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Christmas tree lighting set for Friday
The fun kicks off at 5 p.m. at Jeff Jones Town Square, Third and Oak, with the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commer…
Lake levels to rise by Memorial Day
Lake Pend Oreille’s water levels are expected to reach 2,057 feet by Memorial Day, according to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Upper Columbia senior water manager Leon Basdeskas.
Solid Waste showcases new transfer station
Bonner County Solid Waste officially opened its newly renovated waste transfer station Wednesday morning.
Woodward, Sauter win in legislative races
Candidates expressed appreciation for voters, regardless of how their voting following the final counting of ballots in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
Sauter named Ag All Star legislators
A District 1 legislator is among 53 named as "Ag All Stars" by Food Producers of Idaho based upon their voting records on select pieces of legislation in the 2…
'Legally Blonde': An effervescent tale of self-empowerment
Sure, Elle Woods is a bubbly fashionista who loves the color pink. But that doesn't even scratch the surface of what "Legally Blonde" is all about, Lake Pen…
Cramer files second tort claim against commissioners, county
Bonner County resident Rick Cramer is seeking a total of roughly $1.5 million spread across two tort claims filed in connection to his being trespassed from co…
BCSO boat finds temporary home
The Bonner County Sheriff Marine Division’s boat will be moored at a different dock for the foreseeable future due to lower than normal lake levels.
Woodward defeats Herndon in LD1 Senate race
Voters headed to the poll Tuesday to decide a host of local, state and federal races.
Abbott named interim Newport chamber president
After four years of leading the Greater Newport Area Chamber of Commerce, board president and Roxy Theatre owner, Jason Totland, is stepping down. The board…
Westmond Cemetery sets member meeting
The Westmond Cemetery Association will be holding its annual members meeting next month.
Four magistrate judge finalists announced
Four final candidates have been announced for the open magistrate judge that will be left vacant whenBonner County Judge Lori Meluenberg retires this summer.
KNPS holding annual native plant sale
Kinnikinnick Native Plant Society is hosting its annual native plant sale on Saturday, June 8.
Sandpoint outlines downtown parking options
With the warmer weather in the Idaho Panhandle comes the summer tourist season. And with the summer tourist season comes more traffic.
School district to hire additional security officer
With safety at the forefront of stakeholder priorities, Lake Pend Oreille School District Superintendent Dr. Becky Meyer said she was excited to announce the a…
A family's grief is changing lives
When Sandpoint native Tim Prummer died of an accidental overdose, his family was devastated and stunned. After all, Tim had begun to heal his relationships…