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
Creating conversations and keepsakes
Kenzie Holland's creations start with a conversation. What is their favorite color? Do they have a particular style profile or favorite activity? What makes them happy and captures their personality? She then works with her clients to create one-of-a-kind, unique creations that are works of art as much as they …
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 0 MINUTES AGO
WBCSD elects board leaders
West Bonner County School District's new board chair and vice chair are familiar faces in new roles after trustees voted to install Ann Yount in the top post and Margaret Hall as vice chair. Hall was previously the chair and Yount was the vice chair of the board prior to …
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 0 MINUTES AGO
Panida exploring lobby renovations
Potential scenarios include everything from keeping the lobby as is with no changes, moving the concessions to the adjacent retail space, using the retail space for a bar, integrating the lobby space into the Little Theater and using the foyer area to expand the lobby.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 22 HOURS, 52 MINUTES AGO
Legislators host trio of town hall talks
Education, Medicaid expansion and the initiative process were among the top discussion points at a trio of Saturday town halls held by a pair of District 1 legislators. With just the first week of the session under legislators' collective belt, Idaho House 1A Rep. Mark Sauter and Idaho Sen. Jim …
BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 1 DAY, 22 HOURS AGO
Legislators host trio of town hall talks
Education, Medicaid expansion and the initiative process were among the top discussion points at a trio of Saturday town halls held by a pair of District 1 legislators. With just the first week of the session under legislators' collective belt, Idaho House 1A Rep. Mark Sauter and Idaho Sen. Jim …
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 5 DAYS, 22 HOURS AGO
Residents express concern over rink noise
Several city residents appealed to the Ponderay City Council on Monday for assistance with noise control at the new ice rink on Kootenai Cutoff Road.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 1 DAY AGO
Housekeeping tops BOCC agenda
The final meeting before new Bonner County officials officially take office on Monday, Jan. 13, includes a slate of housekeeping items.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 3 DAYS AGO
EMS, arson and park dominate year's news
From a financial crisis enveloping Bonner County EMS to at least one defective gate at Albeni Falls Dam to an arson fire that destroyed the Sandpoint Army Surplus store, 2024 had no shortage of news.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 5 DAYS AGO
BOCC declines to act on resignation
Two of the county's three commissioners abstained from voting on a measure to act on Bonner County Sheriff Darryl Wheeler's resignation, effectively ending the motion.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 5 DAYS AGO
Plungers jump into 2025
In all, 309 people braved the cool temperatures, cloudy skies and scattered snow to jump into Lake Pend Oreille to kick off the new year with a plunge into its freezing waters. Another 300 or so people — warmly dressed in thick winter coats, boots and gloves — cheered from …
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 1 DAY AGO
'Tots' drive falls short of goal
While close, the final total for the Sandpoint Lions' Toys for Tots drive has fallen short of its $75,000 target.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 2 DAYS AGO
BOCC to discuss Wheeler resignation
Bonner County Sheriff Daryl Wheeler's resignation and the county's updated compensation policy highlight the county commissioners' final meeting of the year.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 3 DAYS AGO
'Tots' drive enters final day
That gift of human kindness, of helping others have a merry Christmas is exactly what the Sandpoint Lions do every Christmas through their Toys for Tots drive. With the community's help, the magic of Christmas comes to life.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 3 DAYS AGO
Jump into the new year at Polar Bear Plunge
The annual event — held Jan. 1 as a cooperative event by Boy Scout Troop 111 and the city of Sandpoint’s Parks & Recreation Department attracts dozens — or more — area residents.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 3 DAYS AGO