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March 8, 2019 midnight

Are you someone 'poor in spirit'?

Arguably, the most powerful teaching of Jesus is the sermon on the mount found in Matthew, chapters 5-7.It begins with a set of eight beatitudes or “blessings” for those who are “poor in spirit.” The first beatitude is the foundation for the whole sermon preached by Jesus and the key to any person who wants to be blessed by God.

February 10, 2019 midnight

Hearing set in Mortensen break-in

SANDPOINT — A preliminary hearing is set for a Clark Fork woman accused of ransacking the rural home of actor, writer and director Viggo Mortensen in 2017.

November 7, 2013 6 a.m.

Who are the kids and who are the adults?

In 2003, the Bush administration and the Republican-controlled Congress pushed through a controversial Medicare prescription drug program. Both misinformation and arm twisting were used to force it through.

May 17, 2016 1 a.m.

Time served in standoff case

SANDPOINT — A Washington state man was sentenced to time served after leading law enforcement on a low-speed chase to a Sunnyside home, where he allegedly pointed a rifle at a Sandpoint Police officer.

Chamber welcomes Erin Levan, State Farm office
November 24, 2016 midnight

Chamber welcomes Erin Levan, State Farm office

SANDPOINT — The Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce welcomed Erin LeVan and celebrated the grand opening of her State Farm Insurance office with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, Oct. 31.

Trapper education course scheduled in Coeur d'Alene
December 28, 2016 midnight

Trapper education course scheduled in Coeur d'Alene

Idaho Department of Fish and Game is now offering voluntary trapper education courses to help expand the trapping knowledge of both new and experienced trappers.

May 11, 2012 7 a.m.

Judge candidates on property rights views

One issue that features prominently in the public debate leading up to the primary election for county offices is protection of private property rights. Several years ago, before I made my escape from New Jersey, that state passed the Highlands Act, which prohibited virtually all development within a huge swathe of the rural northwestern part of the state. Land became almost worthless overnight.

December 11, 2013 6 a.m.

Woman sentenced for Yoke's thefts

SANDPOINT — A former Yoke’s Fresh Market bookkeeper accused of stealing from the grocery store pleaded guilty last week to a reduced theft charge and was ordered to serve five days in jail.

March 11, 2012 7 a.m.

Shooting suspect pleads guilty

SANDPOINT — A young Bonner County man accused of firing a shotgun blast at an occupied vehicle last year pleaded guilty Thursday through an agreement with the prosecution.

December 19, 2013 6 a.m.

Who's telling truth and who's spinning it?

I read with interest Tom Bokowy’s letter, approvingly describing a fifth-grade Revolutionary War debate in which students, thanks to Common Core, don’t just memorize names and dates but examine each other’s sources, interpret facts, and thus engage in critical thinking.

May 24, 2013 7 a.m.

Probation denied in molestation case

SANDPOINT — Probation was denied Thursday for a former Bonner County man who pleaded to molesting a 12-year-old girl in 2010.

Gondek sentenced for malicious injury to property
April 15, 2021 1 a.m.

Gondek sentenced for malicious injury to property

Daniel Gondek appeared in court for sentencing on April 7, 2021, with district judge Barbara A. Buchanan presiding over the case.

September 21, 2014 7 a.m.

A much-deserved thanks for Northland

A much-deserved thank you goes out to Northland Cable from Panhandle Special Needs. Their national contest for cities to nominate their “Hometown Hero” was a huge success, and as a volunteer for Panhandle Special Needs, I was proud to chosen as a nominee for Sandpoint.

February 11, 2020 midnight

Idaho's senators failed to summon the required courage

During last week’s impeachment vote acquitting President Trump of abusing the power of his office, only one Republican in the Senate had the courage to stand up to the president. Sen Mitt Romney of Utah (his party’s nominee for president in 2012) cast the lone GOP vote for conviction for what he called “an appalling abuse of public trust” while Idaho’s two senators — Sen. James Risch and Sen. Mike Crapo — blindly followed the Senate leadership. (Risch was reported as falling asleep during the hearings.)

December 20, 2013 8 a.m.

Holiday closures

The Landfill, Naples, Paradise Valley and North Junction monitored sites will be closed on Wednesday, Dec. 25 for Christmas Day and Wednesday, Jan. 1 for New Year’s Day. All sites will also be closing at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 24 for Christmas Eve.

October 22, 2016 11 a.m.

LETTER: Dems bad for workers

I just can’t NOT respond to the unfortunately titled “Republicans not good for workers.” Mr. Shaughnessy tells us of the insanity of being fooled by Republican leadership and why we need to stop voting for “them.”

August 28, 2016 11 a.m.

LETTER: Logging loss is Democrat victory

“And in 25 years you will see the most destructive forest fires in history.”

February 14, 2016 noon

Glacier speech earns national recognition

Glacier High Speech and Debate was the only program in Montana to earn the 2014-15 Leading Chapter Award from a national association.

October 10, 2012 9 p.m.

FEDS: Short-selling America

This is our home. We took it as a house, my husband brush painted the whole outside. We put in hardwood flooring, painted inside and rejuvenated the landscape. It has a new roof, dishwasher and water heater.