Demand growing for garden plots
SANDPOINT — Lettuce, squash, berries, and flowers will be popping up in the Sandpoint Community Garden this spring, grown by area gardeners without the use of chemicals.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
LPOSD known for college prep
SANDPOINT — Being prepared for college can be a daunting task and the Lake Pend Oreille School District is being honored nationally for helping its students with college preparation.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
SMS electives may double in new schedule
PONDERAY — Sandpoint Middle School students may get more elective class time under a new five-by-five block schedule proposed by SMS staff.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
LPOSD: $3M needed for school upgrades
PONDERAY — Ten Lake Pend Oreille schools and buildings need an estimated $3 million in improvements, school board members were told at Tuesday's board meeting.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Legal Reference Center opens at library
SANDPOINT — Researching legal matters has gotten a little easier with the opening of the Legal Reference Center at the East Bonner County Library District's Sandpoint branch.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
New Public Works director named
SANDPOINT — Sandpoint’s new Public Works director is a familiar face — former Bonner County Road & Bridge Director Ryan Luttmann.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Violence forum helps educate
SANDPOINT — Resources for domestic violence may be confidential, but Abuse, Recovery, Ministry and Services is hosting a free forum to educate the community about a problem in the area.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
District mulls homeschool academy
SANDPOINT — Many parents prefer to have a hands-on approach to their child's education but may not always have the knowledge or skills needed for a well-rounded and full educational experience. The Lake Pend Oreille School District has come up with a program that may help with that homeschool need.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Park mixes books, trails and outdoors
PONDERAY — A new park in Ponderay combines reading, walking and the great outdoors. A reading park opened in McNearney Park Jan. 18.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Hope, Kootenai schools nab health grants
KOOTENAI — Hope and Kootenai elementary schools were awarded a grant that will bring breakfast smoothies and more physical activity to the students.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Ponderay extends Bay Trail
PONDERAY — The city of Ponderay purchased an easement Jan. 19, that extended the Pend d’Oreille Bay Trail about 650 feet. It was a purchase that was years in the making for the Bay Trail.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Cities split Schweitzer bridge costs
SANDPOINT — The cities of Sandpoint and Ponderay will split the 15 percent matching funds for the Schweitzer Cutoff Road bridge, with a formal Memorandum of Understanding being drafted for completion by the end of next week.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Schweitzer bridge gets ITD funding
SANDPOINT — About $3.4 million was awarded to Sandpoint and Ponderay for the Schweitzer Cutoff Road bridge that spans the two cities as its borders. The funds will replace the bridge that was put on weight restrictions in late 2015.?Dan Coonce, federal aid area engineer for Local Highway Technical Assistance …
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Panel looks at suicide risk factors
PONDERAY — Risk factors of suicide can be found in any community and a local task force is breaking down what they can do to help prevent more suicides.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Snedden eyed for council seat
SANDPOINT — Stephen Snedden has been chosen by Mayor Shelby Rognstad to fill the council seat that became vacant when Rognstad was elected as mayor. The council will vote on the appointment Wednesday, Feb. 3.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Trees removed for grandstands project
SANDPOINT — Larger grandstands at Barlow Stadium at War Memorial Field comes at the cost of 30 trees, removed Thursday and Friday from Lakeview Park.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Auction benefits wildlife rescue
PONDERAY — The annual "Grow More Spots" auction is set for Saturday with items that include Sandpoint Festival tickets, a Smith & Wesson 442 .38-special, and gift certificates galore for area massages, dinners or haircuts. All proceeds benefit Mystic Farm Wildlife Rescue.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Students build Future City success
SANDPOINT — Sandpoint Middle School and Washington Elementary students took learning about garbage to a whole new level. Several teams competed in the Future City program, with three SMS students taking first place at state last weekend and earning an all-expense paid trip to the nation's capital.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
LPOSD seeks new Internet service bids
