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Albeni Falls Dam spillway gate removed
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has decided to remove the defective spill gate at the Albeni Falls Dam to sustain…
Cemetery sets annual cleanup
The annual cleanup of the Pack River Cemetery will take place on Sunday, May 19, starting at 1 p.m.
Pack River Delta focus of KNPS program
The Kinnikinnick Native Plant Society is hosting a program on the Pack River Delta wildlife restoration project” this weekend. Speaking will be Pete Rust, m…
Project seeks to thin crowded tree stands
The Idaho Panhandle National Forests is seeking input on a proposal to thin stands of young, densely stocked trees across the Priest Lake, Bonners Ferry, and S…
Inaugural Spartan Fishing Tournament announced
What's better than one fishing derby? Three fishing derbies, of course. Fortunately for the region's anglers, they can take part in two of the three derbies…
Albeni Falls Dam operations to remain limited
Spill operations will remain restricted at Albeni Falls Dam for a while longer as U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials continue to treat the base metal flaws…
Political comments OK'd at BOCC meetings
“The devil is in the details,” said Bonner County Deputy Prosecutor Bill Wilson regarding the fine line between electioneering and First Amendment rights at co…
Council to discuss, swim lessons, lifeguards
While the Sandpoint City Council doesn’t expect to cover any old business at Wednesday’s meeting, it will discuss proposed aquatic-based summer youth programs …
Crossing maintenance to close road
An emergency closure of the Union Pacific railroad crossing will mean the closure of Kootenai Cutoff Road on Thursday, May 16.
School board to consider calendars
The 2024-25 and 2025-25 school year calendars are expected to be discussed at Tuesday’s Lake Pend Oreille School District board meeting.
Priest River students launch into action at annual rocket event
For most of us, the fastest we will ever travel is roughly 550 miles per hour in an airplane. However, for former astronaut Thomas Marshburn, he went from 0 to…
Hike challenge shines light on mental health awareness
Connecting people to the benefits of spending time in nature lies at the heart of the missions of both Kaniksu Land Trust and Ethan Murray Fund. With a shar…
BCSO adds QLess scheduling system
The Bonner County Sheriff’s Office has added QLess, an online scheduling system, for appointments at the Sandpoint Driver’s License Office.
BCSF offering camp scholarships
The BCSF is offering two scholarships sponsoring youth between the ages of 10-12 to participate in this summer's Youth Conservation Camp. The Idaho Conservation Officers Association and the Idaho Department of Fish…
Hearings in Kohberger case could help set trial
Now, 18 months since the homicides, the case already has cost Idaho taxpayers more than $3.6 million, an Idaho Statesman investigation found.
7Bee Podcast dives into historic wreck's discovery
The newest edition of 7Bee Podcast is out! Drop by and give it a listen!