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City dedicates James E. Russell Sports Center
“This has been a dream of my father's that started more than 20 years prior to his passing,” Russell said. “He wan…
Festival at Sandpoint unveils fine arts poster
The Festival at Sandpoint kicked off its summer celebration Tuesday night at its sponsor appreciation event while also revealing its 2024 fine arts poster art …
Bonner General throws community party
While the original hospital was floated up Lake Pend Oreille in 1949 and constructed where the Sandpoint-based hospital still stands, Bonner General Health has…
SURA shares 2025 budget request
The request’s sum is $2.32 million, and the primary items are the design and acquisition costs of the downtown revitalization and Great Northern Road projects.
Sheriff's office to man watercraft inspection stations
The Bonner County Sheriff’s Office has entered into an agreement with the Idaho State Department of Agriculture to staff multiple watercraft invasive species i…
Idaho open primary initiative qualifies for November ballot
In November, voters will decide whether to approve a ballot initiative that would open Idaho’s primary elections to allow voters and created a ranked-choice vo…
LPOSD drafts new learning materials policy
In its first meeting since the enactment of Idaho House Bill 710, the Lake Pend Oreille School District board brought forth a draft of a new “learning material…
Local man arrested on charges of kidnapping, rape
A local man has been arrested after allegedly kidnapping and raping a woman in the City Beach parking lot.
Wooden Boat Show motoring into town
It's the 22nd year that the Antique and Classic Boat Show has been held, with boats arriving in town Friday afternoon. The boardwalk will be open from 10 a.m. …
Cheers to the 10th Beerfest
SANDPOINT — As the temperature rose on Saturday, attendees of Beerfest at the Beach were chilling with a little help from local brewers.
IPUC suspends rate case filed by utility
Idaho Public Utilities Commission issued an order on July 2 requiring a northern Idaho water utility to provide proof it has hired an attorney within 30 days or face possible dismissal of a general rate case the ut…
LPOSD board unveils 10-year facility plan
Sandpoint Middle School is slated to receive major renovations in the coming years.
BTAA strives to keep families and pets together
Better Together Animal Alliance has nearly 100 cats and dogs looking for forever homes right now, but the alliance is much more than just an animal shelter.
Practice good huckleberry foraging this summer
Harvest what you’ll eat. There are plenty of bears and other humans who would appreciate any berries foragers can leave unharvested. We encourage foragers to n…
'Best' voting deadline nears
The voting period for the community survey of local businesses and people closes at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, July 15.
Charting new waters, North Idaho College prepares for life without accreditation
North Idaho College trustees agreed this week on how to prepare for a worst-case scenario where the college loses accreditation next spring, though administrat…