Council votes to remove on-street parking kiosks
The Sandpoint City Council voted Wednesday to remove kiosks from the downtown core and revert to the original free two-hour parking implementation, with citation issued if motorists exceed the time limit.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 2 HOURS, 37 MINUTES AGO
Averill Hospitality updates development plans for Sandpoint resort
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'50 Hikes at 50': One woman's trail guide to thriving in midlife
Last June, after celebrating her birthday, Jen Cox decided to complete 50 hikes in North Idaho during her fiftieth year. Cox is using Substack, an online platform that allows writers and creators to publish content, to document her journey.
BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 14 HOURS, 14 MINUTES AGO
Local author publishes debut novel inspired by Sandpoint
On June 19, Robert Hart published his first book, “The Secret of the Silent City.” Though the story has no elements of horror or science fiction, it is heavily inspired by Sandpoint, weaving in parallel landmarks, buildings and local figures that residents will find familiar.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 14 HOURS, 14 MINUTES AGO
Construction nears on library expansion
Construction of the Sandpoint Library’s two‑story expansion on the building’s northwest side is slated to begin Monday, Aug. 10.
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Averill Hospitality updates development plans
Averill Hospitality has submitted revised plans for its resort at City Beach, featuring a proposal to preserve the Edgewater Hotel rather than demolish it.
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Averill Hospitality updates development plans
Averill Hospitality has submitted revised plans for its resort at City Beach, featuring a proposal to preserve the Edgewater Hotel rather than demolish it.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 2 DAYS, 14 HOURS AGO
'50 Hikes at 50': One woman's trail guide to thriving in midlife
Last June, after celebrating her birthday, Jen Cox decided to complete 50 hikes in North Idaho during her fiftieth year. Cox is using Substack, an online platform that allows writers and creators to publish content, to document her journey.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 5 DAYS, 14 HOURS AGO
LPOSD's Career Technical Education Center nears completion
The Lake Pend Oreille School District’s Career Technical Education Center is almost finished and will open its doors to students when school starts in the fall.
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Bubble Palooza connects community
To help reconnect the community after the COVID-19 pandemic, Mountain States Early Head Start began hosting "Bubble Palooza," an annual free event that serves to connect local families.
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Musician seeks to raise money for Bonner Community Food Bank
Community members are invited to watch Camden Morris, a Nashville-based musician, perform at the Blue Heron Cafe on Saturday, Aug. 8 from 6 to 9pm. Although the event is free, a suggested donation will be available at the door, with all proceeds going toward the Bonner Community Food Bank.
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Bubble Palooza connects community
To help reconnect the community after the COVID-19 pandemic, Mountain States Early Head Start began hosting "Bubble Palooza," an annual free event that serves to connect local families.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 6 DAYS, 14 HOURS AGO
LPOSD's Career Technical Education Center nears completion
The Lake Pend Oreille School District’s Career Technical Education Center is almost finished and will open its doors to students when school starts in the fall.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 1 WEEK AGO
Musician seeks to raise money for Bonner Community Food Bank
Community members are invited to watch Camden Morris, a Nashville-based musician, perform at the Blue Heron Cafe on Saturday, Aug. 8 from 6 p.m to 9pm. Although the event is free, a suggested donation will be available at the door, with all proceeds going toward the Bonner Community Food Bank.
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Group seeks to recall Ruehle, Grimm
Sandpoint residents have taken the first step in an effort to recall Sandpoint Mayor Jeremy Grimm and Sandpoint council president Deb Ruehle over a controversial decision to implement paid parking in downtown Sandpoint. Certified petitioners were advised Friday, July 24, that they could begin efforts to recall Grimm and Ruehle …
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Musician seeks to raise money for Bonner Community Food Bank
Community members are invited to watch Camden Morris, a Nashville-based musician, perform at the Blue Heron Cafe on Saturday, Aug. 8 from 6 p.m to 9pm. Although the event is free, a suggested donation will be available at the door, with all proceeds going toward the Bonner Community Food Bank.
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Musician seeks to raise money for Bonner Community Food Bank
Community members are invited to watch Camden Morris, a Nashville-based musician, perform at the Blue Heron Cafe on Saturday, Aug. 8 from 6 p.m to 9pm. Although the event is free, a suggested donation will be available at the door, with all proceeds going toward the Bonner Community Food Bank.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 1 DAY AGO
Group seeks to recall Ruehle, Grimm
Sandpoint residents have taken the first step in an effort to recall Sandpoint Mayor Jeremy Grimm and Sandpoint council president Deb Ruehle over a controversial decision to implement paid parking in downtown Sandpoint. Certified petitioners were advised Friday, July 24, that they could begin efforts to recall Grimm and Ruehle …
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 2 DAYS AGO
Sculptor honors Clark Fork community with monument
Sparks spray as Austin Casson melds metal to metal, drapes steel sheets, and plasters cement atop the framework of what will soon be a 12-foot sculpture honoring the Clark Fork community that rallied together in 2024 to find a lost girl in the midst of a storm.
