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Wampus Cats stomp Wallace 50-6 in season opener

CLARK FORK — Clark Fork football cruised to a 50-6 victory over Wallace on Friday night in their season opener.

Bonner County History - Aug. 30, 2020

Bonner County History - Aug. 30, 2020

Donald Trump isn’t who he claimed to be

Donald Trump isn’t who he claimed to be

Special session addresses COVID-19, impacts

The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in changes to our lives which range from inconveniences to a direct threat to our health and being.

Bonner County Calendar - Aug. 30, 2020

Bonner County Calendar - Aug. 30, 2020

High winds, conditions keep firefighters on edge

Larry Simms said he didn’t need to have a happy weekend.

NIC students return to campus

First week reflects realities of a pandemic

Campus life in a new era

Hearing pending in felony theft case

A preliminary hearing is pending for a former grocery store employee accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of deli items and merchandise over a two-year period.

SHS volleyball drops pair of matches to open season

LEWISTON — Sandpoint volleyball opened its season Saturday with a pair of non-league matches against Lewiston and Lakeland.

Man arrested for attempted murder

SANDPOINT — Around 6:30 p.m. on August 29, 2020, Sandpoint Police were dispatched to a call of a man chasing a woman with a knife in the parking lot of an apartment complex located at 1101 N. Division in Sandpoint

Ronald Lee Seay, 82

Ronald Lee Seay, 82

Antics of resident and migratory birds overcome postal woes

Once in a while something so adorable happens that one simply must share it. My sharing today will probably not be news to a lot of people more savvy than me, but all the same, here it is.

Cougar euthanized in Pend Oreille County

NEWPORT — A cougar in southern Pend Oreille County was euthanized after attacking a dog and biting a man when he intervened early Thursday morning, according to the Washington State Department of Fish & Wildlife.

Barbara Ann (Raff) Fears

Barbara Ann (Raff) Fears

Bonner County Calendar - Aug. 29, 2020

Bonner County Calendar - Aug. 29, 2020

Colleges confront student parties during pandemic

BOISE (AP) — Boise State University has suspended three fraternities for reportedly having large gatherings that officials fear could contribute to the spread of coronavirus.

Idaho education board approves change for state funding

LEWISTON (AP) — Educational officials in Idaho have approved a temporary regulation allowing schools to use their full-time equivalent enrollment numbers instead of average daily attendance to calculate state funding as several students have started remote learning during the pandemic.

Kid Weather - Aug. 29, 2020

(Alexa, Priest River Elementary, first grade)

Best Shot - Aug. 29, 2020

If you have a photo that you took that you would like to see run as a Best Shot or I Took The Bee send it in to the Bonner County Daily Bee, P.O. Box 159, Sandpoint, Idaho, 83864; or drop them off at 310 Church St., Sandpoint. You may also email your pictures in to the Bonner County Daily Bee along with your name, caption information, hometown and phone number to bcdailybee@bonnercountydailybee.com.

Bonner County News of Record - Aug. 2, 2020

Bonner County News of Record - Aug. 2, 2020

PHD: 15 new infections in Panhandle

The Panhandle Health District reported 15 new cases of novel coronavirus on Friday, including three new infections in Bonner County.

BF man arrested in fatal March shooting

A local chiropractor was arrested late Thursday afternoon in the fatal March shooting of another chiropractor with ties to Bonners Ferry and Hayden.

Boys claim top spot, girls take runner-up in home quad meet

SANDPOINT — The cross country season in North Idaho is officially in full swing.

Bail reduction sought in murder case

Defense counsel for a Bonner County man accused of murdering a woman and forcing a man at gunpoint to help dispose of the remains will seek a reduced bail during a preliminary hearing, court records show.

Sandpoint offense struggles in 35-14 loss to Post Falls

SANDPOINT — Five turnovers and an inability to move the ball on offense plagued Sandpoint football in a 35-14 loss to Post Falls on Friday night at War Memorial Field.

Legals for August, 29 2020

SHS football looks for revenge in season opener

SANDPOINT — Nearly a year ago to the day, Sandpoint football fell to Post Falls in their 2019 season opener.

Volunteers needed for ITA trail projects

SANDPOINT — Idaho Trails Association is looking for volunteers to help maintain trails on one-day and weekend projects in September.

Five new COVID-19 infections: PHD

29 new cases emerge in Panhandle

The Panhandle Health District reported 29 new confirmed or probable cases of novel coronavirus on Thursday, including five new infections in Bonner County.

Tesh shaken by threats

Police have 'investigative lead' in case

Police have 'investigative lead' in case

Redevelopment of Thorne Research stirs unease

County commission disputes reports that it will be a COVID-19 testing facility

A Washington state company's plan to redevelop the former Thorne Research facility is causing unease among residents who fear it will be a large-scale novel coronavirus testing facility.

Bonner County News of Record - Aug. 1, 2020

Editor’s note: Some calls do not list numbered locations or other location details because that information was not listed on the log provided by Bonner Dispatch.

Authorities seek missing children, mother

Trio goes missing after custodial visit

Mother, children go missing during custodial visit

Sandpoint Film Festival celebrating 10th year

Annual event slated for Sept. 4-6

The Sandpoint Film Festival, usually found at the Panida Theater in the beginning of November, is celebrating its 10th year of existence, but under different circumstances in this strange and challenging year of 2020.

Lifetree Care featuring a story of hope

Hope and life’s purpose will be explored through a film featuring Rwandan John Gasangwa at Lifetree Café on Monday, Aug. 31, at 2 p.m.

Billy (Bill) C. Macumber, 80

Bill Macumber was born May 27, 1940, in Sandpoint, Idaho, to Lola and Louie Macumber of the Cabinet-Clark Fork area. He passed away on August 21, 2020, 3 a.m. at the Hospice House in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. He was 80 years old.

Wonder Woman champions power of library cards

During the month of September, DC’s Wonder Woman is embarking on a new mission to champion the power of a library card as Library Card Sign-up Month Honorary Chair.

Panhandler Pies server celebrates 20 years

Panhandler Pies Restaurant and Bakery employee Kim Brown has been a server at the restaurant since Aug. 10, 2000.

Kid Weather - Aug. 28, 2020

Kid Weather - Aug. 28, 2020

Best Shot - Aug. 28, 2020

If you have a photo that you took that you would like to see run as a Best Shot or I Took The Bee send it in to the Bonner County Daily Bee, P.O. Box 159, Sandpoint, Idaho, 83864; or drop them off at 310 Church St., Sandpoint. You may also email your pictures in to the Bonner County Daily Bee along with your name, caption information, hometown and phone number to bcdailybee@bonnercountydailybee.com.

Police seeking missing teen

SANDPOINT — The Sandpoint Police Department is enlisting the public’s help in locating a 14-year-old girl who has been missing since Sunday, Aug. 9.

What should we pray for in these times?

What should we be praying for in these times?

Bonner County churches set online, in-person options

As a response to the novel coronavirus pandemic, local churches are responding, helping their congregations worship in a variety of ways, from Zoom and Facebook Live services to YouTube videos and more.

Bonner County Calendar - Aug. 28, 2020

Bonner County Calendar - Aug. 28, 2020

Legals for August, 28 2020

Late goal by Lake City hands Sandpoint second defeat

COEUR d'ALENE — In a match that could have gone either way, the Sandpoint boys soccer team fell just short.

Bulldogs shut out by Lake City, suffer first loss

SANDPOINT — It just wasn't the Bulldogs night.

4 pass belt tests at SMA

Bonner County News of Record - July 31, 2020

Kid Weather - Aug. 27, 2020

(Haylee Jepson-Church, Priest River Elementary, fifth grade)

Political parade takes to the lake

Bobby Dean Sellmer

Bobby Dean Sellmer was born Feb. 10, 1953, and was the oldest of four boys. Born in Sandpoint, Idaho and raised in Heron, Montana, by his parents Bob and Audrey Sellmer. Bobby went to Heron Grade School and later attended Noxon High School. He joined the Air Force in 1972 and did his training in Texas. After his two years there he joined the National Guard in Libby, Montana. His father, Bob, taught him how to drive truck leading to a career of driving dump trucks and loggings trucks in Montana, Idaho, and Alaska.

Best Shot - Aug. 27, 2020

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We are not guinea pigs for SpaceX satellites

SpaceX satellites are about the size of a small refrigerator, about 880 pounds with a life expectancy of only five years. The FCC has approved 20,000 satellites. Once no longer functional they explode to pollute the atmosphere, not to mention the pollution from rocket fuels on the environment to launch them. The whole system depends on the SpaceX ground transmitter/receivers. These are direct-beam phase-array technology communication towers and require a NEPA review, a building use permit and a public hearing.

Who are they, these antifa and BLM people?

Who are they?

Mt. lion killed after attack on family pet

PRIEST RIVER — A mountain lion that had reportedly killed a cat near an elementary school in Priest River was euthanized Tuesday by Idaho Fish and Game conservation officers.

Rapid Lightning Bridge to be built in halves

SANDPOINT — Bonner County commissioners approved an alignment Tuesday for a bridge replacement project on Rapid Lightning Creek.

Bonner County History - Aug. 27, 2020

From the archives of the

A thank you to those that made the 10th annual golf tournament possible

I just want to take this time to say a great big thank you to all of the sponsors of the 10th annual B & B Golf Tournament. Despite the coronavirus, the small little tournament raised around $6,000 after all the money was turned in. All the money raised will go directly to improvements of the golf course.

Bonner County Calendar - Aug. 27, 2020

Legislature puts final touches on COVID bills

Idaho lawmakers put in the final legwork Wednesday on a few pieces of legislation as the House wrapped up its business and prepared to head home from an extraordinary special session.

Lucas P. Stockdale, 40

Lucas P. Stockdale, 40, passed away in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, on Friday, Aug. 21, 2020.

Ronald Lee Seay, 82

Ronald Lee Seay, 82, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2020 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

Cogswells celebrate 70 years of marriage

The children and grandchildren of Judge Dar and Joann Spencer Cogswell are pleased to announce the couple’s 70th wedding anniversary.

Shirley Louise (Reynolds) Hamacher

In loving memory of Shirley Louise (Reynolds) Hamacher

Mining ordinance hearing canceled

SANDPOINT — A hearing on Bonner County’s proposed overhaul of its mining ordinance has been canceled.

Three injured in Hwy. 200 crash

CLARK FORK — A Sandpoint teen was injured Tuesday in a crash on Highway 200 near the Montana state line, according to Idaho State Police.

