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Officer-involved shooting probe nears completion

SANDPOINT — The investigation into the deadly officer-involved shooting outside Bonner General Health is nearing completion, according to sheriff’s Det. Sgt. Gary Johnston.

Council mulls local option taxes

SANDPOINT — Booze is back on the agenda Wednesday as council members discuss whether or not to add an additional tax on beer, wine and liquor by the drink.

Brothers brew success by the keg

SANDPOINT — Quick, what local business has just doubled its downtown locations, tripled its square footage and plans to nearly quadruple production over the next year?

Disorganized and disappointing Bonner County Fair

From the perspective of my kindergartener:

Bowen has monster game to lead Wampus Cats in opener

MOSCOW — Senior playmaker Brandan Bowen did everything except sell tickets and popcorn, leading Clark Fork to a decisive 52-8 win over Lewis County in a strong season opener on Friday afternoon at the Kibbie Dome in Moscow.

PR woman dies in crash

COEUR d’ALENE — The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a roll-over crash that killed Crystal Jacboson, 33, of Priest River early Friday.

Bulldogs drop thriller to 5A Trojans in football season opener

SANDPOINT — Big plays, momentum swings, a regional television audience and drama galore were the order of the night, as Post Falls and Sandpoint welcomed back the Friday Night Lights in style in a hard-hitting season opener at Barlow Stadium.

Court rejects injunction on PL appraisals

SANDPOINT — A 1st District judge again declined on Friday to grant a preliminary injunction to Priest Lake cottage site lessees.

District ordered to pay city's legal bill

City spent $56K arguing lawsuit

SANDPOINT — The Independent Highway District is being ordered to pay more than $56,000 in legal costs and fees to the city, which successfully sued the district over withheld tax revenue.

LPOHS again offering night classes

SANDPOINT —  “The tassel is worth the hassle,” as any staff member at Lake Pend Oreille High School will tell you.

Timberwolves notch win over Bulldogs

SANDPOINT — Sophomore Dawson Mulder scored his first varsity goal to stake Sandpoint to an early lead, but it was all Lake City from there, as the Timberwolves rolled to a 3-1 win over the Bulldogs in nonleague boys soccer Thursday at Pine St. Field.

Coeur d'Alene charter downs Clark Fork

CLARK FORK — Anna Verhaeghe had eight kills, two blocks and eight digs to pace Coeur d’Alene Charter to a 25-11, 25-19, 23-25, 25-9 nonleague victory over Clark Fork in the season opener for both teams on Thursday in Clark Fork.

Priest Lake cabin sites auctioned

COEUR d’ALENE — There was a lot of celebrating — some kissing and hugging and a few tears of joy — during the Priest Lake cabin site auction on Thursday at The Coeur d’Alene Resort. There was even more relief, however.

Corps details lake's water management

Public meeting in Sandpoint expected this fall

PRIEST RIVER — U.S. Army Corps of Engineers representatives gave a lesson in “Albeni Dam 101” during Wednesday night’s public meeting designed to outline the current and upcoming water management operations of Lake Pend Oreille.

Suppiger scores in defeat for Bulldogs

COEUR d’ALENE — Megan Lowery scored two goals, the second coming in the 69th minute, to lift the Vikings past the Bulldogs 3-1  in a nonleague girls soccer match Thursday at Canfield Middle School.

There's no land for Idaho to take back

The Idaho Legislature is studying “taking back the land” from the federal government. Respected legal opinions show Idaho can’t win and is wasting tax money. Success could cost Idaho taxpayers $400 million/year. A lose-lose proposition.

Robust turnout in recall election

SANDPOINT — Voter turnout during Tuesday’s Laclede Water District recall election was 48 percent, according to the Bonner County Clerk’s Office.

BNSF mulls second railroad bridge

SANDPOINT — Already flush with bridges, Sandttttpoint could be see one more being built in the near future.

Idaho set to name starting QB against Florida later in the week

MOSCOW — Chad Chalich and Matt Linehan both know they’re going to play Saturday, when Idaho begins Year Two of the Paul Petrino coaching era, taking on Florida at 88,548-seat Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, more commonly known as ‘The Swamp.’ (4 p.m. on ESPNU)

More training needed to prevent tragedies

In response to the letter from Lee Kirkwood, I offer a different view of the recent Sandpoint Police shooting.

Hospital delivered outstanding care

Kudos to the Emergency Room and Intensive Care Unit staff at Bonner General Health.