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Sculptor honors Clark Fork community with monument
Sparks spray as Austin Casson melds metal to metal, drapes steel sheets, and plasters cement atop the framework of what will soon be a 12-foot sculpture honoring the Clark Fork community that rallied together in 2024 to find a lost girl in the midst of a storm.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 5 DAYS AGO
Moment of silence law discussed by school board
Lake Pend Oreille School District trustees heard the first reading of House Bill 623, a new Idaho education law requiring public schools to establish policies that provide a daily moment of silence for students, during a July 14 meeting.
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Moment of silence law discussed by school board
Lake Pend Oreille School District trustees heard the first reading of House Bill 623, a new Idaho education law requiring public schools to establish policies that provide a daily moment of silence for students, during a July 14 meeting.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 6 DAYS AGO
Council approves final PUD for Ridley Village Court townhome development
The council unanimously voted to approve the Ridley Village Court's planned unit development plan and preliminary plat during the project's final public hearing at the July 15 council meeting.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 6 DAYS AGO
Study shows correlation between Idaho land trust conservation and economic growth
A new report commissioned by the Idaho Coalition of Land Trusts reveals a correlation between land conservation and economic vitality.
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Sandpoint City Council discusses next steps to ban data centers
Seeking to dispel concerns that city officials are encouraging the development of data centers in Sandpoint, Councilor Pam Duquette told those attending the July 15 council meeting that her goal is the opposite and would prohibit data centers in the city.
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Council discusses next steps to ban data centers
Seeking to dispel concerns that city officials are encouraging the development of data centers in Sandpoint, Councilor Pam Duquette told those attending the July 15 council meeting that her goal is the opposite and would prohibit data centers in the city.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 2 DAYS AGO
Bike rodeo event teaches children bike safety
Children and families are invited to bring their bikes and helmets to the annual Ponderay Bike Rodeo on July 25, where participants can practice their cycling skills and learn about bike safety.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 5 DAYS AGO
Council scales back paid parking enforcement until next meeting
The Sandpoint City Council voted to limit paid parking to Sandpoint City Beach and city lots, while parking kiosks in two-hour zones remain disabled until a revised motion can be presented at their next meeting.
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Council scales back paid parking enforcement until next meeting
The Sandpoint City Council voted to limit paid parking to Sandpoint City Beach and city lots, while parking kiosks in two-hour zones remain disabled until a revised motion can be presented at their next meeting.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 6 DAYS AGO
The Hedge School launches GoFundMe to bridge funding gap
For five years, the Hedge School, an independent elementary school, has provided children with a unique education rooted in connection, nature, and belonging. But with a sharp decrease in enrollment, the school is experiencing a financial shortfall. To preserve its mission of serving children and families in the community, Kelly …
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 2 WEEKS, 6 DAYS AGO
Veterans event to connect community with resources
Area veterans are invited to the Sandpoint Veterans of Foreign Wars post on Thursday, July 16, to help connect them with Veterans Affairs resources and services. The free event is open to veterans, their families, and community members.
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Pancakes with a purpose: SOFD breakfast supports volunteer firefighters
The Sam Owen Fire District will host its 24th annual pancake breakfast fundraiser event this Saturday. The money raised will provide gear for firefighters, many of whom are volunteers.
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School board approves LPOHS relocation
The Lake Pend Oreille School Board voted to approve the relocation of the Lake Pend Orielle High School from its current campus on North Boyer Avenue to two portable classrooms and a former driver’s education building on Tuesday.
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Peace Run thanks Sandpoint for warm welcome
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Pancakes with a purpose: SOFD breakfast supports volunteer firefighters
The Sam Owen Fire District will host its 24th annual pancake breakfast fundraiser event this Saturday. The money raised will provide gear for firefighters, many of whom are volunteers.
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Veterans event to connect community with resources
Area veterans are invited to the Sandpoint Veterans of Foreign Wars post on Thursday, July 16, to help connect them with Veterans Affairs resources and services. The free event is open to veterans, their families, and community members.