Boundary Co. records first COVID-19 death

BONNERS FERRY — The Panhandle Health District reported on Wednesday the first death related to novel coronavirus in Boundary County.

Rallies, demonstrations and thoughts on history and politics

Once again, we see a demonstration at the courthouse in the afternoon of Aug. 1.

Police seeking missing teen

SANDPOINT — The Sandpoint Police Department is enlisting the public’s help in locating a 14-year-old girl who has been missing since Sunday, Aug. 9.

Legals for August, 27 2020

Arguments heard in gun lawsuit

SANDPOINT — Counsel for the city of Sandpoint disputed Bonner County’s standing Tuesday as a litigant in its lawsuit challenging a firearms prohibition during the Festival at Sandpoint and argued the matter is moot because the novel coronavirus pandemic has sidelined this year’s iteration of the waterfront concert series.

Spartans drop season opener against Bonners Ferry

PRIEST RIVER — Priest River girls soccer fell to Bonners Ferry 3-0 in their season opener Tuesday night.

Sleeping beauty

Charges accrue against local man

SANDPOINT — Legal troubles are compounding for a Sandpoint man accused of sexual abuse in Oregon.

Bundy arrested at ID Statehouse

Authorities arrested anti-government activist Ammon Bundy at the Idaho Statehouse after he refused to leave a meeting room where a few hours earlier angry protesters forced out lawmakers

Exercise, nutrition are also keys to maintaining strong immune system and fighting off the coronavirus

COEUR d’ALENE — Wear masks. Wash hands. Maintain distance.

City to acquire Joslyn Mill property

DEQ seeking comments on cleanup of former post, pole treatment facility

Hormone imbalance can complicate puberty

Last week we took a look at the endocrine system, how it works, and how it can go wrong when hormones are not appropriately secreted. The result is an over or underproduction of hormones. If you missed the article, you could find it online at the archives of this newspaper; search the keyword “endocrine.”

Priest River football eager for season opener

PRIEST RIVER — Jared Hughes is entering the second year of his second stint as the Priest River football coach. He’s seen a lot in his time around the program, but nothing quite like this.

Kid Weather - Aug. 26, 2020

(Patricia Fitzell, Priest River Elementary, fifth grade)

Bonner County News of Record - July 30, 2020

William Leland Cassidy, 81

William Leland Cassidy, 81, passed away in Ponderay, Idaho on Tuesday, August 25, 2020. He was born October 3, 1938 in Chinook, Montana, the son of John and Martha (Braunstader) Cassidy.

Oink, Moo & Ewe!

The Saga of Sooty and the ‘happy cat lady’

The Saga of Sooty. To keep it all alliterative I’ll call Sooty’s protector Susan. I once gave her a Crazy Cat Lady frig magnet. She’s my direct opposite — I’m just not a cat person. Therefore every cat I’m around has to cozy up to me. They must think they can change my mind.

Carl David Wert, 86

Carl David Wert, 86, of Oldtown, passed away on August 18, 2020. Sherman-Campbell Funeral & Cremation Services in Newport is in charge of arrangements.

Best Shot - Aug. 26, 2020

If you have a photo that you took that you would like to see run as a Best Shot or I Took The Bee send it in to the Bonner County Daily Bee, P.O. Box 159, Sandpoint, Idaho, 83864; or drop them off at 310 Church St., Sandpoint. You may also email your pictures in to the Bonner County Daily Bee along with your name, caption information, hometown and phone number to bcdailybee@bonnercountydailybee.com.

Lucas P. Stockdale, 40

Lucas P. Stockdale, 40, passed away in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, on Friday, Aug. 21, 2020.

P. Lake drawdown to start on Oct. 1

Due to planned construction this fall/winter on Outlet Dam and the Thorofare breakwater, drawdown of Priest Lake will begin a bit earlier than in years past.

Russell Henry Lacy, 63

Russell Henry Lacy, 63, lost his brave battle with cancer on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at his home in Sandpoint, Idaho with his wife Linda of over 30 years by his side.

Bonner County Calendar - Aug. 26, 2020

PHD: 57 new cases in region

SANDPOINT — The Panhandle Health District reported 57 new confirmed or probable cases of novel coronavirus on Tuesday, including eight new infections in Bonner County.

Fire damages PR mill

20 Years Ago — 2000

Legals for August, 26 2020

Sandpoint girls soccer picks up first league win over Trojans

POST FALLS — The defending 4A state champs shutout Post Falls on Tuesday to grab their first Inland Empire League victory of the season.

Resilient Bulldogs prevail in shootout with Post Falls

SANDPOINT — There was no shortage of goals Tuesday at War Memorial Field.

Seating capacity at Barlow Stadium limited to 450 people

SANDPOINT — The seating capacity at War Memorial Field on Friday will be limited to 450 people in the Barlow Stadium grandstands and 200 people in the visitors bleachers, according to an email Tuesday afternoon from Lake Pend Oreille Superintendent Tom Albertson.

N. Idaho CASA finds new office in Sandpoint

Additional training room will help retain advocates serving child victims

Bonner County History - Aug. 25, 2020

From the archives of the

Best Shot - Aug. 25, 2020

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Billy (Bill) C. Macumber, 80

Bill Macumber was born May 27, 1940, in Sandpoint, Idaho, to Lola and Louie Macumber of the Cabinet-Clark Fork area. He passed away on August 21, 2020, 3 a.m. at the Hospice House in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. He was 80 years old.

COVID cases spike at Silver Valley’s Cascadia

Five confirmed deaths at nursing facility

Bonner County Calendar - Aug. 25, 2020

Bobby Dean Sellmer, 67

Bobby Dean Sellmer, 67, passed away near Heron, Montana, on Sunday, August 23, 2020.

Kid Weather - Aug. 25, 2020

(Dean, Priest River Elementary, first grade)

IDFG: More sockeye return to Redfish than in years past

As of Monday, 16 sockeye salmon had made it back to Redfish Lake in central Idaho.

SHS limits tickets to Friday’s football game to presale only

SANDPOINT — Tickets for Sandpoint football’s season opener at War Memorial Field this Friday will not be sold at the gate prior to the game.

Bulldogs hold 3-on-3 beach volleyball tournament Saturday to celebrate end of training camp

Research sheds light on steelhead survival

Cash tags should entice angler participation in study

PHD: 33 cases of COVID-19

SANDPOINT — The Panhandle Health District tallied 33 new confirmed or probable cases on novel coronavirus on Monday, including five new infections in Bonner County.

Special session gets off to a rocky start Monday

Day’s events include glass-blast protest but Legislature starts work on three bills

Ponderay Rotary gives scholarships

The Rotary Club of Ponderay is proud to announce that 27 scholarships were awarded to students last month.

Pecks Hog Trough cooking up great food for folks on the go

SAGLE — After years of baking for big corporations, Scott Peck put his love for cooking to the side while getting his farm, landscape and trucking business off the ground.

Man arrested on murder charge

Bradley Micheal Leader also arrested on kidnapping charge

Mayor Rognstad needs to step up or step down

When first elected to office, Mayor Rognstad was quite open about his lack of respect for our country by refusing to salute the flag during the Pledge of Allegiance and stood with his hands behind his back. When questioned about his actions, his snide response was that he was “more comfortable” that way and besides, it “opens my heart.” Definitely a sign of things to come.

Little’s broken promise will not be forgotten

Throughout his campaign and his time in office, Governor Little has identified education as his number one priority. This is for good reason. Survey after survey shows that education is the number one priority of the people of Idaho, and yet Idaho remains dead last of 50 states in terms of education funding per student.

Legals for August, 25 2020

Missing woman found near Mirror Lake

SAGLE — A Bonner County woman who went missing near Talache on Sunday was found Thursday by a motorcyclist, according to the Bonner County Sheriff’s Office.

Humble root crops take easily to deluxe gourmet treatment

The summer sun has blessed our veggie gardens with warmth unknown for decades. Root crops are being dug earlier than usual, and cooks can revel in the availability of beets and carrots – featured today in some really cool recipes. The best part is the possibility of interchanging the veggies (in most cases) for double the culinary benefits. Enjoy!

From Showy Aster to Showy Fleabane, arboretum has it all

Showy Aster (Eurybia conspicua) ranges widely throughout the northwestern United States and western Canadian provinces.

SASi announces seats campaign

SANDPOINT — Sandpoint Area Seniors, Inc. has kicked off a capital campaign to replace all the aging participant chairs in the facility’s newly refurbished dining room.

Militias adapting after Facebook ban

Militias adapting after Facebook bans pages

In the market for the fair

It’s time to start saving lives and slow down

I have just read on the internet that three more people have died in a vehicle accident on Highway 200 near the bridge over the Pack River close to Hope.

We all can play a part in containing virus

The angst many educators and parents have surrounding whether students should return to the classroom or learn on-line is not surprising given the news we receive every day about the coronavirus’ spread in our state. In fact, the same debate is raging across the country.

Where is the COVID-19 spike in the county? Nation?

The Daily Bee (Aug. 7, 2020) included a table indicating four new cases of COVID-19 from the day before and that equaled a total of 175 cases to date in Bonner County. The four new “cases” equaled a 0.023% increase and the 175 equaled a 0.004% of the total Bonner County population.

Speedy recovery for Idaho

Gem State has third-lowest unemployment rate in the nation

Bonner County Calendar - Aug. 23, 2020

Bonner County News of Record - July 28, 2020

Local blooms as 100th birthday nears

Large San Marzano tomatoes are sun ripening on the vines in Maebeth Fulmer’s backyard raised beds, dense and verdant with winter squash, basil, cantaloupe, and zucchini plants, to name a few.

Bonner County News of Record - July 27, 2020

Bonner County History - Aug. 23, 2020

From the archives of the

Bonner County News of Records - July 29, 2020

Bonner County News of Record - July 26, 2020

Fundraiser underway for injured officer

PONDERAY — An online fundraiser is underway for Ponderay Police Sgt. Mike Victorino, who was injured in a motorcycle crash on Aug. 15.

Boys soccer falls to Timberwolves in opener

COEUR d’ALENE — It wasn’t the start to the season the Sandpoint boys soccer team was hoping for. The Bulldogs fell 4-1 at Lake City on Friday in the nonleague opener for both teams.

SHS cross country shines in dual meet with Timberlake

SANDPOINT — Through tight corners, steep hills and logging roads, the Sandpoint cross country team proved they can handle any conditions thrown their way during a dual meet with Timberlake on Friday morning at Pine Street Woods.

