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Bike park critics plan appeal, launch GoFundMe campaign
Multiple Bonner County residents plan to appeal a decision by the hearing examiner approving a conditional use per…
SPOT connects communities with free public transit
Selkirks-Pend Oreille Transit Authority (SPOT bus) provides public transit in the two most northern counties in Idaho – Bonner County and Boundary County. Let SPOT Bus do the driving with safe, reliable, free trans…
'New Economy' present growth opportunities
It has been two years since the Federal Reserve began its interest rate increase program as a way to combat runaway inflation.
Ponderay building bright future for city
Our area has seen a lot of growth and pressure lately, and as a result, we have been using the local option tax dollars for a range of projects.
City's reorganization focus on collaboration
Upon being sworn in on Jan. 3, 2024, I faced many typical challenges that new mayors address when there is a change of administration. New faces, names, procedures, policies, passwords and computer systems, and the…
Kootenai focuses on residents while meeting growth
This city is continuously growing. The 2020 census indicates an increase in population from 739 to 1,002. The city has a new city clerk/treasurer, Manda Corbett, and we are very pleased to have her.
Dover celebrates past while eyeing bright future
Last year’s two events were so well-received we’ve added more for 2024!
Historic Pearl Theater brings the community together
Along with rugged beauty and vast outdoor experiences, Bonners Ferry is known for its quaint charm and long history. Among the historic buildings in the city’s…
Hard-working staff keeps county running smoothly
With 2024 bringing another big election year for the county everyone wonders what changes are on the horizon. Despite the uncertainty, our amazing and hard-working county staff are working diligently to make sure c…
2024 already proving busy in Priest River
2024 has already proven to be another very busy year for the city of Priest River! From updates to administrative policies and fees, to major street, water, and wastewater projects and upcoming developments, here i…
CREC connects community's vulnerable to needed services
For the past 13 years, the Community Resource EnVision Center, formally known as the Sandpoint Resource Center, has been connecting our most vulnerable populations to the people, places, and programs that help them…
Schweitzer sets sights on expanding fun on the hill
This winter’s lack of snowpack has proven difficult for ski resorts across the nation, with many having to close months earlier than expected because of such l…
Housing upheavel and a path to normalcy
For the past 18 months, the housing market’s attention has been on the mortgage interest rate issue.
Real estate and the region's changing markets
Change is inevitable, and the real estate market in Bonner and Boundary counties is evidence of such.
The Cottage Market blends community, philanthropy
Dannette Carnegie wasn’t sure what the future of the Cottage Market would look like this year, but when those in her community insisted that it was an asset to the area, she took action.
FSPW hopes area is 'kept wild forever'
The past year has been big for everyone, and the Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness is no exception.