SANDPOINT — The Lake Pend Oreille School District is in the market for a new Internet service provider.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
City: Parking site will stay for now
SANDPOINT — Parking will remain at Farmin's Landing for now, City Administrator Jennifer Stapleton said. That was the only decision made during a city workshop on parking Jan. 13.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Stapleton heads off to training
SANDPOINT — Learning is the name of the game for City Administrator Jennifer Stapleton, who will spend two days next week at a workshop for the new position.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
Bee winners know how to s-p-e-l-l
SANDPOINT — From zenith to renovate, to chutney and macaroni, students practiced many words in preparation for the annual Lake Pend Oreille School District Spelling Bee. More than 55 students nervously tested their spelling Thursday evening.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
City seeks pedestrian crossings
PONDERAY — The city of Ponderay is working to improve pedestrian safety.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
Guide offers explanation on sales tax
SANDPOINT — Businesses in Sandpoint are receiving a retailer’s guide to the 1 percent local sales tax, passed in November to fund the grandstands at War Memorial Field. The first collections of the tax will start Feb. 20.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
Radon levels high in Idaho
SANDPOINT — About 31 percent of homes in Bonner County are at high levels of radon, a radioactive gas that occurs naturally and cannot be seen, smelled or tasted in the homes.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
Shake off the haters, bullies
SANDPOINT — Sandpoint High School students learned about their inner voice and how it guides their lives from Sahar Paz, an author and public speaker, Tuesday and Wednesday.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO
Blue walk honors fallen hero
SANDPOINT — When she learned of her son-in-law's death in Afghanistan, Sara Gilmore felt compelled to do something to honor him. It didn't take long before she knew what she wanted to do.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO
Crisis line dials in help for locals
SANDPOINT — Three callers have been helped through a crisis by calling the newly-opened after-hours North Idaho Crisis Line in the last two weeks. North Idaho residents can receive help from on-call licensed mental health professionals by calling 208-946-5595.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO
Logan bids farewell to public office
SANDPOINT — Mayor Carrie Logan said farewell to eight years of public service Wednesday, to a crowd of about 50 people. She has served the last two years as mayor of Sandpoint.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO
Area food bank flush with produce
SANDPOINT — Lettuce, onions, and asparagus, oh my!
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO
Ponderay hires new officer
PONDERAY — Ponderay will have a new officer on the streets starting Saturday after the council unanimously approved hiring Erica Calderon.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO
Refugee resolution draws crowd, concern
SANDPOINT — A proposed Sandpoint resolution calling for human rights and tolerance proved contentious, packing Wednesday’s City Council meeting, forcing many into the hallways or outside to wait for a spot to open up.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO
Ponderay welcomes new mayor
PONDERAY — The city of Ponderay is now under the leadership of Mayor Steve Geiger, who was sworn in Monday evening. His first order of business was to honor Carol Kunzeman for her eight years of service as mayor with a plaque, saying he wouldn't be mayor without her help.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO
County greets newest residents
SANDPOINT — Rowan Daniels was born with a small claim to fame: being the first baby born in 2016 in Bonner County.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO
Sandpoint administrator settles in
SANDPOINT — City administrator Jennifer Stapleton was sworn in to the position early Monday morning by Mayor Carrie Logan, starting her tenure with the city of Sandpoint.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO
EMS urges snow removal from buildings
SANDPOINT — With twice as much snow as last year blanketing the area, residents in Bonner and Boundary counties are encouraged to remove snow from private and public facilities before the next snowstorm hits the area.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO
Sandpoint native covers the Pope, Vatican
SANDPOINT — Sandpoint resident Cindy Wooden stands on the balcony of her condo and gazes at millions of stars. She takes a deep breath of fresh, frozen air and is thankful to call Sandpoint home.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO
Kunzeman proud of service
PONDERAY — Eight years as mayor of Ponderay has come to an end for Carol Kunzeman, and residents will welcome a new leader to "The Little City With a Big Future."