Bonner County Calendar - Aug. 22, 2020

Kid Weather - Aug. 22, 2020

(Raye Johnson, Sagle Elementary, first grade)

Best Shot - Aug. 22, 2020

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Bonner County News of Record - July 25, 2020

Oink, moo & ewe

PHD: 2 new infections in Bonner County

SANDPOINT — The Panhandle Health District reported 12 new confirmed or probable cases of novel coronavirus on Friday, which includes two new infections in Bonner County.

Super sub has roots in Bayview

Acoustic technology on the future ‘USS IDAHO’ was developed at the Navy research facility in Bayview

The cowboy way

Life sentences imposed in case

SANDPOINT — A Priest Lake man was ordered to serve concurrent life sentences on Tuesday for raping and impregnating a teenager.

Legals for August, 22 2020

Bulldogs top Lake City 2-1 in first game on artificial turf

SANDPOINT — It was a historic evening at War Memorial Field on Friday. The first competitive game was played on the new artificial turf. Even better, the Bulldogs won.

Little: COVID trends promising

Despite positive news, Idaho stays in Stage 4

Beloved ‘Gi’ is home with her family

Police: Woman thought dog was her daughter’s, so she took it

Churches offer online, in-person worship

As a response to the novel coronavirus pandemic, local churches are responding, helping their congregations worship in a variety of ways, from Zoom and Facebook Live services to YouTube videos and more.

Kid Weather - Aug. 21, 2020

(Jayden, Idaho Hill Elementary, fourth grade)

Bonner County News of Record - July 24, 2020

Living for God

A few months ago came I across this quote from Jonathan Edwards:

Bonner County Calendar - Aug. 21, 2020

Russell Henry Lacy, 63

Russell Henry Lacy, 63, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 in Sandpoint, Idaho.

Best Shot - Aug. 21, 2020

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SHS Class of 1970 delays 50th reunion

The Sandpoint High School Class of 1970 50th reunion is being postponed until next year.

Local man arrested in shooting incident

SANDPOINT — A Bonner County man has been arrested for shooting at a vehicle at the Freeman Lake Sportsman’s Access near Oldtown on June 4.

Kootenai Co. officials wash hands of mask mandate

Two residents push for some PHD members to be replaced

Ready to ride at the fair

Suit seeks end to ramp controversy

PRIEST LAKE — The Outlet Bay Owners Association is suing Bonner County and the Idaho Department of Lands to end the struggle over its boat launch ramp, 1st District Court records show.

PHD: 27 new COVID-19 cases

SANDPOINT — The Panhandle Health District reported on Thursday that 27 new confirmed or probable cases of novel coronavirus were tallied, including three new infections in Bonner County.

‘We’re hungry’: Clark Fork football is seeking NSL title

CLARK FORK — Is this the year the Clark Fork football team ends its decade-long state drought?

Boys soccer eager to take next step toward glory

SANDPOINT — Tanner French isn’t here to win district titles. He’s here to win state titles.

SHS girls swim prepares to defend state title, boys ready to grab one of their own

SANDPOINT — It’s amazing how much talent fills the Litehouse YMCA pool on a daily basis.

Lady Cats lean on underclassmen to keep state streak alive

CLARK FORK — Head coach Michelle Valliere called last season a rebuilding year. Well, it certainly didn’t look like it.

SHS volleyball hopes dedication in the summer pays off

SANDPOINT — Karen Alsager’s return to the Sandpoint volleyball program last season was filled with positives and negatives.

SHS football reloads, looks for key returners to step up this fall

SANDPOINT — The Sandpoint football team strapped on the shoulder pads on Aug. 12 for the first time since falling to Blackfoot in the first round of the 4A state playoffs last November.

Girls soccer believes a repeat could be within reach

SANDPOINT — Prior to last season, two words haunted the Sandpoint girls soccer program — Bishop Kelly.

Two Elks members hit aces

SANDPOINT — A pair of Sandpoint Elks members got aces on the golf course a week apart.

No more waiting, sports are back today

SANDPOINT — By the time you read this, the Sandpoint cross country team will already be running through Pine Street Woods.

Legals for August, 21 2020

Season preview: SHS cross country embraces opportunity to compete

SANDPOINT — Ask anyone and they’ll go on for hours about how the Sandpoint cross country team impacted their life.

Oink, moo & ewe!

Sandpoint Volleyball Academy hosts pair of clinics Sunday

Sandpoint Volleyball Academy in conjunction with Mountain Side Volleyball Club has announced two upcoming clinics.

Bonner County News Of Record - July 23, 2020

Editor’s note: Some calls do not list numbered locations or other location details because that information was not listed on the log provided by Bonner Dispatch

High court rules in access lawsuit

MOYIE SPRINGS — The Idaho Supreme Court is vacating a lower court’s order for summary judgment in a protracted access dispute and remanding the case back to 1st District Court for further proceedings.

Kid Weather - Aug. 20, 2020

(Maisy S., Washington Elementary, kindergarten)

Best Shot - Aug. 20, 2020

If you have a photo that you took that you would like to see run as a Best Shot or I Took The Bee send it in to the Bonner County Daily Bee, P.O. Box 159, Sandpoint, Idaho, 83864; or drop them off at 310 Church St., Sandpoint. You may also email your pictures in to the Bonner County Daily Bee along with your name, caption information, hometown and phone number to bcdailybee@bonnercountydailybee.com.

Bonner County Calendar - Aug. 20, 2020

Loyd I. Boyle, 91

Loyd I. Boyle, 91, passed away, in Sandpoint, on Friday, August 14, 2020.

Group announces scholarship winners

Idaho Realtors has announced its six scholarship recipients for 2020. The scholarship recipients — including two from Bonner County — are attending an Idaho college or university in the fall, and earned the awards through academics, achievement, and community service.

Bonner County History - Aug. 20, 2020

From the archives of the

Sandpoint nixes mask mandate

Council votes against facial coverings 4-2

Special session focus: election, lawsuits

But education not on Monday’s agenda

Harvey Riffle, 90

Harvey Riffle, 90, born December 10, 1929, died on April 11, 2020.

Local 101 Women opens grant cycle

The coronavirus pandemic is having far reaching affects across our region and area non-profits have been greatly impacted. Unable to hold fundraising events due to restrictions limiting crowds, and with donor dollars dwindling, these non-profits are in dire need of funds to continue their worthwhile endeavors.

Virus cases unchanged in county

SANDPOINT — The virus, which causes COVID-19, stayed steady with no new cases reported in Bonner County on Wednesday.

Two file for North Idaho College board

Two people have filed for the North Idaho College Board of Trustees.

Mask wearing does little to keep people safe

I was recently reading an article from your paper that asked for a person who did not wish to wear masks to write a letter to the editor. The simple answer should be science. Since the largest coronavirus particles are .14 microns in size, and even an N-99 mask only filters particles .3 microns or larger, the masks are not able to protect anyone from the virus.

Local woman is reported missing

SANDPOINT — The Bonner County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public’s assistance in locating a possible missing person.

Jessie M. Mueller, 62

Jessie M. Mueller, 62, passed away at her home in Sandpoint on Monday, Aug. 17, 2020.

City’s park system is a Sandpoint legacy

Friday, Aug. 7, marked the grand opening of the long-awaited Memorial Field project. This project had been envisioned by many residents for years. Since 73% of the Sandpoint voters approved of the local option 1% tax in 2015, the city has been laser-focused on completing project within the window of the five-year levy that expires on Dec. 31. I’m very proud of this accomplishment, I’m proud of our team at City Hall, and I’m proud of all the user groups and citizen volunteers that have contributed to this vision. Not only was this project the most robust capital project ever taken on by the city, it was in some ways one of the most difficult challenges politically.

Football team’s new name should be the Washington Politicians

Team mascots are supposed to be fearsome. The pro-football team in Washington, D.C. ought to be the Washington Politicians. That is as scary as it gets.

Legals for August, 20 2020

Jessie M. Mueller, 62

Jessie M. Mueller, 62, passed away at her home in Sandpoint, Idaho, on Monday, Aug. 17, 2020.

Priest River sports are finally back this week

PRIEST RIVER — Finally, after months of waiting and hoping, local sports are back.

Just how badly do you want a healthy lifestyle?

With busy schedules and lifestyles, keeping your mind, body and soul healthy can be a major challenge.

Beverly Ann Mitton, 65

Beverly Ann Mitton, 65, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at Kootenai Health in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho due to complications from existing conditions resulting from a car accident in 2011 leaving her paralyzed from the shoulders down.

County approves $100K for Priest Lake projects

PRIEST LAKE — Bonner County commissioners agreed on Thursday to chip in another $100,000 to help pay for improvements to the Outlet Bay Dam, install an impervious breakwater at the Thorofare and conduct dredging, according to Road & Bridge Director Steve Klatt.

Appeals court upholds ruling

SANDPOINT — The Idaho Court of Appeals is affirming the denial of post-conviction relief for a Blanchard man who was convicted of kidnapping and raping his semi-estranged girlfriend at remote cabin near Spirit Lake in 2016.

Idaho auctions 18 Priest Lake lots

PRIEST LAKE — The Idaho Department of Lands auctioned 18 state-owned lake front lots at Priest Lake for deeded ownership during a public, oral auction Saturday in Coeur d’Alene.

Raymond Edward Naccarato

Raymond Edward Naccarato passed away on August 10, 2020.

Fun on the water

City opens survey on arts, culture

SANDPOINT — The city of Sandpoint recently initiated a planning process to create its first Arts, Culture and Historic Preservation Master Plan. The city engaged Lakota Group and Surale Phillips to conduct a citywide cultural arts assessment, assess the city’s historic preservation program and policies, establish historic contexts for the city, make recommendations and set goals for arts, culture, and historic preservation.

No new virus cases in county

SANDPOINT — No new confirmed or probable cases of novel coronavirus emerged in Bonner County on Tuesday, though the virus has claimed four more lives in three northern counties, according to the Panhandle Health District.

Youngster may teach us how to care for each other

He’s all of 9 years old. Been in foster care for six years — moved around too many times to count. Has a younger brother who got adopted last year — without him. I wonder what that felt like — to be left behind. We in families see our share of sibling rivalry — who’s the favorite? — but to be cut off from your only connection with family amid a sea of strangers? Must have been awfully lonely on that life raft.