Pair's bond traverses miles, years

SANDPOINT — Caitie Stolz and Mao Kono’s relationship started in a twist of fate — a random housing assignment decision in an exchange student program.  

Vikings blank Bulldog boys in season opener

SANDPOINT — Konnar Skindlov and Devin Kohles each scored a goal, and Garrett Boyce posted a shutout in goal, leading Coeur d’Alene to a 2-0 blanking of Sandpoint in a nonleague boys soccer opener on Tuesday at Pine St. Field.

Laclede Water director ousted in lopsided recall

SANDPOINT — A member of the Laclede Water District’s board of directors was ousted from office Tuesday in a landslide recall election.

Bonner General hosts grief acceptance class

Today I’m talking to those of you are mourning the loss of a loved one. Right now, after you finish eating your breakfast and reading this newspaper, you’ll want to contact Benjamin Robertson or Lissa DeFreitas at Bonner General Hospice to sign up for the eight-week Coping with Grief classes.

Angels' backpack program aids students

SANDPOINT — As a new year of school draws near, more and more families are feeling the financial sting of outfitting their kids with supplies.

Woman faces perjury charge

SANDPOINT — A Washington state woman has been arrested for perjury for allegedly testifying falsely at a preliminary hearing in an attempt to protect her fiancé from a statutory rape charge.

Selkirk Association of Realtors honors Nolan as year's best

Each year, the Selkirk Association of Realtors honors one of its members with the Realtor of the Year award based on that person’s involvement with the association and the community.

Man charged with indecency, prostitution

SANDPOINT — A trial is pending for a Bonner County man accused of soliciting a sex act from a pizza delivery driver in Sandpoint earlier this summer.

'Land of Awes' was simply awe-mazing

The Land of Awes theme was greeted with a blizzard of ahhs as this year’s county fair overcame bad weather to put on one of the best shows in recent memory.

Adult women's volleyball league now forming teams

SANDPOINT — Another exciting season of Sandpoint Parks and Rec women’s volleyball league action is almost upon us, with leagues forming now.  

Commissioners grilled on budget proposal

SANDPOINT — Bonner County commissioners are scheduled to adopt the county’s $58.6 million budget today.

Our cultural diamond is bright, shining treat

We are incredibly lucky to have the dedicated group of Festival at Sandpoint folks giving so much for their community.

Businesses asked to move from BBC

City OKs plan to make Lead-Lok sole tenant

SANDPOINT — With the city working to keep Lead-Lok jobs in town, officials are asking other Bonner Business Center businesses to relocate.

Focus on parking fines, fees creates disgust

City Council

Act of kindness proof of why area is special

We just wanted to share with you how fortunate we are to live in this small town. On Saturday, Aug. 2, we were on our bikes when the windstorm started. After the first explosion of power lines, we needed to find shelter and went under the overhang of a private residence. The homeowner came outside and made us come in. She offered us food and drinks, which we declined, but this complete stranger made sure that we were safe and sheltered. You don’t find that in even medium size cities any longer.

Bonner County unveils $58.6 million budget

SANDPOINT — Bonner County landowners will see a 2.66-percent increase on the county portion of their taxes.

Bonner County budget covers the bases

Most, if not all, articles about budgets are boring! This one is no exception. For those of you nodding off already, here is the bottom line. The Board proposed a 2.66-percent increase in property tax revenues which account for almost 40 percent of the overall county budget.

Protecting lake is just good governance

The loudest round of applause for Gov. Butch Otter Wednesday at the Sandpoint Rotary meeting was when he reiterated he is standing “with us” when it comes to protecting the precious water in Lake Pend Oreille.

New 'hybrid classroom' rolls out pilot program

SANDPOINT — In rural America of the 19th through the mid-20th century, the one-room schoolhouse was the place where farm kids went to learn.

Hearing waived in voyeurism case

SANDPOINT — A California teen accused of video voyeurism waived his right Wednesday to a preliminary hearing.

Bulldogs seeking votes to host Tom's Tailgate

SANDPOINT — Circle Aug. 29 on your calendars football fans, when the Bulldogs host Post Falls to kick off the season.

Crash victim is identified

CLARK FORK — Idaho State Police identified the woman killed in a single-vehicle rollover crash on Highway 200 on Thursday as Nicolle Lynn King, a 27-year-old Kootenai resident.

