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Getting into gear
“Owen is a great example, because he is super talented academically. He could go down either path,” Mire said. “I …
LPOSD receives career readiness grant
The district proposed the facility as a place for students to develop tangible career skills in sectors including forestry, hospitality, carpentry, and automot…
Deer found near Bonners Ferry tests positive for chronic wasting disease
This is the first confirmed case of Chronic Wasting Disease in Idaho.
More than a fair amount of fun
It's a week of activities, critters and fun — and a celebration of the community's country roots — at this year's Bonner County Fair.
'Country Roots'
It's a week of activities, critters and fun — and a celebration of the community's country roots — at this year's Bonner County Fair.
NHHS Foundation purchases infant warmers
Newport Hospital and Health Services Foundation recently Newport Community Hospital’s Obstetrics Department with two new MIC Panda iRes Warmers.
Highway 31 yard sale set for Sept. 7-8
Area residents are preparing for next month's "Highway 31 Yard Sale" in northern Pend Oreille County, Wash.
West Bonner Facilities Committee meeting today
Among the items on the agenda are project updates, summer custodial and information related to House Bill 521 and the district's facility condition assessments…
Stray animal services uncertain as final budgets approach
The annual contract amounts proposed by BTAA in March are $19,184 for Ponderay, $65,773 for Sandpoint, and $169,913 for Bonner County. The $254,870 total repre…
Old ordnances spark excitement at VFW
After a review by the military experts, Hunt said the mortar rounds were determined to be "questionable" and one of the fuses on the rounds was determined to b…
Idaho Supreme Court rejects open primaries challenge
The Idaho Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed Attorney General Raúl Labrador’s challenge to a ballot initiative that would open Idaho’s primary elections to all…
Prosecutors argue for Kohberger trial to stay in Latah County
The defense argues media coverage of the murders and a survey of prospective jurors as reasons necessitating a change in venue, while prosecutors maintain that…
LPOSD to read two new policies in final summer meeting
The meeting will include the first reading of new policies for board operating protocol and processing complaints from patrons and students.
We Haul Moving & Services honored as top chamber business
We Haul Moving & Services has been named the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce’s August Business of the Month.
Bike tour explores, celebrates sustainable farms
This 30-mile bike tour, set to take place on Saturday, Aug. 17, offers participants a unique opportunity to explore the region’s diverse farms while enjoying t…
Council approves wastewater plant evaluation contract
“This is a really exciting step for us,” said Grimm of the preliminary report. “It’s monumental, actually.”