Charles E. Lantto, 87

Charles E. Lantto passed away at the age of 87 on August 11, 2020, at the Schneidmiller Hospice House in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Charles was born June 18, 1933, in Calumet, Michigan, to Roy and Ina (Kintola) Lantto. Charles grew up in Coos Bay, Oregon. He enlisted in the United States Army, serving in the Korean War.

Sandpoint Elks honored as top volunteers

SANDPOINT — The Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce is marking the Sandpoint Elks Lodge’s 100th anniversary by naming them their August Volunteers of the Month. The ceremony took place on Aug. 13 as a virtual meeting in place of the chamber’s regular general membership luncheon.

The ‘now normal’: A digital Geezer Forum!

In case you haven’t noticed, COVID-19 has created twists and turns in our “normal” lives! Some people suggest we now live in a “new normal”. I suggest we live in our “now normal”! What we consider normal today is likely going to change again, and again, and again.

A brief primer on the endocrine system

“Oh, you’re being so hormonal.” Yeah, that’s a statement that can rankle anyone’s bad mood. But actually, it might be a compliment. The series of glands that produce and secrete hormones, called the endocrine system, controls many different body functions. So, the fact that you slept last night is because you were “hormonal.” Hormones regulate respiration, metabolism, reproduction, sensory perception, movement, sexual development, and growth.

Preparations under way for work on Priest Lake Dam

100 Years Ago — 1920

Legals for August, 19 2020

Sandpoint’s activist mayor should do his job or step down

I am weary of Sandpoint’s activist mayor, Shelby Rognstad, using his office as a self-righteous bully pulpit. Rognstad’s multiple, sanctimonious proclamations have been nothing but divisive. His latest, in a city-approved proclamation — an alignment with the Love Lives Here movement — is inappropriate. Love Lives Here sounds good on paper, but when you take the time to examine the words and actions of those involved with the organization, you’ll see that the Love Lives Here crew is filled with the intolerant and hate-filled.

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From the archives of the

Kid Weather - Aug. 18, 2020

(Chayse, Priest River Elementary, first grade)

Charles David Wigton, 85

Charles David Wigton, 85, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, left us to be with the Lord on Monday, July 27, 2020, at the Schneidmiller Hospice House in Coeur d’Alene.

Reception highlights fly fishing

A man named Reg Baird said, “The man who coined the phrase ‘money can’t buy happiness,’ never bought himself a good fly rod!” Many an angler would agree with that wholeheartedly which is the reason why the Pend Oreille Arts Council engaged several local artists to depict the technique and tranquility of pitting fly versus trout.

Best Shot - Aug. 18, 2020

If you have a photo that you took that you would like to see run as a Best Shot or I Took The Bee send it in to the Bonner County Daily Bee, P.O. Box 159, Sandpoint, Idaho, 83864; or drop them off at 310 Church St., Sandpoint. You may also email your pictures in to the Bonner County Daily Bee along with your name, caption information, hometown and phone number to bcdailybee@bonnercountydailybee.com.

Local author publishes memoir

“LEAVING THE BOYS, a story of Motherhood and Career, Feminism and Romance”, by Mindy Cameron is now available at local bookstores and on Amazon in either Kindle or print version.

Bonner County Calendar - Aug. 18, 2020

Chamber welcomes Wildflower Spa at Seasons with ribbon-cutting

SANDPOINT — The Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce welcomed Wildflower Spa at Seasons to the organization with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 24.

Easement protects bighorn sheep habitat along the Snake River

A conservation easement on a 2,900-acre Snake River ranch will help preserve important bighorn sheep habitat.

Why can’t Kootenai street paving crew do the Long Bridge?

Thank you to whoever was responsible for paving North Main Street in Kootenai. My car and myself really appreciate it.

N. Idaho woman was born to vote

Kathleen Moseley’s birthday marks the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment

Masks comments due by noon today

SANDPOINT — The Sandpoint City Council meeting for Wednesday, Aug. 19, includes the public hearing on the 2021 budget. The proposed interactive budget book can be found online under the News and Announcements section of the City website at www.sandpointidaho.gov.

Don’t use parks fund for city’s Baldy property

Council members:

Protesters object to defendant’s sentence

SANDPOINT — Protesters converged on the Bonner County Courthouse on Monday to oppose what they consider to be a lenient sentence imposed on a local man who was charged with multiple counts of sexual exploitation of child via possession of child pornography.

Sandpoint man wins $1,000 in walleye lottery

SANDPOINT — Another Idaho angler has won $1,000 in the Lake Pend Oreille walleye lottery.

Panhandle adds 30 new COVID-19 cases

SANDPOINT — The Panhandle Health District reported 30 new cases of confirmed or probable cases of novel coronavirus on Monday.

It’s time judges listen and hear what we want

On July 21, Andrew Brown was sentenced to one felony charge of knowingly distributing sexually exploitive material of children.

Forget the shotgun, get a fly rod holder!

Windshield wipers are made for bugs and dust.

Legals for August, 18 2020

Sizzling summers support sun-heat-loving ornamentals

Our HOT summer has taken me back in memory to the ’40s, when as a kid in Coeur d’Alene, I made the daily trek to City Beach and spent hours playing in the water and picking up a toasty tan while basking on the beach.

Hero of Art: Local rescues iconic downtown mural

More than a third of Dianna Schuppel and Eric Odin’s 1998 hand-painted mural had crumbled into bits and pieces of paint and cement by the time Douglas Jones was recruited.

Bonner County Calendar - Aug. 16, 2020

Man arrested on sex crimes warrant

SANDPOINT — A Sandpoint man was arrested Wednesday on an Oregon warrant alleging more than a dozen sex crimes.

Misinformed misinformation designed to mislead

On Thursday, July 30, the Daily Bee included an article by AP writer David Klepper that was as misleading as what he was attempting to highlight — “Coronavirus misinformation proving highly contagious.” While belittling the benefits of hydroxychloroquine, Klepper resorted to the liberal technique of pretending to be an authority and not citing the sources of his “many” assertions. In what area of medicine or science was Klepper’s degree?

Bonner County History - Aug. 16, 2020

From the archives of the

Rathdrum’s BNSF railroad facility going eco-friendly

Rathdrum’s BNSF railroad facility going eco-friendly

Think before being absolutely positive about something

We live in a “pick your expert” society, If one wants to discredit someone about something, an expert can be found. Most letters to the editor that offer opinion on current issues cite various experts , scientists, or “the scientific community.” The opinions are cited as though there are no opposing ones. Anyone not believing like the writer, is stupid, ignorant, or irresponsible. Often the individual declares, “ the scientific community agrees,’ or “all scientists believe,” or “it is settled science.”

Wearing is caring, daring is sharing

Human experimentation needs individual informed consent

Elon Musk’s, SpaceX Starlink 5G was constructed last month on Colburn Culver — a mile from Northside Elementary School with testing between 11-17 GHz over Idaho and other northern states from the 42 to 50 degree latitude. You guessed it — Elon Musk does not live in these latitudes. The microwave radiation is much higher than our third and fourth generation of .6 to 2.5 GHz for wireless communications. The FCC has never assessed the human or animal health impact of these high radiation emissions from 50,000 satellites or any other existing and potential adverse environmental effects.

UI’s agriculture center keeps a focus on organic

SANDPOINT — Walking through the orchard, Kyle Nagy stops, picks an apple from a Red Vein Crabapple tree and cuts it in half. The skin is deep cranberry, the inside is pinkish red all the way through. “These are good for cider,” he said.

Bonner County News of Record - July 21, 2020

VFW is hosting meeting Tuesday

VFW Post 2453 will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the post home, 1325 W. Pine St. Call 263-9613 for more info.

Maybe a community recommendation, not a mandate, is the answer

On the question of how the Sandpoint city government should act on the mask issue, perhaps there’s a creative third approach to the problem.

Bonner County News of Record - July 18, 2020

Bonner County News of Record - July 19, 2020

Bonner County News of Record - July 20, 2020

Bonner County News of Record - July 20, 2020

Ponderay man hurt in motorcycle crash

A Ponderay man was injured Saturday afternoon after losing control of his motorcycle on U.S. 12 just east of Lewiston.

County revisits chip sealing

SAGLE — Bonner County is making another pass at chip sealing roads after a disappointing chip-sealing season in 2019.

Bonner County News of Record - July 17, 2020

Best Shot - Aug. 15, 2020

If you have a photo that you took that you would like to see run as a Best Shot or I Took The Bee send it in to the Bonner County Daily Bee, P.O. Box 159, Sandpoint, Idaho, 83864; or drop them off at 310 Church St., Sandpoint. You may also email your pictures in to the Bonner County Daily Bee along with your name, caption information, hometown and phone number to bcdailybee@bonnercountydailybee.com.

Beverly Ann Mitton, 65

Beverly Ann Mitton, 65, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2020, at Kootenai Health in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

Loyd I. Boyle, 91

Loyd I. Boyle, 91, passed away, in Sandpoint, Idaho, on Friday, August 14, 2020.

PHD: 30 new COVID-19 cases emerge

SANDPOINT — The Panhandle Health District reported 30 new confirmed or probable new cases of novel coronavirus on Friday, which includes three new cases in Bonner County.

Lottery returns $55.5M to benefit Idaho’s public schools

The Idaho Lottery has announced a $55,500,000 dividend to Idaho/s residents. Including this year’s dividend, the Idaho Lottery has now returned $961.5 million since it began in July 1989.

Kid Weather - Aug. 15, 2020

(Izzy Turco, Priest River Elementary, first grade)

Teck Resource venture could have potential negative impact

British Columbia’s largest mining company, Teck Resources, has proposed a new coal mining venture upstream of Montana’s Kootenai River system.

Bonner County Calendar - Aug. 15, 2020

Alice ‘Kay’ Berry, 82

Alice “Kay” Berry, 82, passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2020, in Sandpoint, Idaho. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 22, 2020, at the Lakeview Funeral Home.

Bonner County News of Record - July 16, 2020

Rapid Lightning Creek Bridge project at crossroad

SANDPOINT — The project is years off, but Bonner County officials want to know what the public thinks about a project to replace one of the bridges across Rapid Lightning Creek.

Angels file lawsuit over ticket proceeds

SANDPOINT — Angels Over Sandpoint is suing a Washington state company for allegedly refusing to turn over the proceeds from ticket sales for the Sandpoint Follies.

Exhibit items stolen from museum

SANDPOINT — A receipt and a few calendars from an old, long-gone laundry. An old ad encased in plexiglass and attached to the wall.

