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Sandpoint soldier decorated for valor

SANDPOINT — Despite being half a world away from the battlefields of Afghanistan and Iraq, one local soldier’s courage in the face of danger has earned him the state’s highest award for valor, the Idaho Cross.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

BLM says watershed parcels no longer on the table

SANDPOINT — The Bureau of Land Management has no intention of trading away parcels of property within the Little Sand Creek watershed, according to a bureau official.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Sandpoint criticizes possible watershed land swap

SANDPOINT — The city is raising objections to a proposed Bureau of Land Management property swap that could put areas of the Little Sand Creek watershed in the hands of private developers and logging companies.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Harvestfest fun is today

SANDPOINT — Temperatures today could drop into the 20s, but that isn’t stopping the Sandpoint Farmers Market from hosting its annual fall Harvest Festival.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Bird receives national honor

SANDPOINT — Dr. Forrest Bird is becoming a familiar face inside the White House.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Verizon to build Sandpoint cell tower

SANDPOINT — Can you hear me now?
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

City fine-tunes zoning codes

SANDPOINT — The City Council passed its much-anticipated comprehensive plan earlier this year, but the arduous task of transforming the plan from a stack of paper to a set of zoning laws is just beginning.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Super 1 sets sights on July 4 grand opening

SANDPOINT — It’s been months in the making, but plans for a Super 1 Foods in Sandpoint are finally official and representatives from the store have their sights set on a July 4 grand opening.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

City: Rates may increase if bond fails

SANDPOINT — Voters won’t decide the fate of a $17 million water bond until November, but the City Council is already mulling alternative ways to pay for treatment plant renovations if the bond once again fails.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

City's water bond returning to ballot

SANDPOINT — Six months after rejecting a bond to expand and renovate the city’s lake water treatment plant, Sandpoint voters will get another chance to make their opinions known when the bond measure returns to the ballot next month.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
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Hooked on adventure

SANDPOINT — Like many kids raised in the boundless wilderness of North Idaho, young Eric Smith spent his formative years fantasizing about exploring the world and living the life of an adventurer.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Man says he posted anti-Obama posters

SANDPOINT — A Bonner County man has come forward to claim responsibility for posting images depicting President Barack Obama in Nazi regalia on the doors of three local schools.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Familiar faces fill Ponderay council races

PONDERAY — When residents head to the polls Nov. 3 to fill the city’s two open council seats, the names of all four candidates will likely seem familiar.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Sandpoint buys land for wastewater treatment site

SANDPOINT — Plans for a regionalized sewer plant are gaining momentum, and while few expect to see the project come to fruition any time soon, Sandpoint is already positioning itself to be the site’s home base.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Ponderay abandons sales tax idea

PONDERAY — Despite its financial needs, the Ponderay City Council recently voted to abandon a controversial plan to increase the city’s sales tax.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Quest lays off 25 employees

SANDPOINT — In an effort to “rightsize” the company, Quest Aircraft recently laid off 25 employees at its Sandpoint headquarters, according to CEO Paul Schaller.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Sandpoint council adopts alarm fees

SANDPOINT — After spending what was described as an inordinate amount of time and man power responding to false alarms, the city last week implemented a new fee structure meant to deter home and business owners from calling in multiple false alarms.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Sandpoint send ban on skateboards to the curb

SANDPOINT — Local skateboarders who have longed to legally cruise the streets of downtown Sandpoint are celebrating after the City Council voted to legalize all non-motorized transportation in the downtown core, ending a 20-year prohibition.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

City brushes aside fluoride challenge

SANDPOINT — Much to the chagrin of the 20-plus anti-fluoride advocates in attendance, the City Council decided Wednesday night to continue its controversial water fluoridation program.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Depot's future still uncertain

SANDPOINT — The fate of Sandpoint’s deteriorating train depot was topic number one at a Wednesday forum hosted by Amtrak and attended by an assortment of local officials.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Skateboards may get right to use streets

SANDPOINT — If the Public Works Committee gets its way, the days of bicyclists having a monopoly on legal, non-motorized transportation in downtown Sandpoint will soon be over.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Council expected to weigh in on fluoridation

SANDPOINT — The Fourth of July is well behind us, but Sandpoint is saving its most explosive fireworks for Wednesday night, when the City Council finally gets its chance to weigh in on the controversial water fluoridation ordinance.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Pedicabs arrive in community

SANDPOINT — Local taxicab drivers encountered a bit of unexpected competition this summer with the arrival of two new businesses offering pedal-powered transportation for hire.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Group debating historic depot's future

SANDPOINT — With reports of vandalism and hints that it will soon be abandoned, the future of Sandpoint’s train depot is uncertain at best. However, that hasn’t stopped a group of depot advocates from fighting to save the 93-year-old structure.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Dog survives bear's attack

SAGLE — Given our close proximity to the great outdoors, it’s no surprise that domesticated pets occasionally mix it up with wild animals, but it’s truly rare for a dog to tangle with a black bear and live to bark again.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
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Dump site blooms with beauty

SAGLE — It’s not exactly the Louvre, but one woman’s quirky, ornate creations have turned a local garbage dump into the area’s newest must-see art gallery.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

USFS: Fire season is moderate

SANDPOINT — Despite enduring a handful of impressive lightning storms, this summer’s fire season is shaping up to be average at worst.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Political newcomers join incumbents in council race

SANDPOINT — The field is now set for Sandpoint’s City Council election, but voters will only see three new names on the ballot come November.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Council to mull fluoride questions

SANDPOINT — Tensions ran high at Wednesday’s Public Works meeting when more than a dozen anti-fluoride activists stood before the commission to demand the city stop adding fluoride to its water.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Train strikes truck in Wednesday crash

SANDPOINT — A Sandpoint woman is lucky to be alive today after her vehicle was struck by a speeding train early Wednesday morning.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Reuter, Schuck announce bids for council seats

SANDPOINT — Despite the low pay and treacherous hours, two more residents have announced their candidacy to join the Sandpoint City Council.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Parking plan finds success

SANDPOINT — The city’s foray into a trendy new parking technique has not resulted in mass panic, but Sandpoint officials will wait until next spring before calling the project a success.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Newton announces re-election bid

SANDPOINT — Councilwoman Helen Newton officially kicked off the city’s election season Monday when she announced her intention to run for reelection.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
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Risch shares views on health care, issues

PONDERAY — No issues were off the table and no question went unanswered when Sen. Jim Risch, R-Idaho, spoke to a packed house at the Ponderay Events Center Monday afternoon.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Fluoridation question could turn up on city ballot

SANDPOINT — The Public Works Committee is set to examine Sandpoint’s use of water fluoridation on Wednesday, and at least two committee members have said they are in favor of putting the controversial issue up for a citywide vote.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

East Hope OKs budget

SANDPOINT — The nation’s ongoing recession is forcing local cities to plan for the worst during this year’s budget season, and most are playing it safe by making across-the-board cuts.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Vandals, looters wreak havoc at depot

SANDPOINT — The historic Sandpoint train depot has fallen on hard times, and things have only gotten worse lately, with looters absconding with truckloads of the station’s bricks, vandals carving racial epitaphs into walls and people defecating on the platform.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Group seeks energy grant

SANDPOINT — The city is teaming up with several local organizations to help bring a woody biomass energy generation facility to Sandpoint.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Tree fight takes turn for worse

SANDPOINT — An ongoing rift between the county and an Oden Bay resident concerning the fate of neighborhood trees took a turn for the worse Monday when both parties called the police on each other.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

City proposes fire, alarm fees

SANDPOINT — Area home and business owners might want have to have their checkbooks handy the next time their house burns down or their security alarm goes off.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
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Crowd packs health care town hall meeting

SANDPOINT — Health care reform took center stage at Monday night’s town hall meeting, and more than 200 residents braved the muggy confines of Community Hall to hear firsthand how Rep. Walt Minnick, D-Idaho, wants to tackle the prickly issue.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

City approves backflow program

SANDPOINT — The city’s long-running debate over backflow prevention was finally put to bed Wednesday when the council voted 4-2 to approve the contentious program.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Loan keeps unemployment fund afloat

SANDPOINT — Month after month of skyrocketing unemployment has taken a toll on Idaho, and now the state is taking the unprecedented step of borrowing from the federal government to keep its unemployment insurance trust fund afloat.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Bar clips Eagles games after Vick's signing

SANDPOINT — Football season is just around the corner, but customers at one local sports bar will have to find new accommodations if they planned on watching any Philadelphia Eagles games or drinking any Coors Light.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

City receives parks grant

SANDPOINT — A new program designed to make local parks more inclusive got a financial boost last week when the city received a $5,000 grant to help build accessible playground equipment.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

BPIC offering lead screening

SANDPOINT — After wrapping up a wildly-successful fundraising campaign, officials from the Bonner Partners in Care Clinic are using their new-found financial security to introduce a low-cost lead screening program.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Renowned maestro returns to the Festival at Sandpoint

SANDPOINT — As has been the case for more than 25 years, the Festival at Sandpoint will close out its two-week run tonight with its annual Grand Finale concert, headlined by the Spokane Symphony Orchestra.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
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Community mourns passing of Sandpoint matriarch

SANDPOINT — If Sandpoint feels a little different, a little emptier this morning, it’s because the community has lost one of its most beloved matriarchs.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Mayors detail state of cities

SANDPOINT — Ponderay Mayor Carol Kunzeman summed it up best when she evoked Charles Dickens, saying “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times …” during her state of the city address at Thursday’s Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce power lunch.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Sandpoint adopts $20.1M budget

