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ARTICLES BY MAKEILAH LAW
District’s CTE center opens doors to students
LPOSD celebrated the building’s grand opening Tuesday, welcoming community members to explore its hallways and classrooms and see firsthand what the facility had to offer.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 1 HOUR, 7 MINUTES AGO
Sandpoint Middle School receives scoreboard donations
As students at Sandpoint Middle School shuffle across the basketball court, they’ll be greeted by more than just a new season. Two new scoreboards, donated by local businesses, Idagon Homes and Taylor & Sons Chevrolet, are set to elevate future gamedays.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 4 DAYS, 1 HOUR AGO
'Sail-a-Palooza' celebrates therapeutic sailing
Jon Totten has been a professional sailor for over 20 years, and as he worked on boats in different parts of the world, he discovered the healing power of sailing.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 DAYS, 1 HOUR AGO
Sixth graders continue American flag duty at Hope Elementary
For decades, Hope Elementary sixth graders have dutifully accepted the responsibility of raising and lowering the American flag each day.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 5 DAYS, 1 HOUR AGO
'Sail-a-Palooza' celebrates therapeutic sailing
Jon Totten has been a professional sailor for over 20 years, and as he worked on boats in different parts of the world, he discovered the healing power of sailing.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 6 DAYS, 1 HOUR AGO
Elementary schools celebrate new school year
Some students ran into school, not looking back. Others were more cautious about their return after the summer off as Northside and Kootenai elementaries welcomed students on the first day of school Tuesday.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 1 WEEK AGO
Council approves sewer lateral tap replacement project
The Sandpoint City Council unanimously approved a project Wednesday to replace 45 failing sewer lateral connections throughout the city, a move expected to reduce inflow and infiltration into the wastewater treatment plant, said Public Works Director Holly Ellis.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 3 DAYS AGO
Idaho teacher goes from FFA student to national ambassador
Idaho teacher Anthony Jefferies was selected by the national Future Farmers of America organization as one of 88 people from 37 states to serve as a national teacher ambassador for the 2026-2027 school year.
BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 6 DAYS AGO
Keeping kids safe this school year
While the new school year brings excitement, safety remains essential. Sandpoint Police Department staff offered advice on how residents can help keep area youth safe as the start of school nears.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 6 DAYS AGO
Lemonade stand raises money for colorblind father
Payton Daniels, 12, raised roughly $800 over the summer, enough to meet her goal of purchasing colorblind glasses for a local father.
BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 6 DAYS AGO
Young athletes shine at Peak 7B Youth Triathlon
Donning bright neon swim caps, nearly 200 kids raced through City Beach on Friday at the Peak 7B Youth Triathlon, where determined young athletes cheered one another on as they swam, biked and ran their way to the finish line.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 1 DAY AGO
Council gives direction on revitalization’s third phase
The council weighed in Wednesday on design options for phase three of the city’s downtown revitalization project, reviewing proposed changes to the First Avenue and Superior Street and Pine Street and First Avenue intersections, along with a newly scoped section of the project between Lake Street and Superior Street.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 4 DAYS AGO
Music Conservatory of Sandpoint Founder said she was forced out as executive director
Karin Wedemeyer, founder and executive director of Music Conservatory of Sandpoint, said during a phone interview with the Daily Bee that she did not consent to stepping down from her position.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 5 DAYS AGO
Idaho downwinders diagnosed with cancer could qualify for compensation
Individuals diagnosed with certain cancers and who lived in Idaho for at least a year between January 1951 and November 1962, or all of July 1962 may be eligible for compensation of $100,000 under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 5 DAYS AGO