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Community rallies to help family
The community is rallying around an area family after a devastating car accident Nov. 22 near Elmira left a youth …
Wildfire season isn't over yet
While summer is over, the wildfire season is not. Fire danger remains high due to extremely receptive fuels across Idaho’s forests, rangelands, and other natural areas.
Judge delays Kohberger murder trial
Bryan Kohberger’s murder trial in Boise has been rescheduled to later in summer 2025.
IPUC approves Avista rate applications
Idaho regulators approved two applications from Avista Utilities that are expected to lower customers' rates.
The spooky history of Sandpoint
If you want a unique way to spend Halloween, look no further than the Music Conservatory of Sandpoint.
Voting pre-registration deadline today
Today is the deadline to pre-register to vote at VoteIdaho.gov ahead of the Nov. 5 general election.
Commissioners examine HR, compensation
“If you look at Bonner County, we have a lot of litigation, and some of that has to do with employee to board or elected official-related issues,” Williams add…
ITD seeks input on highway project
Idaho Transportation Department is hosting a public meeting Wednesday, Oct. 16, to present updated plans for improving the highway between Dufort Road and Lake…
Travers lot to be temporarily closed
The closure is slated to run Oct. 14-25; the outdoor tennis course, bike skills course, and asphalt path on the southeast side of the park will be inaccessible…
LPOSD board approves facilities contract, policies
“It was clear that that firm had some really good ideas on how to move forward with that building and similar types of work,” Wallace said.
Sliding high — land trust buys $1.9 million sled hill
On Tuesday, Sandpoint nonprofit Kaniksu Land Trust purchased a 48-acre Dover property for $1.9 million. The move ensures a historic sledding hill enjoyed by re…
Gate replacement likely years away
It may not be what anyone wants to hear, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials included, replacing Albeni Falls Dam's troubled gates is going to take time. …
Sandpoint Fire to host open house
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Residents condemn proposed Trestle Creek development
Commenters cited concerns that the development catered to a wealthy subset of part-time residents at the cost of environmental and water quality risks, and tha…
Carousel, ponies headed to new home
The ponies are slated to leave the starting gate of the current studio, bidding farewell to their home of several years, at about 12:30 p.m. Saturday.
WBCSD announces meet and greets
West Bonner Superintendent Kim Spacek is holding a series of community meet and greet events to hear from residents about their concerns. Spacek will also shar…