STATE 5A, 4A GOLF: Lake City's Lambert, Coeur d'Alene boys tied for third in 5A, Viking girls second after first day

The tournaments conclude today.

Smile! That teeth-whitening offer might be a scam

An employee of a local grocery store called me with a story I found hard to believe. It seems that a woman wearing scrubs, the clothing that staffs of doctors and dentists sometimes wear, was wandering around the food store, selling teeth whitening services. The reported offer was to sell an individual a coupon for $60 that would entitle the buyer to a discount of hundreds of dollars on their teeth whitening. The person peddling these coupons, by wearing medical attire, was clearly attempting to give the impression that they themselves were employed in the medical arts. I don’t know that they weren’t, but I have my doubts.

250,000 gallons released from wastewater treatment plant

BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, Wash. (AP) — About 250,000 gallons of partially treated effluent was sent into Puget Sound from Bainbridge Island’s wastewater treatment plant after heavy rainfall temporarily overwhelmed the facility’s capacity.

Community helps 'Tots' drive shine

Donations for Toys for Tots can be dropped off at the front desk at the Bonner County Daily Bee, 310 Church St., from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. You can also drop off donations at Columbia Bank’s Sandpoint branch, 414 Church St., or at the Ponderay branch, 300 Bonner Mall Way; the Ponderay Starbucks, and the Ponderay Mountain West Bank.

Bonner County History - March 22, 2022

Bonner County Historical Society and Museum shares interesting stories of the community's people, places and events.

Suzanne Cox (Hartnett)

Suzanne Cox (Hartnett) peacefully passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Green Valley, Ariz.

Legals for March, 21 2023

Capitol attack reflects US extremist evolution over decades

The takeover in 2016 by right-wing extremists of a federal bird sanctuary in Oregon. A standoff in 1992 between white separatists and federal agents in Ruby Ridge, Idaho. The 1995 bombing of a federal building in Oklahoma City that killed 168 people.

Top Warriors advance to state meet

MISSOULA — It was a weekend of ups and downs for Arlee track at divisionals in Missoula. On the one hand, a few warriors earned spots at the state tournament with great performances. On the other hand, no Scarlets were able to finish in the top five and the dedicated team will have to cheer on the boys from the sidelines this week.

Dark money group ordered to report Montana campaign spending

Montana's top political cop says a secretive group that aired election ads including images of Republican gubernatorial candidate Tim Fox violated state campaign laws

Blackwell Island launch will close for season

BLM’s Blackwell Island boat launch and recreation site will close at the end of the day on Oct. 14. Lower lake levels because of the annual drawdown of Lake Coeur d’Alene inhibit the ability to launch watercraft from the site. Boaters are encouraged to use BLM’s Mineral Ridge boat launch located on the east side of Lake Coeur d’Alene. Mineral Ridge, which costs $6 a day, is open year-round and the annual $40 season pass covers both Blackwell Island and Mineral Ridge.

Oregon bans guns from Capitol, demands safe storage in homes

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Legislators have brought guns into the Oregon State Capitol for personal protection. Protesters have carried semi-automatic rifles onto the grounds and into the building.

Keep conservative values in mind while voting

This primary election might seem complex at first because there are lots of interests out there that are looking to confuse the Republican voter. But if you’re a conservative voter like me, it really just boils down to looking at what needs changing and what doesn’t.

What's essential? In France: pastry, wine. In US: golf, guns

The coronavirus pandemic is defining for the globe what's “essential” and what things we really can't do without, even though we might not need them for survival.

State candidates offer ideas on surplus, housing and taxes

Solutions for how to handle Montana’s budget surplus and fix the state’s housing and child care challenges were among the topics local legislative candidates addressed Tuesday at a forum hosted by the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce.

Fire district commissioner has seen Mattawa grow, change

Paul Parker talks about grass-roots efforts to build community

MATTAWA — Paul Parker’s introduction to the fire service in Mattawa came not long after he and his wife Bonnie moved to town. “When I got here in 1957, into the trailer court, a guy came over to welcome us and told me, ‘You’re on the fire department and you’ve got to have a shovel and a garden hose in your car at all times,’” he said...

Two-page BOCC agenda this week

Following an extremely brief three-minute meeting last week, the Bonner County commissioners have a lengthier agenda planned this week.

Dennis Ray Christensen, 63

Dennis Ray Christensen passed away on Sept. 13, 2021, in Kalispell after complications due to long-term diabetes.

Gertrude Martha (Thomas) Vogt, 82

Gertrude Martha (Thomas) Vogt, born Oct. 3, 1937, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2020, in Kalispell.

Free N95 face masks now available at some pharmacies in Washington

Up to three face masks are available for every person in the United States.