Teacher organizes run to highlight hotline
Not everyone knows about the new 988 mental health hotline. To raise awareness about the free service, North Idaho teacher Stacie Lawler has organized a run and relay in collaboration with the Lake Pend Oreille School District. Lawler, who was named the Idaho Teacher of the Year in 2020, is a physical education teacher who is passionate about educating, running and mental health. This project combines those three passions.
Swim program discussed at council meeting
A presentation on an anticipated summer swim program was presented at Wednesday’s council meeting.
Council to discuss, swim lessons, lifeguards
While the Sandpoint City Council doesn’t expect to cover any old business at Wednesday’s meeting, it will discuss proposed aquatic-based summer youth programs and a lifeguard program update among new items.
School board to consider calendars
The 2024-25 and 2025-25 school year calendars are expected to be discussed at Tuesday’s Lake Pend Oreille School District board meeting.
'Whiskers and Wags' to celebrate adoption
Adoptions, food trucks and raffles are just a few of the features of Better Together Animal Alliance’s upcoming summer celebration, Whiskers and Wags.
City lot could see improvements, paid parking
Sandpoint’s Urban Renewal Board discussed potential improvements and possible fees for the city’s downtown parking lot at its May 7 meeting.
Waldorf School hosts Gatsby Gala
For over 20 years, the school has hosted an annual benefit auction to support educational programming at the school, including handwork, two foreign language classes, woodworking, drama, orchestra and more, Liz Moravec, Sandpoint Waldorf School 2024 auction chair, said.
Sandpoint lowers sidewalk fee
A reduced sidewalk fee was unanimously approved by the City Council Wednesday, along with two related code changes.
Council approves change order, bid solicitation for Travers Park
The City Council has approved the solicitation of bids for construction of an inclusive playground and splash pad at Travers Park.
LPOHS students host pike fishing derby
Three students from Lake Pend Oreille High School are on a mission to help tackle the increasing pike population in Lake Pend Oreille.
Legislative candidates debate libraries, abortion
Legislative candidates for the upcoming election shared more about their platform and views during a candidate forum hosted by local media and the Selkirk Association of Realtors on Tuesday.
Park playground on council agenda
City staff will be seeking permission to solicit bids for Travers Park playground and splash pad construction from the city council at its Wednesday meeting.
Vape detectors to be installed at LPOSD schools
Vape detectors are in the future of many Idaho schools — including all three Lake Pend Oreille School District high schools — thanks to a recent Idaho Department of Education grant the district received earlier this month.
Cinco de Mayo celebrated at fundraisers
Multiple fundraisers will be hosted in Sandpoint during the weekend of Cinco de Mayo.
ADUs highlight Comp Plan workshop
The City Council and Planning and Zoning Commision tackled two chapters of the final draft of the city’s Comprehensive Plan at a work session held Tuesday.
Bike rodeos offer 'wheel' fun, safety tips
Two annual bike rodeos are scheduled in the cities of Sandpoint and Ponderay next week.
The Cottage Market blends community, philanthropy
Dannette Carnegie wasn’t sure what the future of the Cottage Market would look like this year, but when those in her community insisted that it was an asset to the area, she took action.
Locals help Kimberly Keller combat cancer
Kimberly Keller was recently diagnosed with stage three colon cancer. To help cover expenses, her loved ones are hosting a benefit auction and dinner on June 1 for the local waitress and member of the Sandpoint Eagles.
Maker's Long Acres hosts tour
Piglets, goats and bunnies, oh my.
Sandpoint council approves UATP
The Sandpoint City Council approved the final draft of the Urban Area Transportation Plan at their April 17 meeting.
Cedar Street Bridge hosts grand reopening
The Cedar Street Bridge and its supporters will be celebrating a 'grand reopening' this Saturday.
Howarth sworn in to city council
A new councilor was sworn into office at Wednesday’s Sandpoint City Council meeting.
Grimm breaks tie to leave JPA
After months of deliberation, the City Council voted Wednesday to leave the Selkirk Joint Powers Association, with Mayor Jeremy Grimm breaking a tie in favor of leaving.
Safe Start hosts car seat safety event
With many options on the market, methods of installation and ways to fasten them, car seats can be a confusing venture for parents to navigate.
Fire districts present alternative request
The Selkirk Fire Joint Powers Agreement is again on the City Council agenda, with a requested alternative from the fire districts to the council’s most recent action.
Volunteers to clean up shores on Earth Day
Multiple locations in Sandpoint will see cleaner shores in their future thanks to a clean-up event celebrating Earth Day Saturday.
