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WaCanId riders kick off 395-mile trek

Zehr is no stranger to long days in the saddle. In 1976 while in college, he cycled coast-to-coast from Oregon to New Jersey: a 2,500-mile odyssey. Nearly 50 years later, he continues to put miles under his belt.

County unveils new EMS headquarters

“This was sorely needed — for the EMS department particularly,” Ferguson said.

Enrollment, enthusiasm up after first week of school

“I don't know if it's the nice weather or if students are just excited about the school year, but I think it's going to be a really fantastic year,” Meyer added.

BOCC approves Lakeland deadline extension

Lakeland requested the extension to allow the district time to accurately determine its enrollment during the first three days of school before deciding if it needs to run an emergency levy in the Nov. 5 election.

'A true Renaissance man' — FBCS remembers principal

“Eric was more than a colleague. He was a friend,” Holly Walker, FBCS art teacher, told the crowd. “I had the honor of working alongside Eric for 10 years, and he continued to inspire me year after year.”

1% city sales tax headed to November ballot

In two months, Sandpoint residents will decide whether to adopt the tax, which aims to create a long-term funding source for repairing and maintaining streets, alleyways, sidewalks, and paths.

Kaniksu Land Trust receives largest easement in organization history

“It’s a big deal,” said Regan Plumb, Kaniksu Land Trust conservation director. “To be able to protect almost an entire watershed and make sure that this stream is safe forever is really unique.”

Riding for reading

Rotary donates $100K for literacy support

In this year's CHAFE 150, riders braved a surprise front of unseasonable weather that battered cyclists as they pedaled around the Cabinet Mountains east of Lake Pend Oreille. Thanks to the help of many volunteers, 199 participants across the six distances crossed the finish line.

Commissioners approve Oldtown, Dover law enforcement deals

Under the newly approved agreements, the Bonner County Sheriff’s Office will provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, and supervision to protect the towns at a cost of $100 per month to each community.

Generosity on display inside the ‘Resource Closet’

Farmin-Stidwell principal believes academic success starts with the necessities

At the end of a long hallway, past more than a dozen classrooms, lies Lake Pend Oreille School District’s Resource Closet — a free inventory of shoes, clothing, backpacks, toiletries, and anything else a student could need to show up to school ready to learn.