Breaking News
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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...
Bonners Ferry police chief involved in fatal shooting
CHALLIS — Bonners Ferry Police Brian Zimmerman, Bonners Ferry Police Chief, is under investigation after he allegedly shot and killed a man after a verbal al...
Child dies in drowning accident
At approximately 2 p.m. today, a Sandpoint Police officer was notified of a missing 7-year old boy at 400 East Mountain View Drive near the Popsicle Bridge in Sandpoint.
ISP investigating deadly crash
Idaho State Police are investigating a deadly crash that occurred Friday near Dover in the Idaho panhandle.
Community transmission identified in Boundary, Shoshone counties
Panhandle Health District has identified community transmission of COVID-19 in Boundary and Shoshone counties.
WBCSD approves reopening plan
PRIEST RIVER — West Bonner County School Board approved its reopening plan at a special meeting Wednesday. Superintendent Paul Anselmo emphasized to the publ...