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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…
Voters heading to the polls today
Voters are headed to the polls today to decide a host of local, state and federal races as well as a West Bonner County supplemental levy election. Polls ar…
'Legally Blonde': Being unabashedly yourself
In this latest edition of the 7Bee Podcast, join reporter Caroline Lobsinger as she talks with Keely Gray of Lake Pend Oreille Repertory Theater about the comp…
Hospitals agree to terminate deal amid antitrust probe
After an investigation into whether Kootenai Health and Syringa Hospital and Clinics in Grangeville may have violated Idaho’s antitrust law, Attorney General R…
Man convicted of CdA rape linked to 4 deaths
A jury convicted Srery in 2009 for raping a Coeur d’Alene woman. First District Judge Charles Hosack sentenced Srery to life in prison with parole eligibility …
Teacher organizes run to highlight hotline
Not everyone knows about the new 988 mental health hotline. To raise awareness about the free service, North Idaho teacher Stacie Lawler has organized a ru…
What to expect in Idaho's state primary and Democratic presidential caucus
The May 23 caucuses will function more like a party-run primary with printed ballots and set polling hours
Williams adds items to BOCC agenda
Bonner County Commissioner Asia Williams has put multiple items on Tuesday’s meeting agenda once again — this time regarding an ordinance review as well as sum…
Classic rides bring fans to Lost in the '50s
It's hard to tell who had more fun at Saturday's Lost in the '50s car show — those admiring the cars or those who brought their pride and joys to the annual ho…
Albeni Falls Dam spillway gate removed
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has decided to remove the defective spill gate at the Albeni Falls Dam to sustain current Lake Pend Oreille levels and mitigat…
Swim program discussed at council meeting
A presentation on an anticipated summer swim program was presented at Wednesday’s council meeting.
ITD installing damaged tire sensors state's ports of entry
When a semitruck blows a tire at highway speeds, it can be dangerous if not fatal. As part of its safety programs, the Idaho Transportation Department is putting Tire Anomaly and Classification Systems at ports…
Festival at Sandpoint offers spring Masterclasses
New trombones will mean plenty of great music, thanks to new 14 new instruments purchased by the Festival at Sandpoint.
'50s fun cruises into Sandpoint
The engines were revving, the music blasting and each classic car driving past brought cheers, hoots and hollars, and ooohs of admiration as Lost in the '50s k…
More Idahoans planning Memorial Day travel
Today, the average price for a gallon of regular in the Gem State is $3.85.
Land management focus of recent 'Chat'
Land management, mining laws and more were among the topics covered under a May 17 Commissioner Chat featuring Dave Brown from Idaho Department of Lands.