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September 27 
Fired DAG for Idaho sues AG's office
Alleging retaliation over concerns
West Bonner parents are saying
They saved their school district
Locals compete in, and enjoy
Long Bridge Half Marathon/10K
Mayor of Bonners Ferry resigns
Citing possible conflict of interest
State Board attorney accuses ID AG
Of filing 'abusive' subpoenas
Wealthy millennials flock to ID
At the 2nd highest rate in the U.S.
AG urges Supreme Court to empower
States to address homelessness

September 26 
BoCo Fair board elects chairman
Following Gordons resignation
Branden Durst stepping down
As West Bonner superintendent
Signatures are being collected
By local open primaries supporters
Priest Lake island improvements
Projects backed by PFC
Red cross is in critical need
Facing a severe blood shortage
Advisory group finishes its work
Reviewing Empowering Parents program
Direct care workforce in 'crisis'
State legislative panel hears
Brush up on Idaho trespassing laws
Before you go hunting or fishing
A unique home exists in Sandpoint
Find out more about the Unicorn Farm
Idaho video contest for teens opens
Expose the dangers of vaping and win

September 25 
Helping everyone find their strength
Tapping into your inner superhero
Crawl taking all on a crafty trek
Hosted by four locally owned stores
Northwest Passage Bridge opens
Leading Idaho Local Bridges project
Local man faces assault charge
After attack on family members
Improving to Morton Slough fishing
Boating access site now complete
Some withdraw from consideration
In upcoming Bonner County elections
Prescribed burns felt in North Idaho
Despite burning in Montana
SHS hosts 'All Things Senior'
On Tuesday, September 27
Idaho has a state amphibian
Do you know what it is?

September 22 
Idaho LAUNCH grants go live Oct. 3
Sign up now for alerts
Repertory Dance Theater kicks off
For Pend Oreille Arts Council
New Luma system plagued with errors
Can't verify state revenues
Driving with your high beams on?
That can get you a ticket in ID
Man sentenced to up to 13 years
Sexual abuse of teens in Priest Lake
COVID-19 test program resumes
Will begin accepting orders Monday
The 26 best campgrounds in Idaho
From top-rated to hidden gems

September 21 
Innovia Foundation announces awards
Of $393,038 in scholarships
West BoCo trustee skips meeting
Causing cancellation due to quorum
BCRCC gathers, and declines
To censure commissioners
Fire season fizzles out
To the relief of firefighters
Fall drawdowns planned
For Pend Oreille, Priest Lake
Sandpoint City Council hears
Presentation on local housing auth.
Jailed man faces additional charge
Escaped during medical furlough
Arts and outdoor school opens
To meet unique education needs
'Empty the Shelters' with BTAA
Offering waived adoption fees

September 20 
Constitution Day celebrated
At Lake Pend Oreille School District
First WBCSD board meeting
Since two trustees recalled
Sergeant at arms will stay
At BoCo commissioner meetings
BCRCC censure votes fail
Against Omodt and Bradshaw
As Idaho wildfire costs increase
Land Board calls for budget increase
The days are getting short in ID
How much sunlight are we losing?
Pheasant season nears
A few weeks to prepare
Summer Newsletter available now
From Idaho Master Naturalists
Predictions about upcoming winter
What does the Farmers Almanac say?

September 19 
Housing presentation on its agenda
For Wednesday's Council meeting
'Spill the Wine' aims to help
The Bonner County Museum
11 most scenic Idaho towns
How many are up North?
Slight changes seen in LPOSD
Regarding enrollment numbers
Idaho Trails Association named
'Defender Service Awards' finalist
Does ID use daylight savings time
Didn't Congress vote it away?
Choosing a far-right superintendent
Did they get too complacent?
13 Presidential centers call out
To save our democracy
Idaho AG chimes in on issuance of
Emergency certificates for admin
Wolf-caused depredations fall
Once again in Idaho
Idaho's unemployment hits 3%
For the first time since 2021
USFS offers free access Sept. 30
For Public Lands Day
When dogs chase wildlife
What are the consequences?

September 18 
'Securing Our Futures' grant aids
In keeping school district safe
Reception date set
To celebrate USS Idaho
Mayors give public updates
On the 'State of the Cities'
State of candidates looks clear
There shouldn't be any additions
Museum sets annual meeting
Tuesday, September 26
Bradford faces animal cruelty charge
After pepper spraying dogs
Sandpoint man arrested
On domestic battery charge
Idaho law enforcement celebrates
Contributions of forensic science
Respiratory virus season returns
Expect flu, COVID, and RSV
Bills in congress would extend
Medicaid to the incarcerated
Free car seat check events scheduled
For Child Passenger Safety Week

September 15 
BOCC approves new software
For short-term rental regulation
Rabies case was a false positive
For skunk in Bonners Ferry
NIC trustees debate board policies
Ahead of required update
Panida sets annual meeting date
Membership meeting on Oct. 16
Idaho State Board of Ed blocks
Durst's emergency path to super
Idaho Medicaid is strained
With day-to-day operations
Idaho reading scores inaccurate
For thousands of Idaho students
Idaho is one of the happiest states
Here's where they ranked us
A special session of ID Legislature?
No agreement in place to do so
Idaho DMV removes convenience fees
For online reinstatement payments

September 14 
Art selected for Silver Box program
First of three sculptures mounted
Candidates have been declared
For November 2023 election
LPOSD has busy meeting
At first meeting of school year
LPORT returns to the stage with
Murder on the Orient Express
Grimm seeks Sandpoint mayor's seat
In November's general city election
Woodward seeks Dist. 1 Senate seat
Focus on "the business of the day"
New agenda bylaw created
Due to tensions amidst commissioners
Butch Otter endorses
Open primary ballot initiative
Public decries proposed development
At Department of Lands hearing
Sandpoint man found not guilty
On a charge of rape
Pend Oreille Harvest Festival
Returning to Oldtown
Honking at bicyclists and joggers?
You may be breaking the law
Idaho higher ed seeks $7.8 million
To address inflation, pay raises
Courts hear arguments on
ID transgender bathroom law
AG announces $35 million settlement
With Leasing Co. Tempoe, LLC.

September 13 
Candidates begin filing
For city, board races
USS Idaho attack sub on the way
Naval vessel named after Idaho
Sheriff explains the need
For deputy at BOCC meetings
IDL adding 3 mobile sites
In Bonner County areas
IPNF controlled burns to begin
As part of management program
The state of deer and elk
New episode raises awareness of CWD

September 12 
New members being accepted
Into FAS Youth Orchestra
Over 200 residents sign up to speak
On revised plan for Trestle Creek
Geezer forum heads to the PSW
With special guest speaker
39-year-old Sandpoint man arrested
Resisting, & assault on an officer
Why is nobody using this ID fund?
Created to help fix unsafe schools
So you want to live alone in ID?
Here's how much you must make
Help fight wildlife crime
By calling the CAP hotline
US-95 Naples bridge roadway repair
Will take place starting Wednesday
Is Sandpoint cheap and easy?
Blogger suggests Sandpoint retirement

September 11 
Robert's Rules at BOCC meeting
With discussion of its parameters
NAMI Walk to raise awareness
Bringing the community together
Crews suspend their search
For Idaho homeowners
Property tax cuts coming
And ready to rebuild W. Bonner
Gun law raises concerns
For shooting sports activities
Three N. Idaho senators
Oppose special session
North Idaho College appeals
Swayne's reinstatement
Are you prepared for disaster?
Idaho event to plans to help
92 lives claimed on ID roads
On the 100 deadliest days
Sandpoint Rotary to host
The WaCanId bike ride
This week's most popular home
A geodesic dome in Elmira, Idaho
Lake drawdown dates set
Starting Sept. 19

September 08 
Recalled trustees terms end
It's official in West Bonner
Sandpoint mayor, council celebrate
With National Service Dog month
LPO down to one SRO this year
After hiring armed security officers
The community is relieved
And ready to rebuild W. Bonner
ID employers anticipate growth
Despite concerns of turnover
E. Oregon's effort to join Idaho
Reflects the growing American divide
ID deploys property tax relief
With funds to local school districts
Senior companion volunteers sought
Aiding the elderly and disabled
ID chronic wasting disease week
Coming up Sept. 11-18, 2023
26th Annual Hospice Rose Event
Supports direct client support
AG Labrador sounds alarm
On SHEIN business practices

September 07 
FAS instrument library re-opens
An affordable way for kids to play
Two marine deputies honored
By Bonner County EMS
W. Bonner School trustees blocked
From holding "special meeting"
Council selects three new pieces
For 'Silver Box' art-on-loan program
See Tell Now! safety tip line used
In almost half of ID public schools
Judicial review sought
In fair board dispute
Woodward announces bid
For L1 Senate seat
Man arrested on drug charges
And resisting an officer
Event to help prepare for disasters
Will live stream to Idahoans
CDC gives Idaho $2 Million
To combat drug overdoses
Idaho AG parcels out lawsuit
Rebukes State Board of Education

September 06 
U.S. 2 project on track
For mid-November completion
NIMSEF accepting scholarship apps
For upcoming ski season
Area schools welcome students back
And parents were welcome too
BoCo Commissioners stand firm on
Ending memorandum of understanding
Special meeting prompts concern
In West Bonner School District
A $25M fund to fix unsafe schools
ID created it, nobody is using it
ID and WA see highest increases
Of housing prices in the U.S.
Idaho castle could be yours
For a cool $4.5 million

September 05 
PEAK 7B hosts youth triathlon
First ever in Bonner County
Rescue efforts continue
Man lost near Shorty Peak
Ridge Creek Fire fight winding down
51% contained & 4,474 acres burned
Walk for HOPE and
To spread kindness

September 04 
Ponderay Neighbor day here again
Fostering community connections
North Boyer reopens to traffic
To the relief of residents
Court order forced end to meeting
Of West Bonner County School Board
Festival opens poster contest
Resuming a now annual tradition
New items abound on council agenda
Unlike recent old business meetings
Fire restrictions lowered
In time for Labor Day weekend
Teen takes part in ISP program
And sees a glimpse of her future
20 Best things to do
In Sandpoint, Idaho
Idaho Land Board remedies
Open meeting law violation
The good states to work in
Idaho ranks incredibly low

September 01 
New backpack rule at middle school
Just leave it in your locker
Hearing set on proposed development
Of luxury homes on Trestle Creek
Commission dismantles Fair Board
Memorandum of understanding
Rumpler resignation announced
As NIC chief communications officer
LPOSD receives produce grants
To encourage healthier choices
Disability advocates stress need
For more Medicaid staff, DCW
Idaho urges sober rides home
For upcoming Labor Day plans

August 31 
Fall Fest celebrates 30 years
With beer, music, vendors, and more
Cox says 'This is your sled hill'
KLT raises funds for purchase
LPOIC works to improve
Kokanee spawning habitats
Return to Stage I fire restrictions
Campfires are allowed again
Kaniksu Land Trust awarded $600K
Community Forest grant from USFS
Candidate filing period remains open
For city, school district positions
Will Idaho Launch be a big hit?
We'll know soon enough
Big turnout fuels successful recall
In W. Bonner County School District
Special prosecutor chosen
In child care grant investigation
Durst's future uncertain
After recall of far-right trustees

August 30 
Walking for HOPE - and for others
Promoting suicide awareness
Fish, fires, and the fallout
What are the long-lasting effects
BOCC workshop in progress
For sewer permitting
Voters recall WBCSD trustees
After a hard push from residents
Lewis announces re-election bid
For Zone 4 on the LPOSD board
ID professors join lawsuit
Against Idaho antiabortion law
About our next full moon
It's a supermoon, and a blue moon

August 29 
School district affected
By open enrollment law
Bonner County man arrested
On multiple charges of battery
Congressional candidate visits
Republican town hall at Library
Flood watch in effect
Tuesday and Wednesday
Fire restrictions easing
Caution still necessary
NIC has some controversial hires
Two new hires raise eyebrows
Durst background check clear
After being weeks overdue
Idaho Republicans push back at
Party censures over extreme policies

August 28 
Angels over Sandpoint are seeking
Applicants for community grants
Omodt again tasked
To lead BOCC meeting
Priest River nonprofit setting goals
To assist with area youth
Initial WBCSD forensic audit delayed
While awaiting documentation
Elks aid Bay Trail clean-up
Without any hesitation
McAlister launches mayoral campaign
In November general city election
Sandpoint woman arrested
On vandalism charges
Bluesfest returning to Priest River
You can bring the whole family
A fishy situation is going on
With conservationists & developers
Can a passenger drink alcohol in ID
With someone else at the wheel?
Important dates with IDFG
To help you plan your September

August 25 
LPOSD welcomes new faces
As new administration joins team
Voter turnout expected to double
For West Bonner recall election
Festival at Sandpoint honors
Their 2023 volunteers
Judge set to take up motion
To disqualify Labrador from lawsuit
Attorney with far-right ties at NIC
Despite lowest score on assessment
White-tailed deer harvests down
But history shows they'll rebound

August 24 
Signature drive starts in Sandpoint
With Idahoans for Open Primaries
Rain brings relief
From area wildfires
BoCo commission drama
Is reaching boiling point
Voters head to the polls
For trustee recall election
Alterra Mountain Co acquisition
Of Schweitzer Resort is complete
Herbicide treatments used
For flowering rush in LPO
Elks to make improvements on course
After successful golf scramble
The Travelin' McCourys travel
To hit the stage in Sandpoint
NIC board votes in favor
Of Colton Boyles for general council
Non-custodial mother arrested
In Costa Rica, with child

August 23 
Idaho's assault on abortion
What came afterwards?
Williams homes announces progress
On four Idaho sub-divisions
Temporary restraining order filed
Against Commissioner Steve Bradshaw
Declaration of emergency issued
By commissioners due to fires
Rain supports crews, clears air
And firefighters took advantage
Panida cheers its new roof
Thanks to generosity of supporters
IDHW disputes audit's findings
Conclusions on grant distribution
Idaho government transparency
You're invited to an online workshop
West Bonner board forced to action
By State Board's deadline
Idaho charter school demand
Outpaces charter growth
West Bonner anti-trans policies
Students separated by biological sex
Little speaks on alleged harassment
Of Idaho's 2023 Teacher of the Year
Youth marksmanship skills workshop
To be hosted in Panhandle Region

August 22 
Idaho Club renews plan
To build housing, marina
Fires, smoke continue to affect
Five of Idaho's northern counties
West Bonner SPED director resigns
Due to concerns over treatment
BoCo approves $75M budget
A decrease from last year
ID Avista customers may see increase
Here's how to get involved
State endowment generates
A record payout for K-12
Will Grizzlies remain protected?
Possibly not due to bill in congress
ID millennials took out over half
Of home purchase loans in the U.S.
ID task forces crack down
On drug distribution networks
Joining forces for safer roads
Intensified DUI patrols planned

August 21 
Short BOCC meeting likely this week
No commissioner items on agenda
Auction to help 'Sled Hill' campaign
It's not too late to make your bid
Schweitzer donates chairlift chair
To boost 'Sled Hill' campaign
Fires force evacuations
Destroying buildings, air quality
Bonner County Fair Me-moo-ries
Plenty of fun on last day
Moore alleges defamation
Over Bonners murder case
Test your overlanding skills
At these two North Idaho rallies
Idahoans for Open Primaries to begin
Ballot initiative signature drive
Sidewalk improvements in the works
On a handful of city streets

August 18 
Fraud investigation reveals
Divisions within BoCo government
Chris Terracciano's got the beat
It's his passion and his vocation
ID might have broken rules
In Medicaid unwinding
WBCSD neutral on recall election
According to Superintendent Durst
Sidewalk improvements in the works
Can be expected before winter
Council adopts budget
And applies for grant
Equinox Foundation announces awards
In Bonner and Boundary counties
Trustee questions background check
Said to be submitted and approved
West Bonner put on notice
To comply with Idaho law
A different tool used by IDFG
Using fish DNA this field season
Labrador calls on congress
To pass the EATS Act

August 17 
Shelter-in-place order lifted
Following gas line rupture
Final team advances to Phase 3
Of downtown waterfront design comp.
Candidate declaration period nears
For Sandpoint mayor, 3 council seats
Crews continue fighting area fires
Making gains on containment
Women's symposium's inaugural event
Learn the threats to women's rights
City Council approves $52.9M budget
Increase of 6.7% from FY 2023
Longtime BGH CEO to retire
Sheryl Rickard says goodbye
BOCC meeting gets heated again
Leaving tension in the air
Attorney General Labrador warns
About potential student loan scams

August 16 
Idaho DMV adds new features
To online customer portal
Fire weather watch issued
For Thursday and Friday
Where is Darryl Kuehl now?
A 1994 Sandpoint murder mystery
Who picks school curriculum?
ID law hands more power to parents
Washington brewers sue Idaho
Over alcohol distribution rule

August 15 
North Idaho, the heat is on
Stay safe in extreme weather
Can you domesticate huckleberries?
Professors at UI are trying
New armed security officers
Are announced by LPOSD
Teen arrested on burglary charge
After theft of tools and equipment
Nearly 23K children lost insurance
After paperwork not turned in
Durst escalates dispute
With state education leaders
Farmers markets continue to thrive
Over 55 operating in the state
Make back to school less stressful
Here's some tips for Idaho parents

August 14 
Sledfest music lineup announced
And it's coming up Sat., Aug. 26
13 prettiest towns in the NW
And yes, we made the list
Labrador provides new ballot titles
For open primary initiative
Durst plan to relocate students
Is met with strong opposition
Long agenda for BOCC meeting
Williams brings multiple items
Spirit Lake to revise budget
To prioritiize police force
Fentanyl awareness program is big
Receiving 60 million views
Water treatment efforts take shape
Raising concerns from residents
Idaho voter registration law
Could hurt ballot measures' chances

August 11 
Quilting's beauty, diversity shown
Celebrated at bi-annual quilt show
Bonner Park West restrooms close
After multiple acts of vandalism
Water treatment efforts take shape
While concerns continue to be raised
ID Supreme Court rules against AG
Ballot titles may cause prejudice
W. Bonner board finds common ground
With community concerns at Jr. High
Boundary Co. man claims self-defense
In 2020 shooting of his wife
Court temporarily blocks law
Regarding transgender restroom use

August 10 
Finalists present their concepts
For downtown waterfront designs
Stage 2 fire restrictions begin
For the City of Sandpoint
Elk Women's Golf League raises $9K
For Community Cancer Services
Legislation has been introduced
To return ports to pre-pandemic hrs
Local Girl Scouts travel to Europe
How many cookies did it take?
OCR investigating Title IX complaint
After Sandpoint man alleges failure
BOCC continues to dispute
Over Robert's Rules of Order
Priest River man arrested
On battery, possession charges
Sandpoint man arrested
On drug trafficking charges
Music Conservatory holds showcase
For their youth orchestra
BNSF officially opens 2-way traffic
Over Lake Pend Oreille Bridges
North Idaho volunteer group works
To keep Lake Pend Oreille healthy
F&G Commission awards $100K
For conservation & rec. projects

August 09 
ID educators file federal lawsuit
In regards to another abortion law
Idaho ranked in another top 10
Of priciest zip codes in the U.S.
Panel discusses eligibility & limits
To Empowering Parents program

August 08 
Board of Education rejects request
For corrective action
Action-packed Sandpoint PRCA Rodeo
Sees sellout crowds both nights
Dr. Becky Meyer has been named
Superintendent of the Year
Crews battle Buckskin 2 Fire
An estimated 180 acres have burned
School board agenda is packed
With lots of policy review
BNSF completes junction connector
At northern corridor at Sandpoint
Sandpoint shooting 100 years ago
Sheriff wasn't a reliable witness
$10 million has been invested
Into Idaho tourism for 2023
The deadline is coming up
For Aug. 10 Super Hunt drawing
Resident hunters can now buy
Nonresident elk tags as second tags

August 07 
Panida presents lineup
For the month of August
628 swimmers cross the finish line
Of the Long Bridge Swim on Saturday
Pair must repay BTAA
For abandoned dogs' care
Trails, trials and a little town
That's called Sandpoint
Residents are placed on notice
As wildfire burns dangerously close
Farmers' Almanac makes a prediction
'Unusually snowy' winter in ID

August 07 
Panida presents lineup
For the month of August
628 swimmers cross the finish line
Of the Long Bridge Swim on Saturday
Pair must repay BTAA
For abandoned dogs' care
Trails, trials and a little town
That's called Sandpoint
Residents are placed on notice
As wildfire burns dangerously close
Farmers' Almanac makes a prediction
'Unusually snowy' winter in ID

August 04 
Sandpoint Rodeo comes to town
Starting Friday, August 4
New activities & athletics director
Hired by Sandpoint High School
Citizens voice their concerns
Over traffic on Euclid Ave.
Pine street truck traffic worsens
City council is seeking to fix that
Exotic animals clean up
In the Pine Street Woods
Human remains recovered
In Boundaray County
Idaho Launch program not clear
Some details still need work
Math program teaches safe driving
Doing the data analysis

August 03 
Investigation is made public
Alleged fraud at BoCo Fairgrounds
City Council takes up UATP
Moving stoplight from Church to Pine
The Panida Theater sees changes
In Leadership and fundraising
Design competition moves forward
See results yourself this weekend
Man arrested on threats charge
After a truck crash and a hammer
William's motions denied
At BOCC weekly meeting
Sandpoint community offers support
To local man, family after accident
Suspect is charged
In 2020 murder, arson case

August 02 
Subdivision, traffic plan on agenda
For Sandpoint City Council
WSU Master Gardeners offer clinic
"Drop-in" Friday, August 4
Consalus Fire downgraded
Returned to Priest Lake Fire Dist.
Most of Idaho has fire danger
Either very high, or extreme
Abortion travel ban bogged down
By multiple legal challenges

August 01 
Community rallies to provide aid
To train collision survivor
Kaniksu over-snow decision announced
Finding no significant impact
Sandpoint manhunt 100 years ago
A convicted murderer on the loose
Federal judge issues injunction
Can't prosecute for abortion referral
Durst taps far-right connections
Never attained by this district
Plane crashes onto the beach
Near Cavanaugh Bay at Priest Lake
Guidelines have been announced
For free and reduced meals in ID

July 31 
Giving the gift of strength
While Fun Run tests yours
Will West BoCo have the funds
To provide extracurriculars?
The String Cheese Incident
Will preview new tracks at FAS
Aurora activity hits Bonner County
Leaving many people in awe
Is this pair of comm. failing
To represent their party?
Sanders steps down
As Panida director
Arts & Crafts Fair returns
For two days in August
Festival welcomes Train
And Better than Ezra
Idaho's most dangerous places
According to crime stats
A tale of two school districts
The difference money makes

