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Ospreys are returning from their winter migration ... but the pair at Memorial Field face an unwelcome surprise. A goose couple have appropriated their nest. Will their be a fight for the nest? Will the osprey have to nest elsewhere? Live webcam at ospreys.sandpointonline.com

The snow water outlook for our area, and the state overall, is near or above the yearly median. It portends well for our streams and lakes in the Pend Oreille Basin this summer... depending on how the spring runoff happens in these next few months

The Idaho Transportation Department has finalized its "preferred concept" for Highway 95 renovation through Sagle. It calls for addition of significant frontage roads and four over/under passes for existing roads. Get maps, info: itdprojects.idaho.gov/pages/us-95-du…

The new Winter '25 Sandpoint Magazine is out with a cover to remind you: Yeah, it's kinda beautiful around here. Pick up a copy at grocery stores, shops and cafes around town. Or, click to read online at sandpointmagazine.com ... and here's to Winter!

The newly revamped intersection at Pine and Fifth has opened. The formerly one-way block from Fifth to Fourth is now reverted to two-way traffic, with new traffic signals. Here's a shot of a few first travelers this afternoon.

Need tix for the sold-out Jason Mraz concert at The Festival at Sandpoint? We have TWO TICKETS TO GIVE AWAY. Enter with the form for the Town Crier. We'll draw the winner at 1 p.m. TODAY, AUG. 2 and email you; you must reply by 3 p.m. Go to: sptmag.com/towncrier

Fire crews this morning mopped up the fire that destroyed the Army Surplus store at Oak and Fifth overnight. Owner Cornel Rasor posted that fireworks in the adjacent alley ignited a telephone pole and the fire spread to his landmark store. Fireworks sparked multilple other fires.

Today is Arbor Day, and what better way to recognize the many ways trees enrich our planet than by planting one? The Idaho Forest Products Commission is providing blue spruce trees, FREE today at Mountain West Bank in Sandpoint or Home Depot in Ponderay. Swing by and get one.

With the building of the James E. Russell Sports Center under way at Travers Park, the city's hosting a Q&A session to show a revised court layout. The session is Wednesday, March 13, 5:45-7 pm at Community Hall. More info at sptmag.com/RussellQA

Crisp temps in the teens and 20s through the weekend produced this perpetual-motion ice art Saturday on Trout Creek, a bit upstream from its confluence with the Pack River. And alas, now we have ... rain again.

New prime movers at the Panida Theater spoke today on the 88.5 KRFY Morning Show. Executive Director Robb Talbott and Events Coordinator Katelyn Shook, told of their backgrounds and work at the Panida... and what's to come for the historic theater. Listen: bit.ly/panida-staff

Two more candidates announced for Idaho Legislature this week, joining 11 others who have announced so far for state or county offices up for election in the May 21 primary. See who's running for what – so far: bit.ly/sandpointelect…

Wanna get informed on local news and events? Take a cue from 5,122 others and subscribe to the TownCrier. It will plop into your inbox each Tuesday with a roundup of the week's happenings. Go see today's copy ... and click the red "SUBSCRIBE" button: bit.ly/TownCrier20230…

Many here know and have appreciated the skills of local uber-chef Junior Solis at different restaurants around town. Due to a rare disease, he faces an amputation tomorrow. Details, and contribute at GoFundMe: gofundme.com/f/junior-solis…

Our Winter 2024 Sandpoint Magazine is out and available to pick up around town. There's good reading inside, an all-new Winter Guide with the lowdown on outdoor activities ... and what about that frosty-faced cover? Do you like it, yea or nay? See it: sandpointmagazine.com

Mother Nature was putting on a display this morning for Schweitzer Opening Day! What do you call this? @NWSSpokane @kxly4news @KHQLocalNews @KREM2 #sunhalo #schweitzerlife

It's X day in the post-Twitter world, which gives cause to wander by and mention that the huckleberries are in high season in our mountains. Check out that story, and much more, in the Summer 2023 edition of Sandpoint Magazine. Pick it up, or click it: sandpointmagazine.com

Not the sort of Christmas present we like! Heads up to all traveling downtown, a burst water main has closed First Avenue between Church and Main streets. But to those doing Christmas shopping, don't let this deter you. Shopping local keeps our local businesses strong!

The Winter '22 Sandpoint Magazine is here, full of great stories, photos and info. There's nothing finer than a real-life hard copy in your hands, so pick it up at 200+ locations around the region. Or, click 'n' read online, at sandpointmagazine.com.

They're back, and they're busy. The resident osprey pair at Memorial Field returned earlier this week and immediately got to work a-building their nest. Watch them 24/7 on the live webcam: ospreys.sandpointonline.com