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?

Legals for April, 2 2025

Legals for April, 4 2025

Legals for April, 1 2025

Zoning commission approves RV park reapplication

In a 4-1 vote, Bonner County zoning commissioners approved a conditional use permit that would allow the installation of a 20-unit RV park off Clagstone Road and Al’s Welding Road in Blanchard.

PREP TRACK & FIELD: Lamanna continues to climb Priest River High record books

PREP TRACK & FIELD: Lamanna continues to climb Priest River High record books

Senate passes higher ed budgets

Legislation includes $4 million cut to BSU, UI

Both of the Senate Democrats who serve on JFAC spoke in reluctant support of the bill, while bemoaning the cuts to the state’s two largest universities. JFAC has repeatedly questioned university presidents, especially of UI and Boise State, about positions, courses and programs related to DEI, and has included language in budget bills that prohibit funds from going toward them.

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.

'We, the people,' do not support DEI

The majority are for American values and want their government actions to be consistent with the pursuit of equality, meritocracy, and color blindness for the achievement of success.

Priest Lake campsites added to reservation system

The Lionhead Group campsites are being added to a lottery reservation system by the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation to ensure fair and equal access to one of Idaho’s most sought-after group camping areas.

Third Eye Blind to perform at Festival

The band joins a Festival at Sandpoint lineup featuring Neon Trees, July 24; Sierra Ferrell, July 25; Toad the Wet Sprocket with Semisonic & Sixpence None the Richer; July 26; Brothers Osborne, July 31; Kansas, Aug. 1; Dispatch with John Butler (with band), Aug. 3; and the Festival's Grand Finale concert: "The Sounds of Summer," Aug. 3.

Business briefs - April 2, 2025

Business news and information from around the United States and around the world.

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.

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.

Legals for April, 3 2025

Idaho Legislature ends 2025 session

Idaho state lawmakers wrapped up the 2025 legislative session Friday, after spending much of the day awaiting amendments to a bill that prohibits businesses and schools from requiring “medical interventions.”

Bonner County Calendar - April 6, 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.

Bonner County Calendar - April 3, 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.

Bonner County Calendar - April 1, 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.

Bonner County Calendar - April 2, 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.