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
Timber Days kicks off today
Two days of fun will be taking place today and Saturday as part of the 2024 Timber Days celebration in Priest River.
Serving Sandpoint
Cedar Hills dedicates day to helping others
This initiative, dubbed "Serve Sandpoint," will see church attendees engage in various community service projects across the community, from the food bank to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall to the senior center. Instead of gathering for their regular Sunday schedule, participants be doing everything from holding a food drive to stacking firewood and more.
Reinbold steps down as WBCSD trustee
The West Bonner County School District is down to four trustees after Troy Reinbold advised fellow board members he was stepping down due to work and family commitments.
Digging into the mystery of 'Bones'
Coffelt, Beers team up to find answers for Sandpoint Eagles
Little was known about "Bones," the nickname Eagles members bestowed upon the skeleton used in past initiation rituals, a common practice among fraternal organizations. Some rumors suggested that the skeleton was real. Some thought it was fake. Some thought the organization might have acquired it through a former member who was a doctor. Still others wondered if the bones were from a former Chinese resident from Hope.
Videos draw condemnation, criticism
Herndon said he is merely raising 'interesting' connections
Videos posted on social media by the chair of the Bonner County Republican Central Committee claiming a possible connection between a woman charged with arson and a local candidate have drawn criticism from the local Democratic Party. In a press release sent to local media, the party condemned both videos and the fire that destroyed the Army Surplus store, owned by Cornel Rasor, a longtime Republican and candidate for the Idaho House of Representatives 1B seat.
Meyer to stand trial in arson case
After a delay prompted by a refusal to appear on video, Jennifer Suzanne Meyer was ordered to stand trial on arson charges connected to a fire that destroyed the Army Surplus on July 4. Saying he found the state's request appropriate, Magistrate Judge Luke Hagelberg set a preliminary hearing for July 31 and set bond at $1 million on a charge of first-degree arson. The charge carries a sentence of up to 25 years in prison and a fine of up to $100,000.
Timber Days pays tribute to community's heritage
There's never a shortage of fun at the community's annual Timber Days celebration, slated for July 26-27.
Woman charged in Army Surplus fire
Jennifer S. Meyer, 50, was identified as the suspect following a review of multiple hours of video of the fire at Sandpoint Army Surplus and "good old-fashioned police work, Sandpoint Police Chief Corey Coon said.
Suspect identified in Army Surplus arson fire
Jennifer S. Meyer, 50, was identified as the suspect following a review of multiple hours of video before, after and during the fire at Sandpoint Army Surplus, Coon said. She was then brought in for an interview and was arrested on Tuesday.
Velez named EBCL library director
Vanessa Velez is no longer the interim East Bonner County Library director. After a lengthy, nationwide search for a new director after Viktor Sjoberg stepped down earlier this year.