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Man's skull fractured in alleged attack

SANDPOINT — Sandpoint Police are investigating a beating in downtown early Friday morning that left a local man with a fractured skull.

AmericanWest banks chamber's top business honors

SANDPOINT — A focus on community has earned AmericanWest Bank honors as the Greater Sandpoint Chamber’s business of the month.

Gagnon, Dills lead Bulldogs in blowout

SANDPOINT — Jeremiah Gagnon registered a hat trick of goals, and Ash Dills added three assists and a goal as the Bulldogs routed Stillwater Christian 6-1 in a home opener on Friday night at War Memorial Field.

Accused kidnapper put on probation

SANDPOINT — A Spokane man who allegedly kidnapped the mother of his child last year is being released from prison, but still faces up to six months of local incarceration.

Hydro races return to area

COEUR d’ALENE — Lake Coeur d’Alene is shining like a diamond this weekend.

IDL extending deadline to submit plans

The Idaho Department of Labor is extending the deadline by four weeks for submitting proposals for a new labor force training initiative that brings industry and educational institutions together in a partnership designed to enhance the skills of Idaho workers.

Man accused of firing on relative

SANDPOINT — A Bonner County man was arrested Wednesday for allegedly opening fire on a relative who bailed him out of jail in a pending felony assault case.

Harper competes at World Police and Fire Games

SANDPOINT — Local hockey enthusiast and Bonner County Sheriff’s Deputy Kim Harper thought she’d never meet any nicer people than she did in Australia two years ago at the World Police and Fire Games.

Frazier leads Clark Fork cross country team

CLARK FORK — For the fourth straight year, 1A Clark Fork will field a cross country team, as head coach Megan Olson continues to try and build up the program.

Woman accused of malingering to sidestep jail

SANDPOINT — A Priest River woman convicted of grand theft was ordered Thursday to show proof of hospital treatment amid suspicions that she is using another pregnancy to shirk serving time in jail.

Deadline nears in council races

SANDPOINT — The deadline is near to put your hat in the ring for upcoming city council elections.

Details scarce in campground fatality

SANDPOINT — Few details are emerging from a freak mishap that claimed the life of a Sandpoint man on Sunday night in northeastern Pend Oreille County.

New year brings new, improved standards

As students across Idaho are heading back to school, the results from last year are in — and it’s great news. Our schools continue to exceed expectations.

In the end, there is enough for everyone

Visualize a day 50 years from now when a child of 12 asks the question, “Grandpa, why do we call medical insurance for all Obamacare”?

Council OKs grandstands plan

Fundraising begins in earnest for Memorial Field project

SANDPOINT — With a final design now approved by council members, fundraising for the Memorial Field grandstands is set to begin in earnest.

Snack Shack gets new look, expanded options

SANDPOINT — For an introduction into the working world, local youth could do worse than the City Beach Snack Shack.

Daily Bee wins AP honors for excellence

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Salt Lake Tribune, the Idaho State Journal in Pocatello and the Bonner County Daily Bee in Sandpoint were named the winners Wednesday in the general excellence category of the Utah Idaho Spokane Associated Press Association’s annual news contest.

Sherwood Beach woes continue

SANDPOINT — Sherwood Beach Road and some of the Coolin landowners who rely on the route can’t seem to catch a break.

TOPSoccer is now accepting fall registrations

SANDPOINT — Sandpoint Soccer Association is now accepting registration forms for the 2013 Fall TOPSoccer program.

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Permit fees questioned

SANDPOINT — The pastor of the Cocolalla Cowboy Church is calling on Bonner County to reevaluate some of its building permit fees and to question fees required by other agencies.

Suspect seeks to waive hearing

SANDPOINT — A Sagle woman accused of embezzling from the Panhandle Animal Shelter sought last Wednesday to waive her right to a preliminary hearing.

