Bonner County Calendar - March 28, 2023
A look at the events, activities, and meetings taking place around Bonner County, from Sandpoint to Cocolalla, from Priest River to Ponderay, and from Clark Fork to Dover.
John Richard Quinn, MD., 93
John Richard Quinn, MD, 93, passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
Donald 'Les' Lester Turnbull, 86
Donald “Les” Lester Turnbull, 86, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2023.
Bonner County History - March 28, 2023
Bonner County Historical Society and Museum shares interesting stories of the community's people, places, and events.
Driving to distraction: A larger view
Before writing yet another letter on individual bills coming before the Idaho Legislature, I'd just like to point out that the bills are coming so thick and fast that letter writers don't have time to research or digest them. Legislators don't have time to discuss and amend them: the House State Affairs committee has introduced three bills to "combat the use of environmental, social and corporate governance" — in what was planned to be the last week of the session, no less.
It's time to wake up, Bonner County voters
Right-wing extremists are determining everyone's journey in Idaho. The morality police have landed and expanded in the Legislature. They want to enforce their beliefs on all of us. From poorly written legislation on abortion (driving away OB-GYNs to practice in Idaho) to voting rights (don't you dare give anyone an absentee ballot request) to initiatives (wouldn't want "the people" to create their own laws) to banning books (they want to decide what everyone reads) to vaccine banning (you don't get to choose to protect yourself with an mRNA vaccine or if you're a practitioner and give one you may get arrested), we are living in one scary, oppressive, far-right agenda.
Project illustrates the value of collaboration
The management of our national forest lands isn’t without its controversies, but a cooperative effort of the Idaho Panhandle National Forest and the Panhandle Forest Collaborative illustrates that reasonable people are capable of finding common ground on these issues.
School News - March 28, 2023
News and information on local students and schools
Best Shot - March 28, 2023
Great photos shared by the many talented photographers in the Bonner County community.
Kid Weather - March 28, 2023
Today's weather forecast as drawn by Bonner County's talented young artists.
Bulldogs lacrosse remains undefeated
Sandpoint girls lacrosse has cruised through their first two games of the season, but their next opponent will pose quite the challenge.
Vote on disputed parcel nixed
There won't be an advisory vote on what to do with a piece of county land adjacent to the fairgrounds after all. In yet another twist to the saga, the commission voted 2-1 to abandon the advisory vote and to revisit a 2014 memorandum of understanding that the property was to be "made available exclusively for parking use" by the Bonner County Fair Board.
Governor vetoes property tax bill
Little: ‘Needs to be simple’ not a ‘hodgepodge’
Idaho Gov. Brad Little vetoed a major property tax bill on Monday, calling on the Idaho Legislature to bring him a new bill and get the property tax issue right. Little vetoed House Bill 292 after expressing several concerns about elements of the bill unrelated to property tax reduction. Little opposed a section of the bill that would eliminate the March election date local school districts use for bond issues and levy elections. Little also said the bill jeopardizes bonding for critical infrastructure projects and funding for transportation initiatives.
Weight limits in effect on all county roads
All roads in the county are posted with weight restrictions. As a reminder, a red flag or no flag on the sign indicates weight limits are in effect. A green flag indicates weight restrictions are imminent.
WA man faces slew of drug charges
A Washington man is facing felony charges after police said they caught him with hundreds of fentanyl pills and other illegal substances. Wesley A. Parker, 30, of Arlington, Wash. is charged with trafficking heroin and multiple counts of possession of a controlled substance, all felonies. He is also charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia with intent to use, both misdemeanors.
Legals for March, 28 2023
Bonner County News of Record - March 10, 2023
Police log information for Sandpoint, Ponderay and Priest River police departments, and the Bonner County Sheriff's Office.
Bonner County News of Record - March 9, 2023
Police log information for Sandpoint, Ponderay and Priest River police departments, and the Bonner County Sheriff's Office.
Bonner County News of Record - March 8, 2023
Police log information for Sandpoint, Ponderay and Priest River police departments, and the Bonner County Sheriff's Office.
Talk looks at restoring relationships
Restoring relationships will be the focus of the next Lifetree Cafe session, set for Monday, March 27, at 2 p.m.
