West Bonner considers school closures
“Desperate times call for desperate measures,” said Operations Director Ryan Carruth. “I just don't see how we can operate in the footprint that we have with the funding that we have.”
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LPOSD stakeholders give middle school input
“If we were in Washington, this building would be torn down,” Trapp said. “In Idaho we don’t get that kind of funding.”
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Friends, coworkers rally to support local father
“It’s been tough on the family,” said Paul Carelli, Breneman’s coworker and organizer of the concert. Carelli recently completed his own cancer treatment and leaned on Breneman during the difficult time.
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LPOSD board chair resigns
“Since May of 2015 when I was elected, we've seen some amazing and challenging times,” said Lewis. She listed onboarding two superintendents, passing an indefinite term $12.7 million per year levy in 2019 and navigating the COVID-19 pandemic as examples.
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Lake Pend Oreille School District board chair resigns
“Since May of 2015 when I was elected, we've seen some amazing and challenging times,” said Lewis. She listed onboarding two superintendents, passing an indefinite term $12.7 million per year levy in 2019 and navigating the COVID-19 pandemic as examples.
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Folklife in the Panhandle
His works on display in the exhibit include a forged portrait of slender bird stepping through a marsh and a steel hummingbird probing the splayed leaves of a metal flower.
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Middle school hosts veteran celebration
“I did a poll recently, and I found that in our school, on our staff, more than half of them have somebody very close to them who's a veteran,” Principal Geoff Penrose told attendees. “It’s a part of the Bullpup community. It’s a part of who we are.”
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Local food in the modern era
Perhaps the greatest challenge of all for small agriculture operations is the current food market. In the modern era, local food producers must compete with mass industrialized operations that can drive prices down and create cost expectations for consumers that are difficult to meet.
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Voters reject local taxes, levy
“It’s certainly a disappointment,” Ponderay Mayor Steve Geiger said. “It puts the brakes on a lot of great projects for a while.”
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Priest River to host benefit dance
The event is slated to include a live DJ set, princess-themed treats made by community members and a shop selling tiaras, necklaces, rings and wands to benefit core programs in the school district.
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Ballot measures uncertain after early count
With ballots left to be counted at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, Bonner County voters were split on a trio of local measures.
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Commissioners work toward trail easement agreement
After Bonner County commissioners examined a revised version of the document Tuesday, the Camp Bay Trail easement agreement appears to be approaching finalization.
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WBCSD answers community questions
Throughout October, West Bonner County School District Superintendent Kim Spacek visited communities across the county for a series of meet and greets to share information about the district’s goals and field questions from stakeholders.
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Local schools trade screens for skies
Kerrigan’s passion for educating shines brightly. He recently approached the Forest Service to acquire thousands of tree seeds, which he plans to help students germinate and plant in the community. He envisions a similar program for native fish in the future and is collaborating with local bike club Pend Oreille …
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Sandpoint’s specters — classic buildings may house more than just history
After walking south past the second light post on the platform, the photographer stepped back to line up the shot and bumped into someone. “I turned around and said, ‘excuse me’ before I realized there was nothing there,” the photographer told the Gunters.
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Cedar Street Bridge to host inaugural charity event
“During the day of the event, every member gets to choose who they're giving back to,” said Mueller. Recipients of the donations will include Bonner County Food Bank, 7B Care Clinic, Bonner County Human Rights Task Force, Sandpoint High School’s volleyball team and other local nonprofits.
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Sagle woman wins $10K sweepstakes
When Samantha Lawson bought fireworks this summer, she had no idea she’d have more to celebrate than Independence Day.
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A lifelong sport — local organizations make skiing attainable
The program is supported by community donations and is sponsored largely by Schweitzer itself. Kids ages 7–17 are eligible to apply before the Oct. 15 deadline each year, and successful candidates receive free ski gear for the winter, a season pass and lessons if they need them.
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Sandpoint’s sweet tooth tour
Craving candy? Look no further than Sandpoint’s assortment of Oct. 31 activities that are sure to scare you silly and satisfy your sugar needs.