BGH seeks public input for marketing strategy

You dial 911 and the ambulance arrives. The EMTs give you emergency treatment, get you comfortable (the best they can) turn on the siren and lights and off you go. At that point, you really have no choice, but to go where they take you and more likely than not they’ll take you to Bonner General Hospital.

Petrino era kicks off on Saturday

MOSCOW — The Paul Petrino Era is just days away from beginning and there is one thing certain: The Vandals will play with passion and execute with precision.

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Fallen tree kills Sandpoint camper

SANDPOINT — A Sandpoint man was killed Sunday after a storm-toppled tree fell onto his tent at a campground in northern Pend Oreille County.

Bonner budget shrinks, but taxes are on the rise

SANDPOINT — Bonner County’s budget is a mixed bag.

City vacates right of way

SANDPOINT — Following a request by Alpine Boat and Ski Shop owners, the city will vacate some public right of way to promote business expansion.

CCS, community helping in cancer fight

End 'no turn on red' intersections

We spent millions building a bypass to help the flow of traffic in Sandpoint. As a result, the traffic in town has been reduced considerably.

Locals fare well at Priest Lake Triathlon

PRIEST LAKE — A host of local triathletes notched top 10 finishes last weekend at the Priest Lake Triathlon.

City residents' taxes must go to city streets

The Independent Highway District intends to withhold approximately $140,000 from the city of Sandpoint the remainder of this fiscal year and approximately $370,000 next year and every year thereafter. These taxes are collected exclusively from residents of Sandpoint. The city’s street department uses the money to plow and maintain the streets. As many of you recall, a number of years ago Sandpoint wanted to dissolve IHD because of the poor job they did on the city streets.

Idaho law requires 50-50 revenue split

The city of Sandpoint has sued the Independent Highway District three times within the past several years, in the apparent belief that litigation is better than cooperation. The city’s first two lawsuits went to the Idaho Supreme Court resulting in judgments in favor of the district and against the city. Last week, the city filed a new lawsuit without discussion with the district; ignoring the district’s offers to resolve the issue without the expense and negative energy of litigation.

Shoot bike thieves with game cameras

Problem is easily solved with the purchase of a few game cameras. They are cheap and have a huge memory card so we don’t have to look and clean the card very often.

Bonner County budget hearings on Monday

County to raise its taxes 3 percent

SANDPOINT — Bonner County is expected to increase property taxes by about 3 1/2 percent, according to the county commission.

Counsel seeks dismissal of vandalism case

SANDPOINT — Defense counsel for a Bonner County man accused of slashing dozens of chair lift seat covers at Schweitzer Mountain Resort is calling for the criminal case against his client to be dismissed.

Trial set for manslaughter suspect

SANDPOINT — A two-day jury trial is set in case a plea agreement cannot be reached in a vehicular manslaughter case pending against a Texas man.

Children's introduction to self defense classes offered

SANDPOINT — Sandpoint Taekwondo will be offering children ages 5-14 years-old two introductory sessions to taekwondo, karate and self-defense. Each session will teach basic self-defense skills and highlight the importance of self-discipline in a child-friendly setting.

Thunderstorms have officials on high alert

SANDPOINT — Although the fire danger in the northern Panhandle remains high, there are no active wildfires, unlike many other parts of the West.

Market sale brings mixed emotions

SANDPOINT — For some participants in the Bonner County Fair 4-H animal sale, parting with their livestock is such sweet sorrow — for others, it’s a relief.

Another dispatcher files claims for damages

SANDPOINT — A third dispatcher has filed a claim for damages against Bonner County for allegedly allowing a hostile work environment to fester in its 911 call center.

Former Bulldogs in action at NIC

SANDPOINT — If it seems like there is a lot of North Idaho College soccer gear around Sandpoint there is a good reason, as five former Sandpoint players will be suiting up for the Cardinal program this fall in Coeur d’Alene.

Runaway faces burglary charges

SANDPOINT — A runaway teen from Boundary County was formally charged Thursday with two counts of burglary.