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO
Quakes shake from Purcell fault
SANDPOINT — Research shows area earthquakes may actually be coming from the Purcell Trench fault, not the Hope fault originally suspected.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO
Logan looks back on council, mayoral service
SANDPOINT — The year is quickly coming to an end, and for the residents of Sandpoint, it brings in a new mayor to take the reins of the city.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO
Schweitzer Cutoff will get new bridge
SANDPOINT — Funding has been found to replace the Schweitzer Cutoff Road bridge over Sand Creek, Public Works Director Kody Van Dyk said. The bridge spans between Sandpoint and Ponderay as Sand Creek is the city line.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO
Sandpoint hires Stapleton
SANDPOINT — Jennifer Stapleton was formally approved by City Council as the new city administrator, Wednesday. She will start the job Jan. 4.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Resources are available for crises
SANDPOINT — A task force has been formed to combat a subject that many people avoid: suicide.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Students share messages of inspiration, kindness
SANDPOINT — High school can be a mix of feelings from insecurities to stress, from happiness to sadness. Sandpoint High School juniors and seniors reached out to the underclassmen with letters of encouragement and advice on how to make it through high school with a smile in YANA, a tabloid …
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Stapleton dreams of calling area home
SANDPOINT — There are many exciting opportunities ahead for the city and city administrator candidate Jennifer Stapleton is looking forward to being a part of them.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Corridor brings 4 cities together
SANDPOINT — Infrastructure and pedestrian safety were concerns raised by residents from the four eastern Bonner County cities during a Highway 2/200 corridor project open house Wednesday evening, discussing the future of the state highway.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
House gutted in Sagle blaze
SAGLE — A fireplace is the suspected cause of a fire which destroyed a Sagle home Saturday, Selkirk Fire, Rescue & EMS Chief Ron Stocking said.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Downtown streets going two-way
SANDPOINT — The city will soon have final plans for the two-way conversion of downtown streets, not long after the first of the year.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Regionalizing wastewater is under study
SANDPOINT — Sandpoint and the Kootenai-Ponderay Sewer District are working on a wastewater treatment study in the wake of the Environmental Protection Agency renewing permits with more stringent rules.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
City purchasing land behind Panida
SANDPOINT — The Sandpoint City Council approved the purchase of Farmin’s Landing, an area of land behind the Panida Theater, during its council meeting Wednesday.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Online fundraiser aids homeless community
SANDPOINT — During this frigidly cold time of year, some people are homeless and need help getting back on their feet and finding warmth. Bonner Homeless Transitions is holding a fundraiser to help them get back on their feet and through the rough times.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Council stands firm on food bank bill
SANDPOINT — Sandpoint City Council again denied the Bonner Community Food Bank sewer bill request and weekly Live After 5 concert events during their regular board meeting Wednesday. Both requests were originally denied by the council Nov. 4, but were added back to the current agenda.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Weather holds for road project
SANDPOINT — Construction projects are continuing through the frigid temperatures around Sandpoint, with some work being put off until the spring thaw.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Bomb threats hit Walmarts across the U.S.
PONDERAY — Walmart stores across the nation were disrupted on Black Friday because of bomb threats, including the store in Ponderay.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Input sought on road project
SANDPOINT — The four eastern Bonner County cities are looking for public input on a Highway 2/200 corridor project, with a workshop starting on Tuesday to discuss the future of the state highway.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
NTSB issues report in plane crash
SANDPOINT — In its initial report released this week, the National Transportation Safety Board did not an indication on why a plane carrying Dr. Pam Bird, and Donald and Bessie “Tookie” Hensley crahed shortly after takeoff Oct. 8 near Hope.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Emergency declaration sent to state
SANDPOINT — Bonner County has approved an emergency declaration for damages incurred by the windstorm that tore through the region last week.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Walmart hit by bomb threat
SANDPOINT — A bomb threat was reported against Walmart in Ponderay. Hundreds of shoppers were inside of Walmart at the time, but with Black Friday sales still in full swing, very few people left the store.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
PAS partners with ASPCA
PONDERAY — Improvements at Panhandle Animal Shelter have opened up new opportunities for a partnership with the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Stapleton named city administrator
SANDPOINT — Jennifer Pearson Stapleton has been named as Sandpoint's first city administrator, chosen over 32 other applicants. She currently works for the city of Spokane.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Textiles helps SHS students 'clothes' in on trip to Tanzania
SANDPOINT — Students from Sandpoint High School are collecting anything textile to raise funds for a trip to Tanzania in June.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Mayor stays mum on city administrator
SANDPOINT — There were no city administrator candidates at City Council meetings in November. Mayor Carrie Logan will give “detailed information” Wednesday regarding the hiring process.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Shake, rattle and quake
SANDPOINT — Small shakes were felt around Sandpoint after a 3.4-magnitude earthquake centered about 12 miles southeast of the city on Monday around Lake Pend Oreille.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Area rallies to aid food bank
SANDPOINT — The Bonner Community Food Bank is about 150 turkeys shy of its 900-turkey goal so that all area residents can enjoy a Thanksgiving meal.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
City seeks trucking community assistance
SANDPOINT — The city of Sandpoint is asking for help from the trucking community after the Schweitzer Cutoff bridge over Sand Creek has deteriorated to needing a weight restriction. The trucking community is asked to submit letters of impact to the city that may help with funding options.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Sidewalk debate heats up in Sandpoint
SANDPOINT — Just who should pay for sidewalks? That is the question.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Bleachers remain for another winter
SANDPOINT — The grandstands will remain for one more winter at Barlow Stadium at War Memorial Field, said Parks and Recreation Director Kim Woodruff. Construction will begin next September.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Kettle drive stays local
SANDPOINT — The sound of jingling bells is again upon us with the start of the Salvation Army kettle campaign on Black Friday.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Schweitzer Cutoff bridge deterioration forces limits
SANDPOINT — The condition of the Schweitzer Cutoff Road bridge has deteriorated to the point where weight restrictions are now being imposed for the structure over Sand Creek. The restrictions follow a July inspection by the Idaho Transportation Department.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
City: Stadium tax won't leave town
SANDPOINT — A 1-percent sales tax increase to rebuild the grandstands at Barlow Stadium at War Memorial Field will never leave Sandpoint, said Shannon Syth, city treasurer.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Community salutes veterans
SANDPOINT — Duty, honor, courage, selflessness. Words used to describe hundreds of veterans from around the area Wednesday, in honor of Veteran’s Day.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Teens prepare for life after high school
SANDPOINT — What documents are needed for a college application? How long will the college take to respond? Will I get accepted to my first choice school?
