Bulldogs blank Bears in championship game

SANDPOINT — There’s no real stat to quantify a good midfielder, as they don’t really get credit for a shutout, and often don’t rack up huge goal or assist numbers.

Finally Home helps educate hopeful buyers

SANDPOINT — "I have been teaching this class since 2008. It’s different than it was in 2009 and 2010, but there are a lot of opportunities still available. Most people don’t get qualified because they’re afraid of the answer," said Chris Bassett, executive director of the Bonner Community Housing Association.

Citizens rescue eight in storm

PRIEST LAKE — A Priest Lake woman and a Priest Lake Ambulance volunteer are credited with saving eight people after their boat capsized off West Twin Island during a windstorm on Thursday.

Stop kicking assessment 'can' down the street

Should we keep our heads in the sand and kick the can down the street on assessed real estate values? Should current property owners, our kids, and people wanting to enjoy living in our neighborhoods pay the price if proper actions are not taken? Banks may label our areas as distressed if inflated assessed property values are not in line with what has and is happening in the real estate market.

High court reinstates $1,000 property sale

SANDPOINT — The Idaho Supreme Court is reinstating the sale of a nearly 20-acre property in Bonner County for $1,000.

LPOSD honors Sagle Math Club

Five sixth grade students listened attentively while Sagle Elementary School Principal Kathy Berget told the LPOSD Board of Trustees that they were representing children participating in Math Club.

Seeing 20/20 in the year 2020

Like everyone, I have an original thought from time to time. Yet I cannot take credit for the brilliant title or theme of this article. I’m not sure where I first saw or read it, but connecting how well we see things to this year’s date is a natural. So I would like to expound on it a bit for our inspiration and encouragement. Simply put, seeing 20/20 is seeing God for who He truly is, and then seeing ourselves, others and things in life from His perspective.

Council Diary

A summary of city council actions across the Flathead Valley on Monday night:

More than 100 artists featured at annual event

Arts in the Park

The Hockaday Museum of Art presents the 47th Arts in the Park festival, to be held Friday, July 17, through Sunday, July 19, in historic downtown Kalispell’s Depot Park at Main and Center streets.

Gaining ground

Home sales tick up to highest in 3 1/2 years

Jeanne Kemmerer, 90

Jeanne H. Johnston Kemmerer, 90, went to her heavenly home on Feb. 8, 2013, at Regency Pacific (formerly Beehive Homes) in Coeur d’Alene. She was born on Sept. 14, 1922, in Prairie City, Iowa, to Frank A. and Ora Wayman Hoskins. She had four brothers: Donald, Robert, Richard and Keith.

A whole new Icon

Business Bits

The long remodel of the former Icon Credit Union building at 1839 N. Government Way is complete. The new Embellish Salon and Spa will celebrate its grand opening Saturday with discounted services, a facility tour, models mingling with special-occasion hair and makeup, demonstrations, refreshments, product giveaways and a raffle.

Dakota to the rescue

Owner says lab saved Yorkie from hawk attack

POST FALLS - Steve Groves knew something was up when Dakota dashed into the woods, barking and hot on the trail of something.

Seller beware of scam artists

These difficult economic times have some people grasping at straws for ways to make ends meet. This presents opportunity for "quick fix" scam artists that can rob people of the equity in their homes. Usually these scammers target the elderly, but a recession like the one we have been experiencing opens up new opportunities to target homeowners of all ages who are in financial distress.

Zombie apocalypse

Shoot House offers chance to hone skills using undead targets

COEUR d'ALENE - "Don't chase the zombies, they could be leading you to an ambush."

Obama takes bully pulpit on road

DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) - It's the biggest bullhorn in the political world.

Medicare goes high-tech to head off fraud

WASHINGTON - Tired of paying bogus claims, then chasing the scammers, Medicare announced Friday it is deploying screening technology similar to what's widely used by credit card companies to head off fraud.

Bonner County embezzler gets 15 months in prison

Woman must also pay $109,486 in restitution

COEUR d'ALENE - A Bonner County woman who embezzled from the founders of a humanitarian relief organization that helps AIDS victims in Africa was sentenced to 15 months in federal prison on Thursday.

Problems with right-wing fiscal policy in Helena

If citizens elect an anti-tax, anti-government legislature – like Montana’s 67th - it is not surprising that they get legislation that undermines government finances and weakens government services.

Thoughts and perspectives

By JACK SCHROEDER