Tang Soo Do masters to perform at City Beach

SANDPOINT — Fans of martial arts won’t want to miss the Extreme Karate Madness event on Saturday, Aug. 24 at 5:30 p.m. at the City Beach Pavilion.

Missing boys turn up in Sagle

SAGLE — Three runaways from Boundary County were found near Muskrat Lake on Wednesday morning.

Is dancing becoming an issue at Festival?

The Festival at Sandpoint is truly a community gift. The quality with which it’s put together is just simply over the top and the coordination and effort put into the event is evident from the minute you step through the gate.

All boaters need to obey no-wake zones

Yet another year has gone by and there are still knuckleheads out there who do not know what “no wake” means. “No wake” means just that … no wake. It’s not a hard subject to understand.

City budget limits funding for SPOT

SANDPOINT — Council members didn’t raise funding for the Selkirks-Pend Oreille Transit system Wednesday — but that might not be the final word on the issue.

Ponderay OKs $2M budget

PONDERAY — With plenty of workshops behind them, it didn’t take long for council members to pass a $2 million budget Monday for Ponderay’s next fiscal year.

Get involved with your local schools

We all love kids and we all want the best education possible for them.

Fix underlying issues of schools' failure

Responding to Sandra Rutherford’s letter concerning the core curriculum standards in Idaho this year, I suggest you read “the Counterrevolutionary” in September’s issue of “The Atlantic”.

Psoriasis is most common autoimmune disease in U.S.

“I have psoriasis,” wrote a blogger known as Sciencegeek on MetaFilter’s website. “I am among the two to three percent of the world population that has it. It is a skin condition with a genetic component (thanks mom and dad). It means that I have white plaques on my skin that itch and shed flakes. I shed so much that I have to sweep my floors daily.

Hecker, Eagles offensive in first fall scrimmage

CHENEY — Former Sandpoint and current Eastern Washington University running back Cody Hecker caught two passes for 19 yards and also ran for a three yard score on his only carry as the No. 4 ranked Eagles held their first fall scrimmage on Saturday at Roos Field in Cheney.

Thefts vexing Sandpoint's cycling community

SANDPOINT — Bike theft rates in Sandpoint appear to be keeping pace with the increasing number of cyclists who are navigating city streets.

PAS bookkeeper accused of theft

PONDERAY — A former bookkeeper is accused of embezzling from the Panhandle Animal Shelter.

Sandpoint eyed as best small town

SANDPOINT — Once again, Rand McNally has its eyes on Sandpoint as a candidate for the most beautiful small town in America.

App helps document Idaho cellular dead zones

BOISE — The state of Idaho’s broadband team, LinkIDAHO, invites residents from around the state to utilize a mobile application that tests performance of mobile networks to accurately map mobile wireless coverage and document problem zones in areas that are relevant to the citizens and their communities.

Sandpoint mulls budget

SANDPOINT — Finalizing the city budget is the biggest item on the city council’s plate this Wednesday.

AS350 'AStar' is a life-saving helicopter

An article in the Aug. 3, 2013, edition of the Bonner County Daily Bee about the use of a new helicopter by the Life Flight Network contained erroneous and misleading information about the capabilities of the Eurocopter AS350 “AStar.” We would respectfully like to set the record straight.

Shortfall may prompt cuts to SPOT routes

SANDPOINT — Depending on what happens in upcoming budgeting sessions, the Selkirks-Pend Oreille Transit system may be shedding some service hours.

Street fighting re-ignites between Sandpoint, IHD

SANDPOINT — The city and the Independent Highway District are at odds again.

Where have all the real leaders gone?

Let’s see, we have Benghazi, “Fast & Furious”, IRS shenanigans, NSA snooping, immigration malfeasance, disjointed foreign policy, quantitative easing (print money), the Affordable Care & Patient Protection Act (Congress and staff exempt?), government expansion, a national debt of $17 trillion … the beat goes on.

