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Take stock of your blessings on Thanksgiving

The past year should remind all of us that life doesn’t exist in a vacuum.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
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Priest River Elementary students have a friend in high places

Chris Naccarato’s Priest River Elementary class has a friend in high places.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Life lessons dominate during first year at college

Last year about this time, I took up some valuable newsprint and ink here to share my recollections about raising an 18-year-old boy in Sand-point and the fact that he was off to college.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Storm response reveals community spirit

All a person has to do is read or watch the news and something bad is bound to happen.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Come sit for a spell and 'bee' a part of the fun, excitement

Can you sit a spell?
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Brighten Christmas season with holiday light tour

Happy 12-12-12!
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
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New 'Bonner County Memories' packed with iconic local photos

So, if we reprint an old photo/history book and add new old photos to make it a new photo history book, should it be called an old new photo history book or a new old photo history book?
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
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We still have Hope when it comes to democracy in action

While Florida and Bonner County battled to be the last entity in the United States to count a vote this election season, there was an uneasy calm that was beginning to settle.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Primary a stroke of genius or just a stroke?

For the first time in Idaho history, a person must declare a party affiliation to vote in the May 15 primary.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Is primary a stroke of genius or just a stroke?

For the first time in Idaho history, a person must declare a party affiliation to vote in the May 15 primary.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
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Council votes to change Fifth Avenue's name to Sarah Palin Way

My first thought was to run the above headline on Page 1 of today’s Bee as an April Fools gag but upon consultation with managing editor Caroline Lobsinger and others, cooler head(lines) prevailed.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 14 YEARS AGO
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The advantages of bus advertisements?

I knew it would just be a matter of time before Idaho Senate leaders would come up with a way to solve the funding woes that are strangling public education.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Come share your ideas for Memorial Field

What are you doing a 5:30 tonight?
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
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Have we put a curse on our kids?

Not only have we saddled the next several generations with crippling debt, I think we have unknowingly left a ticking time bomb that may have far-reaching consequences we can’t even fathom.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
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Sophisticated Sesquipedalians spell way to stylish win

One thought came to mind when I noticed Jim Zuberbuhler’s name on the registration form for the Daily Bee adult spelling bee last Friday.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
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Rands family sets off on a journey of a lifetime

Jeff Rands has traded in his Realtor hat to join the U.S. foreign service.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO
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Awash in a sea of pink after home improvement project goes awry

“Hey Dad, I can see the living room from here!”
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Nellis: UI here to stay

SANDPOINT - The University of Idaho's biggest cheerleader reminded Sandpoint Rotarians Wednesday that Idaho's oldest university is here for the long run.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO
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'Plan Bee' saves the day when press breaks down

It is a dream of any real journalist.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO
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For a wild ride, ponder community's many wonder whys

It’s time for the annual “I wonder why?” column.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Sand Creek Byway project reaches halfway mark

SANDPOINT — Idaho’s biggest single highway construction project just hit the halfway mark.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

County GOP's politicizing of fair is wrong, inappropriate

Is the GOP about to RIP in Bonner County and Idaho?
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Filippini household scores honors as THE place to watch World Cup

The couch and the ottoman tipped over with me on top of it.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Cross-country camping trip remains memorable

Just a word of advice, do not ask your child to write an essay quite yet about what he or she has done this summer.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Congratulations to area graduates

Congratulations to the Class of 2010!
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Forum offered plenty of food for thought

I have attended many political debates over the years but I have never, ever heard of a candidate wrap up the night by saying: “What Bonner County needs is an enema!”
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Song's title, lyrics require explanation of the '80s

Remember the rock ’80s band called Foreigner?
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Couple's story proves we live in a wonderful world

Have you noticed that it is getting easier to believe that humanity is going to hell in a handbasket?
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Internship has student pulsing with excitement

Steve Imlay had a big smile on his face Tuesday morning.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Football greats help DayBreak Center tackle funding needs

Saturday was a night to remember to raise funds for people and families trying not to forget.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

Super 1 jobs welcome in Sandpoint

SANDPOINT - Around 250 people jammed the Department of Labor office Thursday in an attempt to land one of the 100 jobs being offered at the new Super 1 Foods grocery store.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 15 YEARS AGO

Come for a spell and bee a part of the fun

If you need a good winter laugh and think you can spell, mark Feb. 5 on your calendar.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Help light the way to best decorations