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Question, persuade, refer — community takes the reins on suicide prevention
Suicide has been a longtime problem for Idaho; Idaho’s 2022 rate of 22.64 suicides per 100,000 residents significantly outpaced the national rate of 14.91 per 100,000. Idaho’s Public Health District 1 — which comprises Boundary, Bonner, Kootenai, Shoshone and Benewah counties — mirrored the state rate at 22.30 per 100,000.
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West Bonner explores middle school options
The building hasn’t hosted students since school let out last spring. Staring down a budget crunch, trustees voted in June to consolidate 7–12 graders at Priest River Lamanna High School for the 2024/2025 year.
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County hosts ag land ordinance discussion
According to U.S. Census Bureau estimates, Idaho’s population expanded 6.8% between 2020 and 2023 — a rate outpacing the 1% national average for the same period. Legislators passed the law to give landowners a tool to control residential sprawl into working lands as houses are built to accommodate Idaho’s growth.
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BOCC approves baby box agreement
“This has been a many months-long project,” said Bonner County EMS Chief Jeff Lindsey. “It’s a safe way for someone who’s thinking of giving up their baby to be able to do it with anonymity.”
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Seniors balance budgets at finance fair
“Our high school seniors, they’re hungry for this knowledge,” said Jeralyn Mire, post-secondary transition counselor at SHS. “We’re hoping students just start to learn some financial literacy.”
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Sandpoint Council welcomes advertising
If accepted by the standards committee, the agreement would “basically relieve the city of $40,000 worth of equipment purchases that we would otherwise have to do” at the soon-to-be-open James E. Russell Sports Center, Welker said.
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ITD debuts new Sagle highway plan
As ITD plans the expansion, the department is gathering feedback to inform its decision. Ultimately, the department must balance the needs of U.S. 95’s 2,400 commercial vehicles that pass through the corridor each day with those of residents and local business owners.
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WBCSD approves continuous improvement plan
All state districts are required to develop an improvement plan annually to create a roadmap for promoting student performance. The district’s administration team met twice to determine realistic, achievable goals for students before a draft came before trustees at a Sept. 24 special meeting, where community input was incorporated.
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IDE fields grad requirements input
“It’s a monster,” Kemink said of organizing the program. “It’s an amazing experience, but there's some work that goes into pulling it off.”
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BOCC examines appointment practices, audit
According to Zoeller, the Groomer Advisory Board automatically brings reappointment requests before the BOCC if existing members with expiring terms express interest in serving again. Williams suggested posting open positions at the end of terms to ensure community members are aware of the opportunity to get involved.
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Camp Bay easement tabled after calls from public
The decision to table came after members of the public and commissioners scrutinized language in the easement document regarding use conditions for the trail, and after commenters at the business meeting urged commissioners to visit the site before signing off on the easement.
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WBCSD declares emergency, preps for new boiler
The defect was found by a technician during a routine cleaning on Sept. 26. According to a report to trustees from Ryan Carruth, district operations director, flames were escaping from a gap near the return line when the boiler was turned on.
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From family business to industrial operation: Neighbors fight against PDI's expansion in Naples
After community members voiced concern about air quality and other factors, Boundary County commissioners will consider whether to revoke a conditional use permit issued to a Naples furniture manufacturer.
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From family business to industrial operation: Neighbors fight against PDI's expansion in Naples
After community members voiced concern about air quality and other factors, Boundary County commissioners will consider whether to revoke a conditional use permit issued to a Naples furniture manufacturer.
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From family business to industrial operation: Neighbors fight against PDI's expansion in Naples
After community members voiced concern about air quality and other factors, Boundary County commissioners will consider whether to revoke a conditional use permit issued to a Naples furniture manufacturer.
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New mural to brighten Sagle school’s hall
“Crisp, dark lines on a bumpy, lighter wall is a challenge,” Soderberg said. “My nose is pretty much on the wall when I’m doing it,” she added with a laugh.
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Commissioners examine HR, compensation
“If you look at Bonner County, we have a lot of litigation, and some of that has to do with employee to board or elected official-related issues,” Williams added. “This would allow us to start doing a better job of improving the overall employee relationship within Bonner County, and to …
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LPOSD board approves facilities contract, policies
“It was clear that that firm had some really good ideas on how to move forward with that building and similar types of work,” Wallace said.
