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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…
The new Idaho wildlife license plates are in
The 2024 Idaho wildlife license plates are now available—and they benefit a pretty great cause
IDFG seeks input on Fisheries Management Plan
The document below is big, so it’s best to focus your attention on topics, waterbodies, or fish species that most interest you. Review the Table of Contents to see the major subjects.
Council to vote on final budget, new fees
The budget represents a 4.7% reduction from 2024’s $52.97 million total, thanks in part to the elimination of 16 full-time city staff after the July 1 dissolut…
City Beach statue under repair
The city has removed the miniature Statue of Liberty from the pier at City Beach.
KLT announces news on the homefront
As a Realtor, Jessica Turco is intimately familiar with property values and housing shortages in Bonner County. Like many other parts of the country, the Mount…
Officials to study impact of coal mining in Kootenai River
The Kootenai River stems from British Columbia’s Elk Valley, about a two-and-a-half-hour drive northeast of Bonners Ferry.
Nerds summoned to library for Sandemonium
According to Hilton, SCA groups practice “experimental archaeology” by engaging in blacksmithing, soap making, garment weaving, and other traditional activitie…
Museum announces annual meeting
The Bonner Historical Society & Museum will hold its annual meeting next month. The meeting, set for Tuesday, Sept. 24, will begin at 5:30 p.m. at the museum, 611 S. Ella Ave.
Free ballroom dance event set
Sandpoint Dance and Sandpoint Parks and Rec are inviting the community to the free ballroom dance event being held Saturday, Aug. 24, at Sandpoint Community Hall.
PEP sets networking event
The event will be held Wednesday, Aug. 21 at B's Beacon in the historic Hope Hotel, 126 W. Main St. A PEP Executive Committee meeting will be held from 4:15-5 …
CdA man arrested for interfering with helicopter
Using the helicopter's forward-looking infrared camera, deputies located the suspect in a parking lot, and directed patrol units to the suspect’s location.
Labrador refiles lawsuit over ballot initiative
The move comes just days after the Idaho Supreme Court rejected a similar petition for failing to file the complaint in a lower court and because it was too ea…
Solid Waste contract tops BOCC agenda
A grant application for the Sandpoint Airport and a five-year contract with Waste Management are among the top items appearing before Bonner County commissione…
LPOSD enrollment requests rise
“Unless there is chronic absenteeism or chronic behavioral issues, we are not going to deny any seventh through twelfth grader at all,” Meyer said.
A gateway to learning
“Traditionally, you learn to read from K-3,” said McElroy. “From fourth grade and beyond, you’re reading to learn.”