Hunting with Selkirk bears
BOUNDARY COUNTY — They make lousy weapons and worse companions, but it is possible to hunt safely with bears. The Idaho Panhandle hosts one of the nation’s five grizzly populations, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the influx of hunters each autumn confirms the area is one …
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Back to school excitement fills Boundary County classrooms
BONNERS FERRY — The day dawned cool and cloudy, fitting weather for September and the first day back to school for Boundary County students districtwide. Bus drivers warmed up their engines in the half-light, sending puffs of exhaust like helium balloons into the grey sky and filling the still, early …
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Badgers soccer takes on Stillwater Christian
BONNERS FERRY -- It was a blustery day for girls and boys soccer Friday as the Badgers welcomed Stillwater Christian of Montana. The girls took the field at noon while the boys kicked off at 2 p.m.
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Badgers host cross country meet in Naples
NAPLES -- A perfect early autumn morning, beautiful natural surroundings and soft, dirt-lined roadways set the pace for Saturday’s invitational cross country meet at the Stampede Lake ORV recreation area near Naples. The Badgers boys and girls hosted competitors from Coeur d’Alene’s charter school plus Kellogg and Kootenai high schools …
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Panhandle Blues Fest to play Moyie Springs
MOYIE SPRINGS — Time to update the September todo list with a brand-new music event planned for the Moyie Springs area. The Panhandle Blues Fest will kick off its premier performance Sept. 17 at noon, 1710 Moyie River Road.
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Trail committee talks expansion
BONNERS FERRY — A diverse group assembled at the Visitors Center Thursday to discuss a common passion -- expanding opportunities to enjoy the North Idaho outdoors. The new Boundary County Trails Committee, brought together by Boundary Economic Development Council Director Dennis Weed, intends to develop the area’s minimal pedestrian and …
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Best Greenhouse: Moose Valley Farms
NAPLES — Vibrant oases of living color, the greenhouses of Moose Valley Farms beckon active and armchair gardeners alike into verdant landscapes.
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Best bank: Mountain West
BONNERS FERRY — People who develop relationships with their bankers know how great it feels when a teller greets them by name upon entering the lobby. Those who bank with the Bonners Ferry branch of Mountain West Bank enjoy that experience consistently. That is one of the many reasons the …
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U.S. Rep. Labrador visits town
BONNERS FERRY — The parking lot was packed outside Chic-N-Chop on Main Street Tuesday morning in anticipation of a meeting with U.S. Rep. Raul Labrador, who was stopping by town on his “Conversations with the Congressman” tour of North Idaho. Inside, the banquet room tables were filled with area residents …
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West Nile Virus confirmed area horses
BOUNDARY COUNTY — Two unvaccinated horses in the area died of West Nile Virus, Panhandle Health District officials announced Friday. These are the first confirmed cases of the mosquito-borne illness in Boundary County since 2014.
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Shopko set to open soon
BONNERS FERRY — The blacktop is poured, the windows are in and the work crew has moved inside to outfit the interior of the new Shopko Hometown store taking shape on Main Street. According to Beverly Vanderbilt, community relations specialist for the Shopko corporation, the store is on track to …
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Kootenai habitat restoration ongoing
BONNERS FERRY — A habitat restoration project in the Kootenai River may cause occasional, brief traffic delays this month as trucks transport construction materials to staging areas on Riverside Street and North River Drive, according to Kootenai Tribe of Idaho officials.
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Mirror Lake ladies' latest results
BONNERS FERRY — The golf season for the Mirror Lake Ladies Golf Club continues to fly by with weekly activities and competitions. In the week of July 20, the game of the day was Three Clubs and a Putter. Karen English was the winner with a low gross score of …
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Huckleberry buyers follow the wild harvest
BONNERS FERRY — Even though many of the old mines in North Idaho are long since played out, riches remain for those who know where to find them. The region’s wild huckleberries are ripe for the taking this time of year, and Bonners Ferry residents have a go-to source for …
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Second drawing offers hunters second chance
BONNERS FERRY — All those hunters who came up short in June’s controlled hunt drawing will have more chances to secure a coveted tag or two this month, according to Idaho Fish and Game. Up for grabs are more than 2,800 deer, elk, pronghorn and black bear tags for Idaho …
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Crosstime Saloon offers craft brews
BONNERS FERRY — “We’re the same business, essentially. I had beer and mead and cider, but I started to crowd her out of house and home,” said Kris Lonborg, co-owner of the new Crosstime Saloon. The bar is located downtown right next to Heart Rock Wines, another business he and …
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County fair contests invite community involvement
BONNERS FERRY — Scarecrows, sunflowers and late summer fun are coming up as the Boundary County Fair presents its annual celebration of community, agriculture, and livestock Aug. 17 through 20. A community mainstay since 1920, the fair offers plenty of options for getting involved. For those who have always wanted …
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Kids' choir camp schools future musicians
BONNERS FERRY -- Diverse in terms of age and personalities but one in their love of song, six students, ranging in age from 7 to 15, met with instructor Autumn Mackert this week for Youth Choir Camp at the Pearl Theater.
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Lease locks in Sandpoint firm
SANDPOINT -- A final decision brought the ongoing saga of the city and Biomedical Innovations, formerly Lead-Lok, to a quiet conclusion Tuesday evening. The City Council, after a discussion that picked up where the previous one had left off, voted to sign a revised lease that gives the medical supply …
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Altered emails raise questions
SANDPOINT — A staff member at the Bonner County Assessor’s office edited several emails from an Idaho state tax official before forwarding them to taxpayers.
