McClure Tours Flooded North Idaho Areas
U S Senator James McClure surveyed flood torn zones in Sandpoint and North Idaho during a three day swing with local leaders officials and residents. He noted progress on emergency aid and planned further talks and visits including St Maries and a Coeur d Alene forum with Senator Howard Baker Jr. Aide will follow up on a federal grant for the Bonner County Fairgrounds.
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U.S
James McClure
Daily Bee
Sandpoint
McClure
Idaho
Bee
North
Howard Baker, Jr
R-Tenn
St. Maries
Bonner County Fairgrounds
Coeur d’Alene
Realtors Oppose Broad Land Use Bills in State Legislature
The Banner Boundary Board of Realtors released a position statement opposing land use bills in the state legislature. They criticize local control loss, vague terms like interested party, and broad regional impact language, urging rewrite or omission, while backing higher education requirements for new salespeople and compensation for unjust property owner impacts.
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Banner Boundary Board of Realtors
Planning and Zoning Commission
Board of Realtors
Bee Publisher Pete Thompson Favored For Idaho Fish and Game Post
Gov. Cecil Andrus backs Pete Thompson to fill the District I seat on the Idaho Fish and Game Commission. Thompson, publisher of the Sandpoint Daily Bee, is considered the governor’s choice though Senate confirmation remains pending. Other candidates include William Chubb and Art Manley, with party balance a concern.
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Jay Shelledy
Boise
Pete Thompson
Sandpoint Daily Bee
Idaho Fish and Game Commission
Cecil Andrus
Pete
Senate
Thompson
Andrus
Panhandle
Robert Thomas
Coeur d’Alene
Thomas
Idaho
North Dakota
State Wildlife Federation
William Chubb
Bonners Ferry
Chubb
Manley
Colcide
Sandpoint
Senate State Affairs Committee
Fire Damages Local Home In Sandpoint
Sandpoint Fire Dept responded to an early morning blaze that gutted a residence with no injuries. Dennis Shea was the sole occupant. 16 firefighters fought the fire for about 90 minutes before control was established. Fire Chief Wade Brown cited a front bedroom as the origin but cause remains undetermined.
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Sandpoint Fire Dept
Dennis Shea
Wade Brown
S. Fourth
Sandpoint
Churches Granted Use of Schools in Hope and Clark Fork
Bonner County School Board granted two church groups temporary use of school facilities in Hope and Clark Fork. The Seventh day Adventist group in Hope and the LDS congregation in Clark Fork may use cafeterias and multi purpose rooms for up to one year pending August review. Superintendent Dr Wayne likens cited energy concerns and potential fuel shortages as reason to limit non school use.
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Hope and
Clark Fork
Bonner County
Hope
Latter Day Saints
Wayne Likens
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North Idaho College Popcorn Forum
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