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JUNE NIBJ: Before you renovate: Understanding the why, what and how of home remodeling
There are many reasons for renovating your home. Whether upgrading to sell or improving functionality for the futu…
Center notes change in executive leadership
The Boundary County Senior Hospitality Center, a leading organization dedicated to serving the elderly community in Bonners Ferry, recently announced a signifi…
NICA sees a year of milestones
Looking back, North Idaho Classical Academy has had some significant milestones this past year:
Boundary County Museum showcases, celebrates community
Keeping Boundary County Museum growing and moving forward is of prime consideration for the board of trustees, museum staff, and volunteers. This past year has been filled with events, partnerships, collection dona…
Century 21 Four Seasons Realty expands commercial real estate services
Big news for North Idaho's commercial real estate landscape.
SPOT connects communities with free public transit
Selkirks-Pend Oreille Transit Authority (SPOT bus) provides public transit in the two most northern counties in Idaho – Bonner County and Boundary County. Let SPOT Bus do the driving with safe, reliable, free trans…
'New Economy' present growth opportunities
It has been two years since the Federal Reserve began its interest rate increase program as a way to combat runaway inflation.
Ponderay building bright future for city
Our area has seen a lot of growth and pressure lately, and as a result, we have been using the local option tax dollars for a range of projects.
City's reorganization focus on collaboration
Upon being sworn in on Jan. 3, 2024, I faced many typical challenges that new mayors address when there is a change of administration. New faces, names, procedures, policies, passwords and computer systems, and the…
Kootenai focuses on residents while meeting growth
This city is continuously growing. The 2020 census indicates an increase in population from 739 to 1,002. The city has a new city clerk/treasurer, Manda Corbett, and we are very pleased to have her.
Dover celebrates past while eyeing bright future
Last year’s two events were so well-received we’ve added more for 2024!
Historic Pearl Theater brings the community together
Along with rugged beauty and vast outdoor experiences, Bonners Ferry is known for its quaint charm and long history. Among the historic buildings in the city’s…
Hard-working staff keeps county running smoothly
With 2024 bringing another big election year for the county everyone wonders what changes are on the horizon. Despite the uncertainty, our amazing and hard-working county staff are working diligently to make sure c…
2024 already proving busy in Priest River
2024 has already proven to be another very busy year for the city of Priest River! From updates to administrative policies and fees, to major street, water, and wastewater projects and upcoming developments, here i…
CREC connects community's vulnerable to needed services
For the past 13 years, the Community Resource EnVision Center, formally known as the Sandpoint Resource Center, has been connecting our most vulnerable populations to the people, places, and programs that help them…
Schweitzer sets sights on expanding fun on the hill
This winter’s lack of snowpack has proven difficult for ski resorts across the nation, with many having to close months earlier than expected because of such l…