There is a lot that goes into being the head coach of the Sandpoint High School football team. Yes, there is the calling of the plays, running practices and organizing the players, but there is also the fundraising, filming, painting the fields, assisting with equipment, paperwork and much more. ​ So when George Yarno, Jr. was hired as the new head football coach for Sandpoint High School, outgoing Coach Satini Puailoa knew he had to stay on in some type of role to help in th

When people from around the country think of Sandpoint, it’s most likely for Schweitzer Mountain, Lake Pend Oreille and the city’s numerous awards for being one of the most livable small towns in the country. They think of small “mom and pop” shops. And while it’s true there are dozens of great small businesses here, most visitors from outside North Idaho would never know they’ve more than likely used an everyday product that was created here nearly 60 years ago and continues

It is the end of an era, but a new one is soon to begin. On September 18 demolition will begin on the grandstands at War Memorial Field located at Sandpoint’s Barlow Stadium. The existing grandstands were built in 1946 – the year Harry Truman was President of the United States, the federal minimum wage was a mere 40 cents per hour and first class postage was 3 cents. Over the last seven decades, the grandstands at the stadium have provided a sheltered place for countless fans

The way farmers get their crops from their fields to your table has changed greatly over the last century. The company that is committed to getting the best equipment into the hands of North Idaho farmers and homeowners to accomplish that task is Papé Machinery. “Automated systems, reliable implements and tractors have created healthier and less expensive food for an ever-expanding population”, said North Idaho Territory Manager, Doug Moser. A farmer for over 37 years in the

When Sandpoint Rotary was first formed in 1966, it began a long-standing tradition in our community. Now, 50 years later, the club is not only thriving but it has continued to expand and grow its tradition of awarding scholarships to deserving young students who are seeking to continue their education post high school. ​ “This year we gave away approximately 14 scholarships worth between $13,000 and $14,000,” said public relations chairman of the Sandpoint Rotary Club, Pierce