ERIC WELCH

Family trucking operation comes to a close

Wes, Jim Olson look back on a 64-year legacy

Jim has been as involved in the company as anyone throughout his life. He started helping out at the business by working on wheels and rebuilding transmissions at the age of 11 before getting behind the wheel of a timber truck at 17. “Back then you could do that,” Jim said.

West Bonner County School District to consider selling office at Wednesday board meeting

Deliberation surrounding a potential sale has gone on for months. Earlier this year, trustees voted to have the property appraised and sought proposals from movers to determine what it would cost to relocate administrators to the former Priest River Junior High building.

Fantasy to reality — Theater enthusiast couple bring ambitions to life with ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’

“I'm just the director. I herd the cats. I create schedules. I give some artistic direction,” Connie said. “When people come and they're blown away by the costumes, the sets, props, the lights — that's not me. That’s other people’s creativity come to life.”

70 local nonprofits unite for ‘Live Give 7B’ drive

“We want to bring focus to nonprofits, thank our businesses for being the backbone of the community and supporting us, drive some local giving, and then celebrate,” explained Dig Chrismer, Innovia Foundation rural engagement manager and Live Give 7B organizer.

Decision extends freeze on USFS Project

Litigation surrounding Bonner County forestry work could go on

The USFS’ Hanna Flats Good Neighbor Authority Project, which the agency has said would reduce insect disease and catastrophic wildfire risk and is planned to include 2,352 acres of timber harvest, prescribed fire and reforestation work, has been challenged in court since 2018 by conservation group Alliance for the Wild Rockies.

Sandpoint Council approves $434K contract for parking lot improvements

In a February City Council meeting, Mayor Jeremy Grimm said the initiative to resurface the lot has been budgeted and put off every year since 2014. When councilors were asked to approve a preliminary design, concerns about traffic efficiency and tree removal caused the officials to be split on the topic, but a tiebreaking vote from Grimm moved the project forward.

LPOSD navigates federal funding uncertainty as budget season approaches

Idaho will continue apportioning funds based on average daily attendance. Since Wallace doesn’t anticipate a significant difference in enrollment next year, he’s expecting a similar amount of money from the state.

Community packs POAC for ‘Second Life’ debut

The monthlong exhibition features paintings, sculptures and other works from eight local creatives who integrate repurposed, upcycled and found materials into their art.

‘Pull Up for Pull-Ups' initiative serves Sandpoint, North Idaho

Throughout April, Coeur d’Alene-based nonprofit St. Vincent de Paul North Idaho is hosting “Pull up for Pull-Ups” — a series of six drive-through events in which residents can receive packages of both traditional diapers and pull-ups for free.

Rotary to review technical education scholarship applications

Graduates of Sandpoint High School, Clark Fork High, Forrest Bird Charter School, Lake Pend Oreille Alternative High and The Home School Academy are eligible to apply by April 10. Successful applicants typically receive about $3,000.