Please send in the addresses of homes or businesses that are dressed up for the Christmas season.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Cheers, tears as Bee pet contest ends as Cash claims victory

Cash is king!
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Hotrods, medals and 'Time' to question an NBC news anchor

Congratulations to Sandpoint’s Nate Holland for his fourth-place finish in the Olympics on Monday.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Letters, cards keeping smiles on Ernie Belwood's face

I am guessing Ernie Belwood smiled from his hospital bed in Portland when he received a copy of Tuesday’s Daily Bee with his name in the lead headline accompanied by a photo of 100-plus waving fans.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Cookbook bakes up tasty Christmas gift with a local flair

I just wrote out a check to my newspaper carrier, Bobbi Hunting.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Cowboy Hall of Fame ropes rave reviews during trip to OKC

Jeff and Donna Rokstad are going to make the most of this upcoming weekend in Boise.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Lions help community help itself

What outstanding news!
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Great athletes leading SHS Bulldogs

Bonner County Dispatch 11/14: Weapon Offense. BCSO Unit 124; Fish and Game Unit 112 and Sandpoint Police Unit 32 all responded to numerous citizen complaints, along the Pend Oreille River near Dover, regarding duck hunters shooting at ducks during hunting season. “Not a crime,” the report states.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Cowboy Hall of Fame ropes rave reviews during trip to OKC

Jeff and Donna Rokstad are going to make the most of this upcoming weekend in Boise.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Naccarato flies high as youngest member of the Jets' Flight Crew

Chris Naccarato is the self-proclaimed biggest Jets fan in Idaho.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Scenic Half ran away with participants' raves, race's success

Nothing like an Indian Summer (Can I still write that? Is Indian Summer PC?) to put people in a good mood.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Get Risch quick, 'less awfuller,' Sand Creek Byway tour

There is still room on the buses Saturday for the first-ever public tour of the Sand Creek Byway project.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Festival at Sandpoint off to an electrical (but dry) start

The Festival at Sandpoint is off to an electrical, but not, soggy start.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO
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Washington class keeping Tooth Fairy busy

Here’s a case of tinkling the ivories.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Critters aren't a-moosed by people's attention

While the tradition of the swallows returning to Capistrano seems to receive all of the publicity, Sandpoint seems to be starting a tradition of its own.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Inauguration Days marks start of a new beginning for America

For some, Inauguration Day will mark a beginning of a new chapter in American politics.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Critters aren't a-moosed by people's attention

While the tradition of the swallows returning to Capistrano seems to receive all of the publicity, Sandpoint seems to be starting a tradition of its own.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 3 MONTHS 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, 3 MONTHS AGO

Critters aren't a-moosed by people's attention

While the tradition of the swallows returning to Capistrano seems to receive all of the publicity, Sandpoint seems to be starting a tradition of its own.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

'Once-live' tree warming up this Christmas season

The frigid winter blast that began Friday night has frozen pipes, stranded motorists, canceled schools and made life miserable.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Former Sandpoint resident making good impression as Alaska's governor

Did you know Alaska Gov. Sarah Heath Palin was born in Sandpoint? Her father was teaching in Bonner County when she was born here on Feb. 11, 1964.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

'Happy news year' filled with plenty of resolutions, commitments

Happy New Year!
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 19 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Have you seen the blue shirts in and around Sandpoint?

The T-shirts started showing up on local residents about a week ago and everybody is trying to figure out what "It's coming … Feb. 26" means.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Shopping at home can really pay off

A reader dropped this message off recently and I wanted to share the thought.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Local graduates-to-be applauded

After a quick trip across Montana over the weekend, I am of the mind the state animal of the Treasure State should be — roadkill. All shapes, all sizes.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 20 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Bypass vote shows support for Sand Creek route

Florida had its recount and the Daily Bee now has had its do-over in what has become our weekly attempt to find out what the public thinks of the proposed Sand Creek Byway.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 21 YEARS AGO

Byway poll filled with politics, shenanigans

And the winner of the Daily Bee online poll asking if the proposed Sand Creek Byway would be good for Sandpoint and Bonner County is …
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 21 YEARS AGO

Taste of Homes cooks up plenty of fun and goodies

Spring's hope has sprung and I can't imagine a better place to live than right here, right now.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 21 YEARS AGO

Snafu on dates causes headaches.

Romeo and Juliet performed today
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 21 YEARS AGO
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Gibson pushes the right buttons, wins car

Push a button, win a car.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 21 YEARS AGO