Howarth nominated for council post
Mayor Jeremy Grimm has nominated Richard Howarth to an open seat on the Sandpoint City Council. The council will take up the nomination at Wednesday’s meeting.
Events aim to rev up support for Lost in the '50s
Pair of fundraisers set this weekend
With Lost in the '50s quickly approaching, many locals are combining resources to fundraise for the event.
LPOSD hosting 'Student Safety Summit'
A growing epidemic regarding drug overdose, mental health, and related safety concerns has been on the rise in the United States, and Idaho is no exception. That’s why the Lake Pend Oreille School District is attempting to take preventative steps that will ensure the best chances for Bonner County students.
FBCS parent hosts pancake breakfast fundraiser
Enjoy a stack of pancakes while supporting Forrest Bird Charter School’s upcoming Yellowstone trip through an April 20 fundraiser.
Public comments, grant top BOCC agenda
Bonner County commissioners are slated to discuss a boating safety grant agreement and hear public comment at their regular meeting Tuesday.
Family Pet Urgent Care opens in Ponderay
Last month marked a big milestone for furry residents of Bonner County and their people.
CFHS teacher wins classroom supplies
Amy Stephensen, a teacher at Clark Fork Jr./Sr. High School, was one of 12 teachers across the country to recently win $1,000 worth of items off her Amazon wishlist.
LPOSD meeting to cover policy revisions
The Lake Pend Oreille School District board of trustees will be meeting Tuesday to discuss revisions to student conduct policy and sexual harassment policy among other items.
'Forage for treasure' at Funky Junk
The upcoming Funky Junk Antique and Craft Show is a chance to “forage for treasure.”
NIBCA hosting home, garden show
Local vendors will showcase the latest in home design, landscaping, and gardening at the North Idaho Home and Garden Show this weekend.
Art selected for playground equipment
Following a “call to art” from the city of Sandpoint, the city council has selected local art that will be showcased on playground equipment soon to be installed at Travers Park.
City votes to keep JPA for at least a year
Lengthy discussion and dense public comment were followed by a motion to continue in the Selkirk Fire joint powers agreement for another year at a special council meeting Wednesday.
Welker steps down from council
Sandpoint Council President Jason Welker will be taking on a new position with the city, which means stepping down as a councilor and leaving behind an empty seat.
Chess festival returns next week
Chess enthusiasts young and old are invited to an annual one-day chess tournament on April 6.
SHS senior sets sights on service
Options include choice of military academies
Like other Sandpoint High School seniors, Lily Richardson will be selecting her next step in the education world come May, but unlike her classmates, she has an unconventional set of options to choose from.
Firefighters urge community to consider JPA
“Be involved.” That’s what Selkirk Fire officials are encouraging area residents to do regarding recent conversations about the Selkirk Fire Joint Powers Association.
Bonner County celebrates Easter
Tens of thousands of eggs will be hidden during various Easter events across Bonner County being held during the next two weekends.
Council approves GN grant applications
Two federal grant applications for a Great Northern Corridor Improvements project were approved by the Sandpoint City Council at Wednesday’s meeting.
PAFE to host spring workshop
PAFE brought the workshop program, READY! for Kindergarten, to the community in 2008 because then-Superintendent Dick Cvitanich was concerned about the number of incoming kindergarteners who were not ready for school and weren’t meeting school readiness targets, Heather Lowman, PAFE programs director, said.
Threat concerns prompt student walkout
West Bonner official say steps taken to keep students safe
Concerns over possible threats and how they were handled prompted about 50 Priest River Junior High School students to walk out of school Tuesday morning. Students staged the walkout after they said a student threatened another and, when they brought the matter to school officials’ attention, their concerns were not taken seriously.
Council faces busy agenda
A Cedar Street reconstruction project is one of many items on the agenda for Wednesday’s Sandpoint City Council meeting. The council will consider entering into an agreement with HMH Engineering for $158,000 for design services, including complete construction bid documents, for the project.
Bonner County students participate in reading event
Young voices narrating children’s books filled the room at the Sandpoint library last week as even younger ears listened.
Priest River students 'walk out' over unaddressed concerns
A walkout by Priest River Junior High School students gained attention Wednesday as numerous parents shared both their concerns and their opinions about the event — and the alleged threats that prompted it.
Students inspire through SHS Science Circuit
Hands lit on fire and lemons producing electricity were just a few of the experiments making an appearance Sandpoint High School’s Science Circuit this year.