SANDPOINT — It took them four workshops and a preliminary hearing, but the City Council was finally able to find common ground on a 2009/2010 budget Tuesday night, voting unanimously to pass the $20,135,627 ordinance.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Jobless rate spikes again

SANDPOINT — The county’s jobless rate spiked once again last month, giving July the dubious honor of being the worst month for unemployment in more than a decade.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Panel begins search for transportation funding solutions

SANDPOINT — Declining revenue and ever-increasing amounts of roadwork are forcing Idaho to make some tough decisions about how best to maintain its infrastructure without dramatically increasing taxes.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Drive-through store to open

SANDPOINT — When the City Council briefly toyed with the idea of banning drive-through businesses in Sandpoint, its members learned one important lesson: Sandpoint residents love their drive-throughs.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Donation reopens Bonner Humane Society

SANDPOINT — Just when it looked like the Bonner Humane Society had used up the last of its nine lives, the organization has been rejuvenated by the generosity of a local couple.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

City OKs Cedar St. Bridge trade

SANDPOINT — The city parted ways with an historic piece of Sandpoint property Wednesday night, trading the Cedar Street Bridge to a pair of local developers for a parcel of land near City Hall.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

District warns of scam effort

SANDPOINT — Lake Pend Oreille School District Superintendent Dick Cvitanich is warning residents to be especially cautious when donating money after a number of local business owners reported fraudulent solicitations for two of the district’s sports groups.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Festival at Sandpoint is going 'green'

SANDPOINT — Environmental consciousness is all the rage both locally and nationally, and one of the area’s preeminent organizations is hoping it can become a leader in the growing “green movement.”
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Cedar St. Bridge swap proposed

SANDPOINT — After failing to come to an agreement with the owners of the Cedar Street Bridge Market on a lease extension, the city is proposing a land swap that would transfer ownership of the bridge to Jeff Bond and John Gillham in exchange for a piece of property located …
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Groups question city's fluoride use

SANDPOINT — A long-simmering debate about the use of fluoride in the city’s drinking water might finally be boiling over, with a growing number of residents questioning the benefits and safety of the 57-year-old program.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Benefit aids children's choir

SANDPOINT — There aren’t many local events where you can listen to world-class music while contributing to the success of two communities on opposite ends of the world, but that’s exactly what the organizers of an upcoming fundraiser are hoping to accomplish.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
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Family survives plane mishap

SANDPOINT — Three members of a local family are happy to be back on firm ground today after their airplane experienced catastrophic engine failure 6,300 feet above Hailey last Friday, forcing the pilot to make an emergency landing.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

DayBreak Center opens in new home

PONDERAY — The third try is the charm for the DayBreak Center, which recently moved to a new facility after outgrowing its two previous homes.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Cities celebrate Bookmobile stops

PONDERAY — Much to the joy of local bibliophiles, the East Bonner County Library District’s Bookmobile is now making stops in both Ponderay and Kootenai.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Brusaw drives away with $100K grant

SAGLE — Local engineer, inventor and entrepreneur Scott Brusaw has highly ambitious goals, and thanks to a $100,000 federal grant, he’s inching ever closer to accomplishing them.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
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Winds wreak havoc on Priest River, county

SANDPOINT — It might be hyperbole to call it the storm of the century, but Monday night’s colossal winds, booming thunder claps and near-constant lighting strikes were some of the most intense in years, wreaking havoc on dozens of area homes and sparking more than six wildfires.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Man receives 5 years for child abuse

SANDPOINT — A Ponderay man convicted of felony child abuse was sentenced Monday to serve up to five years in prison.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Residents criticize tree removal plan

SANDPOINT — A group of homeowners in a small Oden Bay neighborhood are up in arms about county road work they say is destroying the community by removing a number of historic trees and bushes.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Bookkeeper answers lawsuit

SANDPOINT — A bookkeeper accused of misappropriating funds from a local property maintenance company has officially responded to the charges, calling the civil lawsuit “totally without any basis in fact or law.”
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

ISP: Inmate suffered from heart failure

SANDPOINT — More than a month after his death, Idaho State Police investigators announced Thursday that Bonner County Jail inmate Ward David Coble died of natural causes.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Developer plans hotel, stores

PONDERAY — Just weeks after the opening of Ponderay’s new Holiday Inn Express, another developer announced tentative plans to build a hotel and restaurant near the same site.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Unofficial PAS mascot finds home with volunteer

SANDPOINT — For a time, there wasn’t much hope that Lady — a blind collie mix — would ever leave the Panhandle Animal Shelter and find a real home.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Panel votes to pursue depot purchase

SANDPOINT — The ever-evolving story of Sandpoint’s train station took another turn Tuesday when the city’s Historic Preservation Commission voted to pursue acquisition of the aging depot.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Sandpoint man sued over Ponzi scheme

SANDPOINT — A former Sandpoint real estate agent is accused of bilking millions of dollars from area investors through a stock-option Ponzi scheme.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Council OKs new bike lanes

SANDPOINT — Area bicyclists will soon have a safer ride to work after the City Council decided to add designated bike lanes to two of Sandpoint’s busiest streets.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Elmira Cafe set to reopen

ELMIRA — After months of dormancy due to an out-of-date water well, the Elmira Store Restaurant is nearly ready to reopen.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Sandpoint OKs $20.4M budget

SANDPOINT — In one of its most efficient meetings of the year, the City Council mowed through a full agenda Wednesday night that included the city’s 2009/2010 preliminary budget.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Amtrak opts to keep local depot

SANDPOINT — Sandpoint’s historic train stop will remain put for now, but Amtrak officials have yet to make a long-term decision about the station’s ailing depot.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Residents asked to curb water use

SANDPOINT — After losing an election to expand its water treatment capacity, the city is now asking residents to abide by a number of temporary water restrictions.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Donations stream in for clinics

SANDPOINT — Despite widespread economic concerns, local donations are streaming in to two cash-strapped organizations, but more is needed to ensure their long-term survival.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

District puts brakes on busing program

SANDPOINT — To combat budget shortfalls, the Lake Pend Oreille School District is abandoning its practice of busing Farmin-Stidwell Elementary School students to local day care centers.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Council resolution may offer depot support

SANDPOINT — While Amtrak officials mull the fate of Sandpoint’s train station, the City Council is set to vote on a formal resolution of support to keep the historic depot operational.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

City continues budget debate

SANDPOINT — Constructing a city budget is never easy, but the processes becomes downright Herculean when combined with revenue shortfalls and a sagging economy.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Windbag expansion planned

SANDPOINT — Thanks to a pair of recent grants, the city will soon embark on a sizable upgrade to its Wind Bag Marina.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
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Laughing Dog's success brews expansion

PONDERAY — Benjamin Franklin once said “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Fred Colby and Michelle Douglass, owners of Laughing Dog Brewery, would certainly agree.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

DEQ: Backflow plan insufficient

SANDPOINT — A recently-passed ordinance aimed at safeguarding the city’s water supply has been deemed insufficient by state officials and will come back before council later this month.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Planner eyes city's future

PONDERAY — Ponderay might be the Little City with a Big Future, but city officials realized late last year that without help from a professional planner, the future might be a scary place.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Challenge may be pets' best friend

SANDPOINT — Dwindling grants and donations forced the Bonner Humane Society to close its doors last week, but society officials are hoping the generosity of a neighbor will kick start a movement to resurrect the clinic.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
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Zehn Technologies offers computer repairs, sales

SANDPOINT — Area technophobes are breathing a little easier with the opening of Zehn Technologies, Sandpoint’s newest computer repair, sales and service business.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Fireworks zone set for Fourth

SANDPOINT — Nothing exemplifies the spirit of Fourth of July like fireworks, but local safety officials say prudence and common sense are needed in order to avoid dangerous holiday mishaps.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
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Murray opens Catie's Uniform Shoppe

SANDPOINT — After struggling to find affordable and attractive uniforms during her 25 years in the dental field, Catherine Murray decided to take matters into her own hands.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Groups commemorate explorer's journey

CLARK FORK — It was 200 years ago this summer that renowned explorer David Thompson arrived in eastern Bonner County, where he and his 16-person crew gathered at a local encampment of Flathead, Coeur d’Alene, Kootenai and Kalispel Indians.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Holiday Inn Express nears completion

PONDERAY — Nearly a year in the works, the area’s newest hotel is just a month a way from opening.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Health clinic in danger of closing

SANDPOINT — A local health clinic for low-income residents must raise $6,000 or risk going out of business.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Sandpoint approves Packer Centre

SANDPOINT — The process was long and fraught with challenges, but after listening to all sides, the council approved a local developer’s plans to build a community center and hockey rink at the former St. Joseph’s Catholic Church.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

County asks cities to help fund VAST

SANDPOINT — To help offset an ever-tightening budget and the loss of a grant, the county is asking for outside help to fund one if its most popular programs.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

O'Hara looking forward to serving council

SANDPOINT — Sandpoint’s newest councilman could be forgiven for being a bit shell shocked after his first week of service.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Bonner Humane Society closing doors

SANDPOINT — After serving the area for more than 20 years, the Bonner Humane Society is bowing to economic pressures and will cease operations on Thursday.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Belwood named Fourth of July grand marshal

SANDPOINT — Carrying on more than 50 years of tradition, Ernie Belwood has been tapped to be the grand marshal of Sandpoint’s Fourth of July Parade.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Sandpoint cuts $100,000 from budget

SANDP0INT — In an effort to thwart an expected revenue shortfall, Mayor Gretchen Hellar recently cut more than $100,000 from the city’s operating budget, and more cuts could be on the way.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Sandpoint council OKs roundabout