SHS ready for reentry

SANDPOINT — A back-to-school guide for students and staff attending Sandpoint High School this fall was released Friday, which indicated changes related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Legals for August, 15 2020

Ruehle’s rule: Ordinance proposed to mandate masks in Sandpoint

SANDPOINT — The chambers are quiet, but controversy on mandating masks in the city has reached an all-time high.

Museum reports thefts from exhibits

SANDPOINT — While not high in value, items representing pieces of the community's history have been taken from the Bonner County Historical Museum over the past few weeks.

State fire mobilization authorized for Sunset Fire

State fire assistance has been mobilized under the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan in support of local firefighters working to contain the Sunset Fire located in Spokane County, near the Spokane Airport.

Sandpoint moves forward with fall sports season

SANDPOINT — Sandpoint athletic director Kris Knowles’ phone was ringing off the hook today following Moscow High School’s announcement last night to cancel fall sports this season.

Another hearing set in gun lawsuit

SANDPOINT — A hearing has been set on the city of Sandpoint’s motion for summary judgment in a lawsuit brought by Bonner County over a prohibition of firearms during the Festival at Sandpoint.

Food distribution event set for today

SANDPOINT — A fourth emergency food distribution event is being held today from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. — or until supplies run out.

Fun at the fair? They’re getting ready for you

SANDPOINT — For decades, Bonner County has celebrated its summer season with a community-wide fair and Bonner County Fairgrounds Director Darcey Smith said this year should be no different.

No new cases of COVID-19 in Bonner County

SANDPOINT — No new confirmed or probable cases of novel coronavirus emerged in Bonner County on Thursday, but 55 new cases were added in four other northern Idaho counties, according to the Panhandle Health District.

Initiative backers call it quits on education ballot drive

An Idaho group collecting online signatures for an education initiative for the November ballot has suspended the effort following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling against them

Best Shot - Aug. 14, 2020

If you have a photo that you took that you would like to see run as a Best Shot or I Took The Bee send it in to the Bonner County Daily Bee, P.O. Box 159, Sandpoint, Idaho, 83864; or drop them off at 310 Church St., Sandpoint. You may also email your pictures in to the Bonner County Daily Bee along with your name, caption information, hometown and phone number to bcdailybee@bonnercountydailybee.com.

Seeing with the eyes of your heart

First Presbyterian Church worships at City Beach at least once per summer. However, this year’s event was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the desire to keep people safe. It felt strange to not gather by the shore of one of the most beautiful outdoor sanctuaries in the world, to not have a church potluck in the park, and to miss the natural beauty, sounds, and community of City Beach on a beautiful Sunday morning.

NIC Venture Center begins Sept. 15

Innovation, technology commercialization and entrepreneurship will be the focus of the North Idaho College Venture Center Commercialization Academy, a new eight-week course that will start Sept. 15.

Churches offer in-person, online worship

As a response to the novel coronavirus pandemic, local churches are responding, helping their congregations worship in a variety of ways, from Zoom and Facebook Live services to YouTube videos and more.

7B Baggers hold cornhole tournament to benefit Sandpoint Affordable Football League

SANDPOINT — 7B Baggers Cornhole is holding a fundraiser tournament in conjunction with Sandpoint Affordable Football League on Saturday at MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St. in Sandpoint.

Bonner County News of Record - July 15, 2020

Editor’s note: Some calls do not list numbered locations or other location details because that information was not listed on the log provided by Bonner Dispatch.

Bonner County Calendar - Aug. 14, 2020

Gold ‘n’ Grouse 4-H’ers get ready for the fair

Gold ‘n’ Grouse 4-H Beef Club met at the Russel’s home on August 11 to work on their showmanship skills for their beef projects, for the upcoming fair.

Kid Weather - Aug. 14, 2020

(Sienna, Priest River Elementary, first grade)

Legals for August, 14 2020

Bonners Ferry police chief involved in fatal shooting

CHALLIS — Bonners Ferry Police Brian Zimmerman, Bonners Ferry Police Chief, is under investigation after he allegedly shot and killed a man after a verbal altercation near Tin Cup Campground in Custer County on Saturday, Aug. 1.

Lack of communication, division is hurting us all

I’ve lived in North Idaho all but five of my 72 years. I was in law enforcement almost all of my 23 years of employment with the state of Idaho.

Bonner County History - Aug. 13, 2020

From the archives of the

There is no need to change library’s mask use policy

I was very dismayed to see the demonstration at the library, and to see local residents being used by outside agitators. I have absolutely no problem with wearing a mask to come into the library. Even if I did, I know that nearly everything the library offers is available online or through placing a hold and picking out up curbside. (The staff even offered to bring out a laptop so they could use the internet.) There is no need to change the policy. It is one that protects the public that the library serves. I support our library and the wonderful staff who should not have to put up with intimidation.

Gypsy Bay bridge to be replaced

SANDPOINT — A deteriorating bridge deck spanning Little Muskrat Lake is slated for replacement.

Best Shot - Aug. 13, 2020

If you have a photo that you took that you would like to see run as a Best Shot or I Took The Bee send it in to the Bonner County Daily Bee, P.O. Box 159, Sandpoint, Idaho, 83864; or drop them off at 310 Church St., Sandpoint. You may also email your pictures in to the Bonner County Daily Bee along with your name, caption information, hometown and phone number to bcdailybee@bonnercountydailybee.com.

Commissioners should limit disbursement of library funds

About the same time Sandpoint Mayor Shelby Rongstad reaffirmed a commitment to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the library issued an edict discriminating against anyone who won’t wear a mask.

Mel Dick cycles across U.S. to support youth

SANDPOINT — Where in the world is Mel Dick? Well, let’s just say he’s not in Sandpoint.

SHS cross country eases into season with mile trial

SANDPOINT — It felt like sports were back when the SHS cross country team took the track Tuesday morning for their mile trial.

Richard Allen Hollars, 84

Richard Allen Hollars, 84, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at home in Sagle, Idaho. Private family services will be held at a later date.

The few, the proud, the ignorant versus the library

I propose a take off on a well known Marine recruiting slogan of “the few, the proud, the ignorant and/or inconsiderate” to describe those protesting the East Bonner County Library District’s mask policy. I commend the library for their mask policy and providing disinfectant to help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

Increased sewer rates in Sandpoint? Oh my!

How can the city officials even consider raising sewer rates in the event an $11 million sewer plant is ever needed? Our present high sewer rates are outrageously ridiculous and with our overpayment each month, the city has accumulated such a surplus in sewer funds, to purchase property behind the Panda Theater, help build a roundabout at the end of Boyer, and help finance the downtown beatification project. I wonder — is this a misappropriation of funds? Anyway without any more outside projects, surely there will be enough excess sewer funds to cover any additional sewer projects, for years to come.

Sandy Crabtree & a ‘Chair on Wheels’

Cd’A woman says faith and writing have sustained her in 50-year battle with MS

WOW honored despite luncheon’s cancellation

SANDPOINT — By this time, Women Honoring Women had hoped to be putting the finishing touches on plans to honor the five women selected as Women of Wisdom for 2020.

Kid Weather - Aug. 13, 2020

(Sienna R., Priest River Elementary, first grade)

Bonner County News of Record - July 13, 2020

Seven new COVID-19 cases in county

SANDPOINT — Two more novel coronavirus deaths in Kootenai County and seven new infections in Bonner County were reported by the Panhandle Health District on Wednesday.

Bonner County Calendar - Aug. 13, 2020

Alice ‘Kay’ Berry

Alice “Kay” Berry, 82, passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2020, in Sandpoint, Idaho. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 22, 2020. at the Lakeview Funeral Home.

Bonner County News of Record - July 14, 2020

Editor’s note: Some calls do not list numbered locations or other location details because that information was not listed on the log provided by Bonner Dispatch.

Shooting was accidental

COCOLALLA — A gunshot wound which injured a Cocolalla resident on Tuesday has been determined to be accidentally self-inflicted, according to Bonner County Sheriff’s Capt. Tim Hemphill.

Sandpoint reexamines city fees

SANDPOINT — Numbers and spreadsheets stole the show at Wednesday night’s city council workshop, where City Administrator Jennifer Stapleton and Public Works Director Amanda Wilson gave detailed presentations on proposed fee changes.

Legals for August, 13 2020

LPOSD secures fall reentry plan

SANDPOINT — After many weeks of drafting guidelines for Lake Pend Oreille School District, the board of trustees unanimously approved its COVID-19 protocol and reentry plan Tuesday evening.

Construction of new McAbee Falls bridge planned

20 Years Ago — 2000

Joyce Dillon, 76

After a short illness at the age of 76, Joyce Dillon passed away on July 27, 2020.

Bonner County Calendar - Aug. 12, 2020

Sandra K. LaCroix

Sandra (Sandy) LaCroix, 76, went home to Jesus on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 in Newport Wash.

Young hero offers reminder there’s enough love for all

His face is healing in a recent photo I saw of the boy who saved his sister last month from the German Shepherd attack. The family says from the minute she was born he held a big brother bond with her. Three years older he has stuck close — and that’s just where he was when he and his almost-4-year-old sister went into a friend’s backyard to play. Only to have a “mean” dog go after them.

Former resident charged with lewd conduct

PRIEST RIVER — A former North Idaho man has been implicated in the sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl last year, court records show.

Idaho could see $405M surplus amid pandemic

Idaho could be on track to finish the fiscal year with $405 million in surplus tax revenue in spite of the pandemic's economic toll if a new forecast holds true

Clerks offer election suggestion

County clerks seek early ballot access, voting centers

Protect others and yourself by wearing a mask

We all know that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends wearing a mask when we can’t distance ourselves from others to the tune of more than six feet. The simple science says that if my face is covered and your face is covered, the droplets that contain the coronavirus are unlikely to be exchanged.

UI releases list of spring 2020 semester grads

The University of Idaho recently announced the names of students who graduated during the university’s spring commencement. A total of 1,616 students graduated. From the region, those graduating include:

Stephen Allen Michael Estes, 32

Stephen Allen Michael Estes, 32, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2020, near Sandpoint. Idaho.

Yes, men and women have different exercise needs

Let’s face it, as if it was not plainly obvious, men and women are different — especially when it comes to fitness and workout needs.

Kid Weather - Aug. 12, 2020

(Regina G., Idaho Hill Elementary, fourth grade)

Crossing work is set in Cocolalla

COCOLALLA — BNSF will be working on the S. Cocallala Loop crossing.

