
Area veteran reflects on 'The last hurrah'
Vietnam veteran reflects on 'Operation Frequent Wind'
Amos is particularly proud that National Vietnam War Veterans Day, signed into law by President Donald Trump in 2017, is today, March 29. It leads him to reflect on time with the Marine Corps nearly 50 years ago . It was in 1975, from April 18 to May 13, Amos was the Commanding Officer, Detachment Tango, Amphibious Evacuation Security Force, Third Marine Division, in connection with what was called “Operation Frequent Wind.”
Save your money for the future
Save all your money, it might be forth something someday.
Evan 'Chip' Walt Roos, 76
Evan "Chip" Walt Roos, 76, passed away Sunday, March 30, 2025
Do you have courage to 'fire' incompetent politicians?
“Don’t you love farce? My fault I fear…But where are the clowns? Quick send in the clowns, don’t bother they’re here.”

Community garden set to bloom at 'The Woods'
Effort underway to create garden near sled hill
Plans are blooming to create a community garden at the base of the Pine Street Woods sled hill.
Kempthorne diagnosed with cancer
This news is a profound shock to family, friends, and those who have worked closely with Kempthorne.
Veterans, DAR commemorate 50th anniversary of Vietnam War
Vietnam veteran Stan Inzer has many stories from his time serving overseas, and the nightmares will never fully fade.
HB 96 is threat to local control, community values
The Idaho Legislature is accelerating its alarming trend of consolidating power at the expense of individuals and local communities.

Route changes coming at interchange
Starting next week, drivers traveling northbound on SH-41 wishing to access westbound I-90 will be detoured north to 16th Avenue, where they will make a U-turn and then return south along the highway until they merge onto the new westbound temporary on-ramp.

Little vetoes bill to ban medical requirements in business, schools, government
It’s the first bill the governor has vetoed this legislative session
The bill would’ve also extended to schools in Idaho — private or public — and colleges, universities and trade schools, blocking them from requiring medical interventions for school attendance, employment, or entrance into campus or school buildings.
Sentencing continued, jail fails to submit psychosexual evaluation
A Priest River resident has been found guilty of a sexual assault charge related to accusations filed in mid-August 2024.

Best Shot - April 1, 2025
Great photos shared by the many talented photographers in the community.
Selkirk Fire to host Careywood open house
The event will allow residents to learn about the services provided by firefighters at the station, which serves as the primary hub for emergency services in southern Bonner County.
Everyone is entitled to their own opinion
I write a lot of letters to the Bonner County Daily Bee about my opinions on some things. They print some of my letters and some they don’t. But it’s just my opinions and that’s what they call that page - Opinion

Kid Weather - April 1, 2025
Today's weather forecast as drawn by Bonner County's talented young artists.
Guns at the Festival at Sandpoint — again
On March 14, in the Senate State Affairs Committee, a bill allowing private carry of firearms into the Festival at Sandpoint.

Local siblings capture gold at Snow Ghost Banked Slalom
Local siblings capture gold at Snow Ghost Banked Slalom
Shirlee Ann Masters, 85
Shirlee A. Masters, 85, passes away March 28, 2025

Bonner County History - April 1, 2025
A look at the events, activities, and meetings happening around Bonner County, from Sandpoint to Cocolalla, from Priest River to Ponderay, and from Clark Fork to Dover.

Cherry Pickers Bowling — Mar. 27, 2025
Cherry Pickers Bowling — Mar. 27, 2025