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Gas prices increase in region
Monday's average price for a gallon of regular gas in the Gem State was $3.22, which was 3 cents more than a week …
West Bonner talks maintenance priorities
The schedule, created by Operations Director Ryan Carruth, divided the district’s needs into three categories of urgency. The most pressing projects were addre…
Court hears arguments to reconsider ruling on ski area liability law
Justices say law as written is contradictory, difficult to interpret after major lawsuit against Sun Valley Resort
BCSO seeks approval for app
The Bonner County Sheriff's Office is going mobile as the department is seeking approval for funds to create and build an app to help it connect to the communi…
Bill targets funding of teachers unions
A bill that would restrict the funding of teachers unions has been advanced to the Idaho House.
Bill requiring schools display Ten Commandments introduced in Idaho Legislature
A bill to require the prominent display of the Ten Commandments in all Idaho public schools was introduced Friday with no discussion.
Bill would require employers E-Verify all new employees
A new bill introduced Friday morning in the Idaho Legislature would prohibit all Idaho employers from hiring non U.S. citizens who do not have the legal author…
Winter Carnival sparkles as parade lights up the weekend
Now in its 52nd year, the annual event is set as a "sure antidote to cabin fever," as the 2025 iteration features both old favorites and new soon-to-be traditi…
Medicaid expansion bill sparks debate on future of Idaho health care
By a single vote, and after overwhelmingly negative public testimony, the Idaho House and Welfare Committee advanced a bill that could end Medicaid expansion.
Shelter, municipalities adjust to stray dog changes
In the three months since Bonner County and the cities of Ponderay and Sandpoint allowed their contracts with a local shelter to expire, there has been uncerta…
Public invited to 'Sand Creek Connections' open house
Community members are invited to an open house on Monday, February 24, to review and provide input on the Sand Creek Connections Draft Action Plan. The open house will be held from 3-6 p.m. at the community room…
LPOSD expands campus officer team
At the start of the 2023-24 academic year, Lake Pend Oreille School District joined a small collection of Idaho districts employing armed campus security when …
Road and Bridge warns of potentially dangerous road conditions
Bonner County Road and Bridge officials are warning Bonner County residents to be careful as a forecast of constantly shifting weather could create danger.
In faith and prayer, North Idaho moms find hope
Mom-of-three Brenda Grassel is proud to say that each of her children walk strongly in their faith. That doesn’t mean the family’s path has always been easy.
Medicaid bill advances
The House Health and Welfare Committee on Wednesday narrowly approved a bill placing strict conditions on Medicaid expansion, under the threat of full repeal, …