SANDPOINT — Discussion about a proposed community center monopolized most of Wednesday’s City Council meeting, but that didn’t stop the council from delving into several other hot-button issues.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

City delays vote on center proposal

SANDPOINT — A local developer’s plan to build a community center and hockey rink at the former St. Joseph’s Catholic Church was temporarily put on ice at Wednesday’s City Council meeting.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Growth prompts DayBreak Center's move

SANDPOINT — The area’s only senior day care facility is moving to a new location to accommodate its growing clientele.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Sandpoint PD unveils tips line

SANDPOINT — The Sandpoint Police Department recently unveiled an anonymous tips line designed to counteract the city’s escalating graffiti problem.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

'09 Relay for Life begins tonight

SANDPOINT — Residents of all ages are once again lacing up their running shoes for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life, which begins today at the Bonner County Fairgrounds.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Lemonade stand helping cancer foundation, local youth

SANDPOINT — Nothing beats a cool glass of lemonade on a hot summer day, but the drink tastes even sweeter when it helps contribute to the eradication of pediatric cancer.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Sandpoint ponders citywide hiring freeze

SANDPOINT — The City Council’s Administrative Committee is set to tackle a full agenda Wednesday that includes a proposed citywide hiring freeze and a plan aimed at encouraging affordable housing projects.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
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Relaxation Destination graduates to own suite

SANDPOINT — Scarcely a year after opening Your Relaxation Destination at the Bonner Business Center, reflexologist Penny Waters is “graduating” to a suite of her own in Sandpoint.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Sunshine Center changes hands

SANDPOINT — Only six months after opening their state-of-the-art childcare facility, Bren and Dave Hamilton say poor economic conditions have forced them to relinquish ownership of the Sunshine Center.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Unemployment sees slight drop

SANDPOINT — After four consecutive months of improving unemployment figures, Bonner County’s economy could be edging toward recovery, according to an area economist.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Ceremony breaks out smiles as work on school begins

SANDPOINT — Students, parents and faculty members were all smiles Thursday as they took part in the official groundbreaking for Sandpoint Charter School’s new $3.3 million high school.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Dover unveils new post office

DOVER — After months of waiting, wondering and working to make it happen, Dover residents are ready to unveil the town’s new post office.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Sandpoint gives roundabout a red light

SANDPOINT — A proposed roundabout at the intersection of Larch and Boyer was nixed at last week’s City Council meeting, with the body instead opting for a standard traffic light.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Residents challenge development plan

SANDPOINT — A local developer’s plan to transform the former St. Joseph’s Catholic Church into a community center recently earned the Planning Commission’s seal of approval, but a pair of nearby residents are now challenging that decision.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Study focuses on city wages

SANDPOINT — The salary structure and benefits for most city jobs are in line with competitors, but actual wages are lagging slightly behind, according to a new market comparability study.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Hawkins resigns from Sandpoint council

SANDPOINT — After nearly two years on the job, Councilman Doug Hawkins Jr. announced Thursday he was resigning from the body, effective June 1.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

IMCB moves ahead with building sale, leaseback plans

SANDPOINT — Intermountain Community Bancorp — the parent company of Panhandle State Bank — is moving forward with long-term plans to enter into a sale and leaseback agreement for the Sandpoint Center.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Community honors soldiers' sacrifice

SANDPOINT — One generation.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Bond election set for Tuesday

SANDPOINT — City voters will head to the polls Tuesday for a bond election that could decide the fate of Sandpoint’s water system.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

City reaches agreement on planning issues

SANDPOINT — The City Council reached middle ground Wednesday on a number of controversial zoning proposals, including one that would have banished drive-through businesses to the city’s industrial areas.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Council debating drive-through ban

SANDPOINT — Sandpoint’s proposed drive-through ban has been a hot topic at local bars and coffee shops for more than a month, and tonight the City Council will finally get its say on the matter.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Taylor-Parker to fight Chrysler shutdown plan

SANDPOINT — After filing for federal bankruptcy protection late last month, Chrysler LLC announced Thursday it was eliminating nearly 800 of its American dealerships, including Sandpoint’s Taylor-Parker Motor Co.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Benefit 'well' ad Elmira Store cafe

ELMIRA — An out-of-date water well recently forced the Elmira Store restaurant out of business, but owner Ed Cook hopes a June fundraiser will raise enough money to bring the popular eatery back to life.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Pedersen moves foward on community center plans

SANDPOINT — His planned community center has yet to earn council approval, but local developer Bruce Pedersen is charging forward on all aspects of the project.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Light may get roundabout

SANDPOINT — The city is reexamining the need for a proposed traffic light at the intersection of Larch and Boyer, with some council members calling for a closer look at alternative traffic-control measures.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
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Groups combine forces to build affordable housing

SANDPOINT — A local non-profit organization is joining forces with a new housing development with the goal of bolstering the area’s ailing affordable housing sector.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Group matches seniors, jobs

SANDPOINT — A federally-backed non-profit group with local ties is coming to Bonner County with the goal of helping area senior citizens learn relevant skills and find steady work.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Community set for fabulous '50s

SANDPOINT — The community is once again readying itself for the annual time-warp extravaganza of Lost in the ’50s, which begins its 24th year on Thursday.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

City ponders new bike lanes

SANDPOINT — The city is mulling a proposal to add bike lanes on two of its busiest streets.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
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Run benefits Relay for Life

SANDPOINT —Two Mountain West Bank employees turned their friendly rivalry into a foot race across town last week that raised thousands of dollars for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Developers unveil Super 1 store plans

SANDPOINT — Plans for a proposed Super 1 grocery store were officially unveiled at Tuesday’s Planning Commission meeting, even though the city has little say in how the project develops.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
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Walk set to raise CMV awareness

SANDPOINT — A local woman is hoping her five-hour “Walk-n-Rollathon” next week will bring much-needed money and attention to the little-known disease affecting her daughter.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Laclede mill remains closed

LACLEDE — The planned reopening of a Laclede lumber mill has been abandoned due to poor economic conditions in the housing industry, according to mill officials.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Group explores idea of regional sewer system

SANDPOINT — A group of area economic and governmental leaders have formed a new non-profit organization with the goal of developing a sewer regionalization plan for the greater Sandpoint area.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
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Skating toward the future

SANDPOINT — A local developer with two failed attempts at rezoning the old Catholic church recently unveiled his plans for a community center at the site, which would include an ice hockey rink, a three-story parking structure and a large residential component.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Connie's Cafe reopening set

SANDPOINT — After months of dormancy, Connie’s Cafe will reopen under new ownership on May 11.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Gas tax battle puts brakes on session

BOISE — House leaders and Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter have yet to reach an agreement on how best to raise more money for Idaho roads, despite the best efforts of Bonner County’s House delegation.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Hope Cable ends signal

HOPE — The area’s sole cable television provider unexpectedly shut its doors last week, leaving approximately 100 customers without service or answers.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

College task force planned

SANDPOINT — City officials and community leaders hope a new task force on higher education will be the first step toward bringing a full-time university to the area.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Well woes close Elmira Store's cafe

ELMIRA — One of the few respites for hungry travelers commuting from Bonners Ferry to Sandpoint is in danger of permanently shutting down.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

City adopts new cafe ordinance

SANDPOINT — Just in time for spring, city officials are hoping a newly-approved sidewalk cafe ordinance will encourage business owners to bring their goods outside.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Sandpoint slashing $223K from budget

SANDPOINT — The city is slashing $223,455 from its operating budget in an effort to counteract shrinking revenues.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Sandpoint seeks board volunteers

SANDPOINT — With the recent loss of two city officials, Mayor Gretchen Hellar is seeking a pair of civic-minded residents to serve on two of Sandpoint’s most influential groups.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Sandpoint OKs $20.5M water bond vote

SANDPOINT — The fate of Sandpoint’s water system will be decided next month when residents vote on a $20.5 million bond for system upgrades.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Counterfeit bills surface in Sandpoint

SANDPOINT — The Sandpoint Police Department is asking area businesses to keep an eye out for counterfeit currency after a number of fake bills turned up at local stores.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Council OKs garden plan

SANDPOINT — Organizers of a proposed community garden are celebrating today after the garden received final approval at Wednesday’s City Council meeting.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Sandpoint, PSB reach agreement on parking

SANDPOINT — A long-awaited parking agreement with Panhandle State Bank drew fierce debate before its eventual approval at Wednesday’s fiery City Council meeting.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

City, PSB near agreement on parking

SANDPOINT — After several years in limbo, the city will vote on a proposed parking compromise with Panhandle State Bank at tonight’s City Council meeting.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

'Tea party' protests taxes

SANDPOINT — Uproar over what organizers see as excessive governmental spending is triggering a nationwide “tea party” protest today.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Sandpoint officials fine-tune drive-through proposal

SANDPOINT — The city’s proposed ban on drive-through businesses has created a political firestorm, and some city officials now say the prohibition is unnecessary.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Ramsey making virtual stop here

SANDPOINT — World-renowned financial advisor Dave Ramsey will be making a virtual stop in Sandpoint later this month as part of his nationwide Town Hall for Hope.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Sandpoint considering ban on drive-throughs

SANDPOINT — The city is eyeing zoning changes that could make drive-through businesses a thing of the past.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
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Minnick flies in to visit Quest

SANDPOINT — After a Wednesday tour of its vast facilities, Quest Aircraft can count Rep. Walt Minnick as a fan.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
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Market opens to rave reviews

SANDPOINT — The area’s first and only online food cooperative opened this week to rave reviews from customers and producers alike.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Minnick visiting Sandpoint today