Massive solar flare 'kill shot' may be imminent

The radio program Coast to Coast has been talking a lot about the “kill shot” (a massive solar flare/EMP event) that the earth will be receiving from the sun.

Elks Golf Course team grabs lead at Thursday league

SANDPOINT — A monster week vaulted the Elks Golf Course team into the lead at the Thursday Night Men’s Golf League. The Elks team posted a whopping 28.5 points, almost unheard of in the popular summer league, to grab an eight point lead.

CCS helps area cancer survivors live life

Wireless connections dangerous to everyone

It has been brought to my attention that all the public schools in Sandpoint are exposing children to harmful electromagnetic fields throughout the entire school day, throughout the entire school year! Lake Pend Oreille School District opts to continue Wi-Fi by joining the state-funded Wi-Fi program at a time when other countries are recognizing electromagnetic illnesses and banning Wi-Fi in schools!

Home Depot's youth workshops draw big crowds

PONDERAY — He comes to work on weekdays in his regular guise — Ty Henson, lumber department associate for Home Depot Store 1810 in Ponderay.

Shriners grill up Hoot Owl help

PONDERAY — After everything the Hoot Owl Cafe has done for the community, the Panhandle Shrine Club is happy to return the favor.

Memorial wall pays tribute to war's fallen

HAYDEN — A teary-eyed Sonja Johnson paused from viewing The Wall that Heals and reflected on not only specific military personnel who died during the Vietnam War, but all 58,286 listed.

Vandals gear up for second scrimmage today

MOSCOW — The University of Idaho Vandals will be scrimmaging for the second time this camp Saturday at 10 a.m. on the SprinTurf Field east of the Kibbie Dome.

City surveys residents' satisfaction

SANDPOINT — An online survey is available to pave the way for an intensive study of Sandpoint courtesy of the Idaho state government.

Operation Band of Brothers says 'merci'

SANDPOINT — More than 60 years later, French teacher Christelle Zuccolotto and her students haven’t forgotten the international sacrifices of the D-Day landings.

Community's history uncovered

Nearly 600,000 items recovered during archaeological dig

SANDPOINT — The archaeological project that preceded construction of the Sand Creek Byway has produced one the largest collections of artifacts in the Northwest.

King of the Kongcrete set for Saturday

The annual King of the Kongcrete Skate Competition returns to Sandpoint on Saturday, Aug. 17, starting at noon at the Concrete Lake Skate Park at Travers Park.

P&Z ponders sign regulations

SANDPOINT — The balance between providing business freedom and maintaining local character is back under discussion — this time involving sign regulations.

Center's attraction is a grizzly one

SANDPOINT — The Lehman Wildlife Education Center has a new resident on display — and he took a long time in arriving.

Sandpoint players shine at Crossfire Challenge

SANDPOINT — Four Sandpoint girls helped lead their North West Premiere team to the Silver Bracket championship at the Nike Crossfire Challenge this summer in Redmond, Wash.

We've lost a good American patriot

Once in a great while a giant tree falls in which if no one is present to see or hear it then it becomes as if it never happened.

Government covers illegal acts with official lies

Edward Snowden is one of several whistleblowers that have exposed the illegal acts of our government.  Instead of protecting them, as required by law, the government is vigorously pursuing them for their “evil” deeds.

Common Core creates no-knowledge students

The Common Core Standards are looming this fall as a new, “radical” (according to Lake Pend Oreille School Board chairman Steve Youngdahl) method of teaching math and English in our public schools, and questions abound as justifications are touted.

Sandpoint OKs water main contract

SANDPOINT — The city is partnering up with The U.S. Department of Agriculture for a significant expansion of water mains this year and next year.

Theft of old friend was unkind

You, who stole my locked bicycle off my front porch late Wednesday night, the bike is an old Trek, not worth very much.

Trial pending in Carlson slaying

SANDPOINT — A man accused of killing a former Bonner County resident in California is scheduled to go on trial later this month.