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Peace Run thanks Sandpoint for warm welcome
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Veterans event to connect community with resources
Area veterans are invited to the Sandpoint Veterans of Foreign Wars post on Thursday, July 16, to help connect them with Veterans Affairs resources and services. The free event is open to veterans, their families, and community members.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 3 WEEKS, 2 DAYS AGO
Summer Nutrition Program keeps kids fed when school is out
The United States Department of Agriculture's Summer Nutrition Programs for Kids (SUN) provides nutrient-dense meals to children in the community during the summer.
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LPOSD to discuss alternative high school relocation
The Lake Pend Oreille School Board is scheduled to vote on the pending relocation of the alternative high school during a regular board meeting on Tuesday, July 14 at the district office.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 3 WEEKS, 5 DAYS AGO
Sandpoint teen lands lead role in Cinderella
Adyssen Jolley, 17, starred in the lead role of Allegro Dance Studio's end-of-year production of "Cinderella."
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 3 WEEKS, 6 DAYS AGO
Community members protest recent parking changes
On July 1, the day the city's new parking program went into effect, community members gathered at the Church Street city lot to protest the implementation of paid parking.
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Summer Nutrition Program keeps kids fed when school is out
The United States Department of Agriculture's Summer Nutrition Programs for Kids (SUN) provides nutrient-dense meals to children in the community during the summer.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 4 WEEKS AGO
Community members protest recent parking changes
On July 1, the day the city's new parking program went into effect, community members gathered at the Church Street city lot to protest the implementation of paid parking.
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Extended School Year program keeps students learning in the summer
Farmin Stidwell Elementary School's Extended School Year program is a three-week program tailored toward students who have learning disabilities to continue their routine and education beyond the end of the school year.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 1 MONTH AGO
Council votes on traffic flow for Sandpoint City Beach RV Park
The council provided direction on traffic flow for the City Beach RV Park renovation project during Tuesday's council meeting, voting in favor of the traffic flow in Concepts B and C over Concept A.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 1 MONTH AGO
Business group shares parking plan concerns
Upcoming parking changes were the focus of a meeting between local business owners and representatives and city officials on Tuesday at the Marigold Bistro. Attendees asked questions and raised concerns about the plan, which takes effect today, July 1.
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Sandpoint Lions Club continues Fourth of July tradition
In 1953, the Sandpoint Loins Club, a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the community, helped establish City Beach. In the years since, the organization has remained committed to giving back by hosting a Fourth of July celebration for the community.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 1 MONTH AGO
Business group shares parking plan concerns
Upcoming parking changes were the focus of a meeting between local business owners and representatives and city officials on Tuesday at the Marigold Bistro. Attendees asked questions and raised concerns about the plan, which takes effect today, July 1.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 1 MONTH AGO
Sandpoint High School students selected for West Point Summer Leaders Experience
Last month, two rising seniors from Sandpoint High School spent five days at one of the most prestigious military academies in the world experiencing what life would be like as a cadet at West Point. The two teens were among only six Idaho students invited from the Gem State to …
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 1 WEEK AGO
Pizza Factory seeking local franchisee for Sandpoint
Pizza Factory CEO Lisa Roscoe returned to Sandpoint this month in search of a potential franchisee for a Pizza Factory in Sandpoint. It will join several existing Pizza Factory locations in Idaho, and Roscoe attributes their success to the nature of the communities they are located in.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 1 WEEK AGO
Black garlic brownies become a local sensation
As customers wander the Farmer's Market at Sandpoint, one vendor offers them a smile and a product most people have never heard of — black garlic.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 1 WEEK AGO
CHAFE150 raises $60,000 to increase student literacy skills
CHAFE150, a charity bike ride event that has been funding local youth education programs since 2008, raised more than $60,000 for its primary beneficiary cause this year, the Lake Pend Oreille School District’s “Every Student Graduates a Reader” initiative.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 1 WEEK AGO
Community survey seeks feedback on Long Bridge pedestrian path closure
Community feedback may help shape what the future of the Long Bridge pedestrian path looks like following its closure, with survey results highlighting frequent use, accessibility concerns and strong support for repairs
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 1 WEEK AGO
Averill Hospitality receives second extension on CUP
The Planning and Zoning Commission granted the Averill Hospitality Group a one-year extension for its conditional use permit and associated variance for its projected resort at City Beach last Tuesday, June 16.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 1 WEEK AGO
Sandpoint asks for citizen feedback concerning City Beach RV Park renovation
The city of Sandpoint is seeking feedback from community residents on how they would like to see the City Beach RV Park renovated. The site was acquired by the city in 2020 following a land swap with the owners of the Edgewater Hotel.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 1 MONTH, 2 WEEKS AGO
