More animal-control funding sought

SANDPOINT — Bonner County commissioners have taken under advisement a series of recommendations aimed at improving the sheriff’s animal-control program.

AP News Digest 2 p.m.

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Entertain with ease with these 8 tips

(ARA) - 'Tis the season to be jolly. Hang the mistletoe, deck the halls and let the party planning begin.

Oakland approves rules to restrict homeless encampments

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — City officials in Oakland approved a contentious new policy that will prohibit homeless people from setting up tents in parks or near homes, businesses, schools and some churches in the city that has seen a recent spike in the homeless population.

Oakland approves rules to restrict homeless encampments

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — City officials in Oakland approved a contentious new policy that will prohibit homeless people from setting up tents in parks or near homes, businesses, schools and some churches in the city that has seen a recent spike in the homeless population.

NOTICE TO VENDORS

The Quincy-Columbia Basin Irrigation District purchases materials, equipment and supplies estimated to cost between $10,000 and $50,000 as set forth in RCW 39.04.190. Quotations are solicited through District communications to vendors having requested to be listed to receive such notifications.

New winery to use Montana-grown grapes

White Raven Winery will be the epitome of a home-grown business when the new winery opens this spring.

W. Europe relaxing virus measures, but Russian numbers spike

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Spaniards filled the streets Saturday to exercise outside in gorgeous spring weather for the first time in seven weeks, while German children rushed to playgrounds as countries in Western Europe moved ahead with the gradual relaxation of coronavirus lockdown restrictions.

Kitchen, bath renovations remain tops, but go lean and green

(ARA) - When it comes to adding value and enjoyment to your home, kitchen and bath remodels still remain tops, remodeling and real estate experts say. But how people remodel is changing. High-end renovations, costing tens of thousands of dollars, are dwindling, replaced by upgrades that provide homeowners with the most return for the least investment.

Boatwright keeps history afloat

Classic vessels originate in Sagle woodshop

SAGLE - If you focused your attention solely on the hands doing the work, the rhythmic sliding motion and the curls of wood that fall gently to the shop floor with each forward stroke of the block plane could just as easily have been a scene from centuries past.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Here we go, again

Each year by mid-June we have a pretty clear snapshot of at least the start of the wine grape growing season. Much happens in the vineyards during spring and early summer that can have big effects on the size and quality of the vintage. What grape growers and winemakers alike watch for and hope against are the things that can negatively impact the crop, and there are many. This is the time of year when the bundles of grapes are set and all kinds of weather, either too much or too little of them are a bad thing for wine grapes. This is when the foundation of the vintage is set, making it vitally important to all that comes as the grape growing season progresses. It is also the time of year when we talk to growers and producers to be able to let you know how things are coming along.

Former NYC City FC coach Torrent joins Brazil's Flamengo

SAO PAULO (AP) — Former New York City FC coach Domenec Torrent has been named coach of Copa Libertadores and Brazilian defending champions Flamengo, the Rio de Janeiro-based giants said on Friday. His contract is valid until the end of 2021.

Pick up free school supplies at TCC this Sunday

Over 120,000 backpacks full of school supplies are being given away this weekend by Verizon’s largest authorized retailer, Round Room LLC., as part of its 11th annual School Rocks Backpack Giveaway event, and Sandpoint’s TCC location is joining in on the fun.

Application deadline for deer and elk permits is April 1

Application deadline for deer and elk permits is April 1

Yoke's Foods to acquire four inland northwest store locations

Spokane Valley, WA -- July 11, 2016 -- Yoke’s Foods, Inc. announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Bonner Foods, Inc., dba Trading Company Stores, to acquire Trading Company’s Post Falls, Spokane Valley, Latah and Cheney store locations.

Once a model, California now struggles to tame COVID-19

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ambulances waited hours for openings to offload coronavirus patients. Overflow patients were moved to hospital hallways and gift shops, even a cafeteria. Refrigerated trucks were on standby, ready to store the dead.

Once a model, California now struggles to tame COVID-19

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ambulances waited hours for openings to offload coronavirus patients. Overflow patients were moved to hospital hallways and gift shops, even a cafeteria. Refrigerated trucks were on standby, ready to store the dead.

Pandemic has generated extra traffic for some local businesses

COVID-19 isn’t all bad for business. In fact, some local companies are thriving, thanks to customers picking up new hobbies and adjusting to a socially distanced lifestyle.

Bonner County Fairgrounds celebrates expansion.

SANDPOINT — The Bonner County Fairgrounds, home to the Bonner County Fair and a plethora of events, is pleased to announce the expansion of their facilities. 

New Super One preparing to open May 18 at Whitefish spot

With the promise of offering "the biggest and nicest produce in town," Super 1 stores is preparing to open its newest Flathead Valley store on U.S. 93 in Whitefish on May 18.