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
District offers support after latest tragedy
SANDPOINT — Many things can lead someone to take their own life, a tragedy that Lake Pend Oreille School District students have been dealing with since last Monday after a classmate committed suicide. The district quickly responded by having professionals at the high school immediately.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Quest expansion adds 80 jobs
SANDPOINT — Quest Aircraft Company is ramping up operations to build about 60 aircraft a year, almost double what is currently produced. To meet that goal, the company will hire about 80 more employees and expand their operations.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Homeowner saddled with sidewalk bill
SANDPOINT — A homeowner is saddled with a $16,000 bill for installation of a sidewalk along Ella Street after the council denied his request for a deferral at Wednesday’s council meeting.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Full steam ahead for grandstands
SANDPOINT — Football games, the Festival and graduations will be improved for area residents and children.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
xCraft scores 'Shark' win
SANDPOINT — More than 30 cameras pointed at xCraft co-founders JD Claridge and Charles Manning during their nerve-racking time on “Shark Tank,” but once the cameras stopped, the real test of secrecy began as they could not discuss the outcome for almost six months.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Kochava named Idaho's most innovative company
SANDPOINT — Sandpoint-based Kochava was named Innovative Company of the Year by Idaho Innovation Awards for its work with how people interact online.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
'Lady Long Rider' gallops into Sandpoint, around U.S.
SANDPOINT — Riding a horse 8,000 miles is a trek for most people, but for Bernice Ende, it is another ride with the two horses that keep her going.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Sandpoint bans feeding geese in city's parks
SANDPOINT — Feeding geese at City Beach can now earn you a $100 fine.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Investigation is ongoing for robocalls
SANDPOINT — More attack calls are ringing through to Sandpoint residents’ phones against mayoral candidate Shelby Rognstad. Both Rognstad and his challenger Mose Dunkel have denounced the calls.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Streeteries on hold in Sandpoint
SANDPOINT — Streeteries may have a future in Sandpoint but the City Council wants more involvement from downtown businesses before agreeing to allow them to take over parking spaces in downtown Sandpoint. The council will discuss the issue at a future meeting.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Candidate forum draws big crowd
SANDPOINT — About 75 people joined Sandpoint mayoral candidates Shelby Rognstad and Mose Dunkel for a candidate forum Wednesday evening.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
City names some administrator finalists
SANDPOINT — Arlene Fisher-Maurer and David Sawyer are among the five finalists interviewed for the city administrator position is Sandpoint.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Rognstad: I recite pledge
SANDPOINT — Standing at attention or with your hand on your heart: Which is the most appropriate for reciting the Pledge of Allegiance?
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Administrator interviews under way
SANDPOINT — Five candidates have been interviewed for the city administrator position, Mayor Carrie Logan said.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
LPOSD to vote on new resolutions
SANDPOINT — School use of Memorial Field and the upcoming legislative session were discussed by the Lake Pend Oreille School Board during the regular board meeting last week, The board also took action on items from executive sessions at the Tuesday, Oct. 13 meeting.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
School board hosts representatives, senator
PONDERAY — Changes to pay schedules, enrollment, and school district practices were discussed during a quorum of the Lake Pend Oreille School District board of trustees.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Hundreds gather to remember the life of Dr. Pam Bird
SANDPOINT — "And he will raise you up on eagle's wings, bear you on the breath of dawn, make you to shine like the sun, and hold you in the palm of his hand."
