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Students share kindness, blankets with community
“I just saw it on Instagram and said, ‘We could totally do this,’” Lorden said.
Sandpoint leaf pickup extended
The City of Sandpoint announced it will extend its free leaf pickup service through Friday, Nov. 22.
SPOT nets state Hall of Fame honors
More commonly known as the SPOT bus, the local transit authority’s founders, employees and board were recently recognized by Idaho public transportation provid…
Selkirk fire chief weighs in on EMS predicament
Selkirk Fire Chief Jeff Armstrong weighed in on Bonner County EMS’ fiscal woes during a presentation he gave at Tuesday’s BOCC business meeting.
Arson defendant not fit to proceed
The Sandpoint Army Surplus arson case was delayed again Nov. 13. This time for six months.
Elks hosting Thanksgiving dinner today
The dinner will be held from 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 30196 Highway 200, Ponderay.
Community to Lakeland School Board: Rerun levy for less
A majority of those who spoke Thursday night during a regular meeting of the Lakeland School Board implored trustees to rerun the Lakeland Joint School Distric…
SHS receives gym shoes donation
SHS receives gym shoes donation
James E. Russell opening approaches
Sandpoint’s Community Planning and Development Director Jason Welker described the gift as “the biggest donation that any city in Idaho has ever received for a…
Lengthy BOCC meeting focuses on EMS
The Bonner County Commissioners held a lengthy business meeting Tuesday dominated by discussion of Bonner County EMS’ ongoing cash crunch.
City OKs plat extension request
The City Council voted to approve a requested extension for a proposed subdivision's final plat Monday.
New North Idaho College trustees to be sworn in
Fresh off winning their elections, North Idaho College’s new trustees met with their counterparts on the board and college leadership Tuesday.
BCRCC selects three nominees for Bradshaw’s seat
The Bonner County Republican Central Committee voted on nominees to send to Governor Brad Little to fill the District 1 commissioner seat Tuesday night.
Coeur d'Alene animal control seizes four dogs from home
All told, there were five dogs, several cats and a few sugar gliders in the home. Two flea-covered kittens were also seized. A family member took the remaining…
Test scores show literacy bump
Of Bonner County’s public schools, Sandpoint’s Washington Elementary ranked highest with 69.9% of students proficient. Oldtown’s Idaho Hill Elementary was lowe…