SANDPOINT — Rep. Walt Minnick, D-Idaho, will be in Sandpoint today as part of a two week economic tour through the state.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Course offered to help seniors eat better, live healthier

SANDPOINT — After training under some of the most respected wellness practitioners in the world at Stanford University, Sandpoint’s Judy Totten is back in town to share what she learned.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

SAR launches community service program

SANDPOINT — The Selkirk Association of Realtors is showing that even in difficult economic times, community service should not be abandoned.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

County's jobless rate jumps upward

SANDPOINT — Despite recent signs of economic improvement, Bonner County’s jobless rate is again on the rise, topping out at 9.2 percent in March.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Lakeside Salon pampers clients with luxury

SANDPOINT — Even in an economic recession, people need to treat themselves to a little bit of luxury.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Need prompts additional soup kitchen

SANDPOINT — Bonner County’s surging jobless rate has given rise to an increasing number of families seeking food from area soup kitchens and food banks.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Seniors offered job skill training

SANDPOINT — Finding steady work in today’s bleak economy is a tall order for every age group, but the task can be especially daunting for seniors.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Plan looks to aid small businesses

SANDPOINT — Area banking officials are hoping that an influx of federal stimulus dollars will help rebuild the local economy by loosening the financial stranglehold on small business owners.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Benefit aiding DayBreak Center, Bulldog Bench

SANDPOINT — The organizers of an upcoming dinner and auction are hoping the combined star power of two iconic athletes will be enough to score a financial touchdown for a pair of local non-profit organizations.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Wal-Mart working on remodel project

PONDERAY — One of the county’s busiest stores is in the process of receiving a much-needed facelift.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Garden plan set to bloom

SANDPOINT — Plans for a Sandpoint community garden are rapidly picking up steam, and organizers hope the project will be blooming by summertime.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Late flu season hits region hard

SANDPOINT — March traditionally heralds the end of flu season, but North Idaho is bucking that trend with a recent spike in flu-related illnesses, according to the Panhandle Health District.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Council tables church rezone

SANDPOINT — A local developer’s plan to rezone the former St. Joseph’s Catholic Church for commercial use was shot down at last week’s City Council meeting, marking the second time in six months the plan has been denied.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
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Students march to warn of meth's dangers

SANDPOINT — The horrors of methamphetamine were front and center at Thursday’s March Against Meth, giving attendees a gruesome look at the drug’s destructive powers.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

LPOHS students marching against meth

SANDPOINT — Like many Rocky Mountain states, Idaho’s methamphetamine statistics are staggering, but students at one local school are hoping to fight back against meth by shining a light on the scourge.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

City delays backflow ordinance

SANDPOINT — A controversial ordinance meant to protect Sandpoint’s water system hit another roadblock last week when the council voted to keep the item in limbo for at least another month.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
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Increased demand has local food bank feeling the pinch

SANDPOINT — Economic uncertainty and high unemployment figures are affecting everyone, but no local organization has felt the pinch more than the Bonner Community Food Bank.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Super 1 plans Sandpoint store

SANDPOINT — The city is one step closer to getting another supermarket after representatives of Super 1 Foods announced the company’s intention to build a store at the former Louisiana Pacific Mill site.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Dover getting new post office

DOVER — Hopes for a new post office were nearly dashed last week when the U.S. Postal Service denied the city’s relocation proposal, but an about face from the agency has the plan back on track.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Benefit set for accident victim

SANDPOINT — An early December car accident with an accused drunken driver left Sandpoint’s Chrissy Bertolucci with serious injuries and hefty medical bills.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Homes sought for City Beach geese

SANDPOINT — The days of being chased down City Beach by a flock of belligerent geese are nearly over.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

City proposes $20M water plant bond

SANDPOINT — Hot on the heels of a controversial school levy, Sandpoint residents will head back to the polls in May to vote on a $20 million water treatment facility bond.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Grad Night back at fairgrounds

SANDPOINT — Sandpoint High School seniors have spoken, putting the final stamp on weeks of confusion and bickering over 2009’s Grad Night festivities.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

City rejects petition to disband BID

SANDPOINT — The latest attempt to do away with downtown Sandpoint’s Business Improvement District has ended in failure.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

City tables booze tax

SANDPOINT — A proposed booze tax is in limbo after the City Council opted to table the item at its February meeting.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Mayor: Deal depends on funding options

PONDERAY — While city and business leaders reached a temporary compromise on Ponderay’s proposed sales tax increase Monday night, Mayor Carol Kunzeman said the agreement will be short-lived unless alternative funding sources for the city’s ailing infrastructure are secured.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Student vote to determine Grad Night site

SANDPOINT — Plans for Sandpoint High School’s annual Grad Night celebration are in flux after a group of senior class parents voiced concerns about the party’s location.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Group finds site for post office

DOVER — After months of work, a group of Dover residents think they’ve found a new home for the city’s post office.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

IMCB unveils localized stimulus plan

SANDPOINT — Panhandle State Bank is taking the idea of an economic stimulus package and localizing it with the introduction of its Powered by Community program.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Rasor: Votes in to disband BID

SANDPOINT — The years-long battle over Sandpoint’s Business Improvement District is heating up once again, and one local businessman says he now has the signatures required to disband the district.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

City curtails parking requirements

SANDPOINT - With hopes of making life easier for downtown businesses, the City Council voted Wednesday to drastically alter downtown parking requirements.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

IMCB unveils localized stimulus plan

SANDPOINT — Panhandle State Bank is taking the idea of an economic stimulus package and localizing it with the introduction of its Powered by Community program.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Coldwater Creek layoffs part of company's rightsizing'

SANDPOINT — In an effort to wade through the ever-deepening economic swamp of specialty apparel, Coldwater Creek spent much of 2008 scaling back its business operations.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Sandpoint adopts new comp plan

SANDPOINT — It took countless meetings, workshops and public hearings, but the city’s comprehensive plan is finally on the books.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Ponderay OKs sales tax increase

PONDERAY — Raising taxes is considered political suicide in many North Idaho communities, but the Ponderay City Council recently approved a plan meant to do just that.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Coldwater Creek layoffs part of company's 'rightsizing'

SANDPOINT — In an effort to wade through the ever-deepening economic swamp of specialty apparel, Coldwater Creek spent much of 2008 scaling back its business operations.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

City mulling alcohol tax

SANDPOINT — Despite the failure of a similar measure in 2007, the city is again mulling a 2-percent alcohol tax.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Council to vote on comp plan, parking

SANDPOINT — Two of Sandpoint’s most polarizing plans are nearing judgment day, and the city is offering residents one last chance to weigh in on the proposals before either becomes law.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

City seeking stimulus funds for projects

SANDPOINT — If the federal government starts doling out money as part of its proposed $900 billion stimulus package, Sandpoint wants to collect its share.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Man charged in vandalism binge

SANDPOINT — A Bonner County man is being charged with multiple counts of felony malicious destruction of property following a brazen Tuesday night vandalism binge.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Economy tied to small businesses

SANDPOINT — If Idaho’s economy is to recover from the ongoing recession, it will be on the back of the state’s many small businesses, according to U.S Small Business Administration.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
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Community celebrates athletes' dedication

SANDPOINT - Athletes from all over the world braved the cold, face-numbing weather to run the Special Olympics Flame of Hope through Sandpoint Thursday.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Medal memories shine for local athlete

SANDPOINT - More than 25 years after capturing multiple medals at the 1983 Special Olympics Summer Games, Scott Milbrath still unleashes a thousand-watt smile when he thinks about the excitement he felt representing his country.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Grad Night party heads to Triple Play

SANDPOINT - Historically held at the Bonner County Fairgrounds, the 2009 Sandpoint High School Grad Night celebration is moving south to the Triple Play Family Fun Park in Hayden.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Torch run passing through area

SANDPOINT — The Special Olympics Flame of Hope will pass through the community Thursday on the final leg of its 37,000-mile trip to Boise for the opening ceremony of the 2009 Winter World Games.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Sandpoint backflow ordinance in limbo

SANDPOINT - An ordinance aimed at protecting Sandpoint's water system is in limbo after the City Council failed to reach an agreement Wednesday on the program.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

LPOSD pulling peanut butter products

SANDPOINT - The Lake Pend Oreille School District is pulling all peanut butter products from school menus in reaction to a sweeping outbreak of salmonella poisoning that has reached at least 42 states.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Joan Baez to play on Panida stage

SANDPOINT - When it was announced that legendary folk singer and social activist Joan Baez would perform in Sandpoint in March, the concert sold out quickly and left throngs of devoted fans without tickets.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
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Local residents celebrate inauguration

SANDPOINT — On one of the nation’s most historic days, hundreds of area residents gathered to celebrate the inauguration of Barack Obama as America’s 44th president.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Dog injured in moose attack

SANDPOINT - A local dog is recuperating at home after surviving a moose attack late last week.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Area celebrates inauguration

SANDPOINT - For those civically-minded residents who could not attend President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration in person, the swearing-in ceremony will be shown live at the Panida Theater at 8 a.m. today.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Area residents attending inauguration

SANDPOINT - Sandpoint has been swept up in Obamamania, and at least three area residents are making the trip to Washington, D.C., to witness the historic inauguration of America's 44th president.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

Battery charge dropped against girl, 8

SANDPOINT - Battery charges have been dropped against an 8-year-old girl accused of spitting on and inappropriately touching two Kootenai Elementary School instructors.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

Dover residents launch effort to keep local post office

DOVER — Last November’s announcement that the Dover post office was closing in March left many residents furious, and now the community is fighting to keep a postal presence in town.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO
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Fire destroys Sandpoint home's garage