PLSAR seeks east-side volunteers

SANDPOINT — Priest Lake Search & Rescue is on the hunt for more volunteers on the east side of Bonner County.

Police: Pushy peddler on the level

SANDPOINT — A persistent eastern European woman peddling educational materials in Bonner County appears to be ... a persistent eastern European woman peddling educational materials.

Embezzler faces arrest

SANDPOINT — A $10,000 bench warrant was issued Thursday for an Oldtown man convicted of embezzling from his employer.

Chamber welcomes Longleaf Wilderness Medicine

SANDPOINT — Initially founded due to the need for emergency medical training after Hurricane Katrina along the Gulf Coast, Longleaf Wilderness Medicine is the creation of owner Jason Luthy and Dr. Lynn Yonge.

Center hosting seminar on memory loss, dementia

I had a great idea for starting this article, but I forget what it was. I know that’s not funny, but it’s true and I’m willing to bet that one day this week you’ll misplace your TV remote, forget the actor’s name in your favorite movie or the quintessential memory shaker, walk into a room and wonder why you’re there.

LPOHS mulls grant uses

SANDPOINT — New Lake Pend Oreille High School principal Geoff Penrose has an unusual challenge as he prepares for his first academic year in the big office.

SMS announces 2013 fall sports dates and meetings

SANDPOINT — The Sandpoint Middle School sports seasons will begin with the start of school after Labor Day.

Shows, fans help Festival rock to success

SANDPOINT — A barrage of fireworks set to the strains of Beethoven brought the 31st year of the Festival at Sandpoint to a close Sunday.

Man dies in LPO crash

HOPE  — A Ponderay man was killed early Sunday morning after crashing his car into Lake Pend Oreille on Highway 200.

Let the games begin

The 2013 fall sports season officially kicked off on Monday, as the Sandpoint girls soccer team held its first practice at Centennial Field.

Fire closes Hoot Owl

PONDERAY — Hoot Owl Cafe will be closed for a few days while owners repair damages from a Sunday kitchen fire, according to fire officials.

'Good morning, buddy and a happy 18th birthday'

“Good morning, buddy!”

We, the people, must vote out incumbents

Here we are still at war, we are in the midst of closing a lot of our embassies because of terrorist threats, our economy is in truly sad shape. Major corporations like General Motors are building almost everything in China, fuel cost are higher then they have ever been unnecessarily so, thank you big oil companies for that, Social Security is not a livable income, half of our population do not have any health care, illegals are crossing our boarders by the thousands daily, and in this country some folks do not have enough food to eat, little kids are going hungry!

Work together to solve country's problems

In school, in U.S. history and government classes, I was taught that the Constitution set forth three branches of government — the executive (president), the legislative (Congress) and the judiciary (Supreme Court) — each being a check and balance to the other.

Cooperation needed for safe driving

Addressed to all the wonderful drivers using Gooby Road:

Fair will host 900-piece art fundraiser

SANDPOINT — Take 30 local artists, give them the challenge of creating 30 works each and set the price at $30 per piece and you not only have instantly created one of the largest art galleries in the region, you’ve got one heck of a powerful fundraising vehicle on your hands.

City may ease alcohol ban in parks for nonprofits

SANDPOINT — Nonprofits could have more flexibility than ever when planning fundraising events in public parks if a suggested change in parks policy passes.

Convicted embezzler faces arrest

SANDPOINT — A $10,000 bench warrant was issued Thursday for an Oldtown man convicted of embezzling from his employer.

Cyclists cross country for wounded vets

PONDERAY — Whenever retired Marine Lt. Col. John Foldberg feels he can’t bike another mile, he simply takes a glance at some dog tags.

City calls for study of coal train traffic impacts

SANDPOINT — According to a new resolution approved by the City Council, coal trains are a concern for all local residents.