Suspect in rape case pleads guilty

SANDPOINT — A Spirit Lake man pleaded guilty to statutory rape for engaging in a sexual relationship with his girlfriend’s underage daughter.

Another ex-dispatcher alleges discrimination

SANDPOINT — Another former 911 dispatcher is accusing Bonner County of race discrimination and retaliation.

Sandpoint approves $32.3M budget

SANDPOINT — City officials passed a $32,298,864 budget for the 2014-2015 fiscal year Wednesday following months of workshops and preparation.

County has hands on localizer funding

SANDPOINT — Bonner County has finally received funding to replace crash-damaged navigation equipment at Sandpoint Airport.

'As soon as you're away from it, you miss it'

Hecker hoping for strong senior season at EWU

SANDPOINT — Imagine the Twilight Zone theme music, with the distinctive voice of Rod Serling saying “you’re traveling through another dimension, a dimension of sight and sound …”

Motorist dies in rollover crash

CLARK FORK — A motorist was killed in a single-vehicle rollover crash on Highway 200 on Thursday.

Laclede Water recall election set for Tuesday

SANDPOINT — The Laclede Water District recall election remains set for Tuesday despite a late-in-the-game effort to halt the proceeding.

City ponders local booze tax

SANDPOINT — A proposed city tax on beer, wine and liquor sales by the drink has some local business owners questioning whether they should shoulder an additional tax burden.

Youth flag football teams forming now

SANDPOINT — Football season is under way, and youth flag football registration forms are now available at Sandpoint Parks and Rec, and also online at www.teamsideline.com/sandpoint, by clicking on the “download forms” tab. 

Festival charts another successful year

SANDPOINT — Despite a few nerve-wracking rain clouds, the Festival at Sandpoint charted another successful year with relatively few mishaps.

Teamwork on display at camp

A battle of the pyramids broke out on Tuesday at Sandpoint High School, part of a teamwork exercise during the Becoming a Bulldog Camp.

Crapo: Debt is hurting U.S.

SANDPOINT — Sen. Mike Crapo thinks America is still the greatest country in the world, but it has some serious problems to tackle.

Appeal rejected in shooting case

SANDPOINT — A Bonner County man convicted of threatening his former girlfriend with a pistol and engaging in a gunfight with her boyfriend has lost his appeal.

Depot to be center of local rail travel

SANDPOINT — Local entrepreneurs, Amtrak officials and U.S. legislators are teaming up to provide a snapshot of future rail travel in Sandpoint.

Mamas, don't let your kids get too much sun exposure

I hope I’m not a day late and a dollar short on this request, but please, please protect your children from too much sun exposure. I was at City Beach last weekend and saw no fewer than eight children with what I’d describe as severe sunburns and several more with a more mild variety.

Megaload shifting to Montana today

SANDPOINT — After passing through Sandpoint and nearing Hope Friday morning, the megaload shipment is expected to leave Idaho early this morning en route for Montana.

Lions Club critics need heads examined

The need for a mental health facility in North Idaho is never more evident than when anyone would criticize the Sandpoint Lions Club of anything.

Officer involved shooting was not 'murder'

In a recent letter regarding an officer-involved shooting, Jodi Rawson opined that Sandpoint Police officers needlessly “murdered” Jeanetta Riley.

Labrador prepares for another run

SANDPOINT —Rep. Raúl Labrador has tackled his share of challenges over the last year.

Hearing set in video voyeurism case

SANDPOINT — A preliminary hearing is pending for a young man from California who secretly recorded a 16-year old girl in her bathroom this summer.

Waterkeeper celebrates denial of coal terminal permit

SANDPOINT — The city of Sandpoint and other towns publicly opposed to proposed coal export terminals won a victory Monday with the rejection of a key permit.

Idaho committed to protecting Pend Oreille

I called on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Bonneville Power Administration this week to work with Idaho in developing a new long-term lake level management plan for Lake Pend Oreille.

LPOSD crafts strategic plan

SANDPOINT — A little planning goes a long way, and Lake Pend Oreille School District officials are putting that truism into practice.

Parking enforcement is handled unfairly

City Council

Activities connect care center, community

SANDPOINT – If points were handed out for being both active and visible at area events, then many of the residents at Valley Vista Care Center would be boasting high scores.

Do you think police forces have become too militarized?

Petrino looking for improvement in second scrimmage

MOSCOW — Paul Petrino’s team is nearing the midpoint of fall camp and what he wants to see in the Idaho Vandals’ second scrimmage is flawless football.

