City's zoning laws prohibit snow dumping

I am responding to Harry Gustafson's letter regarding the commercial snow being dumped on a residentially zoned A empty lot at the corner of Dearborn and Third Avenue South. Harry, you are uninformed and obviously do not live in this flood zone and did not have to listen to the snow rig's ridiculous noise at 2, 3 and 4 o'clock in the morning, which is against the noise ordinance of Sandpoint.

NOTICE TO CALL FOR BIDS

Notice is hereby given that the Bonner County Board Of Commissioners Will be accepting Sealed Bids on Three (3) Dump Trucks with Dump Beds.

Cemetery site ruled out by water tests

Another site in the search for a new city cemetery has been eliminated after it was found to have high groundwater levels.

Cemetery site ruled out by water tests

Another site in the search for a new city cemetery has been eliminated after it was found to have high groundwater levels.

Blacktail ski area almost ready to open

Groomers are packing snow at the Blacktail Mountain Ski Area with about 22 inches of snow at the top as of Monday. But no official opening date for their 15th season has been announced yet as the lower elevation regions are still lacking the snow needed for a complete opening.

Perfection Tire named chamber's business of the month

Perfection Tire of Ponderay was bestowed the honor of business of the month by the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce at its August luncheon. In a competitive business environment, it is small businesses with outstanding customer service and excellent products and services that rise to the top – and Perfection Tire is an example of both.

Putting a spin on class

The Glacier Woodturners Association made a special visit to Ryan Boyle's wood shop class Dec. 7 at Whitefish High School to demonstrate different techniques for shaping wood into works of art.

Putting a spin on class

The Glacier Woodturners Association made a special visit to Ryan Boyle's wood shop class Dec. 7 at Whitefish High School to demonstrate different techniques for shaping wood into works of art.

Walmart may join Microsoft in bid for video app TikTok

Walmart said Thursday it may join Microsoft to buy the U.S. business of TikTok, the popular Chinese-owned video app that has come under fire from the Trump administration.

Arts Briefs for April 29, 2011

Pat Boone to perform at Northern Quest Resort & Casino

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Holiday sales could increase 4.1 percent

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U.S. jobless claims rise but still historically low at 206,000

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week despite signs that the U.S. labor market is rebounding from last year's coronavirus recession.

Iran warns it could use 'force' to halt travel amid virus

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iranian authorities warned Friday they may use “force” to limit travel between cities and announced the new coronavirus has killed 124 people amid 4,747 confirmed cases in the Islamic Republic.

TRACS holds annual yard sale fundraiser

It was a perfect day for the annual Thompson River Animal Care Shelter's yard sale fundraiser on Saturday as it was greeted with warm and sunny weather.

Moses Lake School District reviews construction plans

As Groff Elementary school is beginning to take shape and site preparation is beginning for the new high school, Moses Lake School District is looking at delaying a decision on whether or not to build a 12th elementary school.

Child advocacy center in works

Facility would combine services under one roof

COEUR d'ALENE - A diverse committee of health care providers, law enforcement officers and nonprofit representatives are laying the groundwork for a new child advocacy center in Kootenai County.

Developer's bankruptcy dismissed

Ruling allows creditor to proceed with Post Falls Landing foreclosure

Post Falls Landing developer Harry Green's bankruptcy was dismissed on Wednesday, allowing a creditor to proceed with foreclosure on the city center site along Spokane Street and the Spokane River.

AP News Digest 2 p.m.

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School calendar, April 30

• Bigfork community members, businesses, current or future high school students, alumni, family members, teachers and faculty are invited to purchase an engraved brick from the Bigfork High School senior class. The customized bricks will be incorporated into the high school renovation. Today is the deadline to purchase bricks. Bricks are $50 each and will include two lines with 22 characters per line counting spaces and punctuation. Proceeds will fund the senior class party. For more information call Amy Campbell at 250-2421 or email [email protected].