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At its heart, "Steel Magnolias" is about friendship and love.Inspired by real-life women in a small Louisiana town and their bonds, it seemed natural for Lake Pend Oreille Repertory Theatre to take on the classic play following its successful production of "Legally Blonde." After all, both shows are about female bonds and community and are among LPO Rep founder Keely Gray's favorite plays.Come join 7Bee Podcast as we talk to LPO Rep about the company's upcoming production of "Steel Magnolias."

The Boundary County Fair is from August 6-10. Learn about all exciting events and activities at this years fair with staff writer Emily Bonsant.  For more information visit the Boundary County Fair website. 

Connections. At the heart of it, libraries are about connections: books, movies, information, and, increasingly, people.And those connections have the potential to transform lives and communities.And, in fact, they already are.In this week's 7Bee Podcast,  join us for a conversation with Brendan Mooney, IT manager at the East Bonner County Library; Alex Gray, technology teacher at Sandpoint High School; Damaso Mangabat, T-Mobile store manager in Ponderay;Michelle Buck; Frank Foderaro, Lifelong Learning coordinator at EBCL; and Brenden Bobby, STEM coordinator.

Come along and hear about 4th of July Events in Bonner and Boundary Counties. Bonners Ferry EventsFreedom Festival at 11 a.m. on Main Street and Lincoln Street. Bonners Ferry 4th of July parade, 3 p.m. in historic downtown, live music at Boundary County Fairgrounds, 4 p.m.-9:15 p.m. Fireworks at 10:10 p.m. Eastport 21st 4th of July Parade at 1 p.m. Sandpoint Lions Parade, 10 a.m.Clark Fork Fun Run, 7 a.m., parade at 9:30 a.m., more events at 1 p.m. 

In this week's episode of "What's in the  Community," Emily Bonsant covers coming events, such as the "Forget Me Not" walk/run at the BFHS/BCMS track,  Borders 3 Jamboree Car show on Friday and the BFHS Class of 2024 graduation on Saturday, June 1, at 11 a.m. To make pledges for the June Walk-a-thon in support of the Hope House Back to School Bash email thehopehouse9.b@gmail.coomPerformers are wanted for "Movie Music" at the Boundary County Fair. For more information visit our website and read "Performers are need for entertainment at county fair."For more information on the Alpha+ Robotics Camp email 2130alphaplus@gmail.com

In this episode we bring back "What's in the Community" series where we highlight community events happening in Bonner and Boundary Counties. Boundary County Memorial Day Parade is Monday,  May 27 at downtown Bonners Ferry. Sandpoint's Memorial Day Observances are hosted by the Sandpoint VFW starting at 9 a.m. at the  Pinecrest Cemetery, with a lunch at the VFW Hall. Sign up to be part of the 2024 Boundary County Art Studio Tour by June 1 at teascarlet.com  to have your art studio added to the tour. May 31 is the Borders 3 Jamboree Car Show and Parade in Bonners Ferry at 6 p.m. For more local events visit or pick up the Bonners Ferry Herald or the Bonner County Daily Bee. 

In the latest edition of the 7Bee Podcast, join reporter Caroline Lobsinger as she talks with Keely Gray of Lake Pend Oreille Repertory Theater about the company's newest production, "Legally Blonde: The Musical".  Much like the classic movie starring Reese Witherspoon, the musical follows Elle Woods on her journey of self-discovery and the power and importance of being unreservedly, unabashedly yourself.Check out the story on the Daily Bee's website at bit.ly/44PeVTT.

It's likely the historic wreck recently found in the greater Sandpoint area was deliberately sunk. But who is she? What is the vessel's story? Ah, that remains the mystery. In this edition of the 7Bee Podcast, reporter Caroline Lobsinger talks to Chris McNaughton, Austin Smith and Cailey Vallone, part of a team behind the exploration of the wreck, about the discovery, the dive and why it's important to protect and preserve such sites. 

