Steps for Schools walking challenge kicks off

The Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health program rewards legislators and constitutional officers for walking during February and provides funding to Idaho schools.

Lewis Emerson, 88

Lewis Leslie Emerson, 88, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, in Ponderay, Idaho.

Local sets sights on Naval Academy

A senior at SHS, Richardson earns nomination

While many high school seniors are awaiting a college acceptance letter from their top university, others are anticipating a nomination to one of the nation’s military academies.

Foundation celebrates with free family movies

During the month of February, Innovia officials said they wanted to shine a light on some of the historic theaters, including the Panida Theater, by offering free screenings of family-friendly films. The free movies are part of a series of events and activities Innovia is gifting to communities across Eastern Washington and North Idaho in celebration of the foundation’s 50th anniversary in 2024.

North Idaho Spelling Bee returns Feb. 10

Contest to be held at North Idaho College

Word wizards and phonetics fans, rejoice. The North Idaho Spelling Bee will return to North Idaho College's Schuler Performing Arts Center at 10 a.m. Feb. 10.

Bonner County News of Record - Jan. 25, 2023

Police log information for Sandpoint, Ponderay, and Priest River police departments; and the Bonner County Sheriff's Office.

Bill to arm teachers easily clears House

Rep. Ted Hill faced a barrage of questions Wednesday before the House advanced his bill that would allow school staff to carry guns on the job. Ultimately, the House overwhelmingly supported the bill. Backers argued it would give teachers a chance to protect their classrooms in the minutes before police respond to a school shooting.

PREP NOTES: Idaho Girls/Boys Basketball Rankings — Jan. 30 - Feb.1

PREP NOTES: Idaho Girls/Boys Basketball Rankings – Jan. 30 - Feb.1

Warm your soul at JazzNIC 2024

The North Idaho College Music Department is issuing an open invitation to JazzNIC 2024. The annual event features a series of jazz clinics with area middle school and high school students, who will spend Monday working with experts in the field of music. This year’s event will culminate with a free and open-to-the-public Jazz Ensemble concert with special guest artists and clinicians at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6 at the Boswell Hall Schuler Performing Arts Center on NIC’s Coeur d’Alene campus.

Idaho Lottery helps SHS teachers' wishes come true

Sandpoint High School got its wish — actually several wishes — thanks to the Idaho Lottery's Classroom Wishlist program. The lottery made two deliveries at the high school, the first to Allison Sletager, one of the school’s English teachers; and the second to Derek Dickinson for a tech upgrade to the school’s library. The total deliveries to Sandpoint High School were over $3,000.

Governor meets with area high school students

Idaho LAUNCH program, education priorities among topics discussed

School safety, funding for higher education, improving Idaho's public school facilities. While these are important matters for taxpayers, Gov. Brad Little sat down Thursday morning at Post Falls High School with those who are impacted by these issues on a daily basis — the students.

YOUTH BASKETBALL: Sandpoint Future 4th grade boys, girls win home invitational

The fourth grade girls and boys both went 4-0 to win the tournament.

Bonner County Calendar - Feb. 2, 2024

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.

Best Shot - Feb. 2, 2024

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

Phyllis Ann Kirkby, 71

Phyllis Ann Kirkby, 71, died Jan. 25, 2024.

Bradshaw responds to county arrests

Following the arrests of two people at the Jan. 26 quarterly budget meeting, Bonner County Commissioner Steve Bradshaw said safety remains a high concern at the board’s weekly meetings.

Legals for February, 2 2024

PREP ROUNDUP: Priest River girls secure crucial win over St. Maries

With the win, Priest River solidified the No. 3 seed in the 2A CIL District Tournament.

Bill to arm school teachers on hold, for now

The House has put off a debate on a bill that would give school teachers the right to carry guns on campus. Rep. Ted Hill’s bill was scheduled for a vote Tuesday, but members voted to keep it on the calendar, for now. Hill told Idaho Education News that he’s hoping to bolster support for the bill and address concerns from the Senate, to avoid amendments once it crosses the rotunda.

No injuries reported in Sandpoint house fire

There were no injuries reported after a Sandpoint house caught fire Monday, said Idaho State Fire Marshal Knute Sandahl. Fire officials said the fire was caused due to improperly disposed rags.