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Local stitches way to quilt show honors
SANDPOINT — With a new niece on the way, Sandpoint resident Judy Bell picked up a pattern, bought a sewing machine and began quilting in earnest in 2008. That hobby has turned into a “second career” for Bell, who was chosen as the featured quilter for the Washington State Quilters …
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Open house targets fire safety
SANDPOINT — Smoke alarms will be given out free on Saturday by Selkirk Fire Rescue and EMS firefighters during an annual open house. It is held in conjunction with National Fire Prevention month.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
U.S. Bike Route 10 officially opens
SANDPOINT — Riding a bicycle from Oldtown to Clark Fork is now a reality following a ribbon cutting to kick off U.S. Bike Route 10 Friday afternoon. More than 30 people attended the ceremony in Farmin Park, which was followed by a bike ride along the route.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Tree casts shadow on council meeting
SANDPOINT — Homeowners are trying to save a 100-foot Douglas Fir sits where the city wants a sidewalk installed along Ella Avenue. For now, the tree will remain undisturbed.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
32 seek city administrator post
SANDPOINT — More than 30 people want to be Sandpoint’s first city administrator.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Attack ad calls target city election
SANDPOINT — Elections bring out the worst in people, and Sandpoint is no exception.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
'Hope takes teamwork'
SANDPOINT — Hope takes teamwork, and more than 745 volunteers showed that spirit at the Convoy of Hope volunteer gathering Friday evening. More than 1,005 area residents have pledged to serve the community today, giving away more than $1 million in free services.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Schools search for fiber bids
PONDERAY — Fiber is the new word for fast, reliable Internet service, and the Lake Pend Oreille School District wants to bring it to its students and staff. The board approved fiber optic bids Sept. 22, during their regular board meeting.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Domestic dispute turns fatal
PRIEST RIVER — A domestic dispute turned deadly Tuesday night, according to Bonner County officials.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Drill preps area's first responders
SANDPOINT — The phone rings and area first responders quickly spring into action. There has been a train derailment and crude oil is spilling into Lake Pend Oreille. Boats are sent to City Beach, trailers with equipment are showing up on site, and responders are quickly loading the boats and …
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Hammond: Administrator keeps officials in check
SANDPOINT — There were no public comment sessions when Coeur d'Alene city administrator Jim Hammond was hired.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Boats, booms in water for BNSF drill
SANDPOINT — Boats and absorbent booms will be deployed on the Pend Oreille River Tuesday and Wednesday to help first responders be prepared for a hazardous material spill on the river.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
Fiber piping installed in Sandpoint
SANDPOINT — Fiber Internet may be more than a reality for Sandpoint residents, however, the city needs a retailer to supply the service.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
SMS teacher vies for national award
SANDPOINT — Teaching is more than a career for Sandpoint Middle School math teacher Kathy Prummer, it is something she was born to do.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
WTC steel finds way to Ponderay
PONDERAY — A small block of steel may seem meaningless to some, but this steel comes from one of America’s largest tragedies, the World Trade Center. Tim Duffy, a collapse survivor from 9/11, delivered the piece of steel from the World Trade Center to Carpet One in Ponderay Tuesday. About …
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO
CFHS learning goes hands on
CLARK FORK — Clark Fork faculty has changed to a hands-on learning approach for their students this year, a move that the students really enjoy.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Officials urge drivers to be careful
SANDPOINT — School is back in session and with that comes the addition of yellow buses filling the roads. School officials warn that violations may be given for running a school bus stop arm.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Candidates announced for city races
SANDPOINT — City government candidates are off and running for the Nov. 3 election. Ponderay has three mayoral candidates and Sandpoint has two.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
City: Public input not part of administrator hiring
SANDPOINT — The city of Sandpoint will not take public input on the city administrator candidates, city clerk Maree Peck said.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Senior project, civics exam required for graduation
SANDPOINT — Graduation requirements have changed for Clark Fork and Lake Pend Oreille High Schools, with less electives being required of the students.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Fire destroys Clark Fork bar
CLARK FORK — Flames were spotted just after 4 a.m. this morning inside the Cabinet Mountain Bar and Grill in Clark Fork. Firefighters and investigators were on the scene throughout most of Monday, with no cause being reported.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO
Data: LPOSD test scores above average
PONDERAY — Test results showed Lake Pend Oreille School District students scored above average compared to students throughout the state, Superintendent Shawn Woodward told school board members Tuesday, during the regular meeting. Enrollment numbers were also discussed.
