The 'Pied Piper' of the Pend Oreille

The story behind the photo starts with a yard sale in summer 2022, when Bill, a retired professor from Ohio, picked up a cheap set of bagpipes. When he was a child, his family lived in Scotland, and his father played the Great Highland Bagpipes. Bill had always dreamed of playing, so he emailed me at the Albeni Falls Pipes and Drums of North Idaho. Could I help him learn? His family has been coming to North Idaho every summer since his grandparents bought a cabin in the 1950s. I assured him that I would do everything I could, and, If he studied and practiced, he would see his dream fulfilled.

CLUB WRESTLING: North Idaho represented well at Western States Championships

Shelby Garten of Timberlake was second in folkstyle, fifth in freestyle, and fourth in Greco-Roman.

Bonner County Calendar - July 4, 2024

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.

Best Shot - July 4, 2024

Great photos shared by the many talented photographers in the Bonner County community.

Truck sought in connection to crash located

Idaho State Police have located a dark-colored pickup truck sought in connection with a June 29 crash that killed two elderly Boundary County residents. The pickup was sought after witnesses reported it was seen turning westbound onto Schoolhouse Road from the northbound lane on U.S. 95 around the time of the crash, shortly before 5 p.m.

Making music

Music in the park

Idaho open primaries supporters submit signatures to state for final round of verification

Coalition believes it has exceeded the requirements to qualify ballot initiative for the Nov. 5 general election

Jenkins said the closed primary elections frustrate him because the Republican Party enjoys a supermajority and many elections are effectively decided in the primary election before the general election.

Legals for July, 4 2024

ALL-STARS: Sandpoint 10U baseball takes down Hayden Red

The Sandpoint 10U All-Stars will face Lewiston Purple on Friday at 3:00 p.m. at Croffoot Park in Hayden.

Bonners Ferry’s Hinthorn to compete at USA Basketball Club Championships

Select Basketball 15U will battle against the nation's top 24 club basketball teams.

North Idaho forests get $4.8M investment in wildfire mitigation

Called the Highway 95 Hazardous Fuels Project, it will bring $2,194,800 to state and private lands and $2,778,500 to federal lands in North Idaho.

Sandpoint City Council to examine Travers Park construction, remote public comment policy

The meeting will also feature a presentation from Better Together Animal Alliance. City council meetings are held at Sandpoint City Hall, 1123 Lake St., and are livestreamed on Zoom at https://www.sandpointidaho.gov/your-government/meetings.

Eunice Louise Perks Hayes, 97

Eunice Louise Perks Hayes passed away on December 1, 2023.

Bonner County Calendar - July 3, 2024

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.

BGH celebrating 75th birthday with community celebration.

Bonner General Health is celebrating the milestone in caring for the residents and visitors of the greater Sandpoint area on Friday, July 12, from 4-8 p.m. in the BGH Health Services Building parking lot, 423 N. Third Ave., Sandpoint.

Best Shot - July 3, 2024

Great photos shared by the many talented photographers in the Bonner County community.

Arnold Cox, 75

Arnold Kaye Cox, 75, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2024.

Coeur d'Alene combats 'hate crimes'

New proposed ordinance 'will enable city to prosecute racially motivated crimes'

A city report said, "The criminalization of this behavior will enable the city to prosecute racially motivated crimes, leading to separate charges and enhanced penalties in appropriate cases."

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Bella Danish, Sandpoint Little League All-Stars

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Bella Danish, Sandpoint Little League All-Stars

Idaho boosts efforts to combat invasive species

New laws to combat aquatic invasive species in Idaho will take effect July 1, Idaho Department of Agriculture officials announced Monday. The changes include mandatory inspection and decontamination for out-of-state watercraft, requirements for removing drain plugs and opportunities for local watercraft inspection stations.