Sandpoint fights back, escapes Priest River with victory
The Spartans held the lead for three quarters, but Sandpoint battled back in the final eight minutes to escape Priest River with a 52-50 victory on Tuesday night.

Government transparency gets screen time
Experts explain open meeting laws during a pandemic
How public officials can comply with Idaho’s Open Meeting Law - even in a pandemic
Wildlife captures for multi-year research project set
Idaho Fish and Game is continuing to monitor and capture animals as part of a large multi-year research project.
Bonner County Calendar - Jan. 19, 2021
A look at the events, activities and meetings taking place around Bonner County.
What would Martin Luther King Jr. say?
What if Martin Luther King Jr. was here today — and asked to appear on one of the day-long news channels to comment on the events of January 6? What would he say?
Panida offering sweet valentines
If you're looking to do something special for your valentine, the Panida Theater has an idea.

Pair honored for academic achievements
A pair of Sandpoint High School students have been honored by the Sandpoint Elks Lodge No. 1376 as students of the month for December.

Bonner County History - Jan. 19, 2021
Bonner County Historical Society and Museum shares interesting stories of the community's people, places and events.

Columbia Bank donates school supplies
The Ponderay branch of Columbia Bank recently held a school supply drive, presenting the supplies to Forrest M. Bird Charter School and Kootenai Elementary.

Education News - Jan. 19, 2021
Stories and news celebrating local students' achievements and honors.
Fair folks, commissioners only care about themselves
The recent letter from Heather Thomas concerning the Christmas Fair is another example of something I experienced a number of years ago.
Nashville bombing has many unanswered questions
I can't find any information on the type of explosive, detonation device, catalyst, etc., used in the Nashville blast.
SHS wrestling places third in silver bracket, seventh overall at River City Duals
Sandpoint wrestling saw a jam-packed week of action come to a close on Saturday.
Would you take an at-home COVID-19 test?
Do you want access to a hopefully inexpensive test similar to a pregnancy test that could tell you quickly whether you or someone you want to see is infectious for COVID?
Masks help with winter snow shoveling chores
Wearing a mask allows you to breathe heated, moist air and helps protect your throat from drying out.
Mask non-compliance, police defunding equal a bad day
Had a bad day.

Sandpoint Future 6th graders go undefeated at jamboree
The Sandpoint Future sixth grade boys basketball team went undefeated at the Christmas Jamboree on Dec. 23 in Troy, Idaho.
We could use some adult leadership right now
We could all use some adult leadership. No joke.
Willful ignorance is an easy trap to fall into
The failure to seek out the truth and to demand it from others has only two possible outcomes. You either become an irrelevance or find yourself being led by the nose to attack the Capitol.
Russ Fulcher dishonored his oath of office
If Russ Fulcher was an honorable man, he would have not accepted his primary election victory because it was illegitimate, and would not have participated in the general election.