Coldwater Creek considers changes

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Timber sale set for watershed

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Sandpoint makes changes for bike traffic

SANDPOINT - Bicyclists should have an easier time getting around town with some changes to local roadways, according to public officials.

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Help for a stuck husky

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Sandpoint teen arrested in Airsoft incident

SANDPOINT - A 17-year-old male was arrested Tuesday afternoon on felony charges after shooting an Airsoft gun at a city worker.

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Cross-border cooperation

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Four-year degrees coming to Sandpoint

SANDPOINT - It's only a matter of time until a full college education is available locally.

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New easement helps Sherwood Forest trails

SANDPOINT - Bicyclists and hikers will be able to enjoy the popular Sherwood Forest trails for a long time thanks to a new conservation easement.

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Sandpoint falls short in ski town throwdown

SANDPOINT - A minor sibling rivalry ended Monday with the sister to the north taking the victory.

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Resolution seeks guns in schools

SANDPOINT - When it comes to school safety, local Republicans are endorsing the idea that a gun in the right hands can save lives.

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Sandpoint ordinance influential to Idaho cities

SANDPOINT - Even the smallest town can provide an example for the rest of the state.

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The state of North Idaho

SANDPOINT - The public got a glimpse into the state of regional cities at a Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce luncheon Thursday afternoon.

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Idaho Club Fishing Derby begins Nov. 17

SANDPOINT - Give a person a fish, and they'll eat for a day; teach a person to fish, and they could win cash prizes.

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Idaho Club Fishing Derby begins Nov. 17

SANDPOINT - Give a person a fish, and they'll eat for a day; teach a person to fish, and they could win cash prizes.

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Sandpoint Film Festival goes global

SANDPOINT - The Sandpoint Film Festival is going global this year.

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Luna stumps for education reform

SANDPOINT - Community Hall filled up fast Tuesday night to check out Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Luna's presentation on Idaho education reform laws up for voter approval.

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Linked website offends parents

SANDPOINT - A comic hosted on the graphic novel website www.artbomb.net raised local parents' eyebrows and ire this week.

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Haze leads to burn ban, air advisories

SANDPOINT — Despite concerns about the the smoky air, the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality hasn’t yet upgraded Sandpoint’s status.

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Sandpoint officials: Be careful around moose who visit town

SANDPOINT - Moose may look harmless with their long faces and little eyes, but they're liable to turn grumpy.

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Neighbors honor soldier

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Train derails near Sandpoint; no injuries

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Smelly situation draws complaints

SANDPOINT - Something is rotten in the Colburn Culver region - and it happens to be soybeans.

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Political drama in Sandpoint

SANDPOINT - The abrupt resignation of police Chief Mark Lockwood is trailing a wake of tight-lipped city officials, denied public records requests and an undisturbed pachyderm in the room.

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Festival campers cause problems

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Angler drowns in Clark Fork

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Wildlife rescue wins new Toyota for 'the babies'

SAGLE — Thanks to the support of locals and other helpful individuals around the country, Mystic Farm Wildlife Rescue has a new set of wheels.

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Man searching for lost wedding ring

SANDPOINT - While most people were preparing for fireworks and barbecues July 4, Matthew Marciniak was on a more personal mission.

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Bonners Ferry population drops slightly

SANDPOINT — The cities of Bonner and Boundary counties were largely held in stasis over the year, either gaining or losing very small numbers of residents.

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Bonner County residents say byway worth the wait

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Sandpoint: A good place to retire

SANDPOINT - Bonner County is already well-known among folks around the country as a prime spot to rest after a hard life's work.

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Citizens comment on proposed bus routes

SANDPOINT - Attendance was limited but productive at a Friday transportation meeting regarding two proposed bus routes.

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Sheriff candidate hosts cross burning

SANDPOINT - It's unlikely that any other Bonner County

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CNN honors Schweitzer

SANDPOINT - The good times keep coming for Schweitzer Mountain Resort.

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Ron Paul draws a crowd in Sandpoint

SANDPOINT - No one can pack a North Idaho venue like Ron Paul.

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Northland brings fiber optics to Sandpoint

SANDPOINT - Northland Communications is aiming to give downtown businesses a serious boost in bandwidth.

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Back to business

SANDPOINT - Ryan Robinson's recent life has been a balancing act.

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Panhandle State Bank announces deal to raise capital

SANDPOINT - Panhandle State Bank is back on track to raise capital for the community after renegotiating the terms of a failed April deal.

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A history of early advocacy

SANDPOINT - Anti-discrimination ordinance advocate Kate McAlister couldn't help but become teary-eyed when city officials passed the measure Dec. 21.

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Sarabeth brings music to holidays

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Sandpoint will have more affordable housing options

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Bonner General Hospital to expand

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Bonner County sees increased burglaries

SANDPOINT - Bonner County Sheriff's Office representatives hope residents will work together to clamp down on recent rash of burglaries.

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Wallet found after 27 years

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Veteran, historian celebrate partnership

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Sandpoint Films Festival gives amateurs the stage

SANDPOINT - For some amateur filmmakers, the chance to show their hard work on the big screen before an audience makes all the difference.