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Sliding high — land trust buys $1.9 million sled hill
On Tuesday, Sandpoint nonprofit Kaniksu Land Trust purchased a 48-acre Dover property for $1.9 million. The move ensures a historic sledding hill enjoyed by residents for nearly a century will remain an asset to the community long into the future.
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Legislative candidates take stage at forum
All candidates were offered time to introduce themselves and make closing remarks. Each of the three candidate groups were presented with a series of questions — including questions submitted by audience members — and had two minutes to respond.
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Residents condemn proposed Trestle Creek development
Commenters cited concerns that the development catered to a wealthy subset of part-time residents at the cost of environmental and water quality risks, and that Trestle Creek’s role as a spawning ground for kokanee salmon and protected bull trout merited protection from further commercial infrastructure.
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Council amends water, sewer fee rules
“This is not about the cost of them or the amount,” Staglund said of the change. “It’s just about when you pay them.”
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Commissioners consider office shuffle, comment rules
“My concern is we're not budgeting for it,” Williams said of the lease. “We have space here and we can accommodate the exact setup that they have in this building.”
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Forum hosts commissioner contenders
At a Wednesday gathering of candidates, community members, and media personnel, four aspiring Bonner County commissioners spoke about their platforms.
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Local candidates take stage at forum
All candidates were offered time to introduce themselves and make closing remarks. Each of the three candidate groups were presented with a series of questions — including questions submitted by audience members — and had two minutes to respond.
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Weekend expo to showcase survival skills
“You need to be aware of your surroundings and aware of what type of disasters could be in your area,” said Pam Brockus, expo secretary. “Are we going to get a tsunami? No. But in our area, we have power outages, and we have windstorms, snow, and freezing.”
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Bonners Ferry hunt reveals 2 new CWD cases
An August surveillance hunt that yielded 172 samples revealed two new chronic wasting disease-positive white-tailed deer in the Bonners Ferry area.
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Bonners Ferry hunt reveals 2 new CWD cases
An August surveillance hunt that yielded 172 samples revealed two new chronic wasting disease-positive white-tailed deer in the Bonners Ferry area.
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BOCC fills planning, zoning seats
Tuesday’s meeting also saw an item introduced by Williams designed to address leakage in the county budget.
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‘My own private garlic party’ — hundreds gather for ‘A Taste of Garlic’
“Not all garlics bite,” she added. “Some kind of dance around your mouth. Some will be mellow and then sneak up on you … Some just go, ‘Bam! Hello, I'm garlic, and you know it.’”
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City to host camp for non-student days
“We want to give them a place to go where they're learning something, and they have other kids to play with,” said Katie Bradbury, Sandpoint’s recreation services superintendent and organizer of the camp.
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Storm batters Boundary, Bonner counties
Much of the damage to power infrastructure occurred around 5 p.m. Wednesday, when bursts of strong wind felled trees and brought down power lines across North Idaho. According to Northern Lights Inc., crews worked to replace 15 broken power poles overnight and restrung downed wires.
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Songwriter round to land downtown Saturday
“People have been playing original music around town for years, and people don't even know it,” he added.
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Ranch gala to benefit youth education, leadership
Proceeds from the event will go toward SOLE’s youth scholarship fund to help kids participate in adventures like rafting the Salmon River. Funds raised will also support SnowSchool — a field study program for local fifth graders.
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Celebration of the flute
“Even though I’ve played flute for so many years, I have a piano keyboard in front of my eyes,” she said. “Having knowledge of the piano helps with every single instrument afterward.”
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Car raffle fundraiser coming to West Bonner
“Our sports fully depend on fundraising.” said Zepeda. “It means a lot to us.”
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WBCSD lands SRO grant
The letter also specified SRO salary and benefits funding for the next two school years, with the caveat that “pending appropriations and lack of required documentation from Year 1 may or may not impact funding for 2025-2026 & 2026-2027 school years.”
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‘Mother of all breeds’
“You're competing with gaming. You're competing with school sports,” she added. “All those things are competing for everybody's dollars and their time.”
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West Bonner welcomes new trustee
When asked about his vision for education in the community, Pound replied that he believed the district should “help the kids that need more help than others” and “get to where we can have long-term teachers who want to stay here.”
