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Carousel Fun Fair brings smiles, information
From Kaniksu Land Trust, the Sandpoint Senior Center, and Scotchman Peaks to Selkirks-Pend Oreille Transit Authori…
24 miles in 20 hours: Kim Bowler's epic swim across Priest Lake
The Liberty Lake resident became the first woman to swim the length of Priest Lake and the second overall to do it.
Idaho officials expect elevated wildfire danger to continue through September
The land board is expected to meet again in September and discuss pay levels for firefighters.
Local wastewater treatment plants get 2023 report card
Last year’s infractions at the local plants included excess E. coli and suspended solids, as well as a failure to reduce biological oxygen demand — a proxy met…
Forest Service reminds forest road users of upcoming seasonal closures
Fall and winter— and hunting season— are quickly approaching, the Idaho Panhandle National Forests want to remind those using forest roads to check Motor Vehic…
A concrete plan for the summer
Not everyone's summer job involves helping bring a historic home back to life. Jonah Bernier's did. The local youth helped his dad Justin with concrete w…
The Bruce Festival: Local honors family heritage
One man’s quest to learn more about his heritage inspired The Bruce Festival, the 750th birthday celebration of King Robert Bruce of Scotland.
Memory gardens set for 'show and tell'
A public “show and tell” event of Priest Lake Memory Gardens is being held Sunday, Aug. 25, at the gardens. The gardens are located adjacent to the Priest L…
Busy agenda faces West Bonner trustees
Busy agenda faces West Bonner trustees
Bryan Kohberger’s defense doubles down on moving Moscow murder trial to Boise
The defense for Bryan Kohberger, who is accused of the University of Idaho student homicides, rejected arguments from prosecutors that Moscow remains an accept…
BOCC approves waste collection contract
Under the agreement, Bonner County will pay the contractor $47,735 per month, with the additional per-ton fees of $11.01 for transfer station operation and $95…
Commissioners talk severance payment, Camp Bay trail, and Proposition 1
After the Bonner County commissioners completed a short list of action items in a meeting Tuesday, members of the board provided updates on ongoing issues and …
‘We’re in the ascendency’
Local Democrats who traveled to Chicago for the Democratic National Convention said they’re feeling a sense of unity and strength.
West Bonner to discuss possible levy
West Bonner County School District trustees have three possible levy options to pick from at Wednesday's school board meeting. The possible levy amounts — j…
Temporary signals return at McArthur Lake
Beginning Wednesday, drivers traveling between Bonner and Boundary counties will see the return of temporary traffic signals. However, their return is temp…
Troy woman pleads guilty to running over man
Palmer said during a June 6 court hearing...