Grimm selected for Community Health Academy

Mayor Jeremy Grimm has been chosen to participate in the Community Health Academy, a program that helps mayors and city staff learn and understand their role in building healthy communities.

Hunter mistakenly shoots, kills grizzly

Hunter told Fish and Game he thought it was a black bear

After identifying the bear at the scene as a grizzly, the hunter contacted Idaho Fish and Game and has cooperated with the investigation.

Boundary picked for post-election audit

Boundary County has been selected by the Idaho Secretary of State’s Office for its post-election audit of the May 21 primary election. The audit will be conducted Monday, June 3.

IDFG's 'Tag, You're It' tracks fish, data

Whether you are fishing at an urban pond, a wild river, or an alpine lake, that next fish you catch might have an orange tag, and Idaho Fish and Game needs your help reporting it.

State's libraries offer summer adventures

Public libraries throughout Idaho — including the East Bonner County Library District — are kicking off their summer reading/learning programs this month. Many will incorporate the 2024 theme of "Adventure Begins at Your Library" into their activities.

Why is library board ignoring public's concerns?

In the months following the passing of Idaho House Bill 710 — which requires Idaho public and school libraries to move materials deemed harmful to children or face lawsuits — our own East Bonner Library board continues to insist that materials explicitly sexual in nature are not so.

Best Shot - June 11, 2024

Great photos shared by the many talented photographers in the community.

Quintet go from PRLHS to UI grads

It's been quite a ride from high school to college graduation for five Priest River Lamanna High School students.

Marceen Kay Williams, 71

Marceen Kay Williams, 71, passed away Friday May 24, 2024.

Kid Weather - May 31, 2024

Today's weather forecast as drawn by Bonner County's talented young artists.

Kid Weather - June 6, 2024

Today's weather forecast as drawn by Bonner County's talented young artists.

Kid Weather - June 15, 2024

Today's weather forecast as drawn by Bonner County's talented young artists.

Kid Weather - June 13, 2024

Today's weather forecast as drawn by Bonner County's talented young artists.

LEGION BASEBALL: 19U Lakers power past Prairie Falls

North Idaho (7-3) will travel to Libby for the Libby Big Bucks Tournament set to be held June 21-23 at Lee Gehring Field.

Kid Weather - June 1, 2024

Today's weather forecast as drawn by Bonner County's talented young artists.

Region receives funding to combat impaired driving

The North Idaho DUI Task Force is a coalition of 15 regional law enforcement agencies.

Innovia Foundation awards $446K to area nonprofits

The Innovia Foundation has awarded $446,000 in grants to 48 nonprofit organizations serving North Idaho.

2024 legislative session saw many successes

District 1 legislators discuss local issues, legislation, and concerns in the weekly Notes From Boise column.

Smokey Bear celebrates poster contest winners

Smokey Bear had a busy June, visiting several schools in the West Bonner School District as students wrapped up the school year. Among the schools visited were Priest Lake, Priest River, and Idaho Hill elementary schools, as well as House of the Lord Christian Academy near Oldtown.

Cleo Young, 75

Cleo Jeanne Young, 75, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2024.