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BOCC approves fencing, job description edits
“Two months ago, we had somebody with a warrant for their arrest come in and start knocking on the door of dispatch,” Wheeler added. “That was very concerning for that area not being secured.”
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Army Corps announces Pend Oreille drawdown dates
The Corps has estimated it will take three to five years to completely resolve the gate problem — a timeline some locals have said is inadequate. This year, the dam’s limited functionality slowed summer refill; similar delays may occur until the gate is fixed.
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Council to talk pump track, dog licensing
In the report, Coon shared the possibility of creating a new free licensing program aiming to increase participation and help connect lost dogs with owners more effectively.
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Kegs slide, kids fly at Neighbor Day
In the “keg battle,” teams faced one another and aimed fire hoses at the keg to push it along the wire. When it reached the pole on the opposite end, one team emerged victorious — but both were soaking wet.
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‘Reconnect, repopulate, and recover’
“They're great animals,” said Bader of grizzlies during the presentation. “They're just fascinating. To be feared, for sure, but they're generally pretty peaceful animals.”
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Council approves preliminary plat for eight-home subdivision
With the approval, the applicant Double Penny Partners LLC will proceed with a project designed to ultimately create a new public street and eight new single-family homes.
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LPOSD enters voluntary resolution agreement after Title IX complaint
The complaint originated in July 2021 when Mark Rossmiller alleged LPOSD failed to provide equal athletic opportunities to female students by not accommodating their interests and abilities.
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SHS senior named National Merit Scholarship semifinalist
“It's so easy for parents a lot of times to say, ‘look at our amazing kids. Look what we've done,’” said Vaughn Hughes, Jenna’s father. “Jenna is Jenna. She's the one who's motivated and who works hard,” he added.
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Spacepoint to host rocket engineer Saturday
An engineer from Stoke Space, a Kent, Wash.-based space launch company, will present at a 5 p.m. event in Sandpoint on Saturday.
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WaCanId riders kick off 395-mile trek
Zehr is no stranger to long days in the saddle. In 1976 while in college, he cycled coast-to-coast from Oregon to New Jersey: a 2,500-mile odyssey. Nearly 50 years later, he continues to put miles under his belt.
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1% Sandpoint city sales tax headed to November ballot
In two months, Sandpoint residents will decide whether to adopt the tax, which aims to create a long-term funding source for repairing and maintaining streets, alleyways, sidewalks, and paths.
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Enrollment, enthusiasm up after first week of school
“I don't know if it's the nice weather or if students are just excited about the school year, but I think it's going to be a really fantastic year,” Meyer added.
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County unveils new EMS headquarters
“This was sorely needed — for the EMS department particularly,” Ferguson said.
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1% city sales tax headed to November ballot
In two months, Sandpoint residents will decide whether to adopt the tax, which aims to create a long-term funding source for repairing and maintaining streets, alleyways, sidewalks, and paths.
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'A true Renaissance man' — FBCS remembers principal
“Eric was more than a colleague. He was a friend,” Holly Walker, FBCS art teacher, told the crowd. “I had the honor of working alongside Eric for 10 years, and he continued to inspire me year after year.”
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BOCC approves Lakeland deadline extension
Lakeland requested the extension to allow the district time to accurately determine its enrollment during the first three days of school before deciding if it needs to run an emergency levy in the Nov. 5 election.
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Riding for reading
In this year's CHAFE 150, riders braved a surprise front of unseasonable weather that battered cyclists as they pedaled around the Cabinet Mountains east of Lake Pend Oreille. Thanks to the help of many volunteers, 199 participants across the six distances crossed the finish line.
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Kaniksu Land Trust receives largest easement in organization history
“It’s a big deal,” said Regan Plumb, Kaniksu Land Trust conservation director. “To be able to protect almost an entire watershed and make sure that this stream is safe forever is really unique.”
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Commissioners approve Oldtown, Dover law enforcement deals
Under the newly approved agreements, the Bonner County Sheriff’s Office will provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, and supervision to protect the towns at a cost of $100 per month to each community.
