CAROLINE LOBSINGER
I grew up in the Tri-Cities, Wash., and have always loved to write. I attended the University of Washington, where I earned a double major in journalism and political science, with an area of emphasis in history.
I am the fifth out of six kids — don't believe any of the stories that my siblings tell. To be able to tell others stories and take photos for a living is a dream come true — and I considered myself blessed to be a community journalist.
When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, hiking and spending time outdoors, genealogy, reading, and watching the UW Huskies and the Seattle Seahawks.
I am a servant to my cat, Frankie, who yes, will eat anything and everything in sight … even wedding cookies.
Recent Stories
Baby box installed at EMS building
After years of work and effort, the county's Safe Haven baby box was being installed Saturday near the front of the Bonner County EMS building.
Volunteers help Healing Garden bloom
Community key to keeping garden a peaceful oasis
Among the roughly half-dozen volunteers getting Bonner General Health's Healing Garden ready for the season was Sharon McCormick, dressed warmly against the chilly spring morning.
The Write Stuff
Sandpoint Writers announce contest winners, celebrating writing
The Sandpoint Writers on the Lake's annual writing contest, held March 22, attracted people of all ages to the Sandpoint library community rooms. There the roughly 80 to 90 people who turned up to listen to the several dozen works were tasked with judging the participating writers who read for five minutes from their own unpublished works.
Concerns bring hundreds to Saturday protest
Concerns ran the gamut — health care, Social Security, veteran support — as roughly 800 people turned out Saturday for the local iteration of the national "Hands Off" protest. While organized by Sandpoint Indivisible and the local chapter of 50501, a grassroots political movement, the event spanned a four-block area near the Bonner County Courthouse with supporters on both sides of the street — and throughout the political spectrum.
Affordable housing project nears completion
Work underway to help families through loan approval process
After six months of work since a September groundbreaking, the Village at River View community land trust housing initiative is nearing completion and setting the stage for families to move into the homes. Construction went smoothly with project contractor Daum Construction meeting all milestones and aided by a mild winter to keep the project on track.
Community garden set to bloom at 'The Woods'
Effort underway to create garden near sled hill
Plans are blooming to create a community garden at the base of the Pine Street Woods sled hill.
Mitchell named DYW Sandpoint 2025
Mackenzie Mitchell has been named Sandpoint's Distinguished Young Woman 2025. Mitchell, a junior at Sandpoint High School, was selected for the honor at a March 22 program. She receives a $3,000 scholarship.
Dover shines spotlight on 'Hidden Heroes'
City officials want to shine a spotlight — as well as say thank you — to all of the community's military caregivers.
Soup's on
Empty Bowl fundraiser raises awareness and funds for food bank
Soup was on Friday as the Bonner Community Food Bank held its annual Empty Bowl fundraiser to raise awareness of food insecurity and help those in need.
Dover celebrates new post office
Facility returns to historic post office site
Just like the agency's motto, a little rain didn't stop the city of Dover from celebrating its new post office at a Thursday grand opening. When threatened rain made good on its promise, the city and the post office went ahead with the ceremony. Albeit with the help of a couple of portable canopies that were quickly put together and carried into place and placed over the audience.