July 28 
Pilch case dismissed
Right before trial
Project causes confusion
Regarding Airport road
Input sought on Hwy 200 project
Monday is the last day to do so
Group wants criminal penalties
For all those who have abortions
FAS celebrates 40 years
With an eclectic lineup
Former BoCo Fair manager
Commits suicide amid investigation
As BoCo Commission restricts comment
One Comm. creates public forum
The Festival: Dos and Don'ts
There are new rules this year

July 27 
A farewell to the Festival tent
Iconic canopy retired after 40 years
Officials ask pubic to be diligent
To prevent wildfire starts
BoCo Commissioners spar
Over fairgrounds rezone
Priest River man killed in crash
North of Selle Road on Wednesday
A taste of Sandpoint history
Murder in a pool hall
WBCSD wants error fixed
Before submitting Durst application
Porthill POE to keep expanded hours
After analysis by U.S. CBP
Wearing a lifejacket on the water
What's the law in Idaho?
Prepping for another musical summer
At the Festival at Sandpoint

July 26 
BOCC moves forward
With RV campground project
Animal shelter needs your help
Volunteer, foster, or adopt
SHS sport registration day set
For fall, winter, spring athletes
Stories from the centennial
Dover was a great place to grow up
Free school supplies at TCC
To be given away this Sunday
Idaho Board of Ed asks judge
To toss Labrador lawsuit
Moore proclaims innocence
In civil countersuit
Sandpoint police searching
For hit and run suspect

July 25 
Clark Fork football camp returns
Led by former college & NFL players
Can Idaho minors drink at home?
Here's what Idaho law says
Applications are now open to schools
For $45M in career tech. funding
Why did ID drop ALA membership?
It all comes down to the money

July 24 
FAS unveils 2023 poster art
At sponsor appreciation event
Fairground issues top agenda
At BoCo Commissioners meeting
Local trio of artists showcase
"Three Points of View" exhibit
Summer Serenade fundraiser
To benefit local music scholarships
New motion filed by families
In Idaho gender care lawsuit
Robert's Rules of Order to begin
At BoCo Commissioners meetings
West Bonner is slow rolling
Durst's emergency certificate
Trustees have a 'hidden agenda'
According to recall organizers
ID child sex abuse cases stress
Urgency of prevention methods
Containment grows
On Consalus Fire

July 21 
Millions to combat opioid use
Is coming to help in Idaho
Idaho tops in rising home values
From 2016 to 2023 according to study
Almost $20,000 has been raised
For local woman with rare cancer
Fire activity could increase
Along with the hot weather
Acclaimed artist to visit Sandpoint
Blue Lizard Native American Gallery
Can you scatter ashes on public land
Here's what the law says in Idaho
Some of the best hikes in Idaho
At least according to some

July 20 
City Hall to host public hearing
On draft Comprehensive Plan update
Forest Service issues draft decision
On over-snow vehicles in N. Idaho
Utilities Comm. seeking testimony
On electric & nat. gas rate increase
Sandpoint Planning & Zoning
Approves one of two rezone requests
The Summer Music Series
Welcomes Bon Bon Vivant today
Crews making gains on Consalus Fire
Which has burned approx. 461 acres
Property tax relief is coming
According to Gov. Brad Little
Protecting private info on abortions
AG Raul Labrador hopes to stop it
IPNF officials appreciate concerns
Over illegal huckleberry picking
Will Durst get emergency approval?
It seems it hasn't been requested
Some ID borrowers won't have to pay
Over $252 million in student loans
As fatalities on ID roads climb
Police ramp up enforcement

July 19 
Man arrested on grand theft charges
After stealing from former employer
BOCC again shuts down public comment
Bradshaw once again makes the call
Durst must still provide to ISDE
Provisional certification request
Bee Top Fire nearly contained
Control returned to IPNF officials
Sledfest tickets go on sale
Enjoy an all day music festival
Idaho AG warns of sextortion scam
Scammer impersonates an officer
Lottery pays record dividend
Of $82 million to ID schools
Algae blooms undermine summer fun
Especially dangerous for animals
BoCo Sheriff's still searching
For missing Oldtown woman

July 18 
Parents and students rally
Support for WBCSD teachers
Candle Hill Fire is 'suspicious'
Investigators seeking information
'Best of' voting deadline nears
Get your votes in by Friday
New 988 lifeline helps Idahoans
To get help in a crisis quicker
Sites inundated by illegal pickers
But who's there to enforce the law?
Youth led group goes to court
To stop new voter registration law
8 adorable small towns in Idaho
And yes, Sandpoint makes the list

July 17 
'The Tim Project' aims to help
Providing a unique treatment option
Three die in train-vehicle collision
Incident remains under investigation
New public comment discussion is on
Bonner County Commissioner agenda
Wake for Warriors event announced
For veterans & active duty military
The magic garlic bus makes its trek
From Mexico, back to Bonners Ferry
New no-fee State ID card available
Here's how you can get one
Washington abortion numbers rise
As Idaho travel ban is challenged
Looking for walleye in LPO?
Idaho Fish and Game has you covered
Babe Vote seeks injunction
To halt ID voter registration law
Woman charged after altercation
Charges of unlawful entry, battery
Stickers being put on stop signs
Is an illegal form of graffiti
Crews continue battle on area fires
Where do they stand now?
Lions announce raffle winners
See who won big!
Museum deaccession auction
To be held July 22
A deadly plant growing in Idaho
Hemlock looks like a harmless weed

July 14 
New culvert placed on Dufort Road
Scheduled to be finished end of July
Wildfires prompt aggressive approach
Multiple resources allocated
WBCSD's 2023-24 budget lacks details
Frustrating parents and educators
Injunction filed to halt new law
Requiring proof of ID, residency
Where are the wealthiest and poorest
Counties in the state of Idaho
Kootenai River Days lineup released
Here's what you can look forward to
Idaho looks to restructure Medicaid
Specifically how it's paid for

July 13 
Council adopts new ordinance
Regarding civility and decorum
Sandpoint Pride celebration returns
Come gather, learn, and have fun
This annual event explores
The 'State of the Scotchmans'
Crews continue to fight area fires
Slowly gaining ground over them
Dover to celebrate centennial
With a boat parade and more
Sandpoint Farmers' Market celebrates
35th year on September 16
Idaho opts out of nearly $15 million
That would feed children this summer
Northern lights might be visible
But most of the US won't see them

July 12 
Priest River family seeks help
After fire destroys home
Crews plan for direct attack on fire
Though it poses significant risk
Public comment absent from BOCC
After Bradshaw reads ordinance
Advocacy groups file lawsuit
Regarding "abortion trafficking" law
Trustees facing recall election
Say it's an ideological fight
Driving slow in the left lane?
Here's what Idaho law says

July 11 
Crews make gains on area fires
Using scooper planes & helicopters
Crime rates decline in Idaho
According to annual crime report
Open primary supporters challenge
AG Raul Labrador's ballot titles
Fugitive recaptured after manhunt
Didn't make it out of town
Foundation, BTAA helping
To "Empty the Shelters"
Idaho potatoes you shouldn't eat
Tasty tubers can be deadly
How 9-8-8 is impacting Idaho
After its first year
Idaho combats teacher shortage
With new apprenticeship plan
West Bonner board chair fires back
During latest town hall meeting
Hunger fighting groups concerned
Over changes to SNAP in Farm Bill

July 10 
LPOSD mulls open enrollment numbers
Considering reasonable class size
Fire danger rising quickly
Nearly 40 wildfires in the region
Sandpoint Teen Center finds new home
In former dentistry building
Idaho's small towns embrace Pride
Despite recent LGBTQ+ legislation
Lead cables circling the U.S.
Some right here in Sandpoint
Half of people removed from Medicaid
Didn't send the state their info
Murder suspect escapes transport
In nearby Plains, Montana
Northern Lights should be visible
Putting on a show in 17 states
North Idaho College remains accredited
Operating under show cause sanction
Clark Fork tournament fun
Came down to the final shot
Rutledge, Brown to fight recall
Will not be stepping down
Crews battle Bee Top Fire
In Lightning Creek drainage
"Best" voting now underway
Get your votes in now

July 07 
PORPA Sprints set for Aug. 12
At Priest River Recreation Area
A Sandpoint-born party band returns
Tennis has a weekend of local gigs
Zone change for gas station denied
At Dufort and Vay roads
West Bonner OKs audit, settlement
With trustee recall pending
Efforts continue on Bee Top Fire
About 5 miles outside of Clark Fork
Huckleberries show up early
Some tips about picking
Lack of childcare has potential
To affect the state's economy
Maternal deaths over two decades
Idaho deaths doubled from 2019-2020
ID accepting grant applications
For CAFO environmental improvements
Where is everyone moving to?
States that back their politics
Anglers are cashing in
On LPO reward-tagged walleye
AG Labrador joins another coalition
To push back against EPA rules

July 06 
WBSD trustees face recall
Following Durst contract approval
Effort launched to fight bans
On Scott Herndon's social media
Lifeguards unlikely at City Beach
Due to shortage of staffing
Avista enters 'Fire Safety Mode'
In response to dry summer conditions
Charges declined in alleged assault
By Bonner County Prosecutor's Office
Governor posts photo on twitter
People can't get enough of it
July 3 & 4, hottest days on earth
According to researchers
Idaho AG challenges Biden proposal
Expanding Obamacare to some aliens

July 05 
Multiple wildfires break out
In the Idaho Panhandle
Pursuit in Sagle leads to arrest
Of Woman with an active warrant
Durst is happy to be on the job
As the new WBCSD Superintendent
Decorum, road extension on agenda
Previously tabled rules of civility
WBCSD to discuss forensic audit
At Wednesday evening meeting
Winefest is returning to Schweitzer
Northwest Winefest's sixth year
$1.2 billion contract awarded
For behavioral health in Idaho
State review finds improper use
Empowering Parents purchases
'Crime in Idaho' Report released
See where Bonner County sits
Belltower goes up in Sandpoint
Using Japanese and Idigenous methods

July 03 
Unite in the name of independence
Join local 4th of July festivities
The verdict is still out for NIC
Announcement won't come before 21st
Zach Top to open for McBryde
At 2023 Festival at Sandpoint
Boat show motors into town
For annual Wooden Boat Show
Pair sentenced to jail
In dog abandonment case
Join Kaniksu every Monday
For a Health Hike in the woods
Taking effect in Idaho on Saturday
Firing squad and other new laws
What we know about execution costs
As firing squad law takes effect
Taking classes with Karie Knoke
At Sacred Cedars Wilderness School
The 100 Deadliest Days on ID roads
Be safe while you're celebrating
Idaho's charming small towns
And celebrities that hail from them

June 30 
Extension request denied
For BoCo Fairgrounds RV park
In defense of the campground
At the fairgrounds - Part 2
Pair hospitalized after poisoning
Carbon monoxide from boat exhaust
Wildlife services euthanize geese
To help clean up City Beach
ID Supreme Court rules for FAS
Right to ban guns at Festival
U.S. Supreme Court rules against
'Independent state legislature'
KLT launches new initiative
Concerning wood product, education
WIC program makes income changes
Increasing income limits by 7%
Ten tips for catching fish in Idaho
Get the biggest one this summer
14 crazy laws in Idaho
Our silly legislation
Fourth of July plans?
Don't forget a sober ride home

