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P&Z kicks off discussion of downtown zoning rework

City staff introduced several changes to the city’s commercial A zoning, focused on the city’s downtown, at Tuesday’s Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.

JAN NIBJ: Pend Oreille Specialty Food Incubator brings small businesses to life

Buried in the back of the Bonner Mall, it’s not uncommon to find Derek Blumenschein and his employees making and canning his signature pepper jelly.

Ponderay approves additional further funding for Lakeshore Connection project

The City Council unanimously approved several purchases, including an additional $142,537 for the Lakeshore Connection project at its Monday meeting.

Inside LPOSD’s new Career Technical Education Center

The Lake Pend Oreille School District’s new 12,000 square foot Career Technical Education is beginning to take shape on the south side of Sandpoint High School.

Sandpoint eyeing two grants for downtown improvements

The City Council authorized city staff to apply for two grants with a focus on improving downtown infrastructure at last Wednesday’s meeting.

P&Z recommends STR code change to council

The Planning and Zoning commission recommended the changes to the city’s short-term rental ordinance to the City Council in a reluctant, but unanimous vote.

Clark Fork feeling effects of flooding

Residents are still feeling the effects of historic flooding that hit North Idaho and eastern Montana on Thursday.

Kaniksu Land Trust eases restrictions on affordable housing project

The Kaniksu Land Trust has lifted two significant restrictions connected to its affordable housing partnership project, The Village at Riverview Ridge, on Tuesday.

Bonner County approves elimination of Sandpoint’s area of impact

The Bonner County commissioners have approved the elimination of Sandpoint’s area of impact.

IDL detects spongy moth in Sandpoint for second consecutive year

The Idaho Department of Lands said it found three male spongy moths in Sandpoint, marking the second year in a row the invasive species has been found in the city.

Sagle house fire leaves family displaced

An early morning housefire in the 200 block of Tranquil Trail has left a family of five displaced. There were, however, no injuries.

DEC NIBJ: Businesses rally behind Bonner Community Food Bank

Thanks to donations from local grocers like Winter Ridge, people facing food insecurity in Bonner County can find healthy and fresh options at the community food bank.

Ponderay council passes local option and occupancy tax ordinances

The City Council unanimously passed two ordinances to implement voter approved tax increases centered on tourism and improving the city’s infrastructure.

P&Z to review short term rental code overhaul

Planning and Zoning commissioners will review a complete overhaul of the city’s code that governs short-term rental properties at its Tuesday meeting.

New Panida executive director marries two minds to lead theater

The first show Heather White attended at the Panida Theater was a piano recital by Matt Goodrich and Melody Puller. As a long-time pianist herself, there was only one thing on White's mind.

Lakes commission to discuss lake level economic study

The results of a study examining the economic impact of Lake Pend Oreille water levels are set to be discussed at the Lakes Commission’s Thursday meeting.

NOV NIBJ: Sandpoint veteran brings the ‘wooby’ to civilian life

That idea has been the driving force behind White and his wife’s life for the better part of seven years as the owners and operators of Wooby Hoody.

Sandpoint $130 million wastewater treatment plant bond

The City of Sandpoint is seeking a $130 million bond to completely renovate its wastewater treatment plant.

Uncertainty in Lake Pend Oreille levels ‘detriment’ to tourism, study says

Full report to be presented at Oct. 30 Lakes Commission meeting

A professor from the University of Idaho shared early findings of a study on the economic impact of Lake Pend Oreille’s level at the recent “What’s Happening Up North” economic summit.

Walkout ends City Council meeting

In an apparent dispute over legal counsel, four members of the Sandpoint City Council walked out and abruptly ended Wednesday’s meeting.

OCT NIBJ: A fire threatened her business, now the owner Up North Goods is determined to give back

The couple spent 12 days away from home, stuck in a hotel room in Sandpoint. Without her home, her candle business that she had built from the ground up over five years was on the verge of falling apart.

Sandpoint will auction off lifeguard stands, other surplus equipment

A piece of City Beach history will be going up for sale, after the City Council voted 5-1 to declare the old lifeguard stands and other city property as surplus equipment.

ISDA begins herbicide application in Lake Pend Oreille, targeting invasive lakeweed

Water remains safe for swimming and other recreational activities, ISDA says

The Idaho State Department of Agriculture set its sights on ridding Lake Pend Oreille of an invasive weed earlier this week.

Everyone has their own walk: Walk for HOPE returns for 10th year

Area residents will walk across the Long Bridge this Sunday with one goal in mind — to rally and support one another.