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City dedicates James E. Russell Sports Center
“This has been a dream of my father's that started more than 20 years prior to his passing,” Russell said. “He wan…
Chip sealing to begin Monday in District 1
The Bonner County Road and Bridge Department is beginning its chip sealing project Monday, July 8, in the county’s District 1 sector, south of the Long Bridge.
Truck sought in connection to crash located
Idaho State Police have located a dark-colored pickup truck sought in connection with a June 29 crash that killed two elderly Boundary County residents. The…
Idaho open primaries supporters submit signatures to state for final round of verification
Jenkins said the closed primary elections frustrate him because the Republican Party enjoys a supermajority and many elections are effectively decided in the p…
North Idaho forests get $4.8M investment in wildfire mitigation
Called the Highway 95 Hazardous Fuels Project, it will bring $2,194,800 to state and private lands and $2,778,500 to federal lands in North Idaho.
Coeur d'Alene combats 'hate crimes'
A city report said, "The criminalization of this behavior will enable the city to prosecute racially motivated crimes, leading to separate charges and enhanced…
Idaho boosts efforts to combat invasive species
New laws to combat aquatic invasive species in Idaho will take effect July 1, Idaho Department of Agriculture officials announced Monday. The changes include mandatory inspection and decontamination for out-of-s…
Peace run visits Sandpoint for first time in 12 years
With storm clouds looming over Lake Pend Oreille, the torch bearer of the Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run arrived in Sandpoint on Monday afternoon. After a …
Keep pets safe this Fourth of July
More pets go missing on or around the Fourth of July than at any other time throughout the year. Family Pet Urgent Care in Ponderay has offered a handful of tips for keeping pets well prepared for the upcoming holi…
Sandpoint City Council to examine Travers Park construction, remote public comment policy
The meeting will also feature a presentation from Better Together Animal Alliance. City council meetings are held at Sandpoint City Hall, 1123 Lake St., and ar…
Priest River Senior Center to be sold at auction
The Priest River City Council may be considering the procurement of the Priest River Senior Center following the Bonner County commissioners’ approval to sell …
Priest River announces sewer maintenance
The maintenance will include the jetting of sewer lines and conducting smoke tests in certain areas. If residents experience smoke coming out through their sewer pipes, residents should not be alarmed. The smoke is…
SAS moth presentation set to soar
The community is invited to join Selkirk Alliance for Science at its upcoming Power of Science presentation, “Shedding Light on Nocturnal Pollinators: The Critical Role of Moths and How You Can Support Them".
WBCSD Curriculum Committee to meet
On the agenda is the proposed curriculum for Industrial Maintenance Tech.
BGH celebrating 75th birthday with community celebration.
Bonner General Health is celebrating the milestone in caring for the residents and visitors of the greater Sandpoint area on Friday, July 12, from 4-8 p.m. in the BGH Health Services Building parking lot, 423 N. Th…
ITD sets Highway 200 work
Starting after the Fourth of July weekend, the signal on Highway 200 at McGhee Road will be deactivated from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, with flag…