June 29 
KRFY to kick off new program
With Friday 'News of the Week'
Dufort Road to remain closed
For a few more weeks
WBCSD approves Durst Contract
After weeks of controversy
Meeting closed to public comment
Violent threats given as rationale
NIC program placed on probation
Due to accreditation issues
Recall underway to oust trustees
Of West Bonner County School board
Proposed rule change in Idaho fails
Regarding changing party affiliation
Governor Little proclaims July 2
As Idaho Wildland Firefighter Day
Requests for public records ignored
Or postponed - illegally
170 Canada geese get gassed
For pooping on the beach
Where does Idaho stand now
On the legalization of marijuana

June 28 
North Idaho Schools awarded $85K
To support preschools, training
Concert seeks to rock out cancer
With benefit concert on July 8
Public comments stopped
At BoCo Commissioner meetings
Parents and Durst debate
Is he up for the challenge?
ISBA officials deny any role
In WBCSD hiring outside counsel
DUI Task Force to hold meet & greet
Hoping to prevent arrests on the 4th
USFS working to repair road washouts
Damaged in powerful runoff events
Litehouse celebrates salad season
With a new line of low-cal dressings
Idaho to receive $583 million
For high-speed internet expansion

June 27 
Man accused of setting fire
To Sandpoint church
Board OKs hiring outside counsel
With Rutledge leading the charge
Program fueled by record interest
For Lacrosse Club in Sandpoint
Bonner County 4-H Camp ends
With drill team performance
Beerfest returns to City Beach
Enjoy it at Trinity on July 8
ID GOP returns no confidence vote
Due to Little's library bill veto
Growth at North Idaho theme park
What's happening with Silverwood?
CDL drivers can use online services
Online license renewals begin in July

June 26 
Lions Club is having a blast
With their new fireworks stand
Have you seen the cat buggy?
An odd sight in Sandpoint
What's on the BOCC agenda?
Road repairs and livestreams
Interest collected on taxpayer funds
Did this contractor benefit?
North Idaho College awaits decision
On retaining accreditation
Separating fact from fiction
In Idaho's fentayl crisis

June 23 
FAS seeking volunteers
For 2023 Summer Series
Herndon fails again to prove case
ID Supreme Court rules for Festival
Out of the plane and into the fire
Smokejumpers from Sandpoint
FSPW invites you to take a hike
Get outdoors this summer
More Idaho doctors are still leaving
1 year after Roe v. Wade overturned
'Guards' volunteer at WBCSD meeting
Prompting outrage from attendees
Museum announces walking tours
With "Wednesday Walking Tours"
El Niño arrived, what does it mean?
For Idaho summer heat, winter snow
Work underway at Naples Elementary
To complete a year-long addition
A potential open meetings violation
By West Bonner school trustees
Did you catch a tagged fish?
How to, and why you should report it

June 22 
Spotting American Bald Eagles in ID
Here's the 12 best places to go
BoCo files rezone request
For proposed RV park location
Ponderay man faces charges
Of kidnapping and assault
North 40 begins store remodel
To better serve its customers
Trustees are one step closer
To finalizing Durst hire
Controversy stokes broader question
Who should run ID school districts?
Labrador joins 26 state coalition
Fighting against federal overreach
Find Your Strength Fun Run returns
With 5k and superhero-themed 1k
US-95 Granite Hill project wins
A national recognition award

June 21 
Wetlands' fate up to the states
Federal protections struck down
Discussion consumes BOCC meeting
Regarding salary payback
Staffing, labor prompt changes
At Better Together Animal Alliance
Sewer District awarded $38K grant
To evaluate current system
ID's risk for wildfires to increase
In the months of July and August

June 20 
ID rental prices, wage gap growing
According to a new report
California man arrested in BoCo
On multiple outstanding warrants
Environmental groups challenge
The Buckskin Saddle project
Summer Sampler back at Farmin Park
A Sandpoint kickoff to summer
ID receives $9.3M in funding
To improve electrical grid
Barriers to addressing mental health
A challenge for youth in ID schools
ID ranks high in child well-being
But child care costs concerning

June 19 
What's in the Clark Fork River
And is it safe to swim in?
Alliance for the Wild Rockies
Challenges massive clearcut
Over 325 cyclists hit the road
For CHAFE150 in Sandpoint
Short-notice meetings at issue
Should they be livestreamed?
Summer is underway at Schweitzer
Resort kicks off summer season
Silver Box Project entries sought
A public art on loan program
LPOSD kicks off summer meal program
At Farmin & Sandpoint City Beach
Gov. Brad Little caught off guard
By Empowering Parents problems
New Idaho law bans sales
Of scarce Idaho liquor licenses
Using your phone at a red light?
In Idaho, you might think twice

June 16 
'Local stories' on display
During 46th annual ArtWalk
BoCo Road & Bridge share update
On failed Dufort culvert
Census shows Idaho is still growing
But Boise's population shrank
Campground rezone becomes focus
Of special commissioners meeting
Heather Scott escorted out
Of 'volatile' board meeting
CHAFE150 all set for Saturday
Watch out for cyclists
PNSI celebrates with Journey of Hope
During their stop in Sandpoint
Idaho to receive $38 million
In PILT funding for public lands
Five things you should know
About Idaho's quirky traffic laws

June 15 
Rotary Club awards scholarships
To deserving Sandpoint students
Local man receives further charges
Amended to lewd conduct with minors
WB School District holds off again
On superintendent contract approval
Odyssey holding ID taxpayer funds
And retaining interest earnings
Journey of Hope to stop in Sandpoint
During annual cross country trip

June 14 
Friday marks a big opening
Of POAC's yearly ArtWalk
Birthing center reopens in Newport
As many rural hospitals close theirs
ITD measures long bridge in potatoes
Bridge is about 22,303 spuds long
Trio completes their run
Across the state of Idaho
Pathway construction project starts
For the city of Dover
Aquatic Workshop program set
Get a hands-on look at weeds
Bonner County works to fix road
After Dufort Road culvert collapse
ID will soon have a federal attorney
For civil rights & hate crimes
Idaho's ag export value rises
Poised to exceed record total

June 13 
Little requests full financial audit
Of Empowering Parents Program
A deadly plant, and identifying it
Poison hemlock grows across Idaho
Two trustees abandon debate
Over Durst contract in West Bonner
Educators are teaming up to help
As ID students math scores plummet
BCSO is investigating a homicide
After man is found dead in his home
Walleye and how to catch them
On Lake Pend Oreille

June 12 
Garfield Bay Park to be upgraded
With grant-funded improvements
Proposed gas station headed to BOCC
Intersection of Dufort & Vay roads
LPOSD to host hearing
On 2023-'24 budget
BOCC has another packed agenda
For their Tuesday meeting
Sandpoint Ren Faire returns
With much 'Huzzah'
Sandpoint woman charged
With filing a false report
Discover the longest bridge in ID
A 9,300-foot monster in BoCo
Man mistakenly shoots Grizzly
North of Upper Priest Lake
15 of Idaho's fun, wacky emblems
Does ID have a state dinosaur?

June 09 
New Old Time Chautauqua hits stage
Bringing captivating show to Panida
Swayne wins reinstatement lawsuit
Trustees "waved the white flag"
Durst's selection makes waves
What does the community say?
ID Medicaid costs have spiked
Due to pricey new drugs
Grant applications are now live
For Securing Our Future program
Idaho AG Labrador leads states
In opposing CA "Unsafe Handgun Act"

June 08 
The plan to purchase Schweitzer
What changes will occur
Engelhardt appointed as assessor
Despite lack of appraisal experience
Little Sand Creek Watershed Rec Plan
Adopted by Sandpoint city council
WBCSD has a new superintendent
Durst selected 3-2 over Luckey
Faire brings Renaissance to life
At Bonner County Fairgrounds
Idaho to aid Texas at the border
In the fight against fentanyl
Clark Fork man arrested
On domestic battery charge
Flood watch in effect Thurs & Fri
Impacting central ID Panhandle
Inland Northwest Pride returns
Events lined up to celebrate
The shortest and sweetest hike
May be in Farragut State Park

June 07 
Lions launch Fourth fundraisers
Including fireworks booth
Netflix comedian comes to Panida
Not for the easily offended
NIC board meets Wednesday
To work on unfinished business
Sand Creek Paddlers Challenge
Still successful at fifteen
Branden Durst is a finalist
For ID school district's top job
Area woman seeks help
After rare cancer diagnosis

June 06 
KRFY hosts membership drive
Running thru Saturday, June 10
Pipe collapses, shutting down road
After culvert fails on Dufort Road
Workshop inspires TimberFest 2023
Celebrating craft and community
Teen takes international quest
With World Class Kayak Academy
Over 66k Idahoans losing Medicaid
Many risk losing it in error
What are ID ski resorts offering?
A lineup of summer fun
Chronic absenteeism is on the rise
Among Idaho students
Lone fawns should be left alone
Keep Idaho's wildlife wild
Free fishing day fun for the family
No matter where you live in Idaho
Labrador announces settlement
After illegal tactics by drug maker

June 05 
Basketball camp hits the courts
With Basketball School of Sandpoint
LPOSD honors Ponderay Police officer
For enforcing stop-arm laws
FAS unveils 2023 lineup poster
Designed by Max Bazler
Team readies for Race to Alaska
Longest human and wind powered race

June 02 
Alterra to buy Schweitzer
Chasse to stay on as CEO
Duo wraps up high school career
Using a little horsepower
Man charged with assaulting pair
After accepting ride from couple
Engelhardt chosen as assessor
Previous experience tips scale

June 01 
3 candidates, none with experience
Vying for assessor position
County solicits bids for expansion
Of controversial fairgrounds RV park
Who's the best in Bonner County?
Get your nominations in now
Lakeshore hwy project nears its end
Finalizing striping and signage
Ski areas turn sights to summer
With mountain biking and more
Man faces charges in BoCo
For controlled substances
Gov. Little reneges on commitment
For K-12 budget bills funding
Do you know an Ivy or Maverick?
ID's most popular baby names in 2022
1995 Idaho law brings up question
Eliminating common-law marriage
Fish species residing in Idaho
What ones are the biggest?

May 31 
"All in for ALS" fundraiser wins
By bringing community together
Three candidates make their pitch
To replace Dorman as county assessor
CFHS hosts elementary track meet
Celebrating its eleventh year
Contention dominates BOCC meeting
With fairground RV camp the focus
Priest River Seed Library meeting
Set for Thursday, June 1
NIC trustees cast a split vote
Regarding votes of no confidence
FAS announces scholarship winners
Awarded to five local students
A.I. reveals the "truth"
About creepy Idaho urban legends
11 reasons why ID is the best state
In honor of Idaho's upcoming b-day
Free Fishing Day set for June 10
Cast a line without a license

May 30 
PORPA gearing up
For 2023 season
Grace, courage, and kindness
Exemplified by Sturgis
Rescheduled event
Curious Conversations
Community pays tribute
On Memorial Day
Local woman faces charges
Of battery and public intoxication
Bonner County man charged
After visit to Myrtle Creek
Sound of Music at Farmin Park
With Suzuki String Academy, June 11
POAC announces exhibit
Steven Lyman, 'Rediscovered'
New city code in the works
Regarding abusive behavior
North Idahoans organize
For Open Primaries Initiative work
Idaho Stop law for cyclists
Rolls across the U.S.