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Quilter's days are filled with patterns, color
SANDPOINT — "I love puzzles, and essentially, when you make a quilt, you are creating your own puzzle," said Carol Beber, the featured quilter for this year's Panhandle Piecemakers Quilt Guild’s Festival of Quilts.
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City OKs parking proposals
SANDPOINT — Standards for how, where and when people could park their rides was a dominant topic of discussion Tuesdays as members of the City Council, the mayor, city officials and members of the public met at City Hall. Shelby Rognstad presented council members with a proposed parking resolution, Jennifer …
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BID budget prompts questions
SANDPOINT — Budget cuts for the upcoming fiscal year led to questions about the business improvement district's membership fee structure, purpose and performance at Wednesday's City Council meeting. Kim Queen, director of BID, told council members that her new budget accounted for a loss in funds from the Sandpoint Urban …
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Belt tightening in BID's future
SANDPOINT -- Belt tightening is in BID's future, according to the proposed budget for fiscal year 2016-2017 presented for City Council approval Wednesday.
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Cyclist looks to inspire others
SANDPOINT — A Fargo, N.D., high school teacher will have quite a vacation tale to tell his students come September. Paul Shol is cycling 4,500 miles solo from Florence, Ore., to Bar Harbor, Maine, this summer. Along the route, he is giving away copies of "Jesus Calling," an inspirational work …
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City project wins award
SANDPOINT — Creative, innovative and solution-oriented are the adjectives the Association of Idaho Cities uses to describe the achievements of award-winning towns. AIC recently recognized Sandpoint city officials with one of its annual City Achievement Awards for its innovative wastewater treatment co-generation project.
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Ponderay shipping store changes name
PONDERAY — A Ponderay retail landmark has changed its name to better reflect one of its main areas of expertise — shipping. Laszlo Suto, owner of the former Shipping Store, located just off Kootenai Cutoff Road at 105 Vermeer Drive, recently renamed his business Sandpoint Pack'nShip.
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Sandpoint couple rallies to help charity
SANDPOINT — Matt Mulder and Amy Scott will spend part of their vacation time this summer competing in a five-day charity road rally from Billings, Mont., to Portland, Ore. En route, they'll take in the scenery at Yellowstone National Park and Glacier National Park as they pass by.
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Water quality code changes questioned
DOVER -- "Some things just need to be governed, and water quality is one of them," said Linda Mitchell, vice-chair of the Lakes Commission.
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Jacey's Race honors 2016 beneficiaries
SANDPOINT — The chance to enjoy the outdoors, get some exercise and help others is absolutely irresistible for many in this town, and Sunday, July 10, Jacey's Race will offer a golden opportunity to adults and children alike.
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Official sheds light on tax rollback
SANDPOINT — A well-orchestrated county commissioners' meeting, several inaccurate statements and an altered email later, the story of Tuesday's timberland tax rollback has taken on new dimension.
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Mandala baking up wood-fired pizza
SANDPOINT — In the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, a mandala is an offering symbolic of the universe. In the Sandpoint food court, a Mandala pizza is a gourmet microcosm, complete with fresh, locally sourced and additive-free ingredients. Both are flat and round, both are infused with good intentions and both provide …
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Trustees tap new board member
SANDPOINT -- The Lake Pend Oreille School Board switched up its usual agenda Tuesday evening to take on an arduous task -- selecting a new board member to fill the seat of former trustee Joel Molander. The board opted to interview the six applicants and select them by roll call …
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Library plans taking shape
SANDPOINT -- Although expansion plans for the Sandpoint branch of East Bonner County Library District are still in a liquid phase, the buzz of speculation is beginning to escalate throughout the community, causing staff members to begin their planned outreach activities earlier than expected.
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Timberland tax rate rolled back
SANDPOINT — Some Bonner County landowners will enjoy a measure of tax relief this year, thanks to commissioners Cary Kelly, Todd Sudick and Glen Bailey. Tuesday, they voted to roll back taxes on timberland to 2015 levels, pending an investigation into the basis for a raise in rates this year.
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Officials discuss fire agreement
SAGLE — It was standing room only Tuesday at a special meeting of the Sagle Fire Commission in the station on Gun Club Road. The air was charged with anticipation as officials representing both Sagle and Sandpoint took their seats at the conference table.
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County aims to keep Fourth under control
SAGLE — "The Fourth of July event has gotten out of control. It's a pubic safety nightmare," said Steve Klatt, director of waterways, parks and recreation for Bonner County.
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Plasma cutter, router classes set
SANDPOINT — Part of the magic formula for making custom metal gates, signs and decorative art is having the right tools and knowing how to use them. Sandpoint Parks and Recreation Department has a class coming up where participants can catch hold of that magic and make something spectacular.
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A-T Ranch receives Idaho century award
SANDPOINT — One hundred years ago, World War I was raging in Europe. Norman Rockwell drew his first Saturday Evening Post cover, and President Woodrow Wilson officially established Flag Day. Meanwhile, on a property north of Sandpoint, brothers W.T. (Bill) and Charlie Albertson bought themselves a ranch.