SANDPOINT — Poor insulation and a deteriorating chimney are being blamed for a Tuesday structure fire in the 400 block of Lake Street that completely destroyed a garage and carport.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

Girl, 8, charged with battery

SANDPOINT — The parents of an 8-year-old girl with special needs say their daughter was handcuffed, arrested and charged with battery after a Friday incident at Kootenai Elementary School.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

Keough misses start after husband's heart attack

SANDPOINT — Mike Keough, a longtime physical education teacher and high school golf coach, was stricken with a heart attack at his home Friday night.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

Poverty takes center stage at luncheon

SANDPOINT - Sandpoint is not immune to the symptoms of poverty.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

Jobless rate jumps upward

SANDPOINT - In what is becoming a disheartening trend, Bonner County's unemployment rate rose once again in December.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

Gas leak forces evacuation of CFHS

CLARK FORK - A rooftop gas leak at the Clark Fork Jr.-Sr. High School forced a school-wide evacuation Thursday as officials attempted to diagnose and repair the problem.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

Weather forces schools' closure

SANDPOINT - Inclement weather and dangerous driving conditions forced the Lake Pend Oreille School District to suspend classes Wednesday for the fourth time this winter.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO
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Leaking roof closing chamber office

SANDPOINT - The Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce will need to find a new location while workers deal with severe water damage at the organization's Fifth Avenue headquarters.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

Parking banned on snow routes

SANDPOINT - In its ongoing battle to ensure safe driving lanes for emergency vehicles, the city has enacted a parking ban on all emergency snow routes.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

Keough on list for lt. governor

SANDPOINT — Today, Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter is expected to name Idaho's next lieutenant governor, and state Sen. Shawn Keough , R-Sandpoint, is officially in the running for the high-profile job.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

Families welcome new additions

SANDPOINT - There is only one every year, and this year Sterling Archer Mills has the honor of being the first Bonner County baby of 2009.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

Snow poses risk of avalanches

SANDPOINT - Above-average mountain snowfall certainly makes the area's many skiers and snowboarders happy, but it also puts outdoors lovers at a greater risk of encountering an avalanche.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

Film institute effort begins

SANDPOINT - If local film impresario Ted Parvin's projections are on target, Sandpoint will be home to a state-of-the art film school by this time next year.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

Winter giving economic boost

SANDPOINT - Winter's descent on North Idaho brought frigid weather, howling winds and piles of snow, but it also ushered in an economic boost for a number of area business.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

Sand Creek Byway construction tops year's events

It has been a busy year, from the start of construction for the Sand Creek Byway to a firre which destroyed the Idaho Club's clubhouse.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

Comp plan highlights council's year

SANDPOINT - With highs and lows worthy of a stock market chart, Sandpoint's city government had a busy 2008.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

Benefit set for tot diagnosed with cancer

SANDPOINT - A local family is coping with the unimaginable this holiday season after their infant son was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

Snedden seeks new committee

SANDPOINT — Navigating the delicate balance between welcoming Sandpoint's inevitable growth and maintaining its small town feel has been a hot topic for years.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

Stores struggle through winter

SANDPOINT - It's no secret that the nation's economy has slipped into something larger and more pronounced than a slump or downturn, and many area businesses are struggling just to keep their doors open.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

Council settles water dispute

SANDPOINT - The City Council braved last Wednesday's inclement weather to resolve a number of nagging issues at its December session.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

Water woes force market's closure

SANDPOINT - In yet another cold weather related incident, bursting pipes and water damage forced the Cedar Street Bridge Market to shut its doors during one of the busiest shopping periods of the year.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

More snow forecast for region

SANDPOINT - After a brief reprieve over the weekend, blustery weather conditions began again Monday, and forecasts are calling for more snow throughout the week.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS AGO

'Big storm' misses area

SANDPOINT - First came the bitter cold, and now heavy snow is blanketing Bonner County and throwing the area's infrastructure into disarray.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Cold snap blamed for plumbing woes

SANDPOINT - A recent cold snap is being blamed for a number of plumbing problems across Bonner County.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Program maps transit systems

SANDPOINT — A cadre of Bonner County decision-makers from all areas of local government came together Friday for a meeting focused on public transportation.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Council tackling ongoing issues

SANDPOINT - The City Council is set to tackle a full slate of issues at its Wednesday meeting, many for the second or third time this year.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Subzero weather, winds have county shivering

SANDPOINT - Gusting winds and sustained subzero temperatures wrecked havoc this weekend as winter's first body blow struck Bonner County.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
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Andersen wins $250K in lottery

SANDPOINT - Christmas shopping just got a whole lot easier for Sandpoint's Nancy Andersen.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Area's jobless rate among worst in ID

SANDPOINT - Despite a relatively strong manufacturing base and steady construction work, Bonner County's 7 percent jobless rate remains one of the worst in the state.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Medal honors Bird's contributions

SANDPOINT - Flanked by President George W. Bush, celebrated inventor Dr. Forrest Bird was awarded the Presidential Citizens Medal at a private Oval Office ceremony Wednesday afternoon.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Bird selected for presidential medal

SANDPOINT — After spending most of his extraordinary life helping others, inventor and philanthropist Dr. Forrest Bird is being recognized today with one of America's highest honors.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Resorts: Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow

SANDPOINT - Its million-dollar snowmaking machine is working overtime, but a lack of natural snow is keeping Schweitzer Mountain Resort relatively dry and empty.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Deal proposed in water fight

SANDPOINT - After months of discussion, the city is proposing to settle its $524,220 water dispute with the Syringa Water District.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Goodwill set to unveil new store

PONDERAY - Gift giving season has officially begun, and on Dec. 12 local bargain hunters will have yet another holiday shopping option when Goodwill Industries unveils its new state-of-the-art store.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Long-term county trails plan in the works

SANDPOINT - Bonner County is akin to paradise for many outdoors lovers, and many of them are working feverishly to keep it that way by developing a long-term plan for the area's many trails.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Luther Park opening nears

SANDPOINT - After years of planning and months of construction, Sandpoint's Luther Park senior-housing community is nearing the end of its construction phase and will open in mid-December.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Shoppers turn out for Black Friday bargains

SANDPOINT - Despite a shaky economy and cold weather, Bonner County shoppers turned out in full force for Black Friday bargains.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Big 5 opens in Sandpoint

SANDPOINT — Just in time for the annual post-Thanksgiving feast of consumerism known as Black Friday, Sandpoint's Big 5 Sporting Goods is open for business.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

PSB to demolish site's structures

SANDPOINT - Panhandle State Bank announced last week it will demolish the final two structures on its leased property on the corner of Fourth and Oak streets.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Student art exhibits celebrates worldwide human rights

SANDPOINT - To commemorate Human Rights Day, more than 100 local students will come together Dec. 10 to exhibit artwork inspired by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Area's jobless rate skyrockets past 7 percent

SANDPOINT - Bonner County's unemployment rate skyrocketed past seven percent last month, marking the first time in nearly three years the county recorded a higher jobless rate than the rest of the nation.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Council adopts ADU ordinance

SANDPOINT - After stalling out at two previous sessions, the City Council passed an accessory dwelling unit ordinance Wednesday that it hopes will bolster the number of affordable housing units in the city.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Daybreak Center finds a new home

SANDPOINT - Four months after opening in a temporary location, organizers for Sandpoint's Daybreak Center have found what they hope will be a permanent home for the adult day care center.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Trio charged in recent vandalism

SANDPOINT - Three juveniles suspected of committing a large and brazen string of vandalism throughout the city have been apprehended and could face multiple felonies, said Police Chief Mark Lockwood.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Council adopts ADU ordinance

SANDPOINT - After stalling out at two previous sessions, the City Council passed an accessory dwelling unit ordinance Wednesday that it hopes will bolster the number of affordable housing units in the city.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

City considers deregulation of parking

SANDPOINT - A hot topic for months, proposed deregulation of downtown parking requirements was put under a spotlight Tuesday at a packed planning workshop.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Dover post office stays put for now

DOVER - Just days before it was set to close, the Dover post office received a stay of execution that will keep the office operational for at least four more months.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

'Narrative' budget offers plain talk

SANDPOINT - To the uninitiated, reading the raw numbers of a city budget can be akin to deciphering ancient hieroglyphics.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
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Teens volunteer to clean up graffiti

SANDPOINT - Sometimes the worst circumstances can bring out the best in a community.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Lease extension offered to Dover post office

DOVER - More than 50 Dover residents met Friday to discuss options for the city's soon-to-be defunct post office, but an 11th hour reprieve from the building's owner could temporary keep the office in town.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Lease termination forces Dover post office to close doors

DOVER — The Dover post office announced Monday that problems with its landlord will force the office to discontinue service and close its doors.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

City may force businesses to add parking

SANDPOINT — A gray area in the city's parking regulations could force two local business owners to build additional parking spaces or pay in-lieu fees that they feel are excessive.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
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Healing Garden hit by vandalism

SANDPOINT - A wave of vandalism swept through Sandpoint over the weekend, causing thousands of dollars in damage and defacing one of the community's most sacred places.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Experts: 'Perfect storm' resulted in economic woes

SANDPOINT - With the economy in disarray, Bonner County residents aren't alone in wondering if there's more trouble ahead.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
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Soldier's letters prompt search for answers

SANDPOINT - If your walls could talk, what would they say?
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Incumbents keep legislative seats

SANDPOINT — The national buzzword throughout this election season was change, but evidently someone forgot to District 1 and 2 legislators, all of whom kept their seats.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Most area legislative races too close to call