May 26 
Local man charged
With witness intimidation
Online auction continues
To fund Idaho trails
County at risk
Of losing fairground grant
Sandpoint High School hosts
Third annual All-star Olympics
Arbor Day celebration
Set for June 3
Quest for more ice time
In North Idaho
Sandpoint author book signing
Of her debut novel, June 3
Sandpoint Disc Golf hosts
'Lost in the Fir Trees' tournament
To stay or to go
For Memorial Day weekend
AG Labrador sues Avid Telecom
Over illegal Robocalls

May 25 
US-2 construction begins May 30
Prepare for congestion thru Nov.
Negative public comments
Cause BOCC to recess
BoCo Fair Board can't accept grant
For hotly debated RV park
Public feedback wanted
On Little Sand Creek Watershed
De-annexed Priest River properties
See zone change
Sandpoint High School hosts
Annual Math Olympiad
Sandpoint surprises on this list
US cities with the dirtiest air
LPOSD hosting
Coffee Klatch
Free wellness event
Saturday, June 3
Smart landscaping choices
Help protect your home from wildfire

May 24 
Russell named Elks top student
For Lake Pend Oreille School Dist.
Cases of salmonella reported in ID
Raw cookie dough from Papa Murphy's
Work in progress to upgrade
BNSF's old Sandpoint bridge
'Snuggle time' with five year olds
Lands Bonners Ferry man 15 to life

May 23 
Planting the seed with EBCL
Encouraging community involvement
Area students take part
In 2023 Pend Oreille Water Festival
Sorentino earns WOW honors
For kindness and positivity
Arrest made in Sagle burglary
A 22 year old Spokane man
Top pet names in Idaho
And why they're important
2023 National Memorial Day
Concert preview
US-2 construction begins
Next Tuesday in Sandpoint

May 22 
Deshon earns WOW honors
For dedication to community
Boundary line returns
To BOCC agenda
Driving smoke into North Idaho
Canadian wildfires continue to burn
Swayne lawsuit update
NIC will not oppose request
Police stress driver safety
Going in to 100 Deadliest Days
Mobile clinic aids in treatment
Of addiction in rural Idaho
Harvest rate for trout populations
In Idaho alpine lakes
A reminder to recreate responsibly
This Memorial Day Weekend

May 19 
Seeking lifeguards for the season
At YMCA and City of Sandpoint
RV campground grant
Denied by fair board
Lott sentence upheld
By appeals court
Covering & securing oversize loads
Here's what Idaho law says
Connecting youth to construction
Grant awarded to IdahoPTV
In support of 2nd Amendment rights
AG Labrador Leads 19 state coalition

May 18 
Shea wins reelection
In heated campaign
'50s fun kicks off
With classic parade
City Hall gives updates
On Travers Park projects
BoCo requests grant extension
For fairgrounds RV park
Johnson Creek Bridge and Road
Reopen near Clark Fork
BCRCC Seeking applicants
For county assessor
Canadian fires send smoke south
Resulting in air quality advisory

May 17 
BCRCC criticizes Omodt, Bradshaw
For 'poor conduct'
Shea wins; WBCSD levy fails
See all the results
Racing in to town
Is Lost in the '50s
Caregiver faces charges
Of theft, and burglary
Out of American drivers
Idahoans are some of the worst
Mental, and heart health
Could be directly connected
Why are ID utility prices rising?
Growth, drought, and more
Summertime is saladtime
With Litehouse in the house
15 unspoken rules about Idaho
Are they a complete joke?

May 16 
Revealing Travers Park design 2023
At Open House on May 17
Council has packed agenda
It will have its hands full
'The community's restaurant'
That what 113 Main stives for
Veterans and VA to meet
Meeting set regarding concerns
Don't go fishing this summer
Without a license
Tuition and fee hikes of 5% or more
Four-year schools ask for more
IDFG Commission approves plan
To reduce wolf population
IDFG reduces controlled hunt tags
In response to severe winter
State parks to get influx of funds
To tackle upgrades and maintenance

May 15 
Festival Grand Finale
Celebrates 'The Princess Bride'
Do you have a graduating senior
Submit a photo for a chance to win
 Heading into the woods
With fledgling foresters
'Taste of the Stars' event announced
Changes to the Wine & beer tasting
Learning a love for the land
Class spends time in nature
CFHS seeks to make Grad Night
The best one yet
 Judge OKs amended complaint
In NIC lawsuit
More fairground discussion
On BOCC agenda
Smithsonian coming to Priest River
Come enjoy this interactive exhibit
 Bonner County man arrested
Charged with rape, kidnapping
 ID's revenues beat forecast
Could mean money for tax cuts
ID leads the U.S. in growth
Of child population

May 12 
Sandpoint Renaissance Faire 2023
The era of chivalry
The May 16 election
What you should know
Presentation and playground tour
Travers Park 'inclusive play'
County solid waste plan overhaul
Improvements to facilities
Annual Bigfoot Festival
Makes its return
It's nearing completion
The U.S. 95 project
County meetings on YouTube
Denied by BOCC
Group seeks to stamp out hunger
With food drive on May 13
How to get a good paying job
What youth should know
Seven towns in Idaho
That have the best Main Streets
All things blueberry
New class in Newport

May 11 
Library officials file police report
Citing online 'threat' to staff
Nick Swayne asks courts
For summary judgement
Priest River woman charged
With selling fentanyl pills
Community's help needed
To ensure SHS Grad Night
Plue, Blackstone nab derby honors
See list of winners
Ding-dong-ditch consequences
Can be legal trouble in Idaho
Idaho's teacher retention rate drops
But, 9 of 10 will stay in profession
Local man was defending himself
When he shot alleged truck prowler
ID plans to sue feds
To remove grizzly from list

May 10 
Festival sets annual virtual auction
For May 17 through June 4
Dorman stepping down
Due to health issues
HR items finally approved
By Bonner County commissioners
WBCSD addresses misinformation
Circulating about upcoming levy
Levy is vital to school security
Says district facilities director
All things blueberry
New free class in Newport
Do you text and drive?
Here are the punishments in Idaho
Cooperative agreement updated
Idaho and federal wildfire agencies
Looking for Idaho nominees
For prestigious volunteering award
$42B in student loan forgiveness
Approved by US Dept. of Education

May 9 
Community youth invited
To local bike rodeos
BoCo making jury duty process easier
For jurors and staff alike
Judge wont reconsider order
Regarding abortion prosecutions
The state is on the clock
To roll out $20 million in grants
$24M study to look at future energy
And water use in Idaho
Burn permits required
After May 10
Young wildlife is better off
When you leave them alone
BNSF rebuilds one bridge
Begins another in the Northwest

May 8 
Newport police investigating
Possible luring attempt
Flags lowered
For mass shooting in TX
A really good cup of coffee
Evans Brothers celebrates again
Early voting open
Absentee ballot deadline approaching
One-of-a-kind three-story treehouse
On the shores of Lake Pend Oreille
Forest measurements class
Set for Sandpoint
Fundraiser goes all in
To fight ALS
HR items land on BOCC agenda
For fifth time
LPO Rep heading "Into the Woods"
With Panida performance
Event honors local law enforcement
Peace Officer Memorial Day
Reader awarded for 2022 reporting
At Idaho Press Club gathering

May 5 
Ledges Fire near Laclede
Still uncontained
Idaho Senate approves woman
To serve as US District Court judge
Flags to half-staff
For Firefighters Memorial Day
Idaho deputy AG leaves office
To work with Gov. Ron DeSantis

May 4 
Fairgrounds RV park sees movement
On contested land
Busy agenda
Before Sandpoint council
City moves to trademark logo
Action was previously not taken
Judge upholds reinstatement
Of Nick Swayne, once again
Local pup battles to keep title
At Westminster Dog Show
Travers Park presentation set
Free inclusive playground tour
ID deadline is on Friday
To request absentee ballot
Spring brings the opportunities
A guide to catching trophy-size bass

May 3 
Updated HR policies again denied
By Bonner County commissioners
Removing walleye
From Lake Pend Oreille
SHS AcaDeca team claims third
At National competition in Texas
OB-gyns stage a quick exodus
After Idaho's strict abortion ban

May 2 
Local veterans raise concern
Regarding issues with VA clinic
Local Day of Prayer event set
Thursday at Farmin Park
State board of education to review
Empowering Parents grants
North Idaho remains exception
To use of congressional earmarks
Lead a healthier and longer life
By volunteering

May 1 
BOCC appoints Fair Board and more
On split votes
Kick off spring the right way
With Wildlife Express critters
Angels announce yard sale
Seeking donations
Area nonprofits share their cause
For Idaho Gives donations
New historical fiction novel
Released by local author
Johnson Creek Bridge, road
Have been reopened
HR items again added
To BOCC agenda
BTAA joins "Empty the Shelters"
Enjoy waived adoption fees
Man arrested in battery case
After altercation with officer
Cornhole for CASA
Sixth annual event
Judge rules with Idaho AG
Organizations must provide documents
Idaho home prices soared
Wage increases lagged
IDL urges extreme caution
Follow general burning guidelines
Idaho intercepts fake tax returns
Over 3,400 so far
Two nearby towns make the list
Coolest small towns in ID for vacay

April 28
NIC trustees hire new attorney
Expected to begin in June
Here's where gas prices are headed
And why they're headed there
Idaho deadline approaches
To remove studded snow tires
Amanda Wilson to leave Sandpoint
New position as City Manager in CO

April 27
'Couplet' plan placed on hold
City moves away from concept
Current, former officials respond
To 'no confidence' vote on Sauter
The 6 most underrated ski towns
Sandpoint takes the cake
Almost 900 acres near Priest River
Recommended as 'Rural Residential'
Race to Alaska film
Showing Saturday at Panida Theater
The return of Idaho Gives
ID celebrates nonprofits next month
Local man arrested
On domestic battery charge
Get your free seedling
To celebrate Arbor Day
A new way to grow
State's most famous crop

April 26
NIC releases Macomber report
Full 173-page report published
Gas prices jump in region
Capping a turbulent week at the pump
Early bird deadline is Sunday
For NIC's Really BIG Raffle
Idaho gets $26.9 million
In Secure Rural Schools funding
Idaho Legislature spending
Targeted agricultural priorities
Idaho Gives returns
From May 1 thru May 4
IDFG shares important dates
To help you plan your May

April 25
Citizens have big concerns
About Travers Park project
SHS Dance presents
"I'll Always Remember You"
No-confidence vote for Sauter
Issued by Bonner County GOP
Trustees nullify Swayne's contract
Placing NIC in the spotlight again
Ruling expected soon
In federal lawsuit against Idaho AG
Morels have returned to Idaho
Here's what you need to know

April 24
His dream was to teach in Sandpoint
So why does he teach in Washington?
Short agenda for BOCC meeting
Two resolutions to be discussed
"Night at the Derby" event set
To aid Rotary projects
Spring prescribed burning
To begin across ID Panhandle
The real reason ID got its nickname
Do you know why it's the Gem State?
Long Bridge Swim
In need of volunteers
Recent rains, and late snow
Help the area's watershed

April 21
Postal worker to retire after 37 yrs
Carol Hanson says goodbye
Rodriguez seeks EBCL board seat
Will face incumbent Susan Shea
YMCA's hosting
Spring open house
Stapleton named among top finalists
For city admin. job in Washington
Idahoans pushed against library bill
But the debate is far from over
Pacific NW endures a 'cold' March
One of the only places to do so
ID groups plan activities
For 'Child Abuse Prevention Month'
ID governor responds to Inslee
Letter on abortion
2023 swan controlled hunts
Applications open May 1

