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County reverses RV park decision
In a 2-0 vote, county commissioners reversed the Bonner County Zoning Commission’s approval of a 20-unit RV park o…
Newport hospital awarded Critical Access Hospital quality honors
Newport Hospital and Health Services has been named a recipient of the Critical Access Hospital Achievement of Quality Excellence from the Washington State Hos…
Meet the Daily Bee's next city and education reporter
Hello, I am Jack Freeman, the new city and education reporter for the Bonner County Daily Bee.
LilyBrooke to receive unanticipated funds
LilyBrooke Family Justice Center was approved during Tuesday’s business meeting to accept two grants.
West County Lines - July 9, 2025
News and information from around western Bonner County and easter Pend Oreille County.
Legionnaires from across Gem State will be in Post Falls for events starting Thursday
At least 200 American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary members from across the Gem State will gather in Post Falls for the 106th Department of Idaho Conven…
Hearing set on proposed Avista rate settlement
The Idaho Public Utilities Commission is holding a technical hearing later this month to talk about a proposed settlement of Avista Utilities’ natural gas and …
New PRPD police officer has busy first month
Caleb Pfiester has had an exceptionally busy first month on the job as the Priest River Police Department's newest officer.
'He had our back'
The 52-year-old Morrison was with the Coeur d’Alene Fire Department for 28 years. He was a big man, about 6 feet, 4 inches tall, who exuded a calm confidence t…
'He always hit the mark'
Holley said he knew early on whatever he did in his career, he “needed to do it how frank was doing it.” Many looked up to Harwood. “He always hit the mar…
County approves watercraft inspection MOU
County commissioners approved a memorandum of understanding between Bonner County Sheriff’s Office and Idaho State Department of Agriculture for watercraft ins…
Second annual Sausage Fest
Indulge your meat lust this Friday and Saturday at Smokesmith’s second annual Sausage Fest.
U.S. Marshals seek public assistance locating murder suspect in Sawtooth National Forest
Beginning on Saturday, the U.S. Marshal Service received a tip from a family recreating in the Bear Creek area of the Sawtooth National Forest, consistent with…
PACE launches plans for recreation center
With a community launch last month, the Ponderay Aquatic Center officially kicked off plans to bring a new venue dedicated to community recreation to the area.
WBCSD corrects OML violation
In one of its shortest meetings in recent months, the West Bonner County School District quickly corrected an Open Meeting Law violation that occurred at its J…