SANDPOINT - With local results slow to come in on election night, only Sen. Shawn Keough, R-Sandpoint, who ran unopposed, ended the night certain she would be reelected.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Wahl cheers longtime family friend's win

SANDPOINT - Very few people can say they went to high school with the leader of the free world, but Sandpoint's Dyno Wahl will soon proudly make that claim.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Voters heading to polls today

SANDPOINT - In the waning hours of the 2008 election, local party leaders are making one final push to help ensure a record turnout of Bonner County voters.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

County jobless rate on the rise

SANDPOINT - As evidenced by recently-released unemployment figures, the world's economic downturn is catching up to Bonner County.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Renowned author highlights mental illness program

SANDPOINT - Mental health issues are often fraught with confusion and misinformation, which can be magnified when sufferers enter into the criminal justice system.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

IMCB records 3Q net income drop

SANDPOINT - Intermountain Community Bancorp recently announced a severe drop in its net income, but CEO Curt Hecker maintains the company will weather the economic storm.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Business of politics keeping candidates busy

SANDPOINT — Even neophytes to the political world realize it takes much more than good ideas and a hard work to get elected to political office.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Candidates focus on budget, economy

SANDPOINT - The economy, jobs and education were atop the list of issues addressed by state legislative candidates at a Wednesday night political forum.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Group explores regionalization of sewer system

SANDPOINT - A group of area officials toured three Bonner County wastewater treatment plants Tuesday to see firsthand the different technological aspects of each.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Council mulls legalization of 'in-law' units

SANDPOINT - City leaders are often forced to walk a tightrope, ushering in inevitable growth while staying true to the community's core characteristics.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

City moves ahead with parking deregulation

SANDPOINT - The city took a first step toward doing away with downtown parking regulations Wednesday when it voted to waive parking requirements on downtown historic buildings.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Ponderay-based Cygnus celebrates 20 years of business

PONDERAY - Twenty years after founding Cygnus Inc., owner Jack Ambrosiani said the company is in great shape, which he credits to a strong foundation of ethical business practices.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Tort claim alleges police misconduct

SANDPOINT - The owners of a local bar are seeking $250,000 from the city of Sandpoint and the Sandpoint Police Department for what they say was police misconduct during a September incident at their downtown establishment.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

City ponders placing bills online

SANDPOINT - Improving communication between the city and its residents has been a hot topic for months, and Wednesday the council will vote on a proposal that one councilman believes could help bridge the information gap between the people and their government.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Ukich: Dental day was very popular

SANDPOINT - Most new businesses celebrate with a grand opening that offers potential customers a free hot dog or a gift bag full of promotional items, but rarely does a business give away $12,000 of free service.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Council hopes to trim meetings

SANDPOINT - There are many ways to spend six hours, including flying from Spokane to New York, watching the first two seasons of Seinfeld on DVD or cooking a 30-pound turkey.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Volunteer shortage threatens meal program

SANDPOINT — The Sandpoint Senior Center is in need of several delivery drivers if it hopes to keep its popular meals program afloat.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Grimm details parking plan

SANDPOINT - As proposed changes to Sandpoint's parking requirements move through city government, Planning Director Jeremy Grimm lead a Thursday morning discussion about what the changes could mean to area business owners and residents.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Sandpoint resident: Lack of skunk, raccoon policy stinks

SANDPOINT - Part of North Idaho's allure is its close proximity to wildlife and nature, but one Sandpoint resident has had his fill of the fury creatures that populate the area.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Hydrant art setting Sandpoint's Art by the Inch campaign on fire

SANDPOINT - Bolstering its already solid reputation as an arts town, Sandpoint plans to expand on its growing public art displays by giving residents a chance to paint the city's fire hydrants.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Search prompts LPO lockdown

SANDPOINT - A robbery near Lake Pend Oreille Alternative High School Monday forced the school into lockdown for nearly an hour as police searched the area for a suspect.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Region earns $250,000 grant

SANDPOINT - The five northern counties making up the state's Panhandle region were recently awarded a $250,000 Regional Innovation Grant from the U.S. Department of Labor meant to help develop a vision for the area's economic future.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

City seeks to tighten window wording

SANDPOINT - What is a window?
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
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Saters bidding relunctant farewell to Hooties at the Elks

PONDERAY - After five successful years in business, Wendy and Jeff Sater, owners of Hooties at the Elks, will serve their final meal at the venerable restaurant in April.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

City looks for compromise on water fees

SANDPOINT - The Public Works Committee took steps Wednesday to reach a compromise with the Syringa Heights Water Association, which the city says owes more than $500,000 in unpaid overage charges.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Local real estate companies announce high-profile mergers

SANDPOINT - Following a pair of high-profile mergers, four of the area's most prominent real estate agencies are now two of the area's most prominent firms.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Big 5's windows proving a real pain for city

SANDPOINT - The City Council is at odds with its planning staff and a developer over a construction project that several council members claim violates city code.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

LPO, senior center team up on thrift store

SANDPOINT - Bucking the recent trend of business closures, Lake Pend Oreille Alternative High School is taking the plunge next month when, in conjunction with the Sandpoint Senior Center, it opens its own thrift store.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Festival hopes to make politics fun

SANDPOINT - Some people view politics as a tedious and inherently antagonistic endeavor, but organizers of Saturday's Fall Election Festival want to turn that perception on its ear by making politics fun, entertaining and informative.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Group honoring Katrina volunteers

SANDPOINT — Three years after Hurricane Katrina pummeled the Gulf Coast, a devout, energetic group of people continue to flock to New Orleans to take part in the long process of rebuilding what has been called America's forgotten city.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Council: Change church rezone plan

SANDPOINT — A controversial proposal to rezone the former St. Joseph's Catholic Church for commercial use was temporarily derailed Wednesday when the City Council sent it back to the Planning and Zoning Commission for revisions.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Council hikes moorage fees

SANDPOINT - Despite vehement disapproval from many in attendance, the City Council voted last Wednesday to raise moorage fees at all city-owned docks.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Downtown hit by closures

SANDPOINT - A rash of recent business closures brings the nation's economic woes a little bit closer to home and leaves many wondering if more bad news is on the way.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Auction hopes to cook up meal program funds

SANDPOINT — As part of its meals program, the Sandpoint Senior Center prepares more than 30,000 meals for area seniors every year, but with the cost of gas and food rising to new heights, the center is faced with the daunting task of raising enough money to keep the program …
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Annual film festival buzzes with success

SANDPOINT - Building on the buzz of two successful years in operation, the 2008 Schweitzer Lakedance Film Festival went off without a hitch, exceeding expectations in terms of both quality and attendance, said festival director Trevor Greenfield.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Forum focuses on environmental issues

SANDPOINT - In a relatively brief time, sustainability, land use and global climate change have become integral parts of any conversation about public policy.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
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Soccer fever takes over Sandpoint

SANDPOINT - The thud of a ball kicked up field. The screaming parents packing the stands or nervously pacing the sideline. The thrill of a last-minute point to end the match.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Idaho Club doing well

SANDPOINT - The Idaho Club has not changed plans for future development despite recent news that Sullivan Homes Idaho, which was slated to build 85 lodge homes at the site, went out of business.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Former Dover clerk claims dismissal was retaliatory

DOVER - A former city employee is crying foul after she was fired less than a week after unfavorable remarks she made about the city's mayor were made public.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Senate hopefuls hold debate

SANDPOINT - When a right-leaning independent and an established Democrat get together to debate the issues facing Idahoans, verbal fireworks should ensue, but the exchanges between U.S. Senate candidates Rex Rammell and Larry LaRocco were downright congenial when they met in Sandpoint Wednesday.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Veteran event was successful

SANDPOINT - Many communities pride themselves on the respect and honor they bestow on local veterans, but that sentiment does not always translate to real, tangible support.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Sullivan Homes Idaho closes its doors

SANDPOINT - Less than two months after Spokane-based Sullivan Homes Inc. abruptly went out of business, Sullivan Homes Idaho followed suit Wednesday with its own unexpected closure.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Film fest hosts writing classes

SANDPOINT — Before getting their start in Hollywood, a cadre of notable filmmakers like Francis Ford Coppola and Rob Reiner cut their teeth at the world-renowned UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Sandpoint: Association owes $500,000

SANDPOINT - The Syringa Heights Water Association, which provides water to some 180 customers, owes the city of Sandpoint $524,220 in accrued overage charges, according to a notification letter sent to the group by the city.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Sandpoint debate features LaRocco, Rammell

SANDPOINT - Election season is officially under way, and Bonner County residents will have a chance to indulge their political appetites Wednesday when U.S. Senate candidates Rex Rammell and Larry LaRocco debate in Sandpoint.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Schweitzer adds snowmaking machines to lock in opening date

SANDPOINT - New snowmaking equipment purchased by Schweitzer Mountain Resort - estimated to cost at least $1.4 million - will not result in higher lift ticket prices for the coming season, according to communications manager Jennifer Ekstrom.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Lakedance film festival attracts movies, fans from all over

SANDPOINT - Both in terms of milieu and mindset, Bonner County and Hollywood share little in common, but thanks to a group of hardworking movie lovers, Sandpoint will soon become a mecca for film buffs when the Schweitzer Lakedance Film Festival begins again on Sunday.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Sandpoint ponders parking changes

SANDPOINT - The city is considering a major overhaul of its parking requirements in an effort to draw and maintain downtown business development.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Construction under way on Fifth Avenue