April 20
Sandpoint stop added to summer tour
The String Cheese Incident
BOCC public comment motion fails
Has been a point of contention
City Hall to host public meeting
On Travers Park skatepark expansion
Phase one of Division Ave project
Gets green light from council
Library candidates speak
At packed forum
Little: lawmakers must decide how
To proceed on presidential primary
Little wraps up
'100 Days of Achievement'

April 19
Two injured in Tuesday collision
Still under investigation
Greetings from Boise: It's a wrap
An overview of 2023 ID Legislature
Vanity plates are popular in ID
But not all are allowed
2023 'State of the Lake' meeting
Presentation available online
Another reason to stay in ID
A heavenly yurt in a forest
WBCSD seeks renewal of levy
Current levy to expire June 30
BOCC can't find middle ground
On P&Z applicant policies
Busy agenda
For Sandpoint council

April 18
Hundreds show up to 'UnHappy hour'
To grieve hospital changes
Festival launches new program
For music outreach
Sagle Road project
Is moving forward
LillyBrooke Family Justice Center
Gets new facility dog on the team
Library candidate forum set
For Wednesday, April 19
Region's top students
Announced by Elks
The Idaho Way, gun culture in Idaho
Posited by author Ryan Busse
Is your beer from Idaho?
Learn more about all things beer
How much home you can buy
For $200k in Idaho

April 17
Donors help LPOIC
To expand scholarship program
Help clean up City Beach
For Earth Day 2023
Public commenters' suggestions
On BOCC April 18 agenda
Honoring local veterans
Goal of VFW project
ID anti-trans laws
Tied to anti-democracy movement
A law that won lofty praise
Likely to have little impact in ID

April 14
Tax relief deadlines nearing
Tuesday is the last day to apply
Judge affirms Selle Valley rezone
Due process rights weren't violated
Sandpoint Soccer Association
Welcomes new director of operations
$72.9M for buildings for higher ed
Where will the money go?
$7M in unclaimed tax refunds in ID
How and when you can claim money
A miniature Multnomah Falls in ID
Char Falls takes the title
Risk of spring flooding
In Parts of North Idaho

April 13
IDPR grant officials share
Concerns over BoCo RV park debacle
Stage 2 waterfront design contest
Teams present to public at City Hall
What $800,000 will get you
Homes in Idaho, Texas, and Oregon
Public input sought
On proposed OSV project
Potential increases
For spring flooding
New Idaho drivers license, ID card
Keeps up with new technology
It's ending today
LPOIC's annual online auction
Leaking roofs, freezing classrooms
How did ID schools get here?
Amazing camping spots in Idaho
Ideal for relaxation and adventure

April 12
Celebrating Erik
'Sandpoint Centennial' documentary
NAMI announces upcoming events
Starting this month
Are women's bodies taboo?
The Idaho Leglislature thinks so
BOCC scolded
For chaotic four-hour meeting
WBCSD outlines replacement levy
On the ballot Tues, May 16
'Giant Peach' at Circle Moon Theater
April performances scheduled
Idaho's getting younger
Here's who's moving to the Gem State
Bears are waking up
Here's how to prepare
Real obscenity isn't library porn
It's propaganda
Dust off the fishing rod
Plan your family fishing outing

April 11
Priest River man identified
As shooter in fatal incident
Spring is in the air at CFHS
Now offering 'Intro to Agriculture'
An addition to the Daily Bee
New county reporter and her pup
Gas prices hold steady
Despite national upward trend
Drinking and boating
What Idaho law says
Idaho's schools chief
To discuss new education laws
Advocates concerned about minors
In ID's 'abortion trafficking' law
Consumer alert
Tax scams and related robocalls

April 10
Seven cutest small towns in Idaho
Sandpoint tops the list
Schweitzer Avalanche Dog Team
Introduces new member to the family
Exploring Idaho
Glass blowing in Sandpoint
Winter wraps up
Snowy stories
Hundreds hopped into Easter fun
At local Easter egg hunts
Idaho at the epicenter
Of the American Redoubt
ID one of the best places to camp
Ranked the fourth-best state
Convenience fee ends
For online drivers license services
NIC pays a high price
For dysfunction and discord
Researching Idaho's fossil record
Outdoor Idaho: Prehistoric Idaho

April 07
Shingle Mill Blueberry Farm
They found the right crop
Exploring Northern Idaho
Festival, Granite Falls, and more
Community-curated exhibit
'Storied Futures' looks to the past
LPO begins to refill for summer
As recreations spots begin to open
Teams announced for
Waterfront design competition
BOCC takes a step back
From campground issue
Idaho's maternal health care
Survey gives insight
Veto attempt fails
On library bill
ID criminalizes helping minors
Travel out-of-state for abortions

April 05
Beer and powdered clay spilled
In Montana trail derailment
Providing gender-affirming care
It's now a crime in Idaho
A new bathroom law in Idaho
Unsure future for LGBTQ+ students
Vehicle strikes BCSD district office
Citizens arrest completed
Anderson re-elected
As IPUC president
AG Labrador applauds new tools
To combat human trafficing in Idaho
Panida hosted successful fundraiser
Benefitting two local organizations

April 04
Derailment spurs memories
Of 1999 'Silver Bullet Derby'
Gas prices drop slightly
Still more than national average
Annual walleye netting
Set to start soon
Idaho doctors publish new book
With lesson learned from COVID-19
ID boat inspectors on the lookout
For damaging mussels
NIC submits accreditation report
Amid court battle with president
Nominate your 'techy teacher'
To be the next Digital Innovator
Is Oldtown a unique place to visit?
Straddling the WA-ID state line

April 03
Freight train derails
Into Clark Fork River
Cinco de Mayo party moves
New location, same goals
Undoing Swayne decision
Judge considers motion
Shooting for the stars
Creating interest in space industry
Man sentenced in assault case
After attack on process server
Free TBI seminar offered
Learn about traumatic brain injury
ID AG at odds with Health & Welfare
Over child protection
Native seed supply insufficient
To battle back damage from fires

March 31
Sex offender charged
After attending "Mamma Mia!"
Seeking scholarship donations
Can you help to close the gap?
Plunging for pledges at 78
To raise money for animals in need
NIC board meeting a no-go
Due to lack of trustees
ID Senate passes Medicaid budget
Headed to Gov. Little's desk
Banning public drag in Idaho
Will not advance during 2023 session
Lake Pend Oreille walleye netting
Annual netting to occur April 10-28
On its way to Gov. Little
Abortion law with clarified language

March 30
Advisory questions abandoned
Regarding fairgrounds RV park
City gets rolling on improvements
With Division Ave. Phase 1
Public NIC meeting called off
Just prior to expected start time
Festival adds millions to economy
In study by University of Idaho
Get out on Idaho trails
FSPW announces trail projects
ID bans nearly all abortions
Refused expanded Medicaid coverage
Planned Parenthood vows legal action
Against abortion trafficking bill
ID Senate overrides Little's veto
Of property tax bill

March 29
Community goes above & beyond
To preserve Dover church
USCGA flotilla seeks new members
Be something bigger than yourself
Porthill crossing hours increase
During temporary change
JFAC rewrites failed Medicaid budget
Previously killed by Idaho House
Area students get a jump
On planning 'Next Steps'
Swayne responds to attempt
To reverse reinstatement
Recreation season set to start
At Albeni Falls Dam
Idaho House overrides veto
Of property tax bill
In ID, Little to have final say
On transgender health care bill
When legal weed isn't legal
Don't cross into Idaho
Credit card skimmer found in N. ID
Keep an eye out for these devices

March 28
ID Legislature to consider
Revised Medicaid budget
Vote on disputed parcel nixed
Due to memorandum of understanding
Governor vetoes property tax bill
After expressing several concerns
Idaho bill to ban gender care
Clears State, heads to House
Risch co-introduces act
Trafficked women seeking abortions
ID Legislature enters 12th week
Here's what it'll take to adjourn

March 27
Meeting set for today
On advisory ballot language
White supremacist stickers return
Sandpoint residents outraged
Fundraiser for avalanche dogs
Give a helping paw
101 Sandpoint offering $10K grant
Open to area non-profits
Space: The next frontier
Presentation at the Panida
Idaho renters face bigger shortage
Of affordable homes
Late-session medical cannabis bill
Introduced in Idaho House
ID legislative session to continue
Still more than 50 bills to act on
Execution by firing squad
Bill signed by Brad Little
ID lawsuit challenges ban
On student IDs for voting

March 24
NIC attorney billed $26K in Feb
For legal services
Event celebrates Japanese culture
A tremendous success
Public comments are protected speech
Despite desire to remove residents
Input sessions for math curriculum
For LPOSD grades K-5
Idaho house passes budget
For higher education
ID legislators request new reports
From Office of Performance Eval.
ID AG sued over grant investigation
By Idaho Health director
ID lawmakers fail to address issues
Health concerns for pregnant women
Spring turkey hunting looking good
Despite a heavy winter

March 23
Area hospitals pledge support
As BGH ends maternity services
Festival announces winners
Of poster contest
Town Hall hosted by The Reader
Provided a forum on Hwy 2 concepts
BoCo fairgrounds tussle
Headed to May ballot
U.S. 95 project set to resume
Starting again on Monday
Smelter once planned for Newport
Now under construction in TN
BCRCC tensions ease
After visit from Dorothy Moon
Backpacking basics class
Taught by Idaho Trails Assoc.
Senate passes Idaho Launch bills
Incentive plan nears finish line
40th-lowest average SAT score
Where did Idaho go wrong?
Drug dog put his paws on a car
ID Supreme Court says he trespassed
Best of Sandpoint 2023
Who made the cut?

March 22
BoCo updates voter rolls
During biennial review
Disputed parcel's land use
Headed to voters
McTeacher's Night
Delivers the Fun in Fundraiser
NIC seeks to reverse reinstatement
Pushing back against judge's order
Property tax overhaul
Signed off by Idaho Senate
Broadband internet funding bill
Signed by Gov. Brad Little
Big game-vehicle collisions in ID
Joint project's aim is to reduce

March 21
Deputy rescues elderly woman
From vehicle in the river
WBCSD superintendent resigns suddenly
Susie Luckey to serve in interim
'A walking miracle' after accident
A year later with David
What's that noise I hear?
Learn about the northern flicker
The best breakfast spot
Hiding in plain view
Real life adventures
Shared by Ammi Midstokke
Idaho House kills Medicaid budget
GOP says price-tag is too high
Idaho bill clears legislature
Execution by firing squad

March 20
BGH shutters labor, delivery services
Challenges are impossible to overcome
Emergency rental assistance OK'd
By Idaho budget writers
The ID equivalent to Area 51
Is it terrifying?
BCHRTF scholarship now available
To future community builders
Help sought to fund repairs
At historic Dover church
Transgender bathroom bill
Advances in Boise
Incremental change in funding
Goal of Idaho's ESA movement
ID's shortage of direct care workers
Worse than national average
ID voter registration bill
Faces scrutiny

March 17
Mime & Masque unveils musical
'Mamma Mia!' at SHS
The best small town in Idaho
Is it Sandpoint?
Waterfront views & a great menu?
Pearl's on the Lake has it all
Thunder's Catch Sandpoint founders
Turning Passion into project
Commissioner conflict?
Complaint claims so
Jump into spring
With ITA trail projects
NIC responds
To community questions
Alleged assault occurred
At Boundary GOP meeting

