20 years of movies in the mailbox

Netflix changed many lives when it introduced its streaming platform. People dropped cable, stopped going to the video store and basically only watched movies and television shows available on the online service.

‘Rewilding’ the schoolyard — District, land trust make space for outdoor learning

In July, nonprofit Kaniksu Land Trust set out to change that. Since then, the organization has replaced the area’s primitive dirt trails with gravel paths, installed several culverts and a small footbridge to help students traverse the area, and created six unique outdoor classrooms designed to facilitate a variety of lesson types.

Glacier sees uptick in visitors before full Sun Road reopening

Dee Horton planned her trip to Glacier National Park months in advance, booking a rental car, a place to stay and a flight to Kalispell from her home in New Orleans, knowing all those accommodations would be in short supply.

California faces possible COVID-19 hospital crisis, lockdown

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A staggering rise in coronavirus cases could overwhelm California's health system within weeks and “drastic" action such as a widespread stay-at-home order may be needed to combat the threat, Gov. Gavin Newsom warned.

House panel OKs $36M tax cut for top earners

BOISE (AP) — Idaho's top-earning individuals and businesses would get tax relief worth $35.7 million under a bill that cleared a House committee earlier today.

Legals for October, 23 2021

Annual Hawk Watch Event Returns to Glacier Park

Glacier National Park will host its annual Mount Brown Hawk Watch Program on Sept. 30 from noon to 4 p.m. near Lake McDonald Lodge.

Dalton recall about vision, not animosity

I’m writing on behalf of Save Dalton, a growing group of concerned citizens leading the recall of the mayor and city council of Dalton Gardens. We hold no animosity toward the Streeter family or any of our elected officials. We simply have a different vision for our city; one that keeps Dalton rural and preserves the characteristics that make it so unique and desirable; one where city officials follow the rule of law, impartially enforce city ordinances, adhere to open meeting laws, engage in meaningful discourse and embrace transparency.

ELECTION: Vote for Bieber; choose hope

When my friend Larry Bieber announced that he was going to run for the Idaho state Legislature my first thought was “seriously?”

Movers & Shakers

Movers & Shakers

Burkina Faso striker Traore leaves Lyon for Aston Villa

BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Aston Villa has signed Burkina Faso forward Bertrand Traore from French top-flight club Lyon subject to international clearance, the Premier League club announced on Saturday.

Wisconsin issues recount order in 2 counties as Trump wanted

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Wisconsin Elections Commission issued an order Thursday to recount more than 800,000 ballots cast in two heavily liberal counties at President Donald Trump's request.

Biden not ruling out chance US stays longer in Afghanistan

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Thursday did not rule out the possibility of U.S. troops staying in Afghanistan through the end of the year, and one of his top generals told Congress that Afghanistan's military forces need American assistance to successfully counter the Taliban.

Glacier, Ireland partner their parks

Arrangement pairs Montana with Killarney National Park in County Kerry

Glacier, Ireland park form 'Sister Relationship'

Legals for November, 25 2022

Bonner County News of Record - Dec. 22, 2022

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

Jill Biden sees teachable moment in the depths of a pandemic

WATERFORD, Pa. (AP) — Jill Biden sees a teachable moment in the depths of the coronavirus pandemic.

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PREP BOYS LACROSSE: McGrann, Doko impressive in loss to Lake City

Sandpoint (1-5) will host Mead on Tuesday.

US loses 140,000 jobs, first monthly loss since spring

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers shed jobs last month for the first time since April, cutting 140,000 positions, clear evidence that the economy is faltering as the viral pandemic tightens its grip on consumers and businesses.