SANDPOINT - Sandpoint's Fifth Avenue is undergoing a sizable facelift and will soon play home to a Big 5 Sporting Goods store, a Jack in the Box restaurant and a 12,439-square-foot retail and office building known as Panhandle Mill Plaza.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

City Council passes budget

SANDPOINT — After numerous workshops, the Sandpoint City Council last Wednesday approved a streamlined budget for the 2008-2009 fiscal year.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

GOP's veep pick has Sandpoint roots

SANDPOINT - While it might be a stretch to call her a Sandpoint native, newly-minted GOP vice presidential pick Sarah Palin has deep Bonner County roots.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

City turns down $77,825 grant

SANDPOINT - After much debate, the Sandpoint City Council voted Wednesday to decline a $77,825 grant to build a pedestrian-activated light crossing at Highway 2.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Report errs on housing totals

SANDPOINT — New figures compiled by the U.S. Census Bureau and released by the Idaho Department of Labor grossly underestimate housing growth in Bonner County.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Gregg Gow honored with Bronze Star

SANDPOINT — Air Force special agent and Hope native Gregg Gow is a walking example of what it means to be cool under fire, and his steady hand and excellent judgment recently earned the 32-year-old a Bronze Star, one of the nation’s highest honors.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Ponderay OKs child care law

PONDERAY — Even before taking the oath of office as Ponderay’s mayor, Carol Kunzeman knew she wanted to do something to help protect local children.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

JD Lumber lays off employees

PRIEST RIVER — An untold number of lumber workers are waking up this morning without a job after JD Lumber announced it was laying off its second shift, effective immediately.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Sidewalks, conflict dominate Sandpoint council agenda

SANDPOINT — The City Council tackled a full agenda Wednesday, including yet another slate of sidewalk-related issues, at its long — and at times cantankerous — meeting.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Few strikes after storm

SANDPOINT — Firefighters generally expect the worst from lightning storms, however, local officials say Monday night’s storm was fairly mild.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Sidewalk grant raises questions

SANDPOINT — A proposed project to build sidewalks on several blocks of Michigan Street is again raising questions about the city’s responsibility to communicate with its residents and business owners.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Lifeguards in short supply

SANDPOINT — The blistering summer sun has swimmers packing City Beach, but there may not be enough lifeguards to greet them due to a lifeguard shortage.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Faith Walk takes woman around country's perimeter

SANDPOINT — Walking 5,692 miles is no easy task. Walking 5,692 miles after having your leg amputated just below the knee takes uncommon determination.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
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Crosswalk safety effort under way

SANDPOINT — For pedestrians, crossing downtown streets during the summer tourism season is reminiscent of a live-action version of the classic video game Frogger.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Sullivan Homes still in business

SANDPOINT — Todd Sullivan, owner of Sullivan Homes Idaho, has been busy fielding calls about the financial status of his company after several news sources reported that Sullivan Homes, Inc. had become a casualty of America’s housing crisis.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

GOP seeks gold standard

SANDPOINT — Bonner County Republicans are climbing aboard a growing wing of the GOP by calling for the abolition of the Federal Reserve.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
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Jimmy's Bar-B-Q opens in Sandpoint

SANDPOINT — Nothing embodies summertime more than barbecuing, so its fitting that Jimmy's Bar-B-Q is choosing to open its doors for the first time in the heart of summer.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

City: Opinion ends sidewalk proposal

SANDPOINT — Following the Idaho Attorney General’s opinion on the contentious 2008 Local Improvement District, several council members say they doubt the city will revisit the issue.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Board rejects church rezone

SANDPOINT — A Dover-based developer's plan to rezone St. Joseph's Catholic Church from residential to commercial hit a snag Tuesday when the planning commission recommended the City Council deny the request.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
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After years of planning, Zip's Drive-In opens Sandpoint location

SANDPOINT — After 15 years of waiting for the stars to align, Michael Boge finally opened a Zip’s Drive-In in Sandpoint.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

More claims filed oversidewalks

SANDPOINT — Eighteen more property owners filed claims against the city to recover money they spent building sidewalks in advance of the now-defunct 2008 Local Improvement District.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Dover investigation paints picture of a council divided

SANDPOINT — A six-month investigation into the inner workings of Dover’s city government found no criminal behavior, but the resulting 427-page report compiled by the Idaho Attorney General’s office paints a picture on an office divided.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

AG: No charges in Dover inquiry

SANDPOINT — After an intensive six-month investigation, the Idaho Attorney General’s office has declined to file any criminal charges in connection with alleged improprieties by Dover officials.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Blackflow plan draws criticism

SANDPOINT — A newly-implemented city program aimed at monitoring backflow prevention units has one local resident questioning the policy and the city’s authority to insist on testing.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Pair questions 'Safe Routes' crosswalk

SANDPOINT — Two Sandpoint business owners say a proposed pedestrian safety project will financially damage their businesses if it moves forward unchanged.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

City checks revision to comment policy

SANDPOINT - Even with a contentious sidewalk reimbursement plan on the agenda, the most heated debate at Wednesday's City Council meeting centered on a seemingly innocuous proposal to revise the city's public comment policy.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Council votes to reimburse for sidewalks

SANDPOINT - The Sandpoint City Council took steps to finally rid itself of the 2008 Local Improvement District Wednesday when it voted to reimburse eight residents who built sidewalks before the ordinance was voted down.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

ITD: Ruling only delays construction of bypass

SANDPOINT — The future of the Sand Creek Byway may be in jeopardy after the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an emergency injunction Wednesday that halts construction on the polarizing project.
BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
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Kodiaks jump to new certification

SANDPOINT — Quest’s Kodiak airplane was originally designed to perform humanitarian missions throughout the world, but the Sandpoint-based company has found a new use for its state-of-the-art planes.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Injunction sets stage for court hearing

ITD: Ruling only delays construction of bypass
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Agencies plan wildfire exercise

SANDPOINT — As wildfires rage through Northern California, Bonner County emergency responders are readying themselves for the possibility of a similar disaster in North Idaho.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Employment figures mixed

SANDPOINT - Bonner County's June unemployment numbers are higher than state averages but lower than national averages, according to new figures released by the Idaho Department of Labor.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Thorne 'Czap'-ing employees' gas bills

SANDPOINT — A month after giving each of his nearly 140 employees a free tank of gasoline, Thorne Research CEO Al Czap is again shooting for the title of “Word’s Greatest Boss” by taking them all back to the pump today for another free tank.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Minnick makes campaign stop

SANDPOINT — With gas prices on a seemingly endless upward trajectory, Democratic congressional hopeful Walt Minnick is making a pitch to the people of North Idaho that his leadership would help solve America’s energy crisis.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Center solidifies opening plans

SANDPOINT - After months of work, the DayBreak Center - formerly Bonner Adult Day Center - has solidified its staff and plans to be in operation by mid-July.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
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Resident helps rescue wounded eagle

SANDPOINT — Bonner County is known throughout the country for its natural beauty and close proximity to wild and often exotic animals.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

City recognizes officers' efforts

SANDPOINT — The city took time out from its council meeting Wednesday to acknowledge the outstanding efforts of six Sandpoint police officers who have demonstrated excellence while on duty.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Sletager competes in reality game show

SANDPOINT - Unlike their comparatively tame American counterparts, Japanese game shows generally eschew the cerebral brain teasing of a “Jeopardy” or “Who Wants to Be Millionaire” in favor of over-the-top challenges and messy, physical stunts.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Reuter named to Sandpoint council

SANDPOINT - Even with a full agenda on the table, the highlight of Wednesday's City Council meeting was undoubtedly the official resignation of former Councilman Steve Lockwood and the confirmation of John Reuter as his replacement.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Banner stolen from chamber

SANDPOINT — For the second time in less than a month, thieves made off with a public display in Sandpoint.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

GOP: ID convention was a huge success

SANDPOINT — As many as 1,000 Republicans flooded into Sandpoint over the weekend for the party’s biannual state convention, marking the culmination of months of preparation from local GOP leaders.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Lockwood steps down from council seat

SANDPOINT - In a seemingly abrupt move, Sandpoint City Councilman Steve Lockwood tendered his resignation to Mayor Gretchen Hellar on Monday.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

GOP convention heats up

SANDPOINT - Hundreds of Republican delegates from every corner of Idaho took part in the penultimate day of their party's state convention Friday. The group suffered through the hot, often-muggy confines of the Bonner County Fairgrounds to debate issues and listen to speeches from former Sen. Conrad Burns, R-Mont., and …
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
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Rammell banking on conservative support

SANDPOINT — As Idaho Republicans converge on Sandpoint for the GOP convention, one outsider is hot on their heels, giving headaches to a handful of party leaders.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Republicans flock to Sandpoint

SANDPOINT - If you listen closely, you will hear the thundering sound of 1,000 Republicans entering Sandpoint en masse.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
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Myanmar disaster strikes close to home for Lynn

SANDPOINT — May’s Cyclone Nargis arrived in the southeast Asian country of Myanmar with devastating force, leaving hundreds of thousands dead or missing and millions in need of food, water and shelter.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Comp plan heading to city council

SANDPOINT — Although it has yet to reach the city council, Sandpoint’s comprehensive plan has become one of the hottest topics in local politics, with the potential to be either a unifying or divisive document.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

LPO students add flair to graduation

SANDPOINT - Thursday's Lake Pend Oreille Alternative High School commencement ceremony struck a balance between the goofiness of a comedy club and the energy of a rock concert. However, underlying everything was the obvious, immense pride - demonstrated by students and teachers alike - in the achievements of LPO's graduating …
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Incumbents win big in legislative races

