Staff Writer

CAROLINE LOBSINGER

I grew up in the Tri-Cities, Wash., and have always loved to write. I attended the University of Washington, where I earned a double major in journalism and political science, with an area of emphasis in history.

I am the fifth out of six kids — don't believe any of the stories that my siblings tell. To be able to tell others stories and take photos for a living is a dream come true — and I considered myself blessed to be a community journalist.

When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, hiking and spending time outdoors, genealogy, reading, and watching the UW Huskies and the Seattle Seahawks.

I am a servant to my cat, Frankie, who yes, will eat anything and everything in sight … even wedding cookies.

ARTICLES BY CAROLINE LOBSINGER

Baby box installed at EMS building

After years of work and effort, the county's Safe Haven baby box was being installed Saturday near the front of the Bonner County EMS building.

BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 3 DAYS, 11 HOURS AGO

Volunteers help Healing Garden bloom

Among the roughly half-dozen volunteers getting Bonner General Health's Healing Garden ready for the season was Sharon McCormick, dressed warmly against the chilly spring morning.

BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 5 DAYS, 11 HOURS AGO

Concerns bring hundreds to Saturday protest

Concerns ran the gamut — health care, Social Security, veteran support — as roughly 800 people turned out Saturday for the local iteration of the national "Hands Off" protest. While organized by Sandpoint Indivisible and the local chapter of 50501, a grassroots political movement, the event spanned a four-block area …

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 1 DAY AGO

The Write Stuff

The Sandpoint Writers on the Lake's annual writing contest, held March 22, attracted people of all ages to the Sandpoint library community rooms. There the roughly 80 to 90 people who turned up to listen to the several dozen works were tasked with judging the participating writers who read for …

BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 2 DAYS AGO

Concerns bring hundreds to Saturday protest

Concerns ran the gamut — health care, Social Security, veteran support — as roughly 800 people turned out Saturday for the local iteration of the national "Hands Off" protest. While organized by Sandpoint Indivisible and the local chapter of 50501, a grassroots political movement, the event spanned a four-block area …

BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 3 DAYS AGO

Affordable housing project nears completion

After six months of work since a September groundbreaking, the Village at River View community land trust housing initiative is nearing completion and setting the stage for families to move into the homes. Construction went smoothly with project contractor Daum Construction meeting all milestones and aided by a mild winter …

BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 5 DAYS AGO

Community garden set to bloom at 'The Woods'

Plans are blooming to create a community garden at the base of the Pine Street Woods sled hill.

BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 3 DAYS AGO

Mitchell named DYW Sandpoint 2025

Mackenzie Mitchell has been named Sandpoint's Distinguished Young Woman 2025. Mitchell, a junior at Sandpoint High School, was selected for the honor at a March 22 program. She receives a $3,000 scholarship.

BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 5 DAYS AGO

Dover shines spotlight on 'Hidden Heroes'

City officials want to shine a spotlight — as well as say thank you — to all of the community's military caregivers.

BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 3 WEEKS, 2 DAYS AGO

Soup's on

Soup was on Friday as the Bonner Community Food Bank held its annual Empty Bowl fundraiser to raise awareness of food insecurity and help those in need.

BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 3 WEEKS, 6 DAYS AGO

Dover celebrates new post office

Just like the agency's motto, a little rain didn't stop the city of Dover from celebrating its new post office at a Thursday grand opening. When threatened rain made good on its promise, the city and the post office went ahead with the ceremony. Albeit with the help of a …

BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 4 WEEKS AGO

Legislators seek help on lake level, dam repairs

Lake Pend Oreille took center stage before the Senate Resources & Environment Committee Wednesday as District 1 legislators appealed for support on a longer summer pool — and a faster timeline on fixing defective gates at the Albeni Falls Dam.

BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 4 WEEKS, 1 DAY AGO

Stabbing incident temporarily closes Walmart

Teamwork and a quick response ensured a stabbing incident over the weekend at the city's Walmart ended peacefully for all concerned, Ponderay Police officials said Monday.

BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 4 WEEKS, 1 DAY AGO

Dover to celebrate new post office

Dover will welcome the city's post office back home with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday. The celebration will be held from 12-1:30 p.m. at the post office, 306 Roosevelt Ave., Dover.

BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 1 MONTH AGO

Man allegedly stabs self, forces Ponderay Walmart closure

An unknown male surrendered peacefully after he allegedly walked into the Ponderay Walmart early Sunday afternoon with a knife and made unspecified threats.

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 1 MONTH AGO