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Sandpoint Rodeo moseys into town this weekend

There will be no shortage of heart-pounding action at the Bonner County Fairgrounds this weekend as the Sandpoint PRCA Rodeo returns to town.

31ST ANNUAL LONG BRIDGE SWIM: A battle of the Bennetts ... Lake City's Owen, younger brother Trace, top two swimmers among 700 competitors in annual race in Sandpoint

Attendees lined Dog Beach and the Long Bridge to once again watch over 700 swimmers complete the 31st annual, 1.76-mile Long Bridge swim.

AUG NIBJ: CREC building collaborative environment to overcome rural challenges

Whether it is requiring a long drive to the nearest grocery store or medical facility, living in a rural area presents challenges every day.

AMERICAN LEGION 16U STATE TOURNAMENT: North Idaho Lakers walk off Prairie, then get ousted by Orofino

The North Idaho Lakers 16U experienced the entire range of emotions that baseball has to offer, first staving off the Prairie Cardinals before their season came to an end against the Orofino Merchants on Saturday afternoon.

Recreation zone change in Hope to come before county commission

A zoning change that would reclassify 15.6 acres on the Hope Peninsula on Lake Pend Oreille as a recreation area is set to come before the Bonner County Zoning Commission next week.

JULY NIBJ: Seasonal employees battle instability while driving tourism

Whether you’re enjoying a bike trail on Schweitzer Mountain or one of the region’s restaurants, there’s a good chance you’re enjoying the handywork of a seasonal employee, like Sandpoint resident Sam Chin.

‘Maybe I’m not through with big adventures’

89-year-old completes border to border dirt bike trip

Chilly White and his 89-year-old father, Gordon, stood just a stone's throw from the Mexico/American border in Yuma, Arizona, on May 25.

LPOSD sets annual budget

The Lake Pend Oreille School Board unanimously approved the $74.2 million general fund budget for the upcoming fiscal year on Tuesday evening.

Sandpoint to launch paid parking July 1

Permits will be for sale online starting June 8

Sandpoint is set to launch its paid parking program on July 1, according to a press release sent out Tuesday.

ITD to close pedestrian bridge indefinitely

Safety concerns over the pedestrian Long Bridge are prompting its closure at 5 p.m. today, Idaho Transportation Department officials said Friday.