March 16
Marathon info workshop
On Hwy. 2 redesign
Sheriff files complaint
About Open Meeting Law
New Duck Derby details
Unveiled by Ponderay Rotary
Community college proposals
Ignite tensions
Idaho Attorney General sued
Over investigative demands
Six bills to keep track of
As GOP targets LGBTQ rights
Five of seven bonds fail
In Idaho school elections
Attacks on free speech rising in US
According to experts
Critics question grant request
To restart Usk papermill

March 15
NS Elementary students to perform
'The Emperor's New Clothes'
Contentious meeting
Affirms replat request
FAS Family show announced
With Michael Franti & Friends
JFAC 2024 State budget complete
See where funds were allotted in ID

March 14
WBCSD sticks with four-day week
Despite request for reconsideration
Idaho gas prices inching up again
Tenth highest in the country
Firing squad bill advances
To floor of Idaho Senate
Idaho House kills bill
Restricting absentee voting
Three years of COVID-19 in Idaho
What to know now
'Idaho Listens' documentary
To air Friday, March 24

March 13
Welcome to Winter No. 2
Spring nowhere to be seen
Workshop is set
On proposed multimodal plan changes
Angels grants deadline nearing
It's not too late to apply
Jim Messina to play Panida
Rocking Lake Pend Oreille
Sandpoint makes another list
7 most picturesque small towns in ID
New science curriculum mulled
For LPOSD 6th-8th grades
JFAC approves $32M
Emergency rental assistance in ID
A wet and cold winter in Idaho
What does that mean for snowpack?
Do you have long COVID symptoms?
1 in 6 Idaho residents at risk
Upcoming documentary sounds alarm
On youth vaping in Idaho
Give wildlife a brake as you drive
Slow down, stay alert this winter

March 10
Interim administrators leave NIC
After Swayne is reinstated
BTAA waives adoption fees
On all adult pets
JFAC approves Idaho budget
For higher education
Women reaching women in forestry
It's not all bearded men in flannel
Winter snow advisory issued
Prepare for winter driving
New online series in Idaho
Check out how Idahoans 'create'
Change your clock
Change your battery

March 09
Reader to host public town hall
To discuss 'the Couplet'
Informational workshop Mar. 15
To hear about 'the Couplet'
BoCo commissioners vote
To move forward with adjustment
Family offers reward
In 3-year old murder case
Swayne active president at NIC
South placed on paid leave
Gas prices hold steady
In Bonner County
Remembering Valle Novak
'One heck of a life'
Child care closures begin
$79M axed from child care budget
Gender pay gap in Idaho
How much less are women making?

March 08
Ray of Hope luncheon
Hosted by North ID CASA
Idaho House passes bill
Minors attending drag shows
1922 Martin guitar up for grabs
Auction to support Music Conserv.
Together on the rifle range
Three generations compete
Boundary line adjustment
Proves controversial
Arbor Day grants offered
In Idaho communities
Banning private militias
Idaho bill would repeal law
Initiative seeks to 'Link up Idaho'
Expanding high-speed internet

March 07
FBCS Principal announces retirement
To take effect at end of school year
Youth mountain biking
Scholarship, grants available
Connecting students, professionals
Pizza with professionals
Idaho Senate votes to repeal
Parading in public with firearms
Hearing set on utility rate changes
Fixed rate for residential customers
Delinquent property tax dispute
Legislators decline to settle it
Idaho video serves as reminder
Moose are dangerous
Community grant applicants, awardees
Served subpoenas by Idaho AG
Increase in credit card fraud
ID saw a 67.9% increase from '19-'22

March 06
Sandpoint musher accomplishes dream
Races in world-famous Iditarod
Corruption claims unfounded
According to Attorney General
Flowers for Futures
Bursting into spring
Policy updates delayed
Due to concerns
Distinguished Young Woman
Aurla Palmer named DSW
Pilch pleads not guilty
To sex related charges
Millions in grants and funding
To identify water system upgrades
Idaho flags to half staff
To honor passing of Phil Batt
NIC ordered to reinstate president
Removed without cause last year

March 03
Monthly book sale set
Friends of the Library on Sat
ID veterans with disabilities
Can apply online for relief
North ID crash takes two lives
Both drivers from BoCo
Idaho House passes three bills
Opposing ESG standards

March 02
County reverses decision
To hire Davillier Law for trainings
Incumbent seeks reelection
Library Trustee Susan Shea
New executive director announced
At Pend Oreille Economic Partnership
ID dropped thousands from Medicaid
In the pandemic's first years
Execution by firing squad
Bill heads to Idaho House floor
Idaho house has competing bills
On 'harmful' materials in libraries
A plan to save native fish in PR
Meets resistance from state Senate
March is National Nutrition Month
Here's some advice from an expert

March 01
Resolution on ballot initiatives
Passes Senate
ID is one of the worst states
For women to live in
How does your school stack up?
Check out it's ranking here
Is ID population on downward trend?
Experts say that it is
Selkirk Lodge is one of the best
Unique hotels to stay at in ID
YMCA's Day of Giving announced
An ongoing mission of support
County disengages
From training request
Annual microbrew event set
To be held March 12

February 28
Fosterful set to open in community
A safe space for children
FAS announces another concert
Train, Better Than Ezra
Road restrictions detailed
For Bonner County
Cutting funding for child care
Idaho budget committee votes
New bill presented in Idaho
Would place restrictions on parents
Idaho schools ranked
From best to worst
Senate kills controversial ESA bill
Was the price tag too much?
Aggressive Driving Emphasis
Patrols occurring now thru Mar. 11

February 27
Sandpoint man charged
In connection with Capitol riot
Families are taking a hit
Pandemic ends, inflation continues
Priest River man sentenced
On arson charges
Rift in Idaho GOP exposed
Amid multistate lawsuit
Little pushes for his top priorities
Training grants, teacher raises
ID bill bans ranked-choice voting
AK voters seem to like it
Meet Idaho's billionaires
Real-time billionaires list

February 24
Fire destroys Sandpoint building
Wes Olson Trucking a total loss
ID House committee approves limits
On absentee ballots
Volunteer of the month award
Goes to Angie Tennison
BTAA receives grant money
From CATalyst Council
Strong snowstorms hit Idaho
Here's how much dropped

February 23
Works commences on docks
At Memorial Field
Community rallies
Around injured youth
Dates have been set
For Terrific Tots contest
Schools go on lockdown
Due to false reports
Criminalizing false reports
Regarding child abuse
Bringing back firing squads
Bill introduced in Idaho
Heated meeting at NIC
Due to accreditation threat

February 22
Banning ranked choice voting
New bill aims to do so
Zoom is coming back
To BoCo meetings
Schools incorporate new training
Dyslexia at the forefront
Funding full-tuition scholarships
College of Idaho has a plan
Time is critical
With cardiac arrest cases

February 21
Winter weather advisory
For North Idaho, NW Washington
3 voting bills pass
Idaho State Affairs Committee
NIC calls to 'rally the troops'
In response to show cause sanction
Local fugitive arrested in Ohio
After coordinating with BCSO
Winter Ridge gives back
Tradition of community support
Pair hurt in ATV crash
Early Sunday morning
Where do you stand
In Greater Idaho debate
Senate committee passes bill
Banning sex-ed before fifth grade

February 20
Program date has been set
For Distinguished Young Women
Divisive bill heads to Senate floor
On education savings accounts
EBCL brings library to area seniors
Outreach program relaunched
Limiting a governor's powers
New bill on disaster orders
Former planning official charged
In child sex case
Law meant to save lives of ID mothers
Is headed to the chopping block
Effectiveness of 17 charter schools
Being weighed by IPCS Commission
Ballot measures face tougher road
Under Idaho resolution

February 17
Sandpoint Winter Carnival
Celebrates winter, community
House OKs formal 'Greater ID' talks
Many stumbling blocks
Bill to prohibit student IDs
Clears committee
Film Fest showcases adventure
Our natural word, and keeping it wild
UI to host free workshops
POS systems for small business
What education means to Idahoans
A fundamental discussion
ID lawmakers introduce legislation
Charge those who give COVID vaccine
Idaho AG sues to block abortion pill
Along with 22 other GOP-led states

February 16
Kochava announces acquisition
Of Machine Advertising
BoCo meetings remain closed to Zoom
Another contentious county meeting
Workshop on transit plan scheduled
By Sandpoint City Council
Downtown Design Competition
It's officially on, starting Feb. 21
Judge rejects NIC subpoenas
'Unreasonable and oppressive'
Festival offers new scholarship
For careers outside of live performance
Filling the financial education hole
New Idaho bill proposes a fix
9 quirky facts about Idaho
They sound made up, but they aren't

February 15
Public is dissatisfied
With BOCC decisions
Film Festival to raise funds
To help with coral reef restoration
Diane Schuur to perform at Panida
Enjoy some legendary jazz
Fentanyl just keeps showing up
Fighting an uphill battle
KRFT hosting Little Live Radio Hour
Featuring local musicians and bands
Panel endorses Greater ID discussions
With Oregon lawmakers
Providing transgender treatment
What just happening in the ID House?
Idaho AG joins coalition
Only allow females on girls teams
Fascinating abandoned Idaho dam
Reclaimed by nature for decades

February 14
LPOSD plans for the future
With five-year strategic plan
Rising gas prices at the pump
Drivers are feeling the pain
Library pornography bill
Surfaces in House
Idaho bill may change liability
For outdoors industry
A couple hidden gems in Idaho
Just waiting to be discovered

February 13
HB 63 given 'do pass' recommendation
Will now be sent to the House floor
Community shows support
For Husky-type dogs found abandoned
House bill targets fentanyl trafficking
Would amend current Idaho law
NIC has until March 13 to show cause
Final step before loss of accreditation
Protecting ER doctors from prosecution
Idaho AG says there is no longer a need
House committee makes new proposal
Medicaid expansion repeal
Humane Society weighs in
On ID wolf management plan

February 10
Teen class cooks up life skills
Sharing some cooking tips
BCSD responds to title IX complaint
Collecting data on female athletics
Festival weapons case
Returns to Idaho Supreme Court
Weight limits likely
On Bonner County roads
'Warm Hearts' aids local homeless
After raising almost $16K
Federal law caps insulin costs
For low-income Idahoans

February 09
Split votes and calls for order
Make for another tense meeting
Bill would ban restrictions
On natural gas
Oldtown man wins $80K
On the Big Spin
JDS Studio celebrates first birthday
With cake, champagne, and more
Gary Clark Jr. welcomed
As latest Festival act
Border Patrol seeking agents, pilots
Do you have what it takes?
'Reasonable' Rental fees
Bill clears Idaho Senate committee
Idaho postsecondary education rates
Are increasing, but do we care?
'Trafficking of minors' bill
Another step to block abortions

February 08
Priest Lake siphon bill
Passes Senate committee
Local fire crews set sights
On popular Seattle stairclimb
BOCC votes to cease Zoom attendance
Citing legal liabilities
Little's Idaho Launch initiative
Narrowly passes House
Want to see the northern lights?
Here's when, and how to watch
Man gets at least 12 years in prison
For 'stupid,' drunken shooting of friend
Resources directed to ICAC
Internet Crimes Against Children Unit

February 07
NICMH announces closure
Of mental health clinic
Bonner, Boundary counties
Receive STCU grants
Limiting absentee voting
With Alfieri bill
Waste sites to close for training
On Wednesday Feb. 8
New bill introduced to ID Senate
Parental rights notification bill
Idahoans and work-life balances
How do we rank?