Wildfire managers: Drones are threat to firefighters

BOISE (AP) — Drones flying over wildfires could lead to firefighter injuries and force retardant bombers to be called off, wildfire managers say.

Sagle man killed in Highway 95 crash

SANDPOINT — A Sagle man was killed early Friday morning after his vehicle struck a southbound tractor-trailer head-on.

Sagle man killed in crash

SANDPOINT — A Sagle man was killed early Friday morning after his vehicle struck a southbound tractor-trailer head-on.

Boundary County's firefighters take training aloft

BONNERS FERRY — Boundary County firefighters gained valuable skills learning to fill fire fighting air tankers July 31 at the Boundary County airport.

English town inspires idea for downtown street plan

SANDPOINT — The town of Poynton, England, could provide inspiration for the future of downtown Sandpoint transportation.  

Megaload passing through Sandpoint

SANDPOINT — By the time most locals greet the day today, a megaload shipment should be on its way to Montana.

Life lessons dominate during first year at college

Last year about this time, I took up some valuable newsprint and ink here to share my recollections about raising an 18-year-old boy in Sand-point and the fact that he was off to college.

Spokane to Sandpoint Relay set to hit town on Saturday

SANDPOINT — More than 1,000 runners and walkers will be taking part in the 7th annual Spokane to Sandpoint Relay starting on Friday, Aug. 15 in Spokane and ending on Saturday at City Beach in Sandpoint.

Depot renovation is on track

SANDPOINT — Years of work and negotiations between the city, BNSF Railway and Amtrak culminated Wednesday with the beginning of the Sandpoint Depot rehabilitation.

Court rules in water battle

A Spirit Lake man’s decision to allow his neighbor to use his city water led to a court battle that played out this week in the Idaho Court of Appeals.

Thunderstorms cause little damage

SANDPOINT — Compared to Bonner County’s last brush with angry Mother Nature, Tuesday’s thunderstorms were barely a tantrum.

Vandal boosters to host party

COEUR d’ALENE — The Spokane and Kootenai County Vandal Boosters and Alumni Chapters will hold the 2014 Inland Empire Vandal Celebration on Thursday, Aug. 21 at the Hagadone Events Center at the Coeur d’Alene Resort Golf Course, located at 115 S. Second Street in Coeur d’Alene.

Lightning strikes cause fires

COEUR d’ALENE — Lighting from a storm early Tuesday morning ignited two small fires that burned less than an acre, and fire officials are concerned more storms may be on the way.

Pertussis cases up in N. Idaho

COEUR d’ALENE — Four months left in 2014 and already the number of whooping cough cases reported in Idaho is double what was reported this time last year.

Megaload shipment continues trek through Idaho

SANDPOINT — The megaload shipment is taking a night off to allow for U.S. 95 construction work before continuing its northbound journey.

Know the warning signs of suicide, depression

Monday’s news about actor Robin Williams’ apparent suicide prompts me to start this week’s article with two phone numbers and a website address: 1 (800) 273-8255 is Idaho Suicide Prevention Hotline; 1 (800) 273-8255 is the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, and their website www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org has a crisis button for an online chat.

Free one-day football camp coming Friday to SMS

SANDPOINT — Attention area middle school youth: Are you ready for some football?

Equipment is needed for diesel production

Now that the professionals at Idaho Transportation Department have approved the megaload shipments, there will be a massive response of hand-wringing from non-professionals who have never been to Europe and seen the environmental advantages of clean diesel that those loads will help us produce here.

Communiversity leaders talk ideas, options

SANDPOINT — The concept of a communiversity is built on a simple foundation.

Megaload shipment begins its journey north

SANDPOINT — The recently-permitted megaload hit the road Sunday night, reaching Lewiston en route to Bonner County Thursday.

Cd'A adopts ordinance on robots' use

COEUR d’ALENE — Coeur d’Alene could very well be the first city in the United States to pass ordinances governing the use of robots in public spaces.

It's time for Idaho's GOP to take stock

Now that the Idaho Republicans have decided on their leadership, it’s time to take stock.

Letter is packed with falsehoods, distortions

In your July 10 newspaper, you published a letter from Karl Eastlund, president of Planned Parenthood of Greater Washington and North Idaho.

