Staff Writer
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ARTICLES BY ERIC WELCH
LPOSD trustees elect chair, vice chair
The Lake Pend Oreille School District Board of Trustees designated presiding officers during an annual meeting Tuesday.
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City considers parkland purchase
During a Wednesday meeting, city staff and officials explored the possibility of buying a 2.53-acre right of way near the intersection of Larch Street and U.S. 2 for the purpose of expanding park and trail access.
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Grimm speaks on water service limits
Sandpoint Mayor Jeremy Grimm announced Tuesday that he is aiming to restructure the city’s protocol for providing water service to areas outside city limits.
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Trustee joins LPOSD board
Lake Pend Oreille School District trustees voted unanimously to appoint David DeMers to the Zone 4 seat during the board's annual meeting Tuesday.
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Commissioners clarify resilience team’s role
After being prompted by commenters at the meeting, Commissioner Ron Korn, the resilience team’s founder, described it as a government program designed to prepare residents for adversity.
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Paddle battle
The Battle for the Paddle is a friendly high school competition of spirit, sports and community service that culminates Friday at Sandpoint High, starting with girls' basketball at 4 p.m., wrestling at 6 p.m. and boys' basketball at 8 p.m.
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Priest Lake fish survey shows promising trends
The results of 2024 survey work at Priest Lake indicate a stable population of lake trout and an improvement in fish quality.
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Bonner County officials take oaths of office
In a swearing-in ceremony Monday, Bonner County’s new trio of commissioners emphasized a commitment to maintaining accountability and facilitating public feedback.
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Council seeks wastewater facility funding
City councilors voted unanimously Wednesday to submit a letter of interest seeking $130 million of state money to fund the construction of a new wastewater treatment plant.
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Lakes Commission funds economic study
The study, which is expected to be delivered this summer, will be conducted by researchers at the University of Idaho and Washington State University and will articulate the lake’s role in the local economy.
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EMS to ‘extricate’ from county
Going forward, the EMS organization will become more independent from county leadership and services.
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BOCC examines roads, waterways
Bonner County commissioners voted to approve a road standards waiver and a grant application in a Tuesday business meeting centered on roads and waterways.
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Idaho launches new camping reservation system
The system, known as Idaho Time, includes a fluctuating price model in which reservation costs at state campsites may drop for low-demand dates and rise when demand is high. The platform also provides additional content about facilities, features, options and availability.
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Statistics show how Sandpoint, Bonner County differ from the nation
With the end of 2024 approaching, the nation is halfway between the 2020 and 2030 censuses. Between the official counts, the U.S. Census Bureau continues to analyze trends on the national and local levels; examining these statistics gives context to issues our communities face.
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