PRJHS students offered free dental sealants

Who will take home coveted spirit award?

Beginning Jan. 16, Priest River Jr. High seventh and eighth graders can receive free dental sealants and fluoride varnish to help prevent cavities, as part of Delta Dental of Idaho's Grins on the Go program.

Wheeler announces reelection campaign

Bonner County Sheriff Daryl Wheeler announced Monday that he will be seeking reelection for a fifth term as county sheriff.

CFHS students share about job shadowing program

Determining goals for the future is a daunting task for most high schoolers.

Legals for January, 17 2024

PREP BASKETBALL: Clark Fork boys, girls both dominate in wins over Mullan

Clark Fork boys take home 58-point victory Tuesday.

Support Labrador in fighting corrupt rulings

Idaho passed laws that ensured accurate vital statistics, limited women's sports to women, limited bathroom and locker rooms to the same sex, and outlawed sex-altering surgeries on children.

Bonner County Calendar - Jan. 16, 2024

A look at the events, activities, and meetings taking place around Bonner County, from Sandpoint to Cocolalla, from Priest River to Ponderay, and from Clark Fork to Dover.

Best Shot - Jan. 16, 2024

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

Kid Weather - Jan. 16, 2024

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

Bonner County History - Jan. 16, 2024

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

Shirley Roberta Smith, 92

Shirley Roberta Bolkcom Smith passed away at her home January 6, 2024.

Wayne J. Roos, 100

Wayne J. Roos, age 100, passed away January 13, 2024.

John Beal, 89

John Lawrence Beal passed away on January 11, 2024, in Kootenai, Idaho.

Nadine Rasor, 87

Nadine Olive Rasor, 87, passed away peacefully and with family on Sunday, December 3, 2023, in Sandpoint, Idaho.

Sandpoint ranger hiding important documents

The Sandpoint ranger is concealing vital documents. The Kaniksu Winter Over Snow Vehicle EA developed by a pro OSV use collaboration, poses a threat to endangered species, including Canada lynx, