Army Corps began Lake Pend Oreille refill March 28

Officials noted that it’s “too early” to determine when Lake Pend Oreille will reach its summer pool, but that they expect to achieve the mark once flood risks have subsided. They added that staff will consider the limitations of Albeni Falls Dam’s current limitations as they navigate the refill.

On the heels of dry winter, firefighters brace for wildfire risks

From the southwestern U.S. to Minnesota, Iowa and even parts of New Jersey, it seemed that winter never materialized.

Former county man pleads not guilty to four sex abuse charges

A former Bonner County resident plead not guilty to charges related to an alleged lewd conduct offense that took place over an estimated one-to-two-year time span.

Region braces for trade war's financial fallout

Canadian traffic takes first dip since pandemic

As the peak tourism season approaches, Boundary County businesses are already feeling the impact of Canadian shoppers staying home in recent months.

ALL-LEAGUE BOYS BASKETBALL: Williams named MVP, four Badgers grab honors

ALL-LEAGUE BOYS BASKETBALL: Williams named MVP, four Badgers grab honors

USFS proposes wildfire mitigation project

‘Sandpoint South’ initiative would reduce fuels on 8,000 acres of forest service land

The U.S. Forest Service is aiming to address local wildfire risk through ‘Sandpoint South’ — a proposed 2026 initiative to thin approximately 8,334 acres of public forest within a 174,000-acre project area in southern Bonner County.

Newport Renaissance Faire seeking sponsors

The community's knights, ladies, jesters and all folk are invited to come join the fun as the Newport Renaissance Faire returns for its fourth year. This year, organizers said they hope to bring a breathtaking live-action knight show featuring daring jousts, fierce sword fights, and heroic feats of chivalry. The annual renaissance fair will be held May 10 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Newport Rodeo Grounds.

Road limits continue on county roads

Road weight limits continue on many county roads with no hauling allowed on several, according to Bonner County Road & Bridge officials.

Crowds flock to newest Catholic saint in Assisi

Millennial teen's ordinariness is the draw for faithful

Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims have been pouring into the medieval hilltop town of Assisi in Italy to venerate the Catholic Church's newest saint. Carlo Acutis, the first millennial saint, will be formally canonized on April 27. The boy, who died in 2006 when he was 15, lies wearing sneakers and a sweatshirt in a shrine in a somber Assisi church honoring St. Francis. For his mother, the church, and the pilgrims, Acutis shows how a regular teen of today's world can achieve holiness — and inspire devotion uncommon in youth like him.

Senate kills funding for high-needs students

The Idaho Senate on Tuesday narrowly killed a bill that would have provided $3 million to fund services for high-needs students.

Protecting our water resources in Idaho

District 1 legislators discuss local issues and concerns in the weekly Notes from Boise column.

More swerves hit Wall Street as 'Liberation Day' nears

U.S. stocks swerved through another shaky day of trading, with uncertainty still high about just what President Donald Trump will announce about tariffs on his "Liberation Day." The S&P 500 rose 0.4% Tuesday after roaring back from an early drop of 1%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average edged down by less than 0.1% after likewise pinging between gains and losses, while the Nasdaq composite added 0.9%. Treasury yields dropped in the bond market after a report said U.S. manufacturing contracted last month. Markets have been shaky in the run-up to Wednesday, when Trump will announce a sweeping set of tariffs.

We need to protect the future and become self-sufficient

We have allowed our country to become almost totally dependent on the rest of the world to survive due to our apathy and ignorance of how the financial world works.

Talk to teens now about alcohol use

It’s estimated that there are more than 78,000 alcohol-related deaths in the U.S. each year. That makes alcohol one of the leading preventable causes of death in this country. And according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), alcohol is a significant factor in deaths of those under 21, including deaths from vehicle accidents, homicides, overdoses, falls, burns, drownings, suicide, you name it.

We've all be scammed on water quality protections

Note to all local planners:" All humans create waste every day, even rich people. I know, it doesn’t seem fair, does it?

Moody's upgrades North Idaho College's bond rating

Moody's Ratings has upgraded North Idaho College’s outlook to stable from negative and announced Baa1 issuer and revenue bond ratings for the college. The report from Moody’s noted that NIC had $8 million in total debt outstanding as of June 30. NIC President Nick Swayne said he is encouraged to see news of the fiscal policies of the new board have already spread beyond North Idaho.

Idaho House approves establishment of Traditional Family Values Month

The House on Tuesday approved the establishment of Traditional Family Values Month, in a similar resolution to one passed in the Senate in February.

Bonner County History - March 30, 2025

A look at the events, activities, and meetings happening around Bonner County, from Sandpoint to Cocolalla, from Priest River to Ponderay, and from Clark Fork to Dover.

Dust off the fishing rod and plan your next family fishing outing this spring

Itchin’ for some fishin’? Here are some of the best statewide spring fishing holes for new anglers and families.

But trout aren’t the only type of fishing available. Warmwater fishing can bounce back remarkably fast with a streak of warm, sunny weather, and many other species, such as perch, crappie and bluegill, become very active during spring.

Idaho House passes budget for new statewide public defense system

The Idaho House of Representatives approved more than $32 million in additional funding for the new statewide public defense system on Tuesday at the Idaho State Capitol in Boise.