ERIC WELCH
Staff Writer
Recent Stories
Memory Bear Maker an instant hit — stuffed animals keep loved ones close, cozy
Creating memory bears and gifting them to community members has offered Sebern a fulfilling way to express her creativity — a driving force for her craft. “I really like doing art and things, but art with purpose is really much more meaningful to me,” Sebern said. “I really have to have purpose behind it, or I lose steam. So, this really is the perfect outlet for me.”
10,800-acre easement announced
In partnership with Stimson Lumber Company and the Idaho Department of Lands, nonprofit Trust for Public Land announced an easement agreement Wednesday that will protect 10,846 acres of working forests in Bonner and Boundary counties.
From family business to industrial operation: Neighbors fight against PDI's expansion in Naples
After community members voiced concern about air quality and other factors, Boundary County commissioners will consider whether to revoke a conditional use permit issued to a Naples furniture manufacturer.
Legislative candidates take stage at forum
All candidates were offered time to introduce themselves and make closing remarks. Each of the three candidate groups were presented with a series of questions — including questions submitted by audience members — and had two minutes to respond.
Bonners Ferry hunt reveals 2 new CWD cases
An August surveillance hunt that yielded 172 samples revealed two new chronic wasting disease-positive white-tailed deer in the Bonners Ferry area.
Spacepoint to host rocket engineer Saturday
An engineer from Stoke Space, a Kent, Wash.-based space launch company, will present at a 5 p.m. event in Sandpoint on Saturday.
1% Sandpoint city sales tax headed to November ballot
In two months, Sandpoint residents will decide whether to adopt the tax, which aims to create a long-term funding source for repairing and maintaining streets, alleyways, sidewalks, and paths.