Court orders trial in Horvath Case

SANDPOINT — A former Sandpoint man accused of shooting a man to death during an altercation in North Dakota has been ordered to stand trial, according to the Williston Herald.

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Council OKs pay increase

SANDPOINT — Beginning next year, council members will make a little more money.

Encoder Products Company celebrates long-time workers

SAGLE — With the median length of time the American worker spends with a single employer at just over five years, Encoder Products Company is the kind of place that makes people want to stick around.

Judge sides with media in prison case

BOISE (AP) — A federal judge has sided with a coalition of 17 Idaho news organizations in denying a request by the state’s only private prison contractor to seal whatever it wants in a lawsuit brought by a group of inmates at the prison.

Crapo touts collaboration on public lands management

SANDPOINT — Federal officials’ firmly entrenched belief that they know how best to manage public lands will prevent them relinquishing control, U.S. Sen. Mike Crapo said.

Rosholt, Feist score MMA wins

SANDPOINT — A pair of current Team Takedown fighters and former Sandpoint and college wrestlers scored solid wins recently at the C3 Championship Mixed Martial Arts Fights in Newkirk, Okla.

City rejects herbicides as milfoil treatment

SANDPOINT — Strengthening a decision made last May, council members said thanks but no thanks Wednesday to state-managed herbicide treatments in recreational waters.

Cocolalla man awaits hearing for CA killings

SANDPOINT — A pretrial hearing is pending for Christian Leonard Bunty Sr., a Cocolalla man charged with first-degree murder in California.

CCS dedicated to cancer patients, families

Ogilvie returns to mayoral duties

Sandpoint mayor recently diagnosed with lung cancer

SANDPOINT — After a battle with lung cancer, Marsha Ogilvie is preparing to take on full-time mayoral responsibilities once again.  

Sandpoint Dawgs place fourth in Rathdrum tourney

SANDPOINT — The Sandpoint Dawgs are extending the 2013 baseball season this summer, competing in the 14 and under age division, including a home game on Saturday, Aug. 10.

Photographer was a man well worth knowing

Patrick Orton was an extreme photographer, a world traveler, and a young man worth knowing.

Community support helps Cottage shine

On behalf of The Cottage, a division of Panhandle Special Needs, we would like to thank the community for voting The Cottage, the “Most Unique Store” in Sandpoint. It is through the kindness and generosity of people donating their quality items, that have given us the opportunity to make it the unique shop that it is! It is the dedication of our volunteers that give so generously of their time, efforts and creativity that make it the interesting and fun place to shop, and the welcoming presence that they project that bring customers back time and time again, looking for treasures.

Sentencing in murder case postponed

SANDPOINT — Sentencing is being postponed again in the case of a Priest River man who stabbed his pregnant wife, killing her and their unborn child.

State drops battery case

SANDPOINT — A misdemeanor charge against a Sandpoint woman accused of battering a city official was dismissed on Tuesday.

King of the Kongcrete Skate Competition returns to Sandpoint

SANDPOINT — Ready for some ollies, slides, grinds, aerials and other high-flying skateboard tricks?

Survey seeks city's priorities

SANDPOINT — A few minutes of time from local residents could make their community a better place, according to Sandpoint City Planner Jeremy Grimm.

Crapo to visit Sandpoint, BF

SANDPOINT —  Idaho Sen. Mike Crapo will begin the August state work period with several events in the area.

More charges likely in case

SANDPOINT — The cases against a Bonners Ferry couple implicated in child molestation appear to be expanding.

Lake kayaking class offered

SANDPOINT — Want to learn a little more about kayaking?

Beware of possible paving scams

Homeowners beware! It is that time of year again when the out-of-state driveway pavers are here. They claim to have an office in a nearby town so they appear to be local. They travel around going door-to-door saying they have extra asphalt from a job they just finished and that they can give the homeowner a great deal on a paved driveway.

It's the economy, people

According to a recent Gallup poll, of all the problems facing this country today, the number one concern is the economy. That is followed closely by the related issue of unemployment. Worries over health care, the deficit, our moral decline and poor leadership pale by comparison.