Join the Priest River cross country family

PRIEST RIVER — Fall sports practices kicked off on Monday and all of the Priest River teams are still searching for athletes.

Spartans starting to refill depleted football schedule

PRIEST RIVER — Things are changing by the minute, but Priest River Athletic Director Matt George has started to fill in holes in the Spartans’ football schedule.

Best Shot - Aug. 12, 2020

If you have a photo that you took that you would like to see run as a Best Shot or I Took The Bee send it in to the Bonner County Daily Bee, P.O. Box 159, Sandpoint, Idaho, 83864; or drop them off at 310 Church St., Sandpoint. You may also email your pictures in to the Bonner County Daily Bee along with your name, caption information, hometown and phone number to bcdailybee@bonnercountydailybee.com.

Aiden Scott Green, 7

Aiden Scott Green, 7, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2020.

Mary Jane Olinger, 92

Mary Jane Olinger passed peacefully on July 31, 2020 at the age of 92. Mary was born to Samuel and Irma Blough on October 21, 1927 in Sunnyside, Washington.

Lindsey Marie Rose, 30

Lindsey Marie Rose, 30, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2020 in Sandpoint, Idaho.

Bonner County News of Record - July 12, 2020

COVID-19 cases surge in region

SANDPOINT — The Panhandle Health District reported 81 new confirmed or probable cases of novel coronavirus on Tuesday, including one new infection in Bonner County.

Person suffers gunshot wound

COCOLALLA — A person was evacuated by air ambulance on Tuesday evening after suffering a gunshot wound.

Wind instrument

A windsurfer

Legals for August, 12 2020

PHD announces COVID-19-related death in Benewah County

Panhandle Health District and Benewah Community Hospital re reporting the first death related to COVID-19 in Benewah County.

Hunters can get certified before fall

Beginning hunters interested in hunting in Idaho this fall who have not taken a required hunter education or a bow hunter education course may complete an online course in time to receive their certification, buy a license, and hunt this fall.

Mark Randall Pullen, 65

Mark Randall Pullen, 65, passed away at his home on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at his home in Sandpoint, Idaho.

Baked by bots, automated bread bakery returns to Sandpoint

SANDPOINT — After 50 years of fine-tuning robot hands and bread recipes, Breadbot, the world’s first fully-automated bread bakery, will be serving fresh products in Sandpoint and Walla Walla’s Super 1 Foods grocery store.

Three die in Lower Pack River crash

SANDPOINT — Three people were killed and two children were injured Sunday after the vehicle they were in crashed into the Lower Pack River.

PHD: 67 new COVID-19 cases in the region

SANDPOINT — The Panhandle Health District said on Monday there were 67 new confirmed or probable cases of novel coronavirus, including five new infections in Bonner County.

Stephen Allen Michael Estes, 32

Stephen Allen Michael Estes, 32, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020 in Sandpoint, Idaho.

Jeffrey ‘Jeff’ John Hooper, 41

Jeffrey “Jeff” John Hooper, 41, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2020, in Sandpoint, Idaho.

Nancy J. Miller, 68

Nancy J. Miller, 68, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2020, in Sandpoint, Idaho.

New train noise rankles Cocolalla residents

COCOLALLA — Landowners on the east side of Cocolalla Lake say they are being vexed by a peculiar noise emitted by southbound BNSF Railway Co. locomotives when they are traveling at speed.

CFHS Booster Club to hold first meeting

The Clark Fork High School Booster Club will hold its first meeting of the 2020-21 school year this Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. in the CFHS library.

Johansen takes second in freestyle, Greco at state championships

Backcountry hiking with fish in a bag

Like an anxious family gathered around the tree on Christmas morning, several Idaho Fish and Game employees stood next to a pickup truck at the Sage Junction rest stop on Interstate 15 one recent morning, waiting for their package.

Bonner County News of Record - July 11, 2020

Kid Weather - Aug. 11, 2020

(Kamdyn, Priest River Elementary, first grade)

Bonner County Calendar - Aug. 11, 2020

Best Shot - July 12, 2020

If you have a photo that you took that you would like to see run as a Best Shot or I Took The Bee send it in to the Bonner County Daily Bee, P.O. Box 159, Sandpoint, Idaho, 83864; or drop them off at 310 Church St., Sandpoint. You may also email your pictures in to the Bonner County Daily Bee along with your name, caption information, hometown and phone number to bcdailybee@bonnercountydailybee.com.

Legals for August, 11 2020

Three killed in accident east of Sandpoint

The Idaho State Police responded to a crash at approximately 6:49 p.m. Sunday on Highway 200 at milepost 37.5, just east of Sandpoint.

Mask mandate has limits

The Justice Department has issued an advisory on cards and flyers circulating that falsely claim to exempt people from wearing face masks.

Shaky study doesn’t change Bigfoot truth

A recent study with some suspect math suggests Bigfoot appears more often in Idaho than almost anywhere else in the country.

Bonner County Calendar - Aug. 9, 2020

Bonner County News of Record - July 8, 2020

Editor’s note: Some calls do not list numbered locations or other location details because that information was not listed on the log provided by Bonner Dispatch.

Bonner County News of Record - July 9, 2020

Bonner County News of Record - July 6, 2020

Bonner County News of Record - July 7, 2020

Food bank boasts fresh produce thanks to SHS grad

SANDPOINT — An extended soaking-wet spring made it more challenging for Sandpoint’s Organic Agriculture Center staff on North Boyer, but you wouldn’t know it by the 200-plus pounds of vegetables donated to the Bonner Community Food Bank, so far, from its garden this summer.

It’s time to THINK before we spout off

A common local’s conversation starter is “what brought you to Sandpoint?” My standard answer was “a big lake, a big ski hill, and a small friendly town.” Sadly, I must change my answer; we are no longer the friendly town of just a few years ago. What has become of us? We shout at each other for wearing masks, we don’t care about other peoples’ health, we value our personal convenience over the well being of our neighbors, and we disguise it all as righteous liberty. We have armed vigilantes in our streets and many people are so paranoid that they carry a gun everywhere.

Maggie Dawson brings color, life to city utility boxes

SANDPOINT — From a very young age, Maggie Dawson knew that art is a part of who she is.

Local church hosts food distribution

SANDPOINT — Christ Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Sandpoint is partnering with 2nd Harvest of Spokane to bring a fourth emergency food distribution to our area on Friday, Aug. 14, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., or until supplies run out.

Deputy joins in honoring LPO rescuers

SANDPOINT — A Bonner County Sheriff’s Marine Patrol deputy was on hand in California to honor a family who courageously rescued six people during a fatal boating accident on Lake Pend Oreille on June 24.

Spirit Lake may lift building moratorium

Spirit Lake’s moratorium on building permits and sewer hookups is over, for now.

Bonner County History - Aug. 9, 2020

From the archives of the

Lack of courtesy may put mask-use issue into court

Will someone who believes that wearing a mask into the library or any other establishment disenfranchises them please write a letter to the editor of this paper explaining how you came to believe that and what your logic supporting that belief is based on. All my life society has made and enforced rules, laws, and regulations to protect itself from people intentionally or otherwise doing harm to other people. Sometimes the point of a rule is just to prevent people from offending other people. No shirt, no shoes, no service comes to mind.

Betony reprise attests to its many blessings to gardens, pollinators

A few years ago, this column featured an article on the many attributes of Betony (Stachys) and invited interested readers to come over and dig out a few plants for their own gardens. Five or six couples availed themselves of the offer and though I wasn’t really worried about having compromised my own landscape, I was uncertain of the outcome.

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Editor’s note: Some calls do not list numbered locations or other location details because that information was not listed on the log provided by Bonner Dispatch.

Pearly Everlasting is a natural for dry soils

Pearly Everlasting (Anaphalis margaritacea) is a North American native found in dry, sunny fields and on the edge of wooded areas.

Health district seeking volunteers

The Panhandle Health District is seeking volunteers for its Reserve Medical Corps to assist with contact tracing of confirmed coronavirus cases and respond to public inquiries in their call center.

IPUC takes input on climate change

SANDPOINT — Dozens of North Idaho Avista customers, some waiting over three hours, testified at the Idaho Public Utilities Commission telephone public hearing Wednesday evening.

Hooks celebrating 62nd anniversary

This month, Barry and Carolyn Hook are celebrating 62 amazing years of marriage together.

Bonner Co. revising mining code

SANDPOINT — Bonner County is considering a land use code change which would allow asphalt batch plants and surface mining operations to be approved administratively and without public hearings in some zones.

PHD reports 52 new cases of COVID-19

SANDPOINT — The Panhandle Health District reported 52 new novel coronavirus cases on Friday, including two new infections in Bonner County.

Horse rescue receives generous donation

SANDPOINT — Eight years ago, Dawn Dempsey quit her retail job to rescue neglected and abused horses in North Idaho.

Best Shot - Aug. 8, 2020

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Check your red onions — they might be unsafe

North Idaho registers salmonella cases

Bonner County News of Record - July 5, 2020

Kid Weather - Aug. 8, 2020

(Lydia, Priest River Elementary, first grade)

‘You’re not going to find a better stadium out there’

SANDPOINT — After years of debate, the project to install artificial turf at War Memorial Field has finally been completed.

FSPW sets dates for August trail work

It’s already been a productive summer for Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness trail work. And there’s still more to come.

Bonner County Calendar - Aug. 8, 2020

Legals for August, 8 2020

Chamber receives ITC grant award

During its recent meeting, the Idaho Travel Council granted $5,867,607 in tourism marketing funding to non-profit organizations through the Idaho Regional Travel and Convention Grant Program.

Best Shot - Aug. 7, 2020

If you have a photo that you took that you would like to see run as a Best Shot or I Took The Bee send it in to the Bonner County Daily Bee, P.O. Box 159, Sandpoint, Idaho, 83864; or drop them off at 310 Church St., Sandpoint. You may also email your pictures in to the Bonner County Daily Bee along with your name, caption information, hometown and phone number to bcdailybee@bonnercountydailybee.com.

Bonner County News of Record - July 4, 2020

Bonner County Daily Bee - Aug. 7, 2020

Kid Weather - Aug. 7, 2020

(Alexa, Priest River Elementary, first grade)

Leaving a legacy of kindness, generosity

Wendell Campbell seemed like he was 100 years old when I was a little kid in my church. He was a retired social work professor from Azusa Pacific University. He collected 1976 bi-centennial quarters. If you found one, you could bring it to Wendell. He carried a pocket full of regular quarters and he would trade you quarter for quarter, but he would also throw in a piece of candy. He was generous with the candy.

