Legislature needs to adopt child care bill

I am writing in support of S1112, now pending in the Idaho Senate. This is a bill to improve Idaho’s child care safety standards. When states were ranked on child care oversight and child care regulations as separate categories, Idaho ranked last. Idaho scored 15 out of a possible 150 points.

NOTICE OF APPLICATION

Pursuant to Section 58-104(g) and 58-1301, et seq., Idaho Code (The Lake Protection Act) and rules of the State Board of Land Commissioners, notice is hereby given that Holiday Shores Resort Condominiums of 46700 Hwy 200 - Hope, Idaho 83836 made application to remove a 4'x8' section from an existing pier and add a 2'x42' section to the pier, creating a 10'x50' pier. Located on Lake Pend Oreille near Hope, Idaho adjacent to: Section 1, Township 56 North, Range 1 East, B.M., Bonner County.

NOTICE OF APPLICATION

Pursuant to Section 58-104(g) and 58-1301, et seq., Idaho Code (The Lake Protection Act) and rules of the State Board of Land Commissioners, notice is hereby given that Willow Bay Holdings, LLC of 899 E. Bottle Bay Road- Sagle, Idaho 83860 for application to reconstruct and expand Willow Bay Marina that includes 27 slips, side ties, fuel service, pump out and launch ramp of that will be a free day use public marina. Located on Pend Oreille River near Laclede, Idaho adjacent to: Sections 36, Township 56 North, Range 4 West, B.M., Bonner County.

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE

Pursuant to Idaho Code Section 67-2343, notice is hereby given of an open public meeting of the Idaho Fish and Game Commission.

Pro-Voice Project helping community find voice

Sandpoint’s own Pro-Voice Project has shown the nation, and much of the world, just how messed up Idaho is. Idaho’s anti-healthcare laws, championed by Sen. Scott Herndon, et al, are impacting every aspect of life in Idaho. This exposure should be a wake-up call to voters everywhere.

Walking challenge nets $48,000 for Idaho schools

The annual Steps for Schools walking challenge generated $48,000 for Idaho schools, thanks to the efforts of state legislators and constitutional officers who participated in the Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health program that promotes the importance of physical activity.

PAFE received Idaho Future Fund grant

A Bonner County nonprofit has received a $3,000 grant in support of a Lake Pend Oreille School District reading program. The Idaho Community Foundation announced Tuesday that the Panhandle Alliance for Education Inc. was awarded the grant to support the Ready to Read program, which benefits first-grade students in the Lake Pend Oreille School District.

Legals for October, 21 2020

MCC, teen center taking part in Idaho Gives

Among the groups taking part in this year’s two-week Idaho Gives fundraising drive are the Sandpoint Teen Center and Memorial Community Center and Preschool in Hope.

Legals December 19, 2019

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following taxing districts located within Bonner County, Idaho will be conducting candidate elections during the calendar year 2020. Forms for Petitions and Declarations of Candidacy are available from the respective taxing districts at the address shown. (Idaho Code 34-1405) Respectfully submitted by Michael W. Rosedale, Bonner County Clerk NAME AND ADDRESS ELECTION DECLARATION OF OF TAXING DISTRICT DATE CANDIDACY FILING PERIOD U.S Presidential Primary Election March 10th, 2020 December 11, 2019 is the Last day to file candidacy. Bonner County Primary Election May 19th, 2020 March 2nd, 2020 to 1500 Hwy 2, Suite 124 March 13th, 2020, by 5 p.m. Sandpoint, Idaho 83864 Bonner County General Election November 3rd, 2020 March 2nd, 2020 to 1500 Hwy 2, Suite 124 March 13th, 2020 by 5 p.m. Sandpoint, Idaho 83864 Bonner Soil & Water November 3rd, 2020 Last day to file candidacy is Conservation District September 1, 2020 by 5:00 p.m. 1224 Washington Ave, Suite 101 Sandpoint, Idaho 83864 SNP LEGAL 7446 AD#350677 DECEMBER 19, 2019

The grandmother of Idaho history

During the Great Fire of 1910, which consumed about 3 million acres of North Idaho forests, Ora Hawkins and her family lost their home when St. Joe City burned.

New Idaho officials talk taxes, upcoming legislative session

Panelists ask Idaho Legislature to consider investments in education rather than tax cuts

Concerns about the economy, budget outlooks, property taxes and other subjects were the focus of the 76th annual Associated Taxpayers of Idaho Conference on Wednesday, with legislators and newly elected officials in attendance about a month before the next legislative session begins. The Associated Taxpayers of Idaho is a nonprofit organization that produces reports related to state and local tax policy and distributes them to members. Incoming Lt. Gov. Scott Bedke, who is the speaker of the Idaho House of Representatives until January, gave opening remarks at the conference and said he is constantly asked what the 2023 legislative session will be like with so many freshman legislators.

Nominations sought for Idaho achievement honor

BOISE — Gov. “Butch” Otter has unveiled a new public service campaign seeking nominations for the highest civilian honor that Idaho bestows on its citizens.

Barta named president of Idaho Realtors

Raphael Barta, an associate broker for Century 21 Riverstone in Sandpoint, has been elected as the 2018 president of Idaho Realtors. Barta is the first president to come from Bonner County in the almost 70 years there has been a state of Idaho association.

Idaho forest stewardship programs to be offered

Roughly 40 percent of the forests in Boundary, Bonner, Kootenai, and Benewah counties are owned by family forest owners.

Parks board has vacancy

While one position on the Idaho Parks and Recreation Board has been filled, Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter is seeking applicants for another vacancy on the board.

John leads Weber St. past Idaho 72-64

MOSCOW, Idaho (AP) — Cody John scored 21 points as Weber State defeated Idaho 72-64 on Thursday night.

Marin scores 19 to lead Southern Utah past Idaho in Big Sky

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Dre Marin posted 19 points as Southern Utah got past Idaho 75-69 in the first round of the Big Sky Conference Tournament on Wednesday.

Legislature's Powerball decision lacks common sense

You’re telling me that Idaho is going to give up millions of dollars dedicated to education because a country literally halfway around the world might take Idahoans' guns away?

Timothy Patrick Gulman

Timothy Patrick Gulman passed away unexpectedly in Coeur d Alene, Idaho, on Friday, Sept. 3, 2010.