The deepest pockets claimed 'Best' honors

“Community honors local favorites” Really? Shouldn’t it more appropriately read “Daily Bee honors those with deepest pockets?”

Schools maintain high marks

SANDPOINT — The Lake Pend Oreille School District schools maintained their high marks in a star-ranking system adopted by the Idaho Department of Education in 2010.

Railroads must stop polluting, cover cars

A few weeks ago I attended a chamber of commerce luncheon where the guest speaker from Union Pacific Railroad spoke about Union Pacific and everything they do for our area and the country. A bunch of bunk I say.

Real answers lacking regarding our schools

We are five weeks away from the start of a new school year and with it, the implementation of Common Core standards in our schools. It was interesting to listen to LPOSD school board chairman Steve Youngdahl and Rep. George Eskridge on the radio July 29, explaining these new standards.

Event to soar over Sandpoint

SANDPOINT — Wings Over Sandpoint is set to show off the town in ways that might surprise even longtime residents.

Great community made experience a great one

I just returned home from an incredible two-week journey. I was lucky enough to be part of the North Idaho Yankees 13U Intermediate 50/70 baseball team that won the Idaho state championship and competed in the Western Regional tournament in Irvine, Calif., this past week.

CASA volunteers speak up for kids in crisis

SANDPOINT — For a child in crisis, the world must seem a hard, random, heartbreaking place.

Vandals add three to men's hoop roster

MOSCOW — Idaho men’s basketball coach Don Verlin has strengthened his roster for the 2013-14 season with three additions.

Council mulls pay increase

SANDPOINT — Council members could be receiving a pay increase unless they revise a few numbers found in the preliminary budget adopted July 17.

School drawn into lawsuit

SANDPOINT — A Bonner County woman who is suing two teens who brutally attacked her is also seeking damages from the therapeutic boarding school they ran away from.

Graves honored as top chamber volunteer

SANDPOINT — After retiring from the parish ministry, Paul Graves refocused his purpose.

Fall camp nears for Vandals

First-year Idaho football coach Paul Petrino doesn’t have a targeted amount of victories he’s looking for from his Vandals this fall.

Release date nears for man convicted in Ponzi scheme

SANDPOINT — A former Bonner County man convicted of masterminding a Ponzi scheme that bilked $2.2 million from investors is scheduled to be released this fall, according to the U.S. Bureau of Prisons.

CCS launches gas fundraiser

SANDPOINT — There are few things more distressing and financially taxing than a cancer diagnosis.

19th annual Long Bridge Swim hits town

Eric Ridgway to oversee final race; Jim Zuberbuhler to take over

SANDPOINT — He’ll tell you over and over that it’s the community, the swimmers and the hundreds of volunteers that make the Long Bridge Swim such a special event.

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Sandpoint chamber honors Berg & McLaughlin

SANDPOINT — The Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce is proud to recognize Berg & McLaughlin Chtd.

Festival, police warn against camping in city parks

SANDPOINT — Hardcore Festival at Sandpoint fans have some early mornings ahead of them if they’re serious about getting prime locations.

CCS dedicated to helping fight cancer

“I recently have been diagnosed with cancer. I was feeling scared, alone, and unsure of what steps to take next. A friend told me about Community Cancer Services, so I ventured over to their local office on Michigan Street.

Guard scraps local readiness center

SANDPOINT — A shortage of federal military construction funding is forcing the Idaho National Guard to do an about-face on a plan to develop a readiness center behind the Bonner County Sheriff’s Office.

Cops need to get off the main roads

I recently had a chainsaw stolen from my property. I went to the Bonner County Sheriff’s website to see if I could report it there. No luck but there was a link to CrimeReports.com.

There's a reason for GOP intransigence

I’d like to make a comment on Mr. Wright’s letter to the editor (July 25, Daily Bee).