From online to in person, local churches offer options

As a response to the novel coronavirus pandemic, local churches are responding, helping their congregations worship in a variety of ways, from Zoom and Facebook Live services to YouTube videos and more.

The whats, whys and the reasons for mask policy

Vacations are best enjoyed while unplugged. I spent last week in the great outdoors with limited access to digital technology. While a few days without 4G may sound good, I quickly realized that there is never an ideal time for a public relations specialist to go on vacation.

PHD sees 41 new cases

SANDPOINT — The Panhandle Health District reported 41 new cases of novel coronavirus, including four new infections in Bonner County.

After God’s Heart announces study on the life of Moses

This year, After God’s Heart will study the life of Moses, from Egypt to the edge of the Promised Land.

Reclaim Idaho ends initiative’s signature push

The website for Reclaim Idaho reads like a sign in a post-apocalyptic shop window, frozen in time after a worst-case scenario left streets and storefronts empty.

Kraig Phillip Peine

Kraig Phillip Peine, passed away the night of July 31 at the age of 41 after being involved in an automobile accident.

City unveils new turf at War Memorial Field today

SANDPOINT — The city of Sandpoint will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony at 3:30 p.m. today to celebrate the completion of the new artificial turf at War Memorial Field.

ITA crew improves the Pulaski Tunnel Trail

Howard Shay from Sandpoint lead a group of volunteers on a maintenance project on the Pulaski Tunnel Trail, located a mile south of Wallace for Idaho Trails Association on Saturday, July 25. The group worked in coordination with the U.S. Forest Service, in this project, Ian Cotter, district trails manager said.

Summer camp builds student morale, robot arms

SANDPOINT — For 24 Southside Elementary School students, the idea of spending their summers building robot arms and constellation lanterns was way cooler than staying at home.

Aiden Scott Green, 7

Aiden Scott Green, 7, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 in Sandpoint, Idaho.

Legals for August, 7 2020

Idaho to remain in Stage 4

Gov. Brad Little announced Idaho will remain in Stage 4 of the Idaho Rebounds plan for another two weeks.

You know it is bad when Canada doesn’t want us

A couple of times in my life, after losing faith in our voters, I vowed to move to Canada — once in 1972 when Nixon was re-elected president. (In 1974 he was forced to resign.)

Wearing a mask doesn’t infringe upon your rights

Several things have become sadly evident. People who resist wearing a mask exhibit a deep sense of grievance, a lack of generosity, absence of personal responsibility and, perhaps most importantly, overwhelming ignorance. How can they ignore the facts of COVID-19-caused illness and death across our Panhandle communities and across the country? Their display of resistance at the East Bonner County Library was another egregious effort to undermine the safety and security of our city. Wearing a mask does nothing to impinge upon your rights.

Nancy J. Miller, 68

Nancy J. Miller, 68, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2020, in Sandpoint, Idaho.

Bonner County History - Aug. 6, 2020

From the archives of the

COVID cases jump in area

SANDPOINT — The number of cases in Bonner County took a sharp jump upward Wednesday with 17 cases being reported in the community by Panhandle Health District.

Bonner County News of Record - July 3, 2020

Best Shot - Aug. 6, 2020

If you have a photo that you took that you would like to see run as a Best Shot or I Took The Bee send it in to the Bonner County Daily Bee, P.O. Box 159, Sandpoint, Idaho, 83864; or drop them off at 310 Church St., Sandpoint. You may also email your pictures in to the Bonner County Daily Bee along with your name, caption information, hometown and phone number to bcdailybee@bonnercountydailybee.com.

Extraordinary times, extraordinary measures

Governor calls special session of Legislature

LPOSD addresses building plans for fall

SANDPOINT — Lake Pend Oreille School District Superintendent Tom Albertson announced Wednesday the district’s reopening and activities plans will both be discussed at the Aug. 11 meeting.

Kid Weather - Aug. 6, 2020

(Sophia, Priest River Elementary, first grade)

Elected saboteurs seem intent on bankrupting Sandpoint

Bonner County, with the endorsement of two commissioners, is suing Sandpoint because the Festival at Sandpoint, which rents Memorial Field from the city, doesn’t allow guns into concerts. Two private individuals wanting to carry guns into shows are also suing so far costing $116,000 in legal fees. Bonner County taxpayers’ dollars funding the lawsuits are being flushed down the toilet.

Bonner County Calendar - Aug. 6, 2020

Flatten the curve with kindness and helping each other

Yesterday while I was shopping in a grocery store that requires masks, I looked up to see a man I didn’t recognize without one. He looked as hot as me, and as lost.

William Alan ‘Bill’ James, 71

William Alan “Bill” James, 71, passed away at his home in Sagle, Idaho, on Wednesday, July 29, 2020.

Pilot uninjured in PR plane crash

PRIEST RIVER — A pilot making touch-and-go landings on a nearby airstrip crashed his plane shortly after 1 p.m., according to a Facebook post by Bonner County EMS.

SpaceX engineer Katz helps put Americans in space

BONNERS FERRY — SpaceX senior guidance and navigational control engineer Jacob Katz is a role model for area students who aspire to become involved in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

School supply give away to help over 1,000 students in Bonner County

SANDPOINT — COVID-19 may have altered lesson plans for teachers, but Angels Over Sandpoint is determined to provide school supplies for all Bonner County students.

Fall practices will start Monday, IHSAA moves closer to girls state wrestling tournament

SANDPOINT — The Idaho High School Activities Association decided to move forward with the start of the fall sports season during their board meeting Wednesday.

Panhandle Health District provides community spread categories for area school districts

Panhandle Health District has begun its official weekly assessment and reporting of categories of community spread for use by school districts in Kootenai, Bonner, Benewah, Boundary, and Shoshone counties in their decision-making processes and operations for COVID-19.

Bonner County News of Record - July 2, 2020

Terrorization of Canada geese has got to stop

The Canada geese are gone from City Beach — thanks to a few who hold office in Sandpoint, namely the city administrator and the Parks and Recreation director. The time and date were not given to the public.

Legals for August, 6 2020

First community spread categories announced for N. Idaho school districts

Panhandle Health District has begun its official weekly assessment and reporting of categories of community spread for use by school districts in Kootenai, Bonner, Benewah, Boundary, and Shoshone counties in their decision-making processes and operations for COVID-19.

Bonner County News of Record - July 1, 2020

Editor’s note: Some calls do not list numbered locations or other location details because that information was not listed on the log provided by Bonner Dispatch.

Best Shot - Aug. 5, 2020

If you have a photo that you took that you would like to see run as a Best Shot or I Took The Bee send it in to the Bonner County Daily Bee, P.O. Box 159, Sandpoint, Idaho, 83864; or drop them off at 310 Church St., Sandpoint. You may also email your pictures in to the Bonner County Daily Bee along with your name, caption information, hometown and phone number to bcdailybee@bonnercountydailybee.com.

Kid Weather - Aug. 5, 2020

(Atley Gilbert, Priest Lake Elementary, first grade)

Bonner County Calendar - Aug. 5, 2020

WBCEA donates $600 to community food banks

PRIEST RIVER — West Bonner County Educators Association donated $600 to three local food banks serving the North Idaho area. Priest Lake Food Bank, West Bonner County Food Bank and Priest River Food Bank each received $200 from the teachers’ union in July.

Leona Mae Crabb, 80

Leona Mae Crabb, 80, of Sagle, Idaho, passed away August 2, 2020 with her family by her side.

Eugene Peter ‘Ticket’ Meyers, 90

Eugene Peter “Ticket” Meyers, 90, died at his home in Hope, Idaho surrounded by his family and loved ones on Monday, August 4, 2020.

NHHS updates COVID-19 test collection instructions

NEWPORT — In an effort to minimize confusion for patients, Newport Hospital and Health Services has created a more streamlined process for COVID-19 test collections at Newport Community Hospital.

Priest River man arrested for having illicit still

20 Years Ago — 2000

Child care industry is on the brink of collapse

Enrollment is down, costs are up; families, businesses jeopardized

Priest River celebrates staff, reevaluates ordinances at meeting

PRIEST RIVER — Congratulations are in order for city clerk Laurel Thomas, who is celebrating 15 years with city staff this month. Thomas was sufficiently surprised by Mayor Jim Martin’s grand gesture at Monday’s council meeting.

Regular vaccinations shouldn’t be ignored during a pandemic

Back in the olden days, when we were still allowed to socialize, I met a woman who told me that her son and daughter-in-law wouldn’t vaccinate their young children. She said that she was very upset about it and didn’t understand their motivation. Any conversation they had about their rationale ended with, “It’s our decision, Mother!”

Read the labels to define healthy foods

What do common food label terms such as “fat free” or “reduced fat” actually mean?

Youth dies in drowning accident

SANDPOINT — A Sandpoint youth died in a Tuesday afternoon drowning accident near Popsicle Bridge.

Woman charged in fatal accident

SANDPOINT — A preliminary hearing is set for a Bonner County woman accused of accidentally striking and killing her husband on July 31.

FAS launches fundraising campaign

SANDPOINT — Non-profit organizations, musicians, and concert producers everywhere are facing an unprecedented crisis.

Sign-ups open for PR cross country; first practice Monday

PRIEST RIVER — There are a lot of unknowns entering this fall sports season, but one thing is certain — the Priest River cross country team is looking for athletes to join their squad.

Legals for August, 5 2020

Child dies in drowning accident

At approximately 2 p.m. today, a Sandpoint Police officer was notified of a missing 7-year old boy at 400 East Mountain View Drive near the Popsicle Bridge in Sandpoint.

COVID-19: Idaho postive test rate among highest in nation

Idaho nursing homes lack adequate PPE supplies

Best Shot - Aug. 4, 2020

If you have a photo that you took that you would like to see run as a Best Shot or I Took The Bee send it in to the Bonner County Daily Bee, P.O. Box 159, Sandpoint, Idaho, 83864; or drop them off at 310 Church St., Sandpoint. You may also email your pictures in to the Bonner County Daily Bee along with your name, caption information, hometown and phone number to bcdailybee@bonnercountydailybee.com.

Leona Mae Crabb, 80

Leona Mae Crabb, 80, passed away at her home on Sunday, August 2, 2020 in Sagle, Idaho.

Robert Walter Clauser, 68

Robert Walter Clauser, 68, passed away at his home in Athol, Idaho.