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Wag the dog with Yappy Hour
SANDPOINT — Every pet fancier knows the usual routine when a dog sees his owner preparing to leave the house. At the first whiff of activity, the dog lifts his head off his paws, eyes sparkling. The jingle of the car keys sets the tail in motion. The gathering of …
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Inventive LPOSD educators expand standard curricula
SANDPOINT — From grade school to high school, the staff of Lake Pend Oreille School District is experimenting with new approaches to education. Program leaders presented information on three pilot curricula at the June 14 LPOSD Board meeting, discussing modalities, metrics and future plans.
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Kimock to play the Hive in July
SANDPOINT — Veteran musician Steve Kimock is headed to The Hive Tuesday, July 12, at 9 p.m., accompanied by band members drummer John Morgan Kimock, bassist Bobby Vega and vocalist Leslie Mendelson. His recently released CD, "Last Danger of Frost," follows a host of recordings Kimock has made throughout his …
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Solar Roadway installation on track
SANDPOINT — The Solar Roadways installation is right on track for completion this summer, according to city officials. Designated for placement near the fountain in Jeff Jones Town Square, the project combines cutting-edge technology with home-grown innovation.
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Fire departments seek volunteers
SANDPOINT — A rainy month of June is no guarantee that the threat of wildfires will remain at bay, and area fire departments are actively seeking volunteers to join their emergency response crews before the fire season gets underway.
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Fun abounds at museum
SANDPOINT — The tranquil, woodsy setting of the Bonner County History Museum belies the energetic activities that frequently take place within. Two events coming up over the next two weeks offer area residents the chance to put their fingers on the pulse of local history.
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County revises building locator permit process
SANDPOINT — In a surprise move at Tuesday's commissioners' meeting, Bonner County officials approved an amendment to the planning and zoning code, removing the requirement for Panhandle Health District review of building location applications.
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City urges caution on water pipe insurance
SANDPOINT — City officials have issued a consumer warning concerning a water line insurance company that plans to market its policies in the area. They caution residents to do their own research before signing on.
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Grand marshal a community treasure
SANDPOINT — "We try to get someone who has contributed to the community," said Judy Dabrowski, spokesperson for the Sandpoint Lions Club.
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Disabled vet secures new chance for guide dog
SANDPOINT — A local veteran is closer than ever to a positive outcome thanks to the help of Sandpoint resident and advocate Cecelia Myers. She and Bill Yeager, a disabled vet in desperate need of a service dog, recently received confirmation from Leader Dogs for the Blind of Rochester Hills, …
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LPOSD approves $31.6M budget
SANDPOINT -- With another fiscal year almost over, the Lake Pend Oreille School Board took a look ahead to 2016-2017 with a budget preview. Chief Financial and Operations Officer Lisa Hals made a detailed presentation at last week's school board meeting, which reflected the description of a tightly run ship.
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12-year-old pens self-help book
SANDPOINT -- It began as an apology to her mother and grew into a self-help book for teens, according to the self-possessed author, 13-year old Juliya Juliette.
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Lions promise 'impressive' Fourth fun
SANDPOINT -- "Because of great support from local individuals, businesses and raffle ticket sales, the Lions expect to have a really impressive fireworks show on the Fourth," according to a press release from Sandpoint Lions Club.
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Pi Kappa Phi cyclists ride on a 'Journey of Hope'
SANDPOINT — 'Tis the season for getting outdoors and enjoying time with friends, and Thursday provided just such an opportunity at Pandhandle Special Needs in Sandpoint, despite the somewhat liquid weather. The cross-country cycling team from Journey of Hope spun by on an annual trek from Seattle, Wash., to Washington, …
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Council revisits Lead-Lok lease
SANDPOINT — Councilman Stephen Snedden had second thoughts about a new lease agreement with the former Lead-Lok Inc., now Biomedical Innovations, a Graphic Controls company. At the June 1 council meeting, members had voted four to two to accept the new agreement, with Snedden and Councilman Bill Aitken opposed.
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City begins trial animal control
SANDPOINT — Loose dogs are a growing concern in Sandpoint, with law enforcement fielding over 80 complaints from residents since the beginning of 2016. In response to the issue, the city has launched a seasonal animal control enforcement program with Reserve Police Officer Ian Smith administering the program as a …
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Molander resigns from trustee post
SANDPOINT -- With the recent resignation of Lake Pend Oreille School District trustee Joel Molander, a pot of contention that has been simmering since his re-election last year has come back to a boil. A group of outspoken Clark Fork residents waited impatiently throughout the balance of the school board …
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CAL announces scholarships
SANDPOINT — The women of the Community Assistance League were at it again on Tuesday morning, giving away money to worthy recipients. This time, they awarded $33,000 in scholarships to 31 high school seniors and six college students.
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Local children's arts museum is taking to the road
SANDPOINT — Children at area parks this summer have a new treat in store. Creations for Sandpoint, a nonprofit organization providing play space, art supplies and products to purchase for kids in the Cedar Street Bridge, is taking its services on the road.
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WWII memoir blends drama, humor, history
SANDPOINT -- Some families create time capsules to preserve their memories; others deem it best to let their history die with them. Author David F. Mundell chose to put his family's story in writing, both to honor his father and to entertain others. The result is "Time to Get Out," …
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Committee aims to help sustain city
SANDPOINT — Two years have passed since City Council gave the official nod to the creation of a new advisory panel, the Sustainability Committee. However, the seats at the table have remained vacant until recently, when city officials issued a new request for applicants.
