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Judge rules in favor of city, Festival in gun ban lawsuit
The lawsuit was the second filed over the Festival’s ban on firearms possession at its 2019 Festival.
Acosta to serve 20 years to life for murder
Man accused of killing Tammy Rae Bristow in 1987 receives life sentence
Fire burns down Sunnyside building
A building in the Sunnyside Cutoff Road area has burned down.
Court unseals documents connected to riot arrest
A Washington, D.C., federal court has unsealed a statement of reasons for the arrest of Michael Anthony Pope, 32, of Sandpoint and his brother, William, of K...
Panhandle Health extends mask mandate
In a 4-3 decision, the mandate will continue through, at least, the end of April.
Two students test positive for COVID-19 at Priest River Junior High
PRJH will close for cleaning Tuesday, resume classes Wednesday
One Priest River Lamanna student tested positive for COVID-19
A letter sent to staff Thursday afternoon stated those with close contact to the student were contacted
Three students charged, one summoned, following bus incident
A municipal court judge found probable cause for the arrests and court order Tuesday.
One Sandpoint High School student confirmed with COVID-19
School remains open, those at higher risk asked to stay home.
Juveniles confess to throwing rock that broke through school bus windows
Detectives recovered baseball-sized rock consistent with video evidence
Bear attacks hunters in Upper Pack River area
Bear attacks hunters in Upper Pack River area
PRE staff member tests positive for COVID-19
While a Priest River Elementary employee has tested positive for COVID-19, West Bonner County School District officials said health district officials said t...
Man arrested for attempted murder
SANDPOINT — Around 6:30 p.m. on August 29, 2020, Sandpoint Police were dispatched to a call of a man chasing a woman with a knife in the parking lot of an ap...
Museum reports thefts from exhibits
SANDPOINT — While not high in value, items representing pieces of the community's history have been taken from the Bonner County Historical Museum over the p...
State fire mobilization authorized for Sunset Fire
State fire assistance has been mobilized under the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan in support of local firefighters working to contain the Sunset Fire located in Spokane County, near the...