Saccomanno awarded Erik Bruhjell Scholarship

Bonner County Democrats’ Erik Bruhjell Scholarship winner, and 2020 Sandpoint High School graduate, Sage Saccomanno, plans to attend Bard College in Annandale-on-the-Hudson, New York, with the hopes of becoming an environmental lawyer working internationally.

Bonner County Calendar - Aug. 4, 2020

William Alan ‘Bill’ James, 71

William Alan “Bill” James, 71, passed away at his home in Sagle, Idaho on Wednesday, July 29, 2020. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at the Lakeview Funeral Home in Sandpoint with military honors.

Avista seeks to increase electric rates in Idaho

Avista has made its annual Power Cost Adjustment and Residential Exchange rate adjustment filings with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission that if approved, are designed to increase overall electric revenues by approximately $2.8 million or 1.1% effective Oct. 1. These annual filings have no impact on Avista’s earnings.

Kraig Phillip Peine, 41

Kraig Phillip Peine, 41, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2020, in Sagle, Idaho.

No over-the-counter nonresident deer, elk tags available this year

Idaho hunters who planned to buy a second elk or deer tag when non-resident tags go on sale this week to the general public, won’t have the opportunity this year.

Greene’s Gripe: We need sports now more than ever

SANDPOINT — Practices for fall sports in Idaho begin next Monday, but it sure doesn’t feel like it.

We’ve now entered into the Twilight Zone

I must have missed the signpost up ahead, because I have obviously entered the Twilight Zone. Looting has become rationalized as just a protest. Defending your property has become a crime. Pride in your country has become racist. Some of the scum of humanity have been memorialized. Entertainers have become philosophers. Socialism/communism have become a beacon of utopian life. Before I entered this zone, there was a Democrat that said “Ask not what your Country can do for you, but what you can do for your Country”. I have evolved from being disappointed to disgusted. There is a difference between intelligence and wisdom. When you are listening to the news, and it’s presented with an abundance of adjectives and adverbs, you are being spoon fed a description to program your opinion. You are being indoctrinated. And worse yet, our education system has become rampant with being taught what to think, rather than how to think. The teachers think it is normal because they were taught that way. (I have more than numerous examples to prove that statement.)

Taxpayer dollars going to fund out-of-town lawyers

Two of the current county commissioners decided to use taxpayer money in the amount of $200,000 and counting to sue the city of Sandpoint and in effect the Festival at Sandpoint.

It is our responsbility to protect the Constitution

To you, the young high school students who were protesting and exercising your First Amendment rights, at the south end of the Long Bridge and elsewhere. I wonder if you know that you are being used? The BLM protests are not all about racism or discrimination, they are about promoting socialism /communism by Antifa, AOC, Bernie Sanders and others. You are being

UI expands outdoor career options

Students who want to learn in Idaho’s beautiful outdoors will have the chance this fall to enroll in online or in-person classes.

Like the political climate, most people are now extremist

After reading the pro and con debate in regard to the mask wearing to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, I have come to the following conclusion. Most people are extremist — the same as the political climate we find ourselves in.

Fair return of adult Chinook salmon to Idaho expected

The Snake, Clearwater and Salmon rivers will have a fall chinook season after all.

Emerald Creek Garnet Area to remain closed for all of 2020

The Emerald Creek Garnet Area, administered by the St. Joe Ranger District of the Idaho Panhandle National Forests, will remain closed for the remainder of the 2020 season.

Citizens were welcomed in effort to protect community

Sandpoint’s mayor received a letter of demands from Black Lives Matter. Turns out, he is in line with them.

SHS sports registration is today

SANDPOINT — All student-athletes (fall, winter and spring) are encouraged to attend Sandpoint High School’s sports registration day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at SHS.

Bonner County History - Aug. 4, 2020

From the archives of the

Swan tags are available for first time in Idaho

Idaho hunters are now able to purchase swan tags. The tags went on sale last week.

POAC plans fun, safe Arts & Crafts Fair

Some things will change, and some things will stay the same as Pend Oreille Arts Council’s 48th annual Arts and Crafts Fair fills the streets of downtown Sandpoint this weekend.

NIC to students: Masks required on campus

No gray area or flexibility, says President Rick MacLennan; multiple off-campus instruction options available

Arts commission talks priorities for master plan

SANDPOINT — Two weeks ago, Decision Support Partners, Inc. President Surale Phillips asked members of the Arts Commission to identify the community’s top five priorities to be included in the Arts, Culture and Historic Preservation Master Plan.

IBE seeks to #CloseTheDivide in Idaho

Over half of idaho students without computers heading into the school year

Kid Weather - Aug. 4, 2020

(Noah, Priest River Elementary, first grade)

Bonner County News of Record - June 30, 2020

Legals for August, 4 2020

Internet in Idaho? Still loading

A study from the consumer ratings website Highspeedinternet.com reports that Idaho has some of the slowest internet connectivity in the country.

It’s time to recall Governor Brad Little

Idaho was thrown into severe economic distress in March when Governor Brad Little declared a state of emergency due to the coronavirus. It was an unprecedented constitutional violation to basically lock up the entire state. He waited until the Legislature was out of session to do it and has refused to call them back to deal with the issue, meanwhile issuing edicts extending the shutdown and using the state police in some cases to enforce it.

Bonner County History - Aug. 2, 2020

From the archives of the

Global warming to blame for thin-skinned folks?

Global warming! Yup, that’s the cause of so many folks getting thin-skinned.

What statues are local Democrats going to go after?

The Democrats’ mostly violent protests are winding down (except in Portland and Seattle) and their band of looting marauders seem to have run out of statues of 19th century Democrats to tear down or desecrate. Now they are toppling and vandalizing other statues of people they hate: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Frederick Douglas, Hans Christian Heg, Abraham Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt, Christopher Columbus, even Jesus and the Virgin Mary.

Bonner County Calendar - Aug. 2, 2020

Is commissioner calling for a boycott or not?

On June 19, Bonner County Commissioner Dan McDonald posted on a local Facebook page a photo of a “Love Lives Here” sign with this comment attached to it, “Watch for this sign. Indicates a business that supports the N. Idaho Women hate group.”

Dressings truly make the salad; some classic options offered

Today’s illustration of a three-bean salad is the perfect example of the art of variation, for nearly every dressing offered in our column could be used on it. And the neatest thing is, it makes a brand-new salad each time. This holds for any salad at all – from simple greens to elaborate fruit or beggie offerings. So use today’s line-up for inspiration any time you’re looking for a change in a favorite recipe. Enjoy!

Recommendations needed to protect community’s health

I recently went to the Farmers Market in Sandpoint and expressed my concern of being around individuals wearing bacteria infested possibly infectious face masks. I am concerned for my health and observe proper social distancing from all oxygen depriving mask wearers, but unfortunately numerous mask wearers were not respecting my health and came closer than the 6 feet required for proper distancing.

Mask opponents are in the minority in region

I just returned from a road trip to the High Sierras in California that took me through five states: Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Nevada and California.

Museum navigates present to honor the past

SANDPOINT — It holds our county’s past between its walls.

Under Pressure

Businesses divided on enforcing mask mandate

Sandpoint signs ADA proclamation

SANDPOINT — A citywide proclamation about the Americans With Disabilities Act was signed on July 26 by Mayor Shelby Rognstad.

Budget workshop talks capital improvements, debt

SANDPOINT — A second budget workshop took place Wednesday evening, which detailed capital improvement projects for Fiscal Year 2021.

Bonner County rallies behind law enforcement, discourages political division

SANDPOINT — Red, white and blue flags, bandanas and street signs decorated both ends of North First Avenue sidewalks on Saturday afternoon.

ISP investigating deadly crash

Idaho State Police are investigating a deadly crash that occurred Friday near Dover in the Idaho panhandle.

Best Shot - Aug. 1, 2020

If you have a photo that you took that you would like to see run as a Best Shot or I Took The Bee send it in to the Bonner County Daily Bee, P.O. Box 159, Sandpoint, Idaho, 83864; or drop them off at 310 Church St., Sandpoint. You may also email your pictures in to the Bonner County Daily Bee along with your name, caption information, hometown and phone number to bcdailybee@bonnercountydailybee.com.

Bonner County News of Record - June 29, 2020

Bonner County News of Record - June 29, 2020

The questions, myths & facts of COVID-19

Finances

Bionce Vincent celebrates commitment to run track, cross country at Pacific

Newport man jailed on California warrants

OLDTOWN — A Newport man is waiving extradition to face series of child sexual abuse charges in California, according to Bonner County Magistrate Court records.

Richard ‘Dick’ Noble

Richard “Dick” Noble was born Oct 15, 1950 to Hazel and Earl Noble in Sandpoint, Idaho. Dick was the third child of six kids and grew up on the family farm in Sandpoint. He was raised on hard work, milking cows and playing in Sand Creek behind the Noble homestead.

Bonner County Calendar - Aug. 1, 2020

Bonner County Calendar - Aug. 1, 2020

Kid Weather - Aug. 1, 2020

(Averie, Priest River Elementary, first grade)

Library reverts to curbside service

SANDPOINT — The East Bonner County Library District is set to further refine its requirements for wearing masks inside its facilities during the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Bonner County News of Record - June 28, 2020

Bonner County News of Record - June 28, 2020

Fire season heating up

Hot, dry conditions expected to continue, caution urged

Maureen Hicks

Maureen Hicks’ life journey began on October 9, 1946, when she was born in Newark, New Jersey, the first child of Jack and Mary (Aber) Hood. At the time her parents were stationed in New Jersey and both had been members of the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II.

PHD: 49 new cases of COVID-19

SANDPOINT — The Panhandle Health District reported 49 new confirmed or probable cases of novel coronavirus on Friday, which includes six new cases in Bonner County.

Out with the old, in with new pipes: Sandpoint plans for a new wastewater system

SANDPOINT — City council approved a roughly $1.7 million Basin Improvement Project at its July 15 meeting, a project designed to aggressively reduce inflow and infiltration moving into Sandpoint’s sanitation sewer collection systems.

Wind power

POAC awarded CARES grant

The Idaho Humanities Council is pleased to announce that it has awarded an additional $64,406 in CARES Act funding to 17 Idaho organizations, including the Pend Oreille Arts Council.

LPOSD school registration set

If you attended LPOSD last year and plan to attend school face-to-face you are already registered. Please wait for communication directly from your student’s school.

Legals for August, 1 2020