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Official: Claims of $400M education investment ‘misleading at best’
A state education official tempered what he implied were exaggerated claims about investments in public education …
Elementary, middle school students showcase skills in 3D printing contest
The hard work and creativity of Southside Elementary School and Sandpoint Middle School students paid off at a recent Idaho Exhibition of Ideas 3D printing com…
Slaughter to change plea in domestic violence case
A Priest River man is set to change his plea May 23 on domestic violence charges that stem from an incident in late December.
SWS students head off for culminating adventure
On Tuesday May 13, 14 graduating eighth graders from the Sandpoint Waldorf School will trade their mountain views for ocean breezes as they embark on an unforg…
Statewide burn permit requirement period begins
Residents can obtain a free permit through the Idaho Department of Lands at burnpermits.idaho.gov. Some cities and jurisdictions have alternative or additional…
City officials remember longtime clerk, councilor
Sandpoint Mayor Jeremy Grimm described Newton as “one of Sandpoint’s true matriarchs,” noting her combined 28-year tenure as Sandpoint’s clerk and a member of …
A new chapter
It's been on his mind for a while. But he loves books and loves helping his customers find their next favorite read. However, creeping health issues and …
Dry, warm April raises water supply worries for North Idaho
Idaho basins received only 6 to 75% of their normal precipitation in April. Coupled with warmer than normal temperatures, which accelerated the spring runoff s…
Coeur d’Alene man gets prison after rider for voyeurism, sexual battery
A man who admitted to sexually assaulting and photographing a sleeping woman will serve the rest of his prison sentence after a judge declined to place him on …
Crabtree remembered as ‘fierce’ advocate for education
Crabtree represented District 7 in the Idaho State Senate from 2016 to 2022. He served on the Senate Transportation and Senate Education Committees as well as …
After 15 years, One Site for Seniors says farewell
It was a hard farewell Friday at the One Site for Seniors building as guests, staff and extended “family members” of the agency faced an uncertain future of wh…
Bee, Herald win IPC awards
The Bonner County Daily Bee and Bonners Ferry Herald recently won a number of awards in the annual Idaho Press Club contest, including second place for general…
Early voting is under way
Early voting is available in counties across Idaho for Election Day, May 20. Local taxing district elections will take place in 37 of 44 Idaho counties. The de…
BTAA working to 'Empty the Shelter'
To help animals find homes faster and create space in its Bonner County animal care center, Better Together Animal Alliance is waiving adoption fees through Th…
'Motherhood takes many shapes and forms'
Mother’s Day had come and gone and Whitney Wonderlich was left wishing and wanting to be a mother with dwindling hopes. “My husband and I had started to t…