SANDPOINT — Tuesday’s primary election avoided any major upsets, with District 1 and 2 congressional incumbents winning easily in their primary bouts.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Adult day center secures sponsor

SANDPOINT — After months of searching, and with several near misses, the Bonner Adult Day Center finally found a sponsor in the Sandpoint Senior Center.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Sandpoint man leads police on high-speed chase

SANDPOINT — A Sandpoint man led police on a high-speed motorcycle chase through the city Friday night in what police believe was a planned and staged event.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Incumbents hold early leads in legislative races

SANDPOINT — Legislative incumbents held onto their seats in Tuesday's primary races, with three of the four seats contested.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Memorial Day tributes honor fallen soldiers

SANDPOINT — The forecast called for rain, but Monday’s Memorial Day tributes offered nothing worse than a gentle breeze — enough to flutter the American flags marking the graves of local veterans.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Council tackles sidewalks issues

SANDPOINT - In what has become an ongoing theme, sidewalk issues were once again front and center at Wednesday's City Council meeting.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
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Nine workers taken to hospital after incident

SANDPOINT — Twenty-three employees of Unicep Packaging received medical attention after inhaling fumes from a malfunctioning fuse, according to Matt Avidan, deputy chief of Bonner County EMS.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Heckel promises conservative voice

SANDPOINT — As a newcomer to politics, Laclede’s Don Heckel thinks he can bring a true, untainted conservative voice to the Idaho state senate.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Legislative candidates seek votes

PONDERAY — Four Bonner County residents vying for two state legislative seats met Tuesday night at a candidate’s forum to present their cases to the people who will decide their fate at the May 27 primary election.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

BNSF project hits high gear

SANDPOINT — Anyone who has recently crossed the Long Bridge has undoubtedly seen the construction crews and massive cranes set up at Dog Beach as part of a BNSF Railway project to replace aging piers and pilings.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

PSB moves on over to new site

SANDPOINT - Brick by brick, Panhandle State Bank's Sandpoint Center has grown into a 94,000-square-foot banking supercenter. Monday, the building will officially open its doors to the public for its first day of business.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Lost in the '50s drives home fun

SANDPOINT — With an historic winter in the rear view mirror and the sun finally shining over Sandpoint, the community can once again ready itself for the annual extravaganza of Lost in the ‘50s.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

City's comp plan nearing completion

SANDPOINT — After more than a year of workshops, public forums and countless revisions, Sandpoint’s comprehensive plan is finally on track to reach the city council.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Rasor runs to restore rights

SANDPOINT — After years of being politically active in the community, Sagle’s Cornel Rasor is making a second run for Bonner County commissioner.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Center seeks new sponsor

SANDPOINT — Organizers of the proposed Bonner Adult Day Center — which will offer respite to caretakers of elderly dementia patients — have spent months rallying support from the community, but with its biggest fundraiser just around the corner, the group remains in desperate need of a sponsor.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Ben Franklin to close its doors

SANDPOINT - After 13 years of offering area residents a variety of arts, crafts and framing supplies, Sandpoint's Ben Franklin Crafts & Framing will close its doors for the last time on Aug. 16.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
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Damage forces bandstand roof's removal

SANDPOINT — The years have not been kind to the bandstand roof at Farmin Park, forcing its removal early this week when city officials determined the structure was unsafe.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
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Locals rally to help Katrina victims

SANDPOINT — In the weeks and months after Hurricane Katrina tore through New Orleans and the Gulf Coast, many Americans watched helplessly as hundreds of thousands of families tried in vain to repair their homes and lives.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Trio fined for CWA violation

SANDPOINT — Two Bonner County residents and a contracting company have agreed to pay $40,000 to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as part of a settlement for a 2005 violation of the Clean Water Act, according to the EPA.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Schweitzer named top NW ski resort

SANDPOINT — After one of the best snow years in recent history, Schweitzer Mountain Resort ended its season with the title of overall favorite ski resort in the Pacific Northwest as well as resort with the best nightlife in the Pacific Northwest, according to a popular Web site.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Station's organizers hope speaker helps make (radio) waves

SANDPOINT - The proposed Sandpoint Community Radio station is still in its embryonic stage, but organizers hope Sunday's afternoon and evening events with world renowned radio commentator Jim Hightower will move them one step closer to reaching their goal of getting on the air.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
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Vickie Repp

Resident organizes bridge cleanup
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Bypass suit venue moved to Idaho

SANDPOINT — Less than a month after a federal judge shot down a lawsuit filed by the North Idaho Community Action Network over the legality of the proposed U.S. Highway 95 bypass, the group is again on the losing end of legal decisions.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Local GOP ready to host state convention

SANDPOINT — Sandpoint will be the GOP capital of Idaho this June when more than 1,000 Republicans travel to the city for the 2008 Idaho Republican party state convention.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Council OKs LID refunds

SANDPOINT — The furor over Sandpoint’s failed local improvement district came to a crescendo — as well as a surprising end at Wednesday’s council meeting — when the council voted to reimburse 40 residents who built sidewalks in advance of the 2008 LID.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

EPA: Sandpoint violates CWA

Inflow and infiltration cause city plant to exceed limits
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

LID still raising tumult in city

SANDPOINT - Tumult over the city's 2008 Local Improvement District appeared to be over when the contentious ordinance was voted down last month, but some angry residents are bringing the issue back to the table.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Corps crew visits Lightning Creek

CLARK FORK - Acting on a request from Gov. C.L “Butch” Otter, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers sent a team of two flood engineers and a hydrologist to Clark Fork Tuesday to investigate possible flood problems in Lightning Creek.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Council tackles goal mapping

SANDPOINT - The City Council continued its series of special workshops Monday meant to map out long-term goals and make headway on several nagging problems, like transportation, infrastructure, and regional cooperation with surrounding communities.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Benefit set for caucus delegate

SANDPOINT - Adrian Murillo takes his duties as a delegate to the Democratic state convention very seriously.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
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Kathy Friedmann

Zero Point collecting shoppers' interest in crystals
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Former mayor starts up consulting business

SANDPOINT - As a former city council member and mayor of Sandpoint, Ray Miller's knowledge of city politics in second to none, and with his new business, RPM Consulting, he plans to put that knowledge to use.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Center locates downtown site

SANDPOINT - After months of preparation and fundraising, the Bonner Adult Day Center is now in the final stages of initiating its pilot program in a newly acquired downtown facility.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Late snow packing big punch

SANDPOINT - Winter's stranglehold grip on Bonner County appeared to be loosening after several weeks of warm weather, but recent storms temporarily erased any thoughts of spring and put this season in the books as one of the most severe in recorded history.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

'Most Wanted' fugitive found in Coolin

COOLIN - A California man recently featured on the television show “America's Most Wanted” was apprehended Monday morning in Coolin.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Changes on tap at Gardenia Center

SANDPOINT - The Gardenia Center, a non-denominational spiritual facility that has long been a staple in Sandpoint, is in the process of making substantial changes.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Community's support means world to Arlo's owners

SANDPOINT - For most restaurateurs, the experience of seeing your business in charred rubble would be demoralizing, but for Tom and Lisa Guscott, owners of Arlo's Ristorante, the fire that took their building also showed them how much love and support they have from the community.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Galleria Home Decor offers ecclectic range of items

PONDERAY - With a seemingly endless supply of new homeowners streaming into Bonner County, there couldn't be a better time to open a home decor business.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

March calls attention to drug's dangers

SANDPOINT - Images of young people dying, strung out on drugs and committing deplorable acts flashed across the screen at the Panida Theater on Thursday.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Leisy opens Northern Lakes Chiropractic

SANDPOINT - Fresh off a job working with the Spokane Chiefs hockey team, chiropracter Ryan Leisy is bringing his talents to Sandpoint at his new business, Northern Lakes Chiropractic.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Water boundary workshop draws plenty of discussion

SANDPOINT - Nearly a month after Sandpoint's contested decision to expand its water boundary, officials from Kootenai, Ponderay and Sandpoint met last week for a workshop and discussion about the future of Bonner county water.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Sandpoint votes down sidewalk LID

Move follows months of political wrangling
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Market, fire boat top city agenda

SANDPOINT - Discussion about Sandpoint's Farmer's Market and a city-owned fire boat were part of a packed Administrative Committee agenda last Wednesday.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Boge drops vote concern

SANDPOINT - Last month's City Council decision to expand Sandpoint's water boundary ended with Mayor Gretchen Hellar casting the tie-breaking vote, but questions about the legality of the vote are now being raised.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Coldwater notes lackluster sales

SANDPOINT - Coldwater Creek continued its streak of lackluster earning reports with a $17 million net loss in the fourth quarter of 2007.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Goodwill to open new site

SANDPOINT - Goodwill Industries plans to open a new 16,500-square-foot facility in Ponderay that will incorporate retail space, a program services office, and areas for processing donated goods, said a spokesperson for the company.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Talks continue on sidewalks

SANDPOINT - With the fate of the LID ordinance undecided after several trips to the council, the city held another workshop Monday to discuss various sidewalk-related topics.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

IMCB report notes financial gains

SANDPOINT - Intermountain Community Bancorp, the holding company for Panhandle State Bank, saw its net income, total equity and total assets increase for 2007.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Vote brings water issues to forefront

SANDPOINT - Expanding Sandpoint's water system boundaries has been, and will most likely continue to be, one of the most divisive topics the city will face in coming years.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Boge announces plans for Sandpoint Zip's Drive-In

SANDPOINT — When Zip’s Drive-In opens on Memorial Day, Councilman Michael Boge will achieve his longtime goal of becoming a Sandpoint business owner.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO