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🌱 What exactly happened in Priest River during Bonner County’s latest call log?
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In today's newsletter:
- What exactly happened in Priest River during Bonner County’s latest call log?
- How will Priest River’s surging Spartans handle Orofino on homecoming night?
Also on today's calendar: Oldtown – American Legion Post #155 Meeting.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: Sunny, nice and warm, with a high of 75 and low of 37 degrees.
- Sunday: Sunny, nice and warm, temps: high: 77, low: 41.
- Monday: Sunny, nice and warm, with a high of 77 and low of 41 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Bonner County News of Record - Sept. 20, 2026 (bonnercountydailybee.com) — Bonner County’s Sept. 20 call log shows several incidents in and around Priest River, including a reported vehicle theft on Spirit Lake Cutoff, a possible gunshot, and multiple traffic hazards and citizen assists. The record also tracks accidents, reckless driving, and other routine calls across nearby towns, giving residents a clear snapshot of recent public safety activity. 
• PREP FOOTBALL PREVIEWS: Priest River, Clark Fork carry momentum while Sandpoint aims to bounce back (bonnercountydailybee.com) — Priest River football fans can look forward to a homecoming matchup Friday night as the Spartans host winless Orofino, riding a three-game defensive surge and strong running from Colton Kuprienko. The preview also checks in on Sandpoint and Clark Fork’s tough schedules and key playmakers, with streaming options listed if you can’t make it to Spartan Stadium.
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★ Featured events ★
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Priest River – Veteran’s Club Patriot Pour →
Infinity Cafe, 5770 US-2, Priest River
9:00 am
Friday October 9
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Other local events
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Oldtown – American Legion Post #155 Meeting →
Albeni Falls Visitor Center, Oldtown
10:30 am -
Priest River – Veteran’s Club Patriot Pour →
Infinity Cafe, 5770 US-2, Priest River
9:00 am
Saturday October 10
Friday October 16
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🗓 Events Nearby
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KFS - Cattail Hat Workshop →
The Sled Barn, 11735 W. Pine, Dover
9:00 am -
Live Music with Monarch Mountain band →
Barrel 33, 100 North 1st Avenue, Sandpoint
5:30 pm -
Live Music with Fiddlin’ Red →
Barrel 33, 100 North 1st Avenue, Sandpoint
1:00 pm -
KFS - Animal Carving for Kids 1/4 →
The Sled Barn, 11735 W. Pine, Dover
4:00 pm -
KFS - Pocket Full of Posies Embroidery →
Aster Garden Center, 924 W Superior, Sandpoint
5:00 pm -
General Membership Luncheon - Oct 2026 - LPOSD
Marigold Bistro, 414 Cedar Street, Sandpoint
11:30 am -
All Ways Caring HomeCare Hiring Event – Sandpoint →
Sandpoint Community Resource Envision Center, 130 McGhee Road, Suite 220, Sandpoint
12:00 pm -
Cancer Support Group meetings
Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce, 1205 Highway 2 Suite 101 B, Sandpoint
2:00 pm -
Chamber Coffee & Connect October 2026
The Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce, 1202 Fifth Ave., Sandpoint
8:30 am
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Tuesday October 6
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- does anyone know what kind of massive compound/development is going in on Jewel Lake Rd?
They have been hauling huge loads of material in and out for over a year, dawn to dusk daily. (Nextdoor Hoodoo Valley) - Details such as the agenda, minutes, and video link for this meeting, along with other meetings, can be found here:
https://www.bonnercountyid.gov/meetings For Those Electronically Participating: Use of Zoom/YouTube is not intended as a substitute for in person, or… (Nextdoor )
- Dollar General posted a job opening for SALES ASSOCIATE in PRIEST RIVER ID S23769 in Priest River. Apply here.
- Home Depot (Retail) posted a job opening for Lot Associate in Sandpoint. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Priest River here.
🗞 Nearby News
Spirit Lake
- PREP SOCCER ROUNDUP: Priest River boys best Timberlake for second time in school history (bonnercountydailybee.com)
Sandpoint
- Sandpoint Trailblazers post strong day at Copper Kings Clash (bonnercountydailybee.com)
- Long Bridge Marina expansion to be discussed at Oct. 1 meeting (sandpointreader.com)
- PBR seeks mutual dismissal of lawsuits, cites pending CUP application (bonnercountydailybee.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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