Community's support made event successful

As one of the organizers of the Sandpoint Chautauqua, along with Tammie Martinsen, we’d like to join the all-volunteer New Old Time Chautauqua troopers in thanking the individual donors and Eve’s Leaves and the Co-Op Country Store for generously providing the $5,000 necessary to produce these events in Sandpoint.

How do you tell the honest from corrupt?

America has gone bonkers; it has become a plutocracy ruled by the wealthy via lobbyists. How did we get there? You and I did it — re-electing politicians while knowing they had become corrupt to the core. You and I know this is true — yet, we persist in this idiocy. Watch. America will prove it again in November by re-electing corrupt politicians once more.

Roving rabbis visit N. Idaho

COEUR d’ALENE — Rabbis Berel Bendet and Levi Dubov say they’re having a delightful time traveling North Idaho and meeting its residents.

Chip seal ruined new section of highway

Is anyone else baffled by the recent chip seal of the new, pristine section of U.S. Highway 95 north of Ponderay? My wife and I have been trying to figure out why they are ruining a perfectly good section of road.

Spumoni Blues blends musical flavors

SANDPOINT — On the surface, Spumoni Blues is an unlikely musical match-up. A pretty and petite lead singer delivers smoky, blues-tinged vocals, while a veteran of the country music touring circuit weaves tastily crafted lead guitar lines around her melodies. Beneath it all, a bass player holds down the groove in a surprisingly perfect concoction of soul with a dash of samba flair.

Clagstone fire under investigation

SPIRIT LAKE — A forest fire briefly threatened a housing development in the Clagstone area Saturday before crews brought it under control.

Becoming a Bulldog Camp coming to SHS

SANDPOINT — Attention aspiring Bulldogs: A unique, once-a-year sports camp hits Sandpoint on Aug. 18-21 for football, dance and cheer teams. The four-day Becoming a Bulldog camp is open to any and all kids in grades 3-9, and families are encouraged to sign up as soon as possible.

ITD approves megaload shipments in N. Idaho

SANDPOINT — Idaho Transportation Department officials are warning drivers to expect delays next week when a mega-load shipment rolls through North Idaho.

Law prompts NIC to hire SRO

COEUR d’ALENE — North Idaho College will soon have a uniformed city police officer stationed full-time on campus.

Bonner VSO grapples with high demand

SANDPOINT — Military service veterans in Bonner County don’t have to navigate the sea of red tape on their own when sorting through Veterans Affairs issues.

Sky-high fun awaits with annual fly-in

SANDPOINT — You haven’t seen everything Bonner County has to offer until you’ve seen it a couple thousand feet from above ground.

Lovell qualifies for PGA Assistant Championship

SANDPOINT — Former Sandpoint football and golf standout Joey Lovell tore up the links recently, carding a 68 and 71 to finish second at the Rocky Mountain Section PGA Assistant Championship, held recently at the Blackfoot Golf Course in southern Idaho.

Wildflower Day Spa hosts Celebrate Life benefit

Wildflower Day Spa and Apothecary is dedicating Monday to benefit Celebrate Life.

Sandpoint scores legal victory in street fight

SANDPOINT — The city of Sandpoint scored more victories in the legal battle with the Independent Highway District last week following decisions by the Idaho Supreme Court and First District Court.

Teen moved to juvenile detention

COEUR d’ALENE — A teen being held on charges of murdering his father and brother last March was moved this week from the Kootenai County jail to the juvenile detention center.

Vandals' QB still unknown

Who’s the starting quarterback at Idaho?

Cut administrative staff, hire more caregivers

The main problem with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, as with most government bureaucracies, is to much administration. I believe most of the VA’s problems could be solved it the VA would reduce its’ administrative staff by at least 40 percent and use the money saved to hire more caregivers to serve the veterans.

What's going on in the United States?

What is going on here?

Festival celebrating opening night with fireworks, tribute

SANDPOINT — The Festival at Sandpoint kicks off its 32nd season tonight at Memorial Field with a brew tasting, fireworks, a concert starring indie folk sensation The Head and The Heart and a toast to local legend John Conlan.

Man sentenced in home invasion case

SANDPOINT — A Bonner County man will be serving at least two-and-a-half years in prison after taking a plea deal on home invasion robbery charges.

Yard sale's success due to many helpers

Through swirling winds, flashes of lightning with the sounds of rolling thunder, the annual Veterans Yard Sale was held on Aug. 2-3 at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2453, Pine and Division in Sandpoint.

Sandpoint OKs raises for mayor, council

SANDPOINT — Elected officials will receive a round of raises starting January 2016 following a council vote Wednesday.

Long Bridge Swim caps a great week for swimming

SANDPOINT — “It was just the best year — ever.”

Storm impacts community's stores

SANDPOINT — It was anything but business as usual in Sandpoint following the damages and power outages caused by Saturday’s destructive thunderstorm.

The Hive buzzes with activity as opening nears

SANDPOINT — With the opening of The Hive this week, owner Jeff Grady aims to turn Sandpoint into a must-hit stop for band tours of the Pacific Northwest.

Agony of 'de-feet' or how to prevent ingrown toenails

You know we expect an awful lot from our feet. We walk, run and jump on them. We cram them into socks and shoes. We use them to stand a little taller. We subject them to sand, rocks and heaven knows what hazards they endure while walking barefoot in our homes. Then we complain bitterly when they hurt. Makes sense to me.

City sets lot for cleanup debris

SANDPOINT — Work continues in cleaning up branches, fallen trees and debris remaining from thunderstorms Saturday.

Comparisons valuable between Obama, Nixon

People have compared the Nixon and Obama presidencies. Nixon’s vice president, Spiro Agnew, had to resign because of questionable business activities. Eric Holder has done things strictly against the Constitution, but he’s still there.

Boat thieves allegedly abandoned ship

SANDPOINT — A group of young woman accused of stealing a boat abandoned the vessel on the Priest River while the motor was running, according to the boat’s owner.

Raises eyed for Sandpoint mayor, council

SANDPOINT — To cover the cost of rising insurance premiums, council members are considering giving elected officials a raise due for January 2016.

Storm response reveals community spirit

All a person has to do is read or watch the news and something bad is bound to happen.

Long Bridge Swim caps a great week for swimming

SANDPOINT — “It was just the best year  — ever.”

Diversity not healthy for modern society

We took a wrong turn at a fork in the road some years back. We took the left fork leading to diversity and we really don’t want to go there.

Thousands remain without power

Thousands remain without power in Bonner and Boundary counties following a massive thunderstorm which wreaked havoc Saturday evening

Drum path sparks fascinating journey

SANDPOINT — Construction work can be mighty tough on the body. Just ask Errol Clark, who can recite a litany of injuries he received before retiring from the trade.

Raises sought for deputies

SANDPOINT — Bonner County Sheriff Daryl Wheeler is pushing for $2-an-hour raises for sworn deputies.

Sandpoint Lions are doing a fantastic job

In regards to Steve Krawczyk’s letter (Daily Bee, July 24) — I’m sure the the Lion’s Club would surely appreciate any additional financial donation you would like to personally contribute to aid in a longer fireworks display in 2015.

Stealing donations hurts those in need

I’m a volunteer at the Sanctuary Seconds Thrift Store. This store helps Micheal Sowders support more than 100 cats with shelter, food and veterinary needs.

Community makes Laclede Fourth special

This is an open letter of thanks to the community of Laclede for everyone’s involvement in the Fourth of July celebration.

Storm darkens Bonner County

SANDPOINT — A second massive thunderstorm walloped the region Saturday, knocking out power and downing trees and power lines.

Stop complaining and just help out

To all those who have been complaining about the July Fourth fireworks show — quit moaning and do something useful.

Kinney Construction wins softball title

Kinney Construction finished up the Sandpoint Parks and Rec women’s softball season with a 14-1 record, which included a 10-game winning streak.

Case made for N. Idaho veterans home

POST FALLS — The need for a local veterans home came across loud and clear Tuesday night.

Hot temps heat up area's fire danger

SANDPOINT — Given the trend hot, dry temperatures, Idaho Department of Lands officials have set the fire danger level to “high.”

A fuel spill can foul your bottom line

SANDPOINT — Pend Oreille Lake Assist is teaming up with local marinas to raise awareness of hazardous material spills.

Jail suicide investigated

BONNERS FERRY — A Bonners Ferry man died of an apparent suicide at the Boundary County Jail after being arrested on Wednesday, according to the sheriff’s office.

New Priest Lake lot reappraisals under way

SANDPOINT — An appraisal firm is conducting a second round of appraisals for Priest Lake cottage site lessees who challenged their initial appraisals.

Paying homage to Bud Elder Basketball Court

SANDPOINT — For pure scenic beauty, it’s pretty tough to beat Bud Elder Basketball Court.