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Property rights, security debated

NAPLES - Nerves ran ragged Thursday over a generalized strategic plan for security along 4,000 miles of U.S.-Canadian border.

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Economist advises perseverence

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City of Sandpoint considers anti-discrimination ordinance

SANDPOINT - City officials want to ensure that everyone feels welcome in Sandpoint.

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Sandpoint passes texting ban

SANDPOINT - Cell phone addicts may have to put the brakes on their habits with the passage of a new ordinance banning hands-on mobile device use while driving.

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Sandpoint police take Segways for a spin

SANDPOINT - Municipal officers Kathy Hughes and Scott Murphey earned some serious attention Aug. 25 while testing out some new wheels.

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Bomshel's Osmunson nominated for CMA

SANDPOINT - When Kristy Osmunson moved to Nashville, Tenn., almost 10 years ago, she could never have anticipated where the trip would take her.

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Intermountain Community Bancorp announces second quarter earnings

SANDPOINT - Intermountain Community Bancorp, the holding company for Panhandle State Bank, didn't see second quarter profit but still found some silver linings.

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Missing boys found near Priest Lake

PRIEST LAKE - Apart from the memory of a cold, exhausting evening in the woods, two missing boys are unharmed after being located by search crews.

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Teens accused of beating older Hope woman

HOPE - A terrifying ordeal for an elderly Hope resident Sunday ended in two arrests the following day.

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USA Today, Rand McNally name Sandpoint most beautiful small town in America

SANDPOINT - While locals already know they live in one of the most beautiful places on Earth, the rest of the nation is catching on.

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Car accident kills former SHS students

SANDPOINT - Local high school students are taking their grief to the Internet after the death of two former classmates.

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Celebration to mark 90th birthday of Dr. Bird

SAGLE - Few enough can claim to have reached their 90th birthday party, and in the case of Forrest Bird, even fewer have celebrated it with such prestigious guests.

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Sandpoint reaches depot restoration agreement

SANDPOINT - Months of negotiations paid off this week after city officials brokered an agreement on the restoration of the historic Sandpoint Depot.

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Panida receives SURA grant

SANDPOINT - The Panida Theater, a downtown jewel for many residents, will be sparkling all the brighter thanks to a grant from the Sandpoint Urban Renewal Agency.

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Young dogs rescued

PRIEST RIVER - Animal rescue workers recovered 25 young dogs near Newport, Wash., from what they said appeared to be a puppy mill gone horribly awry.

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Union Pacific efforts honored

SANDPOINT - Bonner County leaders rolled into Wily Widgeon Cafe by the dozens Wednesday afternoon to show appreciation for Union Pacific Railroad's community efforts.

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North Idaho flooding possible from snow melt-off

SANDPOINT - Bonner County residents will want to take care if the Panhandle heats up to summer temperatures too quickly.

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Helicopter will serve as Sandpoint Vietnam memorial

SANDPOINT - With the helicopter secure as one of the Vietnam War's most iconic technologies, local veterans can't think of a better image to memorialize the conflict.

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North Idaho group works for Luna recall

CLARK FORK - A campaign to recall State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Luna is picking up speed across Idaho, and Bonner County is no exception.

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Middle Fork River Tour delivers scenic treat

SANDPOINT - Bonner County locals are no strangers to natural beauty, but Sandpoint resident and firefighter Clint Frank says that they're missing out if they ignore the Middle Fork.

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Elderly feeling loss of NICE

SANDPOINT - Of all the groups affected by the downfall of the North Idaho Community Express, the elderly and infirm are finding the transition most difficult.

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Educators stump for levy

KOOTENAI - With statewide education reform dominating recent headlines, Lake Pend Oreille School District educators are struggling to differentiate the supplemental levy.

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Risch hopes to help restore bus service

SANDPOINT - A push from U.S. Sen. Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Washington, D.C., staffers minimized complications in the effort to restore rural bus services in Bonner County.

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NICE service could be restored

SANPOINT - Residents rendered immobile by NICE's rural demise should be back on the road by the end of the month if all goes according to transportation officials' plans.

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Downtown Sandpoint Business Association manager resigns

SANDPOINT - After three years on the job, Kathleen Hyde is bidding her position as the Downtown Sandpoint Business Association manager a fond farewell, effective Feb. 1

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Sunset magazine honors Sandpoint

SANDPOINT - Many local residents consider their town a hidden treasure, but the secret might be out thanks to Sunset magazine.

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Community comes to aid of family

SANDPOINT - Small acts of holiday generosity could add up to a big difference for the McCoy family.

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Sandpoint companies lag in Business Improvement District payments

SANDPOINT - City officials will be asking dozens of business owners for some holiday giving in the form of unpaid Business Improvement District fees this December.

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Black Sheep Warehouse needs new location

PONDERAY - With the loss of the old Kmart building, Black Sheep Warehouse is moving on to greener - or at least more available - pastures.

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'I'm very lucky to be alive'

SANDPOINT - Stuart Nelson always knew that he was never truly alone in the wilderness.

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Ponderay residents to decide on bed tax

PONDERAY - Although the vote is exclusive to Ponderay residents, all of Bonner County will be impacted by the success or failure of the balloted bed tax.

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