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Numbers add up to bright future for grads
SANDPOINT — "I spent 22 years as a math teacher, so I thought I would describe this class to you using numbers," said Sandpoint High School Principal Tom Albertson at Friday's commencement ceremony.
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Rental homes scarce in Sandpoint
SANDPOINT — When a coffee shop runs out of beans, it places an order with the roaster, and a fresh supply arrives in a matter of days. But when a property management company runs out of inventory, replenishment is neither so quick nor as easy. That is the situation in …
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LPOHS fetes graduating class
SANDPOINT — The standing-room-only crowd at the Sandpoint Events Center was buzzing as the seniors lined up in the hallway in their purple and black caps and gowns.
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CFHS graduation a family affair
CLARK FORK — "We are one huge extended family," Phil Kemink told the crowd assembled in the high school gym Wednesday evening. Teachers, family and friends were gathered to give the senior class a spectacular send-off as the students strode into the auditorium in pairs to the tune of "Pomp …
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Pend Oreille Vet announces expansion
PONDERAY — Dogs, cats, turtles, guinea pigs and other pets in need of boarding or healthcare in the greater Sandpoint area will soon be able to enjoy more elbow room thanks to the expansion of the Pend Oreille Veterinary Service, 895 Kootenai Cutoff Road.
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Schweitzer Cutoff to get bike lane
SANDPOINT — Plans to replace the decaying Sand Creek bridge along Schweitzer Cutoff Road and install a traffic roundabout at the intersection of Boyer Avenue are still in the development stages. However, this summer crews will be doing road work in that area that will likely affect traffic.
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UP Foundation announces grants
SANDPOINT -- The people ranged around the boardroom table Monday were gathered for the annual grant awards from the Union Pacific Foundation. Nathan Anderson, the director of public affairs for the foundation was on hand to distribute the awards, which the group confers to nonprofit organizations in communities served by …
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Design thinking students claim national honors
SANDPOINT — In a round-robin session beneath the canopy of a big shade tree Monday, a group of Washington Elementary School students related a story of perseverance that defined their fifth-grade year, and in the process, helped to develop their awareness, both of themselves and of others.
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NGBs pick Thorne for supplements
SANDPOINT -— Seven U.S. national governing bodies have tapped a local health solutions company as their exclusive supplier of nutritional supplements for the elite athletes and sports teams they oversee, according to a press release from Thorne Research, which operates a manufacturing facility in Sandpoint.
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Early graduate culls Latin composition prize
PRIEST RIVER — Finishing high school a year early is just one of Autumn Lawler's claims to fame. The student from Priest River, who has attended the Logos Online School for the past two years, graduates next week. Her other recent accomplishment is placing second in a national Latin composition …
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New music studio strikes right note
SANDPOINT — Children who interact with music from an early age learn skills that will inform them throughout their lives. By tuning into the rhythms of the world, the nuances of language and the joys of song, children develop an essential yet often untapped element of being human. So say …
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New book has psychic connection
SANDPOINT — "You have to have one of two beliefs -- either everything is a coincidence or nothing is a coincidence,” said Marsha Lord, lifelong psychic and newly published author. "I think that everything happens for a purpose."
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Man working to aid local vets in need
SANDPOINT — Serving his country in Iraq only strengthened Staff Sgt. Mike Shaw's personal mandate to help others.
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City programs perfect for procrastinating parents
SANDPOINT — Procrastinating parents still have time to get their children into fun programs and ensure their summer starts out right. Sandpoint Parks and Recreation department has several classes on offer that begin soon.
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Economic development plan updated
SANDPOINT -- A need to attract more year-round employers to the area is the impetus behind some recent changes in Sandpoint's Economic Development policy, according to verbiage in a draft proposal the City Council approved at Wednesday's meeting.
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Students take lead in going green
SANDPOINT — Green is the color of hope, thanks to an environmentally responsible group of fourth- and fifth-graders attending Hope Elementary School.
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BBQ to aid teen center
SANDPOINT — Local business owners are offering residents a down-home Southern meal and the chance to support one of Sandpoint's most worthy causes.
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Charter school parents go on a world tour
SANDPOINT — Some whirlwind world tours take a matter of mere days, but they do not allow travelers much time to learn about any one country. In contrast, the World's Fair held at Forrest M. Bird Middle School Thursday offered a wealth of information about many countries across the globe.
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Farm tour celebrates 50th year
SANDPOINT — A rare opportunity to spend the day in the country is coming up June 16 with the 50th annual Bonner County Farm Tour. The University of Idaho Extension Office and the Bonner County Agriculture and Forestry Committee are organizing the event.
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Fuzzy buddies help first-graders build their reading skills
SANDPOINT — A local benefactor has upped the ante on a popular first-grade reading program called Learning with Lucky. Developed by a Post Falls teacher in 2005, the program provides a stuffed yellow or black Labrador retriever reading buddy to each participating first-grader. Fledgling readers can earn accessories for their …
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Good triumphs at Sagle Star Wars presentation
SAGLE — The forces of good and evil battled it out on the Sagle Elementary School stage Friday as fifth-graders performed vignettes they had written themselves. Borrowing characters and themes from the Star Wars film series, they acted out scenes illustrating problem solving, anti-bullying and perseverance.
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Mother, daughter brewing up business
SANDPOINT — Life in the backwoods demands persistence, resourcefulness and grit. A cup of robust java never hurts, either. That is a need that Kimberly Osborne and Morgan Noel fill on a daily basis at their espresso drive-through, Backwoods Brew.
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Generous donors make scholarship night sparkle
SANDPOINT -- As the end of the school year nears, a sense of joy is often tinged with the sadness of loss. As SHS faculty and staff watch the seniors they have taught and nurtured for four years walk across the stage to get their diplomas, many dedicated educators may …
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Assembly highlights Memorial Day
SANDPOINT — The noise level was high as excited kindergarten through sixth-graders found their seats on the polished floor. The youngest students each brought a sheet of paper with an American flag they had colored with red, white and blue. Pupils in grades one through five carried papers with hand-decorated …
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Ceremonies to pay tribute to veterans
SANDPOINT — Local veterans organizations are coming together Monday to observe Memorial Day and place flags on the graves of those who served their country. The ceremony will commence at 10 a.m. in Pinecrest Memorial Park, 499 Pinecrest Loop.
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Hecla bails out Mines Management
SANDPOINT -- In an announcement the industry has anticipated for some time, Hecla Mining Company of Coeur d'Alene confirmed Tuesday that it had signed an agreement to purchase Spokane's Mines Management Inc. and the undeveloped Montanore Mine in Lincoln County, Mont.
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Annual DUI simulation shows grim consequences
SANDPOINT — It is — almost — a rite of spring for Sandpoint High School seniors: the day when students and faculty put together a scenario to show imminent graduates the dire consequences of driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, or driving while distracted.
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Panida hosting spring concerts
SANDPOINT — The Panida Theater will dress as a grand music hall this Thursday as the Sandpoint High School bands take the stage under the baton of Band Director Aaron Gordon. The school's five ensembles -- concert, symphonic, two jazz bands and a steel pan band -- will serenade classmates, …
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CAL gives $105K in grant awards
SANDPOINT — The fluttering petals beyond the window could have been snowflakes and the brick-walled conference room, a cozy hearth. The spirit of giving, normally reserved for the holidays, pervaded the room like a fleece blanket, holding each person present within a collective cocoon that inspired and united them with …
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
High achievers honored at SHS ceremony
SANDPOINT — Students and parents, dressed in their casual best, filled rows of chairs in the Sandpoint High School commons at last Monday's Academic Achievement Night. It was an evening for the National Honor Society inductees and outgoing senior members to shine as the community gathered to laud their scholarly …
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
City approves stadium plan
SANDPOINT — In a whirlwind wrap-up to years of ideas, advisory groups, planning and professional renderings, Sandpoint officials gave the stamp of approval to final plans for the renovation of Barlow Stadium and War Memorial Field.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Retiring teacher calls Southside home
COCOLALLA — A special teacher's influence follows students their entire lives, claiming a corner of their hearts from which curiosity, intellect and knowledge flow. Marcia Wanous is one of those outstanding teachers whose passion for education and love for her students has enriched the lives of hundreds, perhaps thousands, throughout …
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Keough, Shepherd claim wins
SANDPOINT — Final tallies for Wednesday's primary elections are in, and two incumbents, Idaho Sen. Shawn Keough of Sandpoint and Rep. Paul E. Shepherd of Riggins, are celebrating.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
SHS student gets credit for Honor Flight Club role
SANDPOINT — A remarkable young woman experienced a memorable surprise Wednesday morning, courtesy of KREM-2 News and the Spokane Teachers Credit Union. As students filed into the Sandpoint High School gym for an impromptu assembly, the KREM news crew remained out of sight.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Victims of violence have VAST support
SANDPOINT — While privately funded support services like Priest River Ministries provide several types of assistance to North Idaho women and families in crisis, the Bonner County Prosecutor's office has much to offer victims of assault and abuse as well.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Incumbents claim primary victories
SANDPOINT — Late-arriving ballots may have delayed the outcome, but by the time the final ballots were counted, incumbents in District 1 legislative races were victorious.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Charter students are D.C.-bound
SANDPOINT — Budding inventors from Forrest M. Bird Middle School are D.C.-bound for the National Invention Convention and Entrepreneurship Expo May 19 through 21.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Gateway design prompts concern
SANDPOINT — In the wake of the city's War Memorial Field open house May 11, during which the architect, design team, project advisors and city officials shared final plans for the renovation of Barlow Stadium and the new gateway, some of those who are likely to be most affected by …
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Clark Fork Junior/Senior High selected for education network
CLARK FORK — Junior and senior high school students in Clark Fork have the chance to incubate a fledgling educational model. They are part of the first group of schools that will participate in the newly created Idaho Mastery Education Network.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Budding foresters test their knowledge among the trees
CAREYWOOD — Forestry, history, fresh air, students and a barbecue lunch came together on Thursday at the 34th annual Idaho State Forestry Contest at the Delay Tree Farm. Students traveled to Careywood from throughout the state to participate in the outdoor event organized by 185 volunteers from the forestry profession, …
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Plan protects area's natural resources
SANDPOINT -- Taking a practical approach to conservation is the prime objective of the Greater Sandpoint Greenprint, a community-driven protection plan that aims to preserve the area's most tourist- and business-friendly natural resources for the economic health of the community. These key resources include water, open space, trails and working …
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Advocates pursue guide dog for vet
SANDPOINT — Although veteran Bill Yeager is still walking solo with the help of his white cane, he may have another chance for a guide dog if advocates Cecelia and Don Myers, and the city of Sandpoint have any say in the matter.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
Forum incites spirited debate
SANDPOINT — Aspirited back-and-forth between 10-term Sen. Shawn Keough, R, and challenger Glenn Rohrer, R, made for good theater at the Sandpoint High School auditorium Wednesday night.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
Student leaders tell tales out of school
SANDPOINT — Six young women in red and white baseball sleeves and jeans stood in turn before the podium in the Ponderay Events Center meeting room to explain their experiences as student council representatives.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
City approves street vacation
SANDPOINT — A property owner's dilemma and an unused city right-of-way set the scene at Wednesday's City Council meeting for an unusual result.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
Lockbox firm handling utility payments
SANDPOINT — Residents' money is going a lot farther these days since the city of Sandpoint engaged a lockbox service in Caldwell to collect utility payments. City official said they hope the new payment processing service will save municipal dollars while improving the efficiency of its billing and payment protocols.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
Advocacy group coming to Sandpoint
SANDPOINT — A Priest River women's advocacy organization is bringing crisis services, education, emergency transportation and counseling to Sandpoint women and their children being victimized by abuse.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
The Alliance keeping chivalry alive
SANDPOINT — History buffs in town for the Lost in the '50s weekend have the chance to delve even further into the past at The Alliance open-air concert, taking place Saturday, May 21.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
BioBlitz volunteers sought to help track flora, fauna
SANDPOINT — Parents and kids who love science, animals, plants, and the outdoors should set aside the May 20 and 21 to take part in BioBlitz weekend.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
Council puts diversity on the agenda
SANDPOINT — New appointees to city commissions, advisory committees and boards were a hot topic at Wednesday's City Council meeting as the subjects of transparency and diversity surged to the forefront.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
School district decides levy date
SANDPOINT -- The course ahead is becoming clearer as the Lake Pend Oreille School Board moves incrementally foreward with its Facility Master Plan. At a special meeting last week, trustees voted to put a plant facilities levy in front of voters Aug. 30.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO
NAMI working to make mental illness stigma-free
SANDPOINT — Stamping out the stigma is a prime objective of the National Alliance on Mental Illness during May, a month dedicated to raising people's awareness of the issues that get in the way of healing.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO
Events urge families to unplug, play
SANDPOINT — An entire slate of outdoor events next week may be the final nudge many residents need to switch off their TVs or notebooks and join Unplug and Be Outside, a three-day event sponsored by Sandpoint Parks and Recreation with the help of other local organizations.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO
Ponderay Police still strong
PONDERAY — As Chief Hutter prepares for his upcoming retirement from the Ponderay Police Department, rumors are swirling that this is the first step in dismantling the department altogether, according to Mayor Steve Geiger.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO
SURA seeks public input on requests
SANDPOINT — A municipal committee is seeking input on funding allocations for fiscal year 2017. Sandpoint Urban Renewal Agency, which currently funds the Business Improvement District, the Arts, Panida Theater, downtown streets projects and the fiber network, will review requests for funding and listen to public comments at its upcoming …
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO
Public offered peek at city's stadium plans
SANDPOINT — Shades of kids in spikes and baseball caps, the crack of the bat and shouts from the bleachers fill the atmosphere surrounding Barlow Stadium as surely as the dust of justice swirls around the Bonner County Courthouse.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO
Firefighters prepare for seasonal wildfires
SANDPOINT — Ongoing education is an important component of wildfire management for firefighters, land management agencies and property owners alike. Wednesday, 20 experienced fire responders took part in a wildland fire class in Sagle to learn techniques for assessing and minimizing fire danger on private, forested land.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO
Atkinson, Jess set concert
SPOKANE — Sandpoint’s own classical guitarist, Leon Atkinson, and Spokane Symphony’s principal trumpet player, Larry Jess,will join members of the Brass Works Quintet in a special concert slated for May 12.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO
Cinco de Mayo event to benefit local teen center
SANDPOINT — A beautiful beach, a mild May day and fabulous food are on tap for the Cinco de Mayo fundraiser taking place at Trinity at City Beach on May 5.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO
Cedar Post staffers garner kudos at national convention
SANDPOINT — Local journalism students brought home the gold from the National Scholastic Press Association Convention, which took place in Los Angeles April 14-17. Sandpoint High School senior Sarah Wells, first semester news editor and yearlong photo editor, received the Idaho Student Journalist of the Year award.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO
School's aerospace program seeks funding to finish plane
SANDPOINT — Local aerospace professionals are providing a fabulous opportunity for area students interested in airplanes and flight. Ken Larson and Barney Ballard have watched their fledgling project, the North Idaho High School Aerospace Program, take wing over the past few years, and for the students involved, the sky is …
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO
District mulls LPOHS levy alternatives
SANDPOINT — Midstream in Thursday evening's discussion of the Lake Pend Oreille School District's school replacement and renovation plan, the topic of Lake Pend Oreille High School bobbed to the surface, to the exasperation of some board members and the satisfaction of others.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO
Delta project preserving wetlands
SANDPOINT — Waging battle against time and entropy is almost always a futile effort. However, Katherine Cousins, a biologist with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, is a peaceable warrior who strikes back with hope, healing and purpose. Tuesday, she received recognition for her leadership on the Clark Fork …
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO
Changes ahead for '50s vendors
SANDPOINT — The low-pitched grumble emanating from City Hall this week is not the throaty sound of revving muscle car engines but the growing buzz from food vendors being rerouted from their traditional spots for this year's Lost in the '50s, slated for May 19-22.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO
Life skills students chime in on school project
