken great interest in, when it comes to repairing water systems.

Superintendent submits budget request

Boosting Idaho students’ reading readiness, continued support for essential resources for students and improving salaries for teachers and support staff are top priorities in Superintendent of Public Instruction Sherri Ybarra’s recent public schools budget request for next year.

A celebration of a quiet hero

It is my husband's birthday, May 22. He won't like that I'm writing him a tribute. But he will — if you get my meaning. He's not a person who seeks to shine. I'd say he's someone who seeks to endure.

Police Calls: Lingering mail truck cause for concern

The owner of the vehicle that was parked on a yellow curb but not blocking the roadway on Spokane Avenue was working to have the car moved shortly.

16 test positive for the coronavirus in latest EPL checks

LONDON (AP) — Sixteen people tested positive for the coronavirus in the latest round of checks on players and club staff in the Premier League, England's top division said on Monday.

Virus Outbreak, ADVISORY

The world’s economic pain was on full display as Europe and the United States released more figures showing just how devastating the impact has been from coronavirus lockdown measures. The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits soared past 30 million, worsening a crisis unmatched since the 1930s and heightening pressure on political leaders to lift restrictions that are hamstringing the economy. The European economy shrank a record 3.8% in the first quarter as hotels, restaurants, construction sites and manufacturing were frozen by coronavirus shutdowns. It was the biggest drop in the eurozone since statistics began in 1995. France’s economy also shrank an eye-popping 5.8%, the biggest quarterly drop since 1949.