Get the scoop on the Idaho Republican Presidential Caucus with BF Herald reporter Emily Bonsant and special guest, Dave Wenk with the Boundary County Republican Central Committee. To learn more about the caucus read our article "Boundary County presidential caucus March 2."To learn about your voting precinct visit voteidaho.govTo learn your caucus voting location visit idahorepublicancaucus.com

Join Bonner County Daily Bee Sports Reporter Max Oswald and Bonners Ferry Herald Reporter Emily Bonsant as they cover local news for LPOSD, BCSD and WBCSD winter sports teams in the pre-season up until Dec. 23, 2023. Get catch up on all things, Wampus Cats, Spartans, Bulldogs and Badgers sports on the December Sports Round-up. For more local sports coverage visit www.BonnerCountyDailyBee.com and www.BonnersFerryHerald.comOr follow us on Facebook or Twitter to stay up to date on local sports. 

Join Bonners Ferry Herald staff writer Emily Bonsant covering the feral cats population issue in Boundary County. To read the full story visit our website and read "Boundary County's feral cat population is concerning."

In today's podcast, come along for a special conversation between the community and Tony McAleer, a former white supremacist and co-founder of anti-hate group Life After Hate, and filmmaker Peter Hutchison. The pair recently teamed up to record a documentary “The Cure for Hate” which details McAleer's journey to Auschwitz to bear witness to the horrors of the Holocaust — and to atone for the hatred he'd once espoused and spread.

Join Bonner County Daily Bee sports reporter Max Oswald and the Bonners Ferry Herald reporter Emily Bonsant, as they discuss the highlights of the Fall sports seasons for Sandpoint, Priest River, Clark Fork and Bonners Ferry High Schools. To keep up to date on local sports in Bonner County visit our website at bonnercountydailybee.com. To follow all things Badger sports visit bonnersferryherald.com For breaking sports news follow us on X (formerly twitter) and Facebook at Bonner County Daily Bee and Bonners Ferry Herald/BF Herald. 

When she was younger, Clarity Partridge saw a future in helping animals. But it didn't take long for her to turn her focus to helping people, specifically through helping them as a state trooper. Come along as we talk to the Sandpoint High School sophomore as she talks about attending the ISP Leadership Education & Development Academy this summer. (To read our story, go online to bit.ly/3Eqkv2p.)

In this episode, Evie Seaberg - new city and education reporter with the Bonner County Daily Bee, shares some happenings in Sandpoint from her first 3 weeks with the Daily Bee. She addresses a traffic light change downtown, the city's waterfront design competition, school district events, a Sandpoint Girl Scout troop's trip to Europe and water treatment concerns in the community.

Imagine going into an unfamiliar woods with just a knife, a tarp, your bow and some basic camping supplies. That's exactly what outdoorswoman Karie Lee Knoke did when she got onto season nine of the History Channel's "Alone." Listen to her recap her experience from start to finish -- with some unexpected details in between!

Clark Fork football camp hosted by former NFL stars, Priest River's Landon Reynolds named top 10 defensive lineman in the state, Sandpoint fields first ever travel softball team, Bonners Ferry's Nik Bertling looks to help Boundary County track and field athletes... I thought sports would die down this summer, but they certainly did not! Listen for a short recap, and for the full stories make sure to visit our website!

Join Bonners Ferry Herald staff writer, Emily Bonsant, in this week's podcast covering Best Of for Bonner and Boundary Counties, Nominations for the Top 20 fastest growing businesses in North Idaho and 4th of July events in Boundary County. To nominate or vote for Best Of Bonner County, visit the www.BonnerCountyDailyBee.comTo vote for Boundary County Best Of, visit www.BonnersFerryHerald.comTop 20 Fastest Growing Buisness in North Idaho for the NIBJThe deadline for nominations for North Idaho firms to be considered has been extended to July 10.More info on our website. Nominations are accepted online at: nibj-fastest-20.webflow.ioFor more information on the nomination process, please contact Maureen Dolan at Hagadone Media Group: mdolan@cdapress.com

Come along with 7Bee Podcast for a conversation about all things coffee with Randy and Rick Evans of Evans Brothers Coffee. The Sandpoint-based coffee roaster recently won its third Good Food Award — a recognition of EBC's quality and dedication. Sit back, grab a cup of Joe, and enjoy.

Join Bonners Ferry Herald staff writer Emily Bonsant in the week's podcast covering the Boundary County School District's Maintenance and Operations Levy on the March 14 ballot. Podcast covers the story "BCSD levy meeting attracts small crowd" from the Feb. 23 edition of the Herald.On March 14, the Boundary County School District is requesting a renewal of the existing levy of $2.4 million annually for two years and will be used to maintain the current level of education and services for students such as extra/co-curricular activities, travel, maintenance, security, and staff pay. The levy rate is $105 per $100,000 of assessed property values after the $150,000 Homeowner Exemption is added.Voting Precinct Locations• BF/Kootenai Exhibit Hall at Fairgrounds (6571 Recreation Park Road, Bonners Ferry)• Copeland Mount Hall School (1275 Highway 1, Bonners Ferry)• Moyie Springs Moyie City Hall (3331 Roosevelt Road)• Naples South Boundary Fire Station No. 1 (20 Stagecoach Road)• North Bonners Ferry Exhibit Hall at Fairgrounds (6571 Recreation Park Road, Bonners Ferry)• Valley View Exhibit Hall at Fairgrounds (6571 Recreation Park Road, Bonners Ferry)The polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Any person requiring a special accommodation due to a disability should contact the Clerk's Office at 267-2242 at least five days prior to the election.A sample ballot is available at the Boundary County website. For more information, visit bcsd101.com.For more information on how access property values found, read our article "Why are accessed values going up?"To find your polling location, visit the Idaho Secretary of State's website.

Join Bonners Ferry Herald staff writer Emily Bonsant as she interviews high school senior Trinity Gaffield's recovery and victory after recovering burns in a fire. This interview is from  the story "Boundary County Excellence: Trinity Gaffield overcomes burns to shine at BFHS" which ran in the March 2 edition on the Bonners Ferry Herald.Boundary County Excellence, is a new column at the Bonners Ferry Herald which will feature community members that inspire others whether through accomplishments, community service or life experiences. If you know someone who is an example of Boundary County Excellence, email us at news@bonnersferryherald.com.For more North Idaho news follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @BFHerald. 

Join Bonners Ferry Herald staff writer Emily Bonsant as she sits down with BCSD101 Superintendent Jan Bayer to discuss how the district is responding to a the Title IX Compliant , which alleges BCSD is not providing equal opportunities for female athletes.For more information on the complaint visit our website and read articles: "BCSD responds to Title IX complaint" or "BCSD receives Title IX complaint."To learn more about BCSD proposed Supplementary Levy,  also known as a Maintenance and Operations levy, which will be on the March 14 ballot visit bcsd101.org  or attend the community presentation at the Bonners Ferry High School on Feb. 15 at 6 p.m. 

In this week's 7Bee Podcast, reporter Caroline Lobsinger talks to Keon Hedayati, writer and director of "Karma Bums", a new independent movie about two vagabonds who are fed up with their lives and decide to head north to Canada to start their lives anew. Joining the conversation is lead actor Brandon O'Dell.

Join Bonners Ferry Herald staff writer Emily Bonsant in this week's episode covering the city of Bonners Ferry considering a local option tax in order to pay for the shortfall in the general budget. This podcast is the second part of BFH Episode 9: City of Bonners Ferry budget shortfall. To learn more about the budget shortfall and the proposed local option tax or visit our website and read the stories written on it:City consider LOT to fund general budgetCity considering local option taxCouncil invites public to help solve shortfallCounty to pay to keep pool running for a year

Join Bonners Ferry Herald staff writer Emily Bonsant covering all things Bonners Ferry High School winter sports. Hear about badger boys basketball program eyeing state, Braeden Blackmore making 1,000 point in his high school career, Badger girls wrestling take first at tournaments, Badger cheer in competition mode and much more. Follow us on Facebook at Bonners Ferry Herald, on Instagram and Twitter @BFHeraldVisit our website at bonnersferryheral.com 

Join Emily Bonsant in learning how the Porthill Border Crossing  decreased hours of operations  are affecting Boundary County and north Idaho, economically and socially.  Full story at Herald website. 

Join Emily Bonsant in this edition of "What's in the Community" where we look at upcoming community events in Boundary and Bonner Counties.Event information below.  Boundary CountyThe Care-N-Share program- goal to provide Christmas gifts to children in Boundary County.  Sponsor a local child by picking a tag off the tree at Mountain West Bank or the Boundary County Courthouse. Festival of Trees at Boundary Community Hospital provided by the Fry Healthcare Foundations-trees are on display until December 14, when the silent auction closes in the Outpatient Lobby. Bidding is accepted online or in-person. Bids will be reconciled between online and in-person with the most current high bid daily.If you wish to just donate towards BCH's fund-an-item, the Stryker Defibrillators, visit www.boundarycommunityhospital.org/fyr-healthcare.Bonner County Toys for Tots-Donations can be dropped off at the front desk at the Bonner County Daily Bee, 310 Church St., from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. You can also drop off donations at Columbia Bank's Sandpoint branch, 414 Church St., or at the Ponderay branch, 300 Bonner Mall Way; the Ponderay Starbucks, and the Ponderay Mountain West Bank.Donations may be mailed to the Sandpoint Lions Club, Box 414, Sandpoint, ID 83864. Information: Sandpoint Lions Club, 208-263-4118Pend Oreille Chorale and Orchestra Christmas Concerts- with selections from Handel's "Messiah" at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 9; and at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 11 at 4 p.m. in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on North Boyer across from the fairgrounds.

Join Emily Bonsant, staff writer at the Bonners Ferry Herald as she covers the City of Bonners Ferry's budget shortfall as announced at the Nov. 1, 2022 city council meeting. For the full story visit our website www.BonnersFerryHerald.com.Link to story that ran in the Herald Nov. 3., "City faces $450,000 budget shortfall."https://bonnersferryherald.com/news/2022/nov/03/city-faces-450000-budget-shortfall/ 

In this week's 7Bee Podcast, Bonner County Daily Bee reporter Daniel Radford talks to Jacob Gabell about the  process of updating the county's Comprehensive Plan and what happens next.

Join Bonners Ferry Herald staff writer Emily Bonsant in this week's podcast covering Bonners Ferry High School football players bring s back  "Badger Buddies" by visiting Boundary County elementary schools. For more North Idaho news visit us on social media @bfherld on Twitter and Instagram and Bonners Ferry Herald on Facebook. Follow the Bonner County Daily Bee on twitter, Instagram and Facebook. 

Join Bonners Ferry Herald reporter Emily Bonsant on this week's podcast covering the  Kootenia Tribe's 48th war anniversary against the U.S. Other local news includes the Moyie Dam resurfacing project and a Badger sports update. For more local news and updates follow us on FB at Bonners Ferry Herald and on Twitter and Instagram @bfHerald. Visit our website at www.BonnersFerryHerald.comDo you have local news? Or did you take the perfect picture during a thunderstorm? Then send us an email at news@bonnersferryherald.com 

Join Emily Bonsant on the monthly Bonners Ferry Herald Edition of the 7Bee podcast. Listen to updates on Bonners Ferry High School sports, local fires, updates to the lead and copper rule, Boundary County's Best Beard 2022 and more. Follow us on Facebook at Bonners Ferry Herald and on Instagram and Twitter @BFHerald.  Visit our website www.bonnersferryherald.com for news daily. Want more North Idaho News? Visit our sister-podcast North Idaho Now for more North Idaho news. #bonnersferrybadgers 

After a short break the Daily Bee newsroom is back with weekly podcast, starting with the return of the "what's in the Community?" segment. Hosted by Bee staff writer, Beaux White Eagle, in this episode we take a look at the last of the summer events as Fall draws closer. 

Team Spirit of America takes on the Yukon 1000 as Bonners Ferry Herald staff writer Emily Bonsant reads the story "Kirk, Friedman prove it's never too late to achieve your goals" from the Aug. 4 edition of the Herald. For more Boundary County news visit our website BonnersFerryHerald.com or follow us on Instagram @bfherald, twitter at @bfherald or Facebook @Bonners Ferry Herald. 

Daily Bee reporter Daniel Radford talks about the county's approval of the Camp Bay wastewater facility and how it fits in with the proposed development.

In this episode of the Bonner County Daily Bee sports podcast, Sports Editor Trevan Pixley breaks down numerous topics including: -The Mariners 14 game win streak -Sandpoint's future in baseball -The NI Lakers 16 & 19U teams-College commitments -And more!

