CAROLINE LOBSINGER
I grew up in the Tri-Cities, Wash., and have always loved to write. I attended the University of Washington, where I earned a double major in journalism and political science, with an area of emphasis in history.
I am the fifth out of six kids — don't believe any of the stories that my siblings tell. To be able to tell others stories and take photos for a living is a dream come true — and I considered myself blessed to be a community journalist.
When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, hiking and spending time outdoors, genealogy, reading, and watching the UW Huskies and the Seattle Seahawks.
I am a servant to my cat, Frankie, who yes, will eat anything and everything in sight … even wedding cookies.
Recent Stories
Concerns bring hundreds to Saturday protest
Concerns ran the gamut — health care, Social Security, veteran support — as roughly 800 people turned out Saturday for the local iteration of the national "Hands Off" protest. While organized by Sandpoint Indivisible and the local chapter of 50501, a grassroots political movement, the event spanned a four-block area near the Bonner County Courthouse with supporters on both sides of the street — and throughout the political spectrum.
Stabbing incident temporarily closes Walmart
Teamwork and a quick response ensured a stabbing incident over the weekend at the city's Walmart ended peacefully for all concerned, Ponderay Police officials said Monday.
Boundary County fugitive arrested in Indiana
A Boundary County man who fled the state after his conviction for unlawful possession of destructive devices or bombs was arrested in Fort Wayne, Ind., on Thursday.
Drought persists in North Idaho
A cold and wet February may have boosted the state's snowpack, but North Idaho’s mountains remain below or near normal.
Pair charged in alleged sex abuse case
Police arrested a Bonners Ferry couple amid an ongoing investigation of alleged sexual offenses against a minor. Arrested were Richard Gerald Cowell III, 54, and Katherine Christine Cowell, 50, both of Bonners Ferry. Richard Cowell is charged with criminal conspiracy and is being held on a $1 million bond. Katherine Cowell is charged with lewd conduct with a child under the age of 16.
Legislators host trio of town hall talks
Sauter, Woodward address concerns, issues
Education, Medicaid expansion and the initiative process were among the top discussion points at a trio of Saturday town halls held by a pair of District 1 legislators. With just the first week of the session under legislators' collective belt, Idaho House 1A Rep. Mark Sauter and Idaho Sen. Jim Woodward told the several dozen people gathered at the Sandpoint town hall that education was shaping up to be a big issue during the 2025 legislative session.
ISP seeking help, video of fatal crash
Idaho State Police is seeking the public's assistance as troopers continue to investigate a fatal crash on Friday, Nov. 22.
SPOT staff, founders and employees net honors
More commonly known as the SPOT bus, the local transit authority’s founders, employees and board were recently recognized by Idaho public transportation providers for their innovative service development model, foresight, hard work and extraordinary efforts. SPOT Bus received five statewide Hall of Fame awards at the recent Public Transportation Summit held recently in Coeur d’Alene.
Voters reject measure to replace Valley View Elementary
Supplemental levy also fails at the polls
Voters rejected both Boundary County School District measures, defeating both a supplemental levy request and a school bond that aimed to replace the aging Valley View Elementary.
Woodward, Sauter, Rasor win LD1 seats
With Boundary County races uncontested, attention at Tuesday's election was focused on state and national races.