Bonner County News of Record - May 30, 2023

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

EU border chief wins support amid migrant pushback reports

BRUSSELS (AP) — The EU’s top migration official confirmed Wednesday that she retains confidence in the embattled head of Frontex, amid pressure on the bloc’s border and coastguard agency for an independent investigation of allegations it was involved in illegal pushbacks of migrants.

'Tots' drive surpasses goal

Donations, both large and small, added up in a big way once again, pushing the Sandpoint Lions’ Toys for Tots campaign over its $75,000 goal!

Basin trio earn top honors

Othello, MLCA seniors named players of the year

COLUMBIA BASIN — After leading the Huskies to a fifth-place finish at the 2009 Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) 2A girls basketball tournament, Othello senior Allison Walker was named the 2A girls player of the year by the Seattle Times.

Virus, housing issues await returning California lawmakers

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Mending California's coronavirus-ravaged economy and fixing a state unemployment agency that is at the center of a titanic fraud case that could exceed $2 billion are at the top of the to-do list when lawmakers resume their session on Monday.

November options narrowed after primaries

Unofficial county election results as of Aug.2

COLUMBIA BASIN - While Grant and Adams county voters had plenty of options in the Aug. 2 primary, the point of the August ballot is to narrow down options in November to no more than two candidates for each race. The results posted below are unofficial and do not include all ballots. Mail-in ballots or ballots with signature issues needing to be rectified before they are counted are not included. Results of the primaries are expected to be certified by Aug. 16 at the county level and Aug. 19 at the state level, according to the Washington Secretary of State’s website. Only contested races are included below and additional coverage will be provided as ballot totals are finalized...

Libby Loggers tennis stays busy in Western A action

Most recently, Libby hosted Columbia Falls at home. The girls won 5-2 while the boys tied 3-3.

The Latest: Appeals court allows Trump to continue collecting tariffs under emergency powers law

A federal appeals court on Thursday allowed President Donald Trump to continue collecting tariffs under an emergency powers law, for now, as his administration appeals an order striking down the bulk of his signature set of economic policies.

LETTER: 'All black lives matter' - not just some

I recently visited my parents who live in a mixed-racial neighborhood in a large city.

Eugene David Goheen, 89

Eugene David Goheen, 89, passed away peacefully at his home in Eureka on Sept. 2, 2021. He was born Aug. 17, 1932, in St. Louis to Albert Earl Goheen and Erma (Robbins) Goheen.

Spark! Smithsonian exhibit coming to Kellogg

Festival will feature food trucks and vendors

Smithsonian Exhibition comes to Silver Valley

From Sandpoint with love – an opera soiree

The Music Conservatory of Sandpoint invites the community to a lighthearted Opera Soiree next month for an evening of opera reimagined.

Bobcats 14th, Griz 25th in preseason football poll

Montana State is ranked 14th and Montana 25th in the STATS FCS Preseason Top 25 football poll released Tuesday.

‘Proud public landowner’ Walt Dabney to give talk celebrating public lands

Walt Dabney is making a swing through Montana this month and will give the talk entitled "Our Public Lands - Their History and Future" on Tuesday, July 9 from 7 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. at Grouse Mountain Lodge in Whitefish.

Knotty Pine project moving ahead

U.S. Forest Service officials are moving ahead with a local project that came under fire earlier this year after becoming the subject of rampant misinformation on social media.

SOCCER PREP: Badgers face league opponents, girls play packed schedule

Badger soccer had a packed schedule with boys and girls playing IML opponents and the girls playing 4A Lakeland.

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As the virus resurges, mental health woes batter France

Virus halts Muslim pilgrimage, Friday prayers

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Fears over the new coronavirus outbreak in the Mideast disrupted the practice of Islam itself in the region on Wednesday, as Saudi Arabia banned its citizens and residents from performing the Muslim pilgrimage in Mecca and Iran canceled Friday prayers in major cities.

Those trapped in China virus lockdown expect lonely holiday

BEIJING (AP) — Bai Xue had planned a road trip through China's lush eastern coast to ring in the Lunar New Year, usually a time of lively family reunions and abundant feasts.

Legislators hear from constituents at Ronan forum

The six members of Lake County’s legislative delegation heard from constituents last Wednesday during a forum at the Ronan Community Center.