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Generosity on display inside the ‘Resource Closet’
At the end of a long hallway, past more than a dozen classrooms, lies Lake Pend Oreille School District’s Resource Closet — a free inventory of shoes, clothing, backpacks, toiletries, and anything else a student could need to show up to school ready to learn.
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Final business meeting for commissioner trio Tuesday
The board of commissioners is headed toward a shakeup following Commissioner Luke Omodt’s Aug. 20 resignation, effective Sept. 7.
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SPD conducts search, arrests man on substance charge
According to a press release from the department, the search yielded substances suspected to be cocaine, methamphetamines, marijuana, and mushrooms, along with drug-related paraphernalia.
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Three-month project to begin at Fifth and Pine
In an effort to improve traffic flow, Sandpoint will move the stoplights at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and Church Street one block south.
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City, county examine stray dog responsibilities
All three municipalities have stated that they don’t intend to renew their contracts at the proposed rates and have begun to explore alternative options and assess their legal obligations.
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BOCC approves seventh change order for Colburn solid waste improvements
The original $6,285,393 price of the contract — awarded to S & L Underground Inc. in April 2023 to modernize the decades-old Colburn solid waste facility ten miles north of Sandpoint — has now grown to $6,610,575.
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Bonner County finalizes $75M 2025 budget
The budget, which was collaboratively developed by commissioners and department heads, totals $75,213,004 — a 0.4% reduction from 2024.
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Council mulls sales tax for November ballot
When Mayor Jeremy Grimm campaigned last year for the highest leadership position in Sandpoint, one of his core tenets was simple — to rehabilitate Sandpoint’s roads. Now, he’s one step away from bringing a proposed solution to voters in November.
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WBCSD finance director resigns
At about midnight Wednesday, West Bonner County School District trustees voted to accept the resignation of finance director Dean Davis, effective Aug. 27.
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Council approves 2025 budget, fee changes
City councilors were unanimous Wednesday in votes to approve a final 2025 budget and changes to Sandpoint’s slate of fees.
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WBCSD to run one-year, $1.13 million levy
The levy’s largest single item is a $395,300 allocation to wholly fund all extracurricular and cocurricular activities, including all sports.
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Local wastewater treatment plants get 2023 report card
Last year’s infractions at the local plants included excess E. coli and suspended solids, as well as a failure to reduce biological oxygen demand — a proxy metric for the level of organic matter.
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Commissioners talk severance payment, Camp Bay trail, and Proposition 1
After the Bonner County commissioners completed a short list of action items in a meeting Tuesday, members of the board provided updates on ongoing issues and concerns.
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BOCC approves waste collection contract
Under the agreement, Bonner County will pay the contractor $47,735 per month, with the additional per-ton fees of $11.01 for transfer station operation and $95.78 for transportation and disposal.
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Council to vote on final budget, new fees
The budget represents a 4.7% reduction from 2024’s $52.97 million total, thanks in part to the elimination of 16 full-time city staff after the July 1 dissolution of the Selkirk Fire Joint Powers Agreement.
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Nerds summoned to library for Sandemonium
According to Hilton, SCA groups practice “experimental archaeology” by engaging in blacksmithing, soap making, garment weaving, and other traditional activities to gain a better understanding of how people in the past lived.
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LPOSD enrollment requests rise
“Unless there is chronic absenteeism or chronic behavioral issues, we are not going to deny any seventh through twelfth grader at all,” Meyer said.
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A gateway to learning
“Traditionally, you learn to read from K-3,” said McElroy. “From fourth grade and beyond, you’re reading to learn.”
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LPOSD receives career readiness grant
The district proposed the facility as a place for students to develop tangible career skills in sectors including forestry, hospitality, carpentry, and automotive repair.
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Commissioners approve detention agreements
The detention agreements will allow Boundary County and Montana’s Lincoln County to house inmates at the facility through September 2026.
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Stray animal services uncertain as final budgets approach
The annual contract amounts proposed by BTAA in March are $19,184 for Ponderay, $65,773 for Sandpoint, and $169,913 for Bonner County. The $254,870 total represents a 1,285% total increase from the 2023 combined amount.
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Council approves wastewater plant evaluation contract
“This is a really exciting step for us,” said Grimm of the preliminary report. “It’s monumental, actually.”
