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Carousel Fun Fair brings smiles, information
From Kaniksu Land Trust, the Sandpoint Senior Center, and Scotchman Peaks to Selkirks-Pend Oreille Transit Authori…
City to show ‘The Sandlot’ Friday
Next Friday, Aug. 30, Sandpoint Parks and Recreation will host Movie Night in the Park — a free 7:30 p.m. event at Pine Street Park.
‘No agency can do this alone’: Idaho officials address goals to mitigate wildfires
Idaho Gov. Brad Little said new legislation, including for wildfire liability standards for electric utilities, will be required to address wildfire mitigation.
Northside Fire awarded SAFER grant
Northside Fire officials announced this week that the Ponderay-based fire has been awarded the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response grant, aimed a…
Airport grants on BOCC agenda
A trio of airport-related grants are among the items slated for discussion by Bonner County commissioners on Tuesday.
'That aspect of discovery is just so magical'
Libraries are Vanessa Velez's happy place. After moving to Sandpoint in July 2006, the new East Bonner County Library District director found herself workin…
North Idaho College enrollment rises for fall semester
Overall enrollment is up 7.4% over last year. In the career and technical education category, enrollment is up 34.9% for first-time students over this time las…
Council approves 2025 budget, fee changes
City councilors were unanimous Wednesday in votes to approve a final 2025 budget and changes to Sandpoint’s slate of fees.
WBCSD finance director resigns
At about midnight Wednesday, West Bonner County School District trustees voted to accept the resignation of finance director Dean Davis, effective Aug. 27.
Pend d’Oreille Bay Trail to see machine traffic
The path will remain open to the public, but flaggers will direct trail users as machinery is moved to ensure safety.
Selkirk Fire seeks input
With a whole new look to the Selkirk Fire joint powers agreement, the fire district's officials want to know what residents who live in the two districts that …
CAL offers peek at new store
If you want a sneak peek at the new Bizarre Bazaar, CAL is hosting a soft opening of the popular shop today. The store, located at 114 S. Boyer Ave. next to Sm…
Arson suspect deemed 'significantly impaired'
An arson suspect was deemed incapable of assisting with her defense and ordered into treatment. In the Aug. 21 court hearing, Judge Debra Heise found Jennif…
Omodt resigns county commission post
Bonner County Commission Chair Luke Omodt is stepping down from the District 2 position. In a brief, two-sentence letter to the county clerk Michael Rosedal…
Zebra mussels found in aquarium product
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture has announced non-living zebra mussels have been found in a Marimo moss ball product being sold in the state. Non-living zebra mussels were found in moss balls shipped t…
WBCSD to run one-year, $1.13 million levy
The levy’s largest single item is a $395,300 allocation to wholly fund all extracurricular and cocurricular activities, including all sports.