The truths of being a man

Bonner County pastors share messages of faith and hope.

Be the 'highlight reel' and exemplify God's love

Bonner County pastors share messages of faith and hope.

Emotions: Given by God

Bonner County pastors share messages of faith and hope.

Keys to healthy relationships

Bonner County pastors share messages of faith and hope.

Serving others is alive and well

One of the privileges I’ve enjoyed over the years as host of The Geezer Forum is becoming acquainted with a wide variety of people in Bonner County who enjoy serving other people. Each time we gather, we have heard stories and insights from speakers who have put hands, feet, heads and hearts into their sense of compassion.

Love, joy and kindness — and a little bit of sledding

Today is her birthday (somewhere above 80) — and the other grandmother to our daughter's kids posted a hilarious video of herself, wearing a parka and attempting to slide down a rather bumpy hill sitting on a piece of folded cardboard.

The beauty of a child's heart

Bonner County pastors share messages of faith and hope.

Cedar Street Bridge celebrates market's grand reopening

The Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce welcomed a new Chamber member: The Cedar Street Bridge Public Market.

Use your voice in praise of God

Bonner County pastors share messages of faith and hope.

I am the true vine

Bonner County pastors share messages of faith and hope.

Emotions: Given by God (Part 2)

Bonner County pastors share messages of faith and hope.

'Rebellion' proves to be a lot of fun

'The Fade' series premieres second film

Bottom line: making "The Fade" series is a lot of fun. Sure, the film may take place in a dystopian society several decades in the future, involving a plot to create an army of child drones as part of a twisted effort to create their version of a better world. But filmmaker Tim Bangle and his son Lukas — the driving forces behind The Other Dog Films — said the movies, as well as the next installment, are about much more than that; they are about hope and not giving up.

Kindness should rule in private and government alike

Kiwis/Aussies/international travelers, are horrified by Donald Trump and his short-sighted policies and practices.

We need to be careful about passing laws

Years ago, my father warned me about people being too willing to pass laws. He said, "If you start passing laws on what people have done because you don't approve, things may turn and they may force those laws on you."

Over $15,000 raised for NAMI during Cinco de Mayo

Over $15,000 has been donated to NAMI Far North’s Sand Creek Clubhouse project this year by the 2024 Leadership Sandpoint class.

'Tots' drive creates smiles

If you haven't donated and would like to do so, please do. Every penny, every dollar adds up and if we all pitch in, we can make this, once again, a successful Toys for Tots campaign.

New fair board member approved

A new Bonner County Fair Board member was approved Tuesday at the commissioners’ regular business meeting.

Vote for truth, kindness; vote for Woodward

I am disgusted by what appeared in my mailbox — a postcard filled with hate and lies.

Partners debut Sand Creek draft plan

Cities, organizations hope to preserve and enhance waterway

The plan centers on the mile-long section of Sand Creek between Popsicle Bridge and Schweitzer Cutoff Road. The corridor consists of a meandering waterway flanked by wetlands, woods and grassy fields, and is one of the last undeveloped sectors in the Sandpoint area.

Kindness Project delivers notes of appreciation

Words of love, gratitude delivered throughout North Idaho

"You are loved." "You are appreciated." "Our community is a better place with you in it." "We're glad you're here." These words of love and gratitude are showering the community with good vibes as friendly notes are being distributed to an array of organizations and businesses during the North Idaho Kindness Project's 2025 Kindness Card campaign.