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    7Bee is the official podcast of the Bonner County Daily Bee in Sandpoint, Idaho. Listen in to get a pulse on what is happening in Bonner and Boundary counties and hear stories about local figures and prominent locations in the community you won't find anywhere else. Our newsroom staff, consisting of managing editor Caroline Lobsinger, sports reporter Trevan Pixley, Daily Bee reporters Annisa Keith and Beaux White Eagle, and Bonners Ferry reporter Emily Bonsant, will be the recurring hosts of the podcast.
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    Episodes (118)

    Bonner and Boundary December Sports Round-Up

    Bonner and Boundary December Sports Round-Up

    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.com
    Or follow us on Facebook or Twitter to stay up to date on local sports. 

    7Bee
    en-usDecember 26, 2023

    Feral cats population concerning

    Feral cats population concerning

    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."

    7Bee
    en-usDecember 12, 2023

    The Cure for Hate

    The Cure for Hate

    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.

    7Bee
    en-usNovember 20, 2023

    Bonner and Boundary Fall Sports Round-up

    Bonner and Boundary Fall Sports Round-up

    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. 

    7Bee
    en-usOctober 26, 2023

    Clarity takes glimpse into the future

    Clarity takes glimpse into the future

    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.)


    7Bee
    en-usSeptember 04, 2023

    City and Education Update

    City and Education Update

    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.

    7Bee
    en-usAugust 22, 2023

    Karie Lee Knoke -- Alone

    Karie Lee Knoke -- Alone

    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!

    7Bee
    en-usAugust 14, 2023

    Bonner and Boundary County Sports Summer Highlights

    Bonner and Boundary County Sports Summer Highlights

    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!

    7Bee
    en-usAugust 07, 2023

    Best of 2023 and 4th of July Events

    Best of 2023 and 4th of July Events

    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.com
    To vote for Boundary County Best Of, visit www.BonnersFerryHerald.com

    Top 20 Fastest Growing Buisness in North Idaho for the NIBJ

    The 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.io

    For more information on the nomination process, please contact Maureen Dolan at Hagadone Media Group: mdolan@cdapress.com

    7Bee
    en-usJune 26, 2023

    Evans Bros. brews up quality, good times

    Evans Bros. brews up quality, good times

    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.

    7Bee
    en-usJune 05, 2023

    BFH Episode 14: BCSD March M&O Levy Information

    BFH Episode 14: BCSD March M&O Levy Information

    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.

    7Bee
    en-usMarch 10, 2023

    BFH Episode 13: Trinity Gaffield overcomes burns to shine at BFHS

    BFH Episode 13: Trinity Gaffield overcomes burns to shine at BFHS

    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. 

    7Bee
    en-usMarch 03, 2023

    BFH Episode 12: BCSD Responds to Title IX Complaint

    BFH Episode 12: BCSD Responds to Title IX Complaint

    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. 

    7Bee
    en-usFebruary 13, 2023

    Karma Bums: Making Movies in North Idaho

    Karma Bums: Making Movies in North Idaho

    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.

    7Bee
    en-usFebruary 06, 2023

    BFH Episode 11: Bonners Ferry considering local option tax

    BFH Episode 11: Bonners Ferry considering local option  tax

    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:

    7Bee
    en-usJanuary 23, 2023

    BFH Episode 10: Badger Winter Sports Update

    BFH Episode 10: Badger Winter Sports Update

    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 @BFHerald
    Visit our website at bonnersferryheral.com 

    7Bee
    en-usJanuary 11, 2023

    What's in the Community Episode 4, December 2022

    What's in the Community Episode 4, December 2022

    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 County
    The 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, 208-263-4118

    Pend 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.

    7Bee
    en-usDecember 05, 2022

    Bonners Ferry Herald Episode 9: City of Bonners Ferry budget shortfall

    Bonners Ferry Herald Episode 9: City of Bonners Ferry budget shortfall

    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/ 

    7Bee
    en-usNovember 08, 2022