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
NAMI Walk takes steps to raise awareness
The third annual walk will be held from 10 a.m. to noon today, Oct. 5, at the VCA North Idaho Animal Hospital parking lot, 320 S. Ella. The walk follows the Sandpoint-Dover Community Trail, and thanks to generous donors, it is free.
Blackwell Wholesale delivers range of appliances
It's a whole new way of shopping for appliances. One-on-one customer service, great selection, and even better prices. That's what Blackwell Wholesale Supply aims to deliver. Appliances, which are sold by appointment only, are typically 40% to 60% off of the manufactured suggested retail price,
Apple Fest pie contest set
The contest, set for Saturday, Oct. 5, is open to all amateur bakers only. The apple pies need to be dropped off at 9 a.m. and live judging will begin at 11 a.m. The pies, including the pie crust, must be made from scratch with fresh apples and no store-bought pie crust. No canned apple filling is permitted.
Veterans' stories, photos sought
To honor our veterans, we are asking for the public's help in honoring these men and women by sharing their photos, stories and service of themselves or family members who earned the Purple Heart, Silver Star, the Distinguished Service Cross and Congressional Medal of Honor to name a few.
Annual party celebrates neighbors, community
Community. It is, after all, what lies at the heart of Winter Ridge Natural Food's annual Neighborhood Fair.
Rasor appointed to open LD1 seat
Cornel Rasor has been appointed to fill the open District 1B seat in the Idaho House of Representatives.
Help firefighters 'Fill the Boot' Saturday
Area firefighters will be at the Sandpoint Super 1, 624 Larch St., from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday. The community is invited to stop by and say hello to local firefighters, see the equipment they use to fight fires and sit in a firetruck.
Long Bridge resurfacing project underway
Work to surface the driving surface on U.S. 95 on the Long Bridge, which is taking place at night, began Tuesday and is expected to wrap up by the end of the first week in October, Heather McDaniel, ITD public information officer, said.
Senior center kicks off fundraising campaign
$50,000 needed to make meal program shortfall
Due to rising food costs and a change in federal funding for senior meal programs, the center is facing a $50,000 funding shortfall, center director Lisa Bond said.
'The best idea I think I've ever heard'
Community housing project kicked off with groundbreaking
The Potlatch Loop community project dates back to 2021, when KLT began laying the groundwork for the housing initiative, first establishing a housing advisory committee that began drafting governing documents, structuring operations, drafting the ground lease, and researching mortgage and lending options.