LPOSD students earn academic honors

The Sandpoint Elks Lodge has announced students of the month for January, February and March for the Lake Pend Oreille School District.

Of the people, by the people and for the people

Thoughts of state and federal political issues.

Trump's action could spell end of democracy

Trump and his minions, both in the White House and Republicans in Congress, are rapidly and nearly converting our democratic government into an authoritarian one or a dictatorship, as he said he would do on Day One.

Clark Fork Junior High girls basketball finishes perfect 19-0 season

Clark Fork Junior High girls basketball finishes perfect 19-0 season

Let's say goodbye to the 'Sagle inch worm'

Experienced during the peak traffic hours between Sandpoint and Sagle is the "Sagle inch worm." Attempting to go the speed limit of 55 after leaving the 45 zones the traffic speeds up, stretching out, then crunches up, requiring slowing down quickly, much like an inch worm. A high alert, dangerous, and frustrating, event.

All-Star Seniors

All-Star Seniors

Bonner County Calendar - March 23, 2025

A look at the events, activities, and meetings happening around Bonner County, from Sandpoint to Cocolalla, from Priest River to Ponderay, and from Clark Fork to Dover.

Bonner County History - March 25, 2025

A look at the events, activities, and meetings happening around Bonner County, from Sandpoint to Cocolalla, from Priest River to Ponderay, and from Clark Fork to Dover.

Bonner County Calendar - March 22, 2025

A look at the events, activities, and meetings happening around Bonner County, from Sandpoint to Cocolalla, from Priest River to Ponderay, and from Clark Fork to Dover.

Bonner County Calendar - March 25, 2025

A look at the events, activities, and meetings happening around Bonner County, from Sandpoint to Cocolalla, from Priest River to Ponderay, and from Clark Fork to Dover.

Bonner County Calendar - March 26, 2025

A look at the events, activities, and meetings happening around Bonner County, from Sandpoint to Cocolalla, from Priest River to Ponderay, and from Clark Fork to Dover.

Bonner County Calendar - March 27, 2025

A look at the events, activities, and meetings happening around Bonner County, from Sandpoint to Cocolalla, from Priest River to Ponderay, and from Clark Fork to Dover.

Bonner County Calendar - March 21, 2025

A look at the events, activities, and meetings happening around Bonner County, from Sandpoint to Cocolalla, from Priest River to Ponderay, and from Clark Fork to Dover.

Bonner County History - March 27, 2025

A look at the events, activities, and meetings happening around Bonner County, from Sandpoint to Cocolalla, from Priest River to Ponderay, and from Clark Fork to Dover.

U.S. consumer confidence slides to 12-year low

U.S. consumer confidence continued its sharp 2025 decline as Americans' views about their financial futures fell to a 12-year low, driven by rising concerns over tariffs and inflation. The Conference Board reported Tuesday that its consumer confidence index fell 7.2 points in March to 92.9, the fourth straight monthly decline. The Conference Board's report Tuesday said that the measure of Americans' short-term expectations for income, business and the job market fell 9.6 points to 65.2. That's the lowest reading in 12 years and well below the threshold of 80, which the Conference Board says can signal a potential recession in the near future.

Quick eater? Experts say it's time to slow down

Scientists say you're eating too fast if you typically finish a regular-sized meal in less than 20 minutes. That means you could have a higher risk of obesity, swallow more air that leads to bloating or have unchewed pieces of food lodged in your esophagus. Experts recommend slowing down by putting down your phone, turning off the TV and focusing on the meal itself.

Students, experts cross paths at Cougar Community Connection

90 local volunteers lend time, create unique opportunities

The event offered students a chance to delve into topics of their choosing for two hour-long sessions. A total of 90 experts and volunteers hosted 17 unique workshops that included an opportunity to interact with local firefighters and their fire engine and an “instrument petting zoo,” where kids could try playing horns, woodwinds and drums.

PREP ROUNDUP: Schmit, Haesle win in Sandpoint track & field season opener

PREP ROUNDUP: Schmit, Haesle win in Sandpoint track & field season opener

PREP ROUNDUP: Lancaster, Newsom help Sandpoint softball to first win over Lakeland since 2021

PREP ROUNDUP: Lancaster, Newsom help Sandpoint softball to first win over Lakeland since 2021

PREP ROUNDUP: Priest River baseball splits twinbill with St. Maries

PREP ROUNDUP: Priest River baseball splits twinbill with St. Maries