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Field's funding tops 'state' program
SANDPOINT — Restoration of War Memorial Field was the main topic for Sandpoint, and the city of Dover is implementing a strategic plan.
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Dover Bay 5K-9 event aids PAS
SANDPOINT — Animals and humans will be running together for charity Saturday during the Dover Bay 5K-9 event.
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Collier pens book on flying helicopters during Vietnam War
SANDPOINT — Bill Collier, a local vet, penned "The Adventures of a Helicopter Pilot, Flying the H-34 Helicopter in Vietnam for the United States Marine Corps" to tell the story about flying during "The Helicopter War." About 40 area residents, including about nine veterans, heard Collier tell his story at …
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Local wins huckleberry jam competition
SANDPOINT — Huckleberries are the name of the game for Amy Delducco, Kootenai resident.
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IFG: Killing deer at airport OK
SANDPOINT — The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has issued a special permit to the City of Sandpoint to allow for deer to be hunted on airport property, allow trapping of deer and to "humanely euthanize" the animals trapped.
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Students head back to class
SANDPOINT — Children around Sandpoint returned to school Tuesday with most of them learning the ropes of how the year will work for rules and expectations during the first week, experimental learning teacher Nicole Huguenin said.
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Panida ceiling repairs almost complete
SANDPOINT — The Panida Theater literally dropped their ceiling and replaced it with a new one for safety and historical value.
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Water free of odor, taste
SANDPOINT — About 65 residents in the Lower Woodland Drive/Edelweiss area have had their water cleared of an odor and taste, said Sandpoint Public Works Director Kody Van Dyk.
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Council: Airport deer can be hunted
SANDPOINT — Deer at the airport are running a muck, and airport manager Dave Schuck was denied permission to kill the animals with short range weapons or cross bows, a request he made to the council during the regular meeting Wednesday. The council agreed to allow the airport to use …
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High schools go high tech
SANDPOINT — All high school students in the Lake Pend Oreille School District will be using a Chromebook this year, purchased by the district with levy funds.
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Area fires slow growing
SANDPOINT — The Parker Ridge Fire and the Clark Fork Complex fires had little movement overnight, officials said.
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City's blocked sewer line prompts concerns
PONDERAY — Residents in Ponderay are voicing concern over the S & W Motel sewer leaking and blocked up, causing for a smell and health concerns.
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Slight gains made on area fires
SANDPOINT — The wildfires burning in the state have remained ”persistent” with no end in sight for containment on many of them. The hot, dry weather has been a cause of concern, and rain and thunderstorms are anticipated over the weekend.
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Parker Ridge Fire remains unchanged
BONNERS FERRY — There was no change overnight in the Parker Ridge Fire, where it remained at 6,222 acres, Dan Scaife, liaison officer said.
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CF wildfires holding, for now
CLARK FORK — More than 300 residents from the Clark Fork area showed concern over the Clark Fork Complex fires during the wildfire meeting Thursday, burning in the mountains that surround the town. Fires across the border in Montana are also leaving smoky conditions for residents.
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Evacuation notices issued
SANDPOINT — The weather patterns are causing concern for area fires, with evacuation notices served to areas on the Parker Ridge and Tower fires.
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Area wildfires keeping fire crews busy
SANDPOINT — No rest for the weary, as area firefighters are working late into the morning hours to fight the multiple fires in northern Idaho.
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Parker Ridge firelines holding
SANDPOINT — Crews held the Parker Ridge Fire to about 6,147 acres Monday night. The blaze is still 0 percent contained.
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Community steps up to help fight fires
SANDPOINT — The community is banding together to help battle several fires across the area, with the help ranging from thank you to community dinner for fire crews to grabbing the tractor to help move dirt.
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'Best direction for the city'
SANDPOINT — The Sandpoint City Council is debating whether to hire a city administrator, a position Mayor Carrie Logan said would benefit the city.
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Parker Ridge Fire forces evacuations
BONNERS FERRY – Mandatory evacuations are being ordered for residents near the Parker Ridge Fire in Boundary County.
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City to discuss administrator position
SANDPOINT – Whether or not to hire a city administrator — a hot topic at the July 22 council meeting — could be decided as soon as the Sandpoint City Council approves a proposed $31.7 million budget.
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Parker Ridge fire growing
BONNERS FERRY – Fire crews are working to contain the Parker Ridge Fire.
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