On Episode 4 of the Bonners Ferry Herald Edition of the 7Bee podcast.Join staff writer Emily Bonsant on coverage of the Boundary County School District school bond for Valley View Elementary in August. Follow Bonners Ferry Herald on Facebook at Bonners Ferry Herald, on Instagram and Twitter @bfherald. Don't forget to share this podcast to stay informed on all  things 7Bee and 9B. 

A segment of the 7Bee podcast that has City and Education staff writer Beaux White Eagle sitting down with guests from local non-profit to talk about their organizations and events. However, summer is here, so in this episode we talked about events throughout the month of July and I will return in August with more events. 

In this episode of the Bonner County Daily Bee Sports podcast sports editor Trevan Pixley goes over the following: -Fifa World Cup coming to Seattle in 2026-Matyus McLain -Sandpoint's new wrestling coach resigns before season starts-And more!

Bonner County Officials host informational town hall meetings to explain why many are seeing their assessed property values rise by astonishing values.

In this Bonners Ferry Herald edition of the 7Bee podcast, join staff writer Emily Bonsant in a conversation on what is a city comprehensive plan and how can the community be involved. For more information on the City of Bonners Ferry's comprehensive plan visit: https://bonnersferry.id.gov/compplan/For more Boundary County news visit our website BonnersFerryHerald.com or follow us on Instagram at bfherald, twitter at @bfherald or Facebook at Bonners Ferry Herald. 

PFLAG president Jeff Bohnhof the president of PFLAG Sandpoint joined Daily Bee staff writer Beaux White Eagle for a monthly segment called "What's in the Community" where we chat about community organizations and event. Come learn about your community and show some support. 

Since buying the Ponderay Garden Center last fall, Nate and Dana Kappen have loved every minute of the journey. The hard work, the challenges, seeing their vision come to life and being a part of the community. Come along for the conversation as staff writer Caroline Lobsinger talks to the couple about that journey.

Staff Reporter Annisa Keith takes listeners through some of the finer details in filing water rights in the Clark Fork Pend Oreille Water Basin. Prior articles on this topic: May 8, 2022 - Filing water rights continues for Clark Fork Pend Oreille Water Basinhttps://bonnercountydailybee.com/news/2022/may/08/water-claims-filed-process-continues/April 22, 2022 - Idaho Department of Water Resources to hold workshops, informational meetinghttps://bonnercountydailybee.com/news/2022/may/03/claim-your-water-rights-now/Sept. 8, 2021 - First batch of notices mailed to Priest River property owners.https://bonnercountydailybee.com/news/2021/sep/08/water-adjudication-notices-sent-priest-river-area-/Full audio from the April 28 informational meeting, hosted by the Lakes Commission: https://lakescommission.wordpress.com/water-adjudication-meeting-april-28th-2022/Idaho Department of Water Resources Website: https://idwr.idaho.gov/water-rights/adjudication

On the monthly Bonners Ferry Herald Edition of the 7Bee podcast, join staff writer Emily Bonsant and BFHS senior wrestler Eli Richards as they discuss Richards wrestling career so far and what it takes to be a state champion. 

In this episode of the 7Bee podcast, reporter Beaux White Eagle sat down with board of Sandpoint nerd-con Sandemonium, to talk about the event coming May 14.  For more information on Sandemonium visit: http://7bcon.com

Sports reporter Trevan Pixley sits down with two members of the Great Northern Disc Golf Group to discus the Baldfoot disc golf course.

In this episode current sports reporter Trevan Pixley and former Sports editor Dylan Greene  sit down and have a conversation.They discuss:-The Covid year-Dylan's favorite moments-His path to the Daily Bee -And more!

In this episode, Trevan Pixley, sports editor for the Bonner County Daily Bee sits down with Sandpoint High School Athletic Director Kris Knowles.Topics include-His path to Sandpoint High School-Memorial Field-The referee shortage -And more!

In this week's edition of the 7Bee Podcast, Daily Bee and Bonners Ferry Herald Reporter Emily Bonsant talks about Eli Pine, 27, who walks every day from Three Mile area to Bonners Ferry. Before he walked because he has an eye condition and doesn't feel comfortable driving. Now he walks to raise money for the Friends of the Restorium.

In this episode of the Bonner County Daily Bee Sports podcast sports reporter Trevan Pixley recaps week one of spring sports.He talks about: PostponementsSandpoint track Sandpoint tennis and more!