SANDPOINT — A group of remarkable students has formed the core of an interdepartmental end-of-year project at Sandpoint Middle School.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO
City forester asks to remove pine trees
SANDPOINT — Removing trees is not exactly a conventional way to celebrate Arbor Day, but replacing them with a more appropriate species expresses the spirit of the day quite nicely. It is also smart stewardship, according to Jared Yost, Sandpoint city forester.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO
Lawyer trades courtroom for campaign trail
SANDPOINT — Answering a call to service is nothing new to James Piotrowski, a Boise lawyer who says he is dedicated to representing the working public in civil rights, employment and disability matters. Initially, the democratic candidate for U.S. Congress had planned to throw his hat into the ring in …
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO
Unrestrained pets costing veteran chance at guide dog
SANDPOINT — His neighbors' disregard of city leash laws has robbed a local disabled veteran of a much-needed service dog.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO
Free speech, with tweaks
SANDPOINT — Street performers and the First Amendment incited a lengthy debate at last Wednesday's city council meeting.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO
Local oceanographer wins top award
SANDPOINT — An area resident has been chosen a National Security Science and Engineering Faculty Fellow for the second time by the Department of Defense.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO
Sandpoint Farmers Market under new management
SANDPOINT -- The region's favorite summer outdoor market is under new management this season as 15-year local resident Patti Fulton undertakes the complex job of running the Sandpoint Farmers Market.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO
Earth Day, a good book and a walk in the park
SANDPOINT — Few simple pleasures compare to finding a shady spot beneath a tree and settling in to read a good book. Students from Farmin Stidwell Elementary School experienced that joy firsthand on Friday, courtesy of Kaniksu Land Trust and the East Bonner County Library District.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO
School garden projects help students blossom
SAGLE — Sixth-graders at Sagle Elementary took delivery of a dump truck full of topsoil Monday and made short work of filling the waiting garden beds to the rim. Thus, the latest garden project in Lake Pend Oreille School District elementary schools is officially installed and waiting for the students …
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO
Idaho featured in bowhunting film series tour
SANDPOINT — Those attending the Full Draw Film Tour at the Panida Theater Thursday are in for a particular treat. One feature on the roster was filmed in central Idaho and produced by a Sandpoint resident.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO
SASi annual dance keeps minds sharp
SANDPOINT — Dancing is a lifelong pursuit that not only makes people joyful, fit and social but also keeps them mentally sharp, according to scientific research.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO
NPs: vital signs of a healthy community
SANDPOINT — Holistic healing, a commitment to quality care and prevention instead of medication — for many, these are the key ingredients of ideal medical care. For area nurse practitioners Cynthia Dalsing and Nichole Grimm, these are the essentials they provide to patients on a daily basis.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO
JROTC program proposed for Sandpoint High
SANDPOINT — The future of Sandpoint High School will include a new Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps program, if local resident and American Legion Post 15 Commander Jerri Stevens has her way.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO
LPOSD explores plant levy options
SANDPOINT — LPOSD was counting chickens at Tuesday's school board meeting as investment advisors explained how the school district could multiply its as yet unrealized plant levy nest egg.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO
Area students going places with youth exchange
SANDPOINT — High school students are making international inroads through their work with the Interact Club and Sandpoint area Rotary.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO
Spring cleaning set for Saturday
SANDPOINT — Spring is in the air, but the dregs of winter are still drifting around the sidewalks and waterways of Sandpoint. Two area organizations are inviting civic-minded residents to join in spring cleaning events Saturday.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO
Prosecuting attorney draws attention to victims' rights
SANDPOINT — As someone who sees the fallout from child abuse too frequently, Bonner County Prosecuting Attorney Louis Marshall is asking community members to consider this month as a time to reflect on what it is like to be a victim.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO
Calls grow for RR quiet zones
SANDPOINT — Steve Wolfe is thinking of moving from his home in Vancouver, Wash., to Sandpoint when he retires. One factor that may stand in the way, however, is noise pollution.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO
Benefit is set for Naples woman
NAPLES — Hope is on the horizon for a Naples woman with an extremely rare and debilitating spinal condition, but she and her husband cannot make it without some community help.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO
Little: Idaho's economy is going strong
SANDPOINT — In town Friday for a meeting at Tamarack Aerospace Group, Idaho Lt. Gov. Brad Little said that things are looking better throughout the state than they have since the 2009 recession.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO
Fundraiser gives voice to the animals
SANDPOINT — Panhandle Animal Shelter is challenging all animal lovers to speak up for voiceless animals in need of shelter and care. It is launching the Voiceless Challenge, a unique fundraiser tailored for distribution across social media pages.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO
SCRC seeks to unify area service groups
SANDPOINT -- Unifying the service provider community is the mandate behind the upcoming Service Provider Symposium, an all-day program hosted by the Sandpoint Community Resource Center.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO
Jays, merlins and flickers in flight
SANDPOINT -- Talk of birds filled the air at the Sandpoint branch of East Bonner County Library District on a temperate Thursday afternoon.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO
City seeks commitment from firm
SANDPOINT — City officials and SURA continue struggling to ensure that a home-grown medical equipment manufacturer remains firmly planted in its native soil.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO
SURA gets updates on city projects
SANDPOINT — There is a lot going on when it comes to municipal projects and events in the area.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO
Crisis line making critical connections
SANDPOINT -- Three months into a six-month stint, North Idaho Crisis Services' after-hours crisis line has been getting its feet wet providing assistance to a variety of callers.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Group cooks up fundraiser