February 06
LPOHS Alumni have something to say
Dreams are possible
10 ways you can enjoy winter
In Sandpoint, Idaho
Sandpoint woman shares experience
In 'Alone' survival reality show
City OKs purchase of Dub's site
But Dub's isn't going anywhere
Applications open for two seats
On BoCo Planning Commission
Legislative Update
Learning curve
40 Under Forty
Nominations open now
Bill to make aid permanent
For first responders
Legislators take steps to help schools
Steps for Schools walking challenge
Free personal-use firewood permits
Available again from Forest Service
Debate over JFAC voting procedure
Continues in Idaho Legislature
File your taxes for free
Here's where to do so
Uncertainty looms for Idahoans
Nearly 150,000 could lose Medicaid
Risch, Crapo push for change
With concealed carry reciprocity
Free Tax-Aide program 'Goes Live'
Find free help across the state 

February 03
POAC kicks off adult art classes
With an open house
BCSD receives Title IX complaint
Not the first in the area
Ex-teacher sentenced
On sex abuse charge
Inaugural City Beach goose hunt
Nets only one bird
The highest bridges in the country
One of them is right here
Idaho EV owners could get tax credit
Up to $7,500 in 2023
Idaho to sue federal government
Regarding grizzly de-listing
Three property tax bills unveiled
In Idaho legislature
Idaho wolf population down 13%
What caused the decline?
Advocacy group gives ID failing grade
For progress on medical cannabis

February 02
Multimodal Transportation Plan tabled
Moving to public workshop
Honor helps Love
To help the food bank
Woods celebrate diamond anniversary
75 years for Jim and Virginia
Ballot initiative resolution
Sent for amendment
DEQ grants awarded
To local N. Idaho systems
ID Unclaimed Property Division
Has contents of safe deposit boxes
Key tax filing deadlines for Idaho
And when to expect your refund
Load restrictions going into effect
On area highways
Bill would move state audit agency
Under Republican control

February 01
Details emerge in alleged patricide
Evan Owens charged with crime
Festival continues dropping names
Franti to return to Festival stage
New Kiwanis Club
Is taking 'Aktion'
Baja Boogie Band in Sandpoint
At the Heartwood on Feb. 4
United Way invests $150K
In Northern Idaho
Free online tax filing offered
To most Idahoans
Idaho makes big jump
In higher-education attainment
Skier fights off coyote attack
Now she shares her experience
Will Medicaid expansion stay in Idaho?
Here's some concerns
'Click to Cancel' law to help Idahoans
Cancel online subscriptions and more 

January 31
Russell sentenced to life for murder
'Violent and uncontrollable' delusions
Woman injured in Clark Fork accident
After car crashes into bar
Local man charged in father's death
Facing second-degree murder charge
Students protest testimony ban
Legislator modifies rule
Delegation demands reversal
On abortion drug decision
Removing grizzlies from ESL
Would be premature
Anti-vaping campaign
Highlights Idaho's crisis
House targets cities
In bill over crime enforcement

January 30
Fish and Game responds
To strange coyote behavior
Malware disruption at Schweitzer
Causes changes to operations
Petition for judicial review filed
After latest Camp Bay Road ruling
Worried about your taxes?
Tax-Aide can help
'Karma bums' takes road trip to Idaho
To shoot scenes for independent film
Winter ecology program announced
Area residents are invited to join
IDLA officials speak to House Ed Comm.
To discuss 'Launchpad' digital program
Attorneys ask Federal Judge for time
To file new brief in abortion case
Student-loan debt relief limbo
Affecting about 79K Idahoans
Living off the grid in Idaho
How it compares to other states

January 27
Fairchild Airmen rescue injured person
Snowmobiler stuck near Schweitzer
Susie Jensen sworn in
As newest District 1 judge
Why did the coyote go to the bar?
Officers safely remove coyote from 219
New bill to strip cities of state funding
For refusing to enforce state felonies
NIC addresses elephant in the room
'We are fully accredited'

January 26
REO Speedwagon to play at Festival
Plus new changes to venue policy
County's open meeting procedures
Prove point of tension for new board
'A loss for our community'
Mental health provider closing doors
Pair charged with abandoning dogs
31 criminal counts of animal cruelty
Making ballot initiatives tougher
ID lawmaker makes a push
A $2.5B public school budget
Schools superintendent makes the ask
Looking for a place to retire?
Here's why you should stay in Idaho
Applications open Feb. 1
For spring turkey controlled hunts

January 25
Open meeting laws and questions
At forefront of commission meeting
The future of Dub's
Here's what's going on
Couple is excited
Part of Dub's new chapter
Worst and best-rated ID nursing homes
One care center in BoCo makes list
ID gas prices below national average
May have to go to CDA to get it
PHD offers virtual event
Focused on preventing youth vaping

January 24
Housing nonprofits get $450K boost
Avenues for Hope Housing Challenge
Design competition to move forward
The vision for the best downtown
Sen. Herndon proposes marriage bill
To define as between man, woman
The Daily Bee joins coalition
Asking judge to narrow gag order
Race down 300-foot snow tubing lanes
At Schweitzer Mountain
Don't worry, IDFG has a plan
For big game emergencies
Fire prevention workshop announced
Find out how to lessen fire danger
Idaho will spend $78M more
If Medicaid expansion ends
Grant program to improve communities
And it's open for applications

January 23
BTAA gives update on abandoned dogs
Health is improving
BCSO seeking off-road vehicle grant
Used to assist in educational efforts
Couple calls on court
To void road vacation
Democrats continuing the effort
To make changes to ID Civil Rights Act
Growing concerns about ID economy
Is the state on the wrong track?
Flags shall be flown at half staff
For Monterey Park shooting victims
State employee compensation
Stories of low pay, morale

January 20
Legislator seeks end of personal bills
Circumventing the committee process
Need help with snow removal?
Elderly and disabled can now apply
Wildfires have become a crisis
Efforts increase to reduce risk
Washington Elementary gets cubbies
Thanks to lottery 'Do Good Program"
Funding non-governmental events
The state doing so may be no longer
Idaho, one of the best states to drive in
Who are we competing with?
Internet crimes
Costly for Idahoans

January 19
Importance of county transparency
Emphasized at Commissioners meeting
BoCo tables updates
Opts to host a public workshop
Fundraiser launched
To help abandoned dogs
Bill advances to House
Regarding punishment & abortion laws
Idaho dr. pushed false COVID-19 claims
Accusation made by WA medical board
Idaho colleges restrict guns on campus
Moscow Rep. wants to change that
Priest Lake of 100 years ago
Was eyed to be 'motion picture colony'
ID ranked 5th best state in the nation
For starting a business
Free healthcare for veterans in crisis
Emergency mental health care

January 18
Panida has new managing director
Lauren Sanders takes the stage
Removing gender considerations
In bill sponsored by Herndon
Parents keeping an eye on safety
With Sagle Parent Watch Program
First day to file taxes is Monday
The IRS begins processing same day
Transparency was the theme
At weekly BOCC meeting
Abandoned dogs prompt investigation
Animal neglect suspected
First day of H&W budget hearing
Medicaid costs, child welfare, and more
Latest UFO report from the Pentagon
UFOs and UAPs in Idaho

January 17
Idaho abortion bills advance, falter
Herndon proposes bills in Senate
Putting the I-D in the Iditarod
Bonner County man to participate
CHAFE 150 gets ready to ride
Registration starts Wednesday
CASA announces advocate training
No experience required
Abortion, guns, gender identity
Herndon makes a slew of pitches

January 16
Apple watches spur increase in calls
911 calls from Schweitzer Mountain
Sandpoint's area of impact
Housing & Economic study
Sandpoint's premier fly-in community
It will blow your mind
City set to launch design competition
Vote scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 18
A community campaign
To 'Save our sled hill'
Dover wastewater system
Stressed with runoff
You can see what hospitals charge
But that doesn't mean it's easy
Kinderhaven Foundation helps BHT
Covering expenses for next year
Idaho lawmaker is 'embarrassed'
After comparing women to dairy cows
Children under 14 dying from fentanyl
At faster rate than any other age group
Idaho State Police open applications
For entry-level and lateral troopers

January 13
Lineup announcements coming soon
For Festival at Sandpoint
Deervember leads to doe-nations
Based on animal vs. vehicle repairs
Sandpoint Waldorf to have new campus
Goal is to break ground in the spring
Unique program at Sagle Elementary
The Sagle kokanee hatchery project
Idaho legislator makes comparison
Women's reproductive rights and cows
1 dead and  3 injuired
In Bayview hammer attack

January 12
ID GOP further restricts primary
Winter meeting brings confusion
ID bill would withhold taxes
In cities that don't enforce abortion ban
ID legislature's budget committee
Prepares to set 108 different budgets
Bonner County officials sworn in
What changes will be seen?
Survey asks residents to weigh in
On housing, neighborhood infill

January 11
Donation helps feed students in need
By longtime supporter, Dennis Pence
Deadline nears on car raffle
SHS Fundraiser for a Subaru
Gala raises $44K for hospital district
Newport Hospital & Health Services
New commissioners have first meeting
Approves claims, and land acquisition
Idaho snowpack off to a good start
Still early in the season

January 10
LPOSD annual board meeting tonight
Dissolving of current board
New day, new board
Newly elected officials
Free health screenings Jan. 14
At Walmart pharmacies in Idaho
Little outlines state budget
Investing in public schools, and more
SAR accepting grant applications
Community service-oriented projects
Small towns to visit in Idaho
One for each month of the year
Little wants to boost Idaho teacher pay
To rank among the top 10 nationally

January 09
Visit the largest ski resort in Idaho
Schweitzer is big and beautiful
What role do rent subsidies play
In Sandpoint area's growth?
NIC attorney issues subpoenas
To employees, trustees, and others
NIC responds to warning letter
After controversial decision by board
Mountain goat at center of book tour
Come hear the tale of Buddy
Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness
Opens guided winter hikes season
Flexible winter pool underway
On Lake Pend Oreille
City of Dover seeks help
With wastewater system

January 06
Seeking the snow less traveled
Backcountry Film Festival returns
Area systems net DEQ funding
Evaluating system deficiencies
ID court tosses lawsuits
Aiming to block abortion bans
Housing & Economic Study
Detailing recommendations
'My taxes have gone through the roof'
An explanation of how this can happen
Late donations help 'Tots' surpass goal
Thanks to caring community
LPOSD sets feedback forum
For Five-year Strategic Plan
Little pledges to prioritize education
Implementing education funding

January 05
This small town in Idaho
Comes alive in the winter
McDonald & Connolly headed out
New commissioners coming soon
FAS welcomes new staff
Knowlton & Howell join the team
Moving trucks keep coming to Idaho
One-way U-Haul trucks increased
Crews make quick winter repair
At Sandpoint Middle School
GOP considers changes to it's rules
Don't deviate from the platform
Egg prices tripled in 2022
Bird flu takes its toll
Buy your hunting/fishing license now
Why you shouldn't wait until later
The view is as good as the food
At breathtaking waterfall restaurant

January 04
Connolly sworn in
As Priest River mayor
ID was second-fastest growing state
In the U.S. in 2022
Another type of warning for NIC
Regarding bond rating
Comment sought on permit's renewal
Sandpiper Shores Master Utility, Inc.
$6.8M grant to help potato farmers
The need to combat nematodes
AG Labrador names two key hires
Criminal Division and Energy Division