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Sandpoint departments present budget needs
The council is seeking to approve Sandpoint’s fiscal year 2025 budget at an Aug. 21 meeting, which will also include a public hearing to facilitate community input for the budget.
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Sandpoint building to be recognized as 'orchid'
According to Upton, preserving historic structures is critical because once they’re gone, they don’t come back.
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Shakespeare in Sandpoint
As a result, MSIP is bringing forth the humor in “Hamlet.” “We’ve really mined the comedy and the lightness in it,” said O’Toole. “To find the ‘jester Hamlet’ has been fun.”
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BOCC talks budget items
“If the county were giving out money, it needs to be spread across the entire county, not to an individual community center,” said Williams. The commissioner encouraged community members to make their voices heard at the Aug. 26 hearing, during which the county will aim to adopt a budget.
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WBCSD gives fundraising update, approves SRO contract
“We are deeply grateful for the incredible community members who are stepping up and finding creative ways to raise money for our district,” said Kenny. “It's commendable that all the fundraising efforts being paid are being paid for out of people’s personal pockets at no cost to the district.”
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Sandpoint to dig into 2025 budget, discuss local sales tax
Wednesday’s meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall, 1123 Lake St., and livestreamed on Zoom.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 3 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
West Bonner considers levy options
The deadline for submitting a November ballot question is Sept. 6. If the board wants to ask voters to pass a levy this election season, it will need to bring forth and approve a ballot resolution at its last regular meeting Aug. 21 or schedule a special meeting before Sept. …
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 3 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
WBCSD seeks trustee applicants
Once appointed, the new Zone 3 trustee will serve for the remainder of Reinbold’s term, which expires in January 2028.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 3 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
BOCC approves easement, discusses budget
SANDPOINT — The Bonner County commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to approve an easement that will enable the county to improve and maintain a section of Sunnyside Road.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 3 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
Making music
“It’s similar to the airport — if the airport has done things correctly, you should just fly through TSA, have your ticket ready, and go on your plane,” Roget explained. “But of course, things happen.”
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 3 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
WBCSD to hold special meeting
The special meeting will be the first board event since the resignation of trustee Troy Reinbold was announced on July 17.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 3 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
Reptile Man slithers into Sandpoint
As the zookeeper held up “Lucy,” the young American alligator suddenly became nervous and relieved itself over the front row of spectators.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 3 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
Small wildland fire discovered, extinguished in Sandpoint
The burned area is adjacent to Chuck Slough and just east of the Baldfoot disc golf course. The eastern edge of the area is a handful of yards from a railway. No structures appear to have been affected by the fire.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 3 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
Camp Invention stokes STEM interest
Camp Invention, a five-day STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) education event for kids between kindergarten and sixth grade, arrived in the Sandpoint area for the first time on Monday.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 3 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
BOCC announces property tax discussion
In a July 23 meeting, the Bonner County Commissioners announced that at 1 p.m. on July 30, Bonner County will host a discussion with officials from Idaho’s 2nd legislative district about property taxes.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 3 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
‘Gala for Goals’ to raise funds tomorrow
The gala aims to raise funds for new soccer goals for kids of all ages to be installed at the Field of Dreams, a new Ponderay sports complex set to officially open on Aug. 29.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 3 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
42nd Festival at Sandpoint approaches
On Thursday evening, concertgoers will flock to War Memorial Field to welcome the jam rock band Blues Traveler and kick off the 2024 Festival at Sandpoint. In total, the venue will host nine shows over 11 days for what is slated to be one of the most exciting weeks of …
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 3 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
Council eliminates administrator seat, adds department head positions
The Sandpoint City Council voted 5-1 on Wednesday to eliminate the vacant city administrator post and add three new department head positions.
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Sandpoint council adopts comp plan
After the vote passed, many in the audience and several members of the council broke into applause. During a short recess following the vote, Mayor Jeremy Grimm celebrated by high fiving with councilors.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 3 MONTHS, 4 WEEKS AGO
'Paw patrol' program kicks off
“The geese here produce over 300 pounds of waste a day,” said Jason Welker, Sandpoint’s community planning and development director and the coordinator of the new program. “It’s disgusting.”
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 3 MONTHS, 4 WEEKS AGO
Skydiving caravan to drop by Friday
If you’ve ever wanted to soar over Sandpoint, Friday may be your best chance to do it.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 4 MONTHS AGO
Council to meet, host hearing
SANDPOINT — The Sandpoint City Council is holding its regular meeting tomorrow with several items of new business on the agenda. The highlight, however, is a public hearing that will determine whether the council’s proposed comprehensive plan is approved.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 4 MONTHS AGO
Classic boats make waves
SANDPOINT — From Friday to Sunday, dozens of vintage watercraft dropped anchor at Sandpoint marina for a sun-soaked weekend of events at the Sandpoint Antique & Classic Boat Show.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 4 MONTHS AGO
Understanding the proposed Sandpoint comp plan
The plan has been in development since 2019, but delays from the COVID-19 pandemic, administrative changes, and calls from the community for greater public involvement have pushed the project back.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 4 MONTHS AGO
LPOSD drafts new learning materials policy
In its first meeting since the enactment of Idaho House Bill 710, the Lake Pend Oreille School District board brought forth a draft of a new “learning materials review and reconsideration” policy.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 4 MONTHS AGO
SURA shares 2025 budget request
The request’s sum is $2.32 million, and the primary items are the design and acquisition costs of the downtown revitalization and Great Northern Road projects.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 4 MONTHS AGO
LPOSD board unveils 10-year facility plan
Sandpoint Middle School is slated to receive major renovations in the coming years.
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Cheers to the 10th Beerfest
SANDPOINT — As the temperature rose on Saturday, attendees of Beerfest at the Beach were chilling with a little help from local brewers.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 4 MONTHS AGO
Grimm lifts remote comment restrictions
SANDPOINT — After discussing the matter with city staff and council on Wednesday, Sandpoint Mayor Jeremy Grimm announced he will lift limitations on livestream viewers’ ability to speak during council meetings.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 4 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
Sandpoint City Council greenlights additional $106K for Travers Park projects
SANDPOINT — On Wednesday evening, the Sandpoint City Council voted 4-1 to approve a change order that will add $106,000 to the Travers Park playground and splash pad project.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 4 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
Hop over to Beerfest at the Beach
SANDPOINT — The Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce is serving up the 10th edition of Beerfest at the Beach this Saturday, from noon to 5 p.m. Attendees can enjoy regional beverages, live music, and — according to the forecast — pristine weather.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 4 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
Sweet victory at the Clark Fork Fourth of July celebration
On Thursday, Clark Fork celebrated Independence Day with a 5k run, turtle races, axe throwing, and a watermelon eating contest.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 4 MONTHS, 1 WEEK AGO
Sandpoint releases final draft of comp plan
SANDPOINT — After 15 years, Sandpoint’s guiding document is set to receive a major update.
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Sandpoint City Council to examine Travers Park construction, remote public comment policy
The meeting will also feature a presentation from Better Together Animal Alliance. City council meetings are held at Sandpoint City Hall, 1123 Lake St., and are livestreamed on Zoom at https://www.sandpointidaho.gov/your-government/meetings.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 4 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
Peace run visits Sandpoint for first time in 12 years
With storm clouds looming over Lake Pend Oreille, the torch bearer of the Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run arrived in Sandpoint on Monday afternoon. After a 77-mile day, the international team of relay runners rested for the night in Ponderay before resuming their 10,000-mile trek around the U.S. on Tuesday.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 4 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
Demonstrators gather to support library, protest enactment of HB 710
SANDPOINT — More than 50 people gathered outside Sandpoint's public library yesterday to show support for the library and protest the enactment of House Bill 710. The state law, which went into effect July 1, requires libraries to restrict minors' access to "harmful" material.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 4 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AGO
New city, education reporter joins Daily Bee
Hello! My name is Eric Welch; I’m pleased to be the newest staff member at the Bonner County Daily Bee. As a city and education reporter, I’ll have the privilege of sharing the latest developments in the city of Sandpoint and in Bonner County’s schools. I look forward to discovering …
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 4 MONTHS, 3 WEEKS AGO
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