COCOLALLA — A newly published book offers a fresh perspective on area history with plenty of old photographs, recipes and local lore.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
SURA jumps aboard city's solar project
SANDPOINT — With a GEM State Grant application signed, sealed and, if approved, earmarked for a model Solar Roadways installation, Planning and Economic Development Director Aaron Qualls presented his case to the Sandpoint Urban Renewal Agency on Tuesday.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
ABCE garden in full bloom
SANDPOINT — Bonner County ABCE Community Reflections Garden is in full bloom this spring, thanks in part to the efforts of four students from Jake Stark's welding class.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Grant has families celebrating science
COCOLALLA — Southside Elementary had a fantastic turnout for its family-oriented Science, Math and STEAM night last month, according to school principal Jacquelyn Johnson.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Bridging divide between career readiness, jobs
SANDPOINT — Concerned community leaders gathered over lunch Wednesday to brainstorm solutions to a growing disconnect between young adult career readiness and job opportunities.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Race highlights autism awareness
SANDPOINT — Local Rotarians dressed in blue CHAFE 150 T-shirts Wednesday to highlight annual World Autism Awareness Day, Saturday, April 2.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
LPOSD eyes ways to tighten budget
SANDPOINT — For administrators at the Lake Pend Oreille School District, spring brings more than daffodils and warmer days. Spring is the time that they traditionally roll up their sleeves and get down to work on the district budget for the next fiscal year.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Avant-garde production lets the audience take the lead
SANDPOINT -- Interactive theater debuts this evening with the opening of "16 Hours," a one-act play written by Travis W. Inman of Bonners Ferry.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
City hosting sales tax workshop
SANDPOINT -- Residents will have the opportunity to quiz city officials about the 1 percent local option sales tax Thursday evening.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Democratic Party caucus today
SANDPOINT —Today's Democratic caucus promises to be a group-centered, discussion-oriented event that invites community debate and consensus.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Signs look to keep city dog friendly
SANDPOINT — Concerned citizens partnered with Sandpoint's Parks and Recreation Commission to clarify area signage for dog owners.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Sparks fly as city debates solar project
SANDPOINT — A proposed model Solar Roadways project sparked a lively debate at the council meeting Wednesday.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
City ponders weed control
SANDPOINT — A new Integrated Weed Management Plan proposes to improve and protect Sandpoint's environment.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
City explores fiber optics
SANDPOINT — Downtown businesses and city government will be one step closer to accelerated fiber optic Internet service if all goes as planned at tonight's council meeting.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Students go wild for science
SANDPOINT — Area fifth- and sixth-graders learned about everything from food additives to phantom limbs Wednesday at Sandpoint High School's third annual Science Circuit. High school students created over 30 wild science exhibits designed to educate and amaze.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
SHS fetes top senior scholars
SANDPOINT — Two seniors celebrated four years of superior scholarship Tuesday at the annual Sandpoint High School Valedictorian-Salutatorian Luncheon.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO
Man battles for cure for Parkinson's
SANDPOINT — It is a disease with no known cause, no definitive method of diagnosis and no cure. Nevertheless, Parkinson's advocate A.C. Woolnough of Sandpoint is determined to help shut it down.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Grant funds available for behavioral health programs
SANDPOINT — New grant money is on the table for behavior health projects in Bonner and Boundary counties, thanks to an anonymous local family. North Idaho Action Fund announced the grant Friday with its inaugural call for applications. The deadline is March 31.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
LPOSD sets insurance benefits firm
SANDPOINT — When a large organization like the Lake Pend Oreille School District is trying to save money, keeping revenue within the local community may not be a top priority.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
AHWF competing in bracket challenge
CLARK FORK — A Panhandle wildlife rehab facility in Clark Fork is seeking the public's support in the BreadBracket Challenge, an annual event scheduled to coincide with NCAA's March Madness playoffs.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Van Dyk leaves city a better place
SANDPOINT — Under Sandpoint Public Works director Kody Van Dyk's leadership, many of the city's long-term goals have come to fruition. When he retired Tuesday after more than 25 years on the job, he left a legacy of good works that will benefit the city now and in the years …
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Sandpoint unveils new city website
SANDPOINT — Featuring a wealth of breathtaking visuals and plenty of user-friendly features, the city's new official website went online today at midnight. SandpointIdaho.gov consolidates all pertinent information in one visually compelling location.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Avista crews putting city in new light
SANDPOINT — Avista work crews are currently replacing the streetlights in Sandpoint, switching out old-style bulbs for new ones that some say are overly bright.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Firefighters to climb for a cause
SANDPOINT — Selkirk Fire Rescue and EMS firefighters will be stepping up to raise funds for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, according to local firefighter Allo Pucci. The event, scheduled for noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Sandpoint Safeway, will serve as a warm-up for the Scott Firefighter Stairclimb …
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Community teams up on new math curriculum
SANDPOINT — The Lake Pend Oreille School Board unaminously approved a new K-12 math curriculum on Tuesday. It is the first comprehensive math update for district students in seven years, and it is the result of a groundbreaking process.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
Aspiring CFHS chefs right on track
CLARK FORK — Things are heating up at Clark Fork High School with the latest addition to its experimental learning program. In response to student demand, administrators recently created a Culinary Arts Track.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO
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