Things to know on water adjudication

The Idaho Department of Water Resources appreciates the Bonner County Daily Bee’s publication of the Jan. 14, 2024 article “Water adjudication proceeding on schedule.” The Clark Fork-Pend Oreille Adjudication is an issue of importance to landowners, water users and citizens in the basin.

Herndon, Idaho are not champions of education

Scott Herndon wrote an article that was published in local media on Dec. 27, 2023, touting all the great things that he did for Idaho schools. He brags about his support for HB292, which tackled property tax relief and provided some funding for school infrastructure.

Idaho's election laws haven’t changed

Every two years, we go to the polls and elect all 105 members of the Idaho legislature. In the May primary election, we choose a candidate within our party. In the November general election, we put the party candidates up against one another to determine who will represent our legislative district.

Area gas prices continue to drop

Idaho gas prices defied the national trend, dropping by an average of 8 cents while the U.S. average inched higher by 3 cents, according to AAA.

Proposed amendment would limit special session length

A proposed new amendment to the Idaho Constitution would ask Idaho voters to decide in November whether to limit the length of any special session of the Idaho Legislature to 20 days.

Lewis Emerson, 88

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

A foggy day in Sandpoint

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

Idaho Teacher of the Year nominations sought

The Idaho Department of Education is again seeking nominations for the state’s most prestigious award for educators, CapEd Credit Union Idaho Teacher of the Year.

Omodt announces reelection campaign

Bonner County Commissioner and Chair Luke Omodt announced Monday that he is running for re-election in District 3.

Bonner County News of Record - Jan. 21, 2023

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

Legals for January, 30 2024

Elizabeth 'Betty' Hagman, 97

Elizabeth Alice (Betty to all who knew her) Boughter Hagman, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2024, after spending almost 98 years on Earth.

BOCC meeting canceled this week

There will be no Bonner County commissioners meeting this Tuesday.

Panhandle snowpack near record low

Dry conditions could continue

The seasonal drought outlook forecasts drought will persist in North Idaho with drought conditions continuing to decline further south into the Salmon, Wood and Lost basins, the report said.

Bonner County History - Jan. 28, 2024

Bonner County Historical Society and Museum shares interesting stories of the community's people, places, and events.

Forest fire prevention workshop to be held

Forest fires are a fact of life in the Inland Northwest. Homes located on forested lands (the "wildland interface") can be at high risk from forest fires. Rural homeowners can lessen that risk if they modify their houses and landscapes to make them less likely to ignite and easier for firefighters to access.

JFAC sending weekly budgets to the floor

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

Proposed bill would force libraries' closure

Plato, Aesop, Socrates, Aristotle, Homer, Cicero, Justinius, Chaucer, Shakespeare, Twain, Orwell, Steinbeck, Joyce, Updike, Salinger, London, Kesey, Faulkner are just a few of the many famous authors and their works who fit the criteria of “objectionable sexual or violent content,” thus unavailable to anyone under 18 if Idaho’s latest misguided library book ban bill is passed.

Idaho troopers bound for border

Rep. Jordan Redman supports governor's action

Idaho once again is leading the nation in deploying resources to help our neighbor states.

PREP WRESTLING: Tyler second, Walters fourth for Sandpoint boys at North Idaho Rumble

Tyler pinned all four of his opponents leading up to the championship match.