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Clark Fork Jr. High girls track & field defies odds
May 13, 2025 4 p.m.

Clark Fork Jr. High girls track & field defies odds

Five athletes combine to win seventh grade district championship

Clark Fork Jr. High girls track & field defies odds

May 13, 2025 1 a.m.

Vote no to protect our wallets, community

Bonner County residents face a critical choice on May 20, 2025: vote on proposed fire levies.

Official: Claims of $400M education investment ‘misleading at best’
May 13, 2025 1 a.m.

Official: Claims of $400M education investment ‘misleading at best’

A state education official tempered what he implied were exaggerated claims about investments in public education during a post-legislative tour stop in Pocatello Thursday.


Bonner County History - May 13, 2025
May 13, 2025 1 a.m.

Bonner County History - May 13, 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.

Best Shot - May 13, 2025
May 13, 2025 1 a.m.

Best Shot - May 13, 2025

Great photos shared by the many talented photographers in the community.

Elementary, middle school students showcase skills in 3D printing contest
May 13, 2025 1 a.m.

Elementary, middle school students showcase skills in 3D printing contest

The hard work and creativity of Southside Elementary School and Sandpoint Middle School students paid off at a recent Idaho Exhibition of Ideas 3D printing competition.


May 13, 2025 1 a.m.

Trail's restoration needed for community, ecosystem

Sand Lake is a popular fishing and huckleberry picking destination and the trail from the end of Forest Service Road 2670 has destroyed through a logging operation. Your help is needed to encourage the loggers who will be up there again within a week or two to clear it up again for the enjoyment of the public.

City officials remember longtime clerk, councilor
May 13, 2025 1 a.m.

City officials remember longtime clerk, councilor

Sandpoint Mayor Jeremy Grimm described Newton as “one of Sandpoint’s true matriarchs,” noting her combined 28-year tenure as Sandpoint’s clerk and a member of the city council.

Statewide burn permit requirement period begins
May 13, 2025 1 a.m.

Statewide burn permit requirement period begins

Residents can obtain a free permit through the Idaho Department of Lands at burnpermits.idaho.gov. Some cities and jurisdictions have alternative or additional requirements; contact your municipality before starting a burn.


A new chapter
May 13, 2025 1 a.m.

A new chapter

Corner Bookstore's Jim Orbaugh announces retirement, store's sale

It's been on his mind for a while. But he loves books and loves helping his customers find their next favorite read. However, creeping health issues and the long hours of running a one-main bookstore prompted his decision earlier this spring to close the Corner Bookstore after almost 30 years as a community cornerstone.

SWS students head off for culminating adventure
May 13, 2025 1 a.m.

SWS students head off for culminating adventure

On Tuesday May 13, 14 graduating eighth graders from the Sandpoint Waldorf School will trade their mountain views for ocean breezes as they embark on an unforgettable trip to the East Coast — marking the culmination and celebration of their Waldorf education.

Kid Weather - May 13, 2025
May 13, 2025 1 a.m.

Kid Weather - May 13, 2025

Today's weather forecast as drawn by Bonner County's talented young artists.


Slaughter to change plea in domestic violence case
May 13, 2025 1 a.m.

Slaughter to change plea in domestic violence case

A Priest River man is set to change his plea May 23 on domestic violence charges that stem from an incident in late December.

Bonner County Calendar - May 13, 2025
May 13, 2025 1 a.m.

Bonner County Calendar - May 13, 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.

Friday Senior Bowlers — May 9, 2025
May 13, 2025 1 a.m.

Friday Senior Bowlers — May 9, 2025

Friday Senior Bowlers — May 9, 2025


PREP ROUNDUP: Sandpoint tennis dominates at 5A District 1-2 Championship
May 13, 2025 1 a.m.

PREP ROUNDUP: Sandpoint tennis dominates at 5A District 1-2 Championship

PREP ROUNDUP: Sandpoint tennis dominates at 5A District 1-2 Championship

May 13, 2025 midnight

Legals for May, 13 2025

PREP TRACK & FIELD: Priest River boys capture first league title since 1993
May 12, 2025 6:45 p.m.

PREP TRACK & FIELD: Priest River boys capture first league title since 1993

PREP TRACK & FIELD: Priest River boys capture first league title since 1993


COLLEGE NOTEBOOK: David shines at Frontier Conference Championships
May 12, 2025 4 p.m.

COLLEGE NOTEBOOK: David shines at Frontier Conference Championships

COLLEGE NOTEBOOK: David shines at Frontier Conference Championships

Early voting is under way
May 11, 2025 1 a.m.

Early voting is under way

Early voting is available in counties across Idaho for Election Day, May 20. Local taxing district elections will take place in 37 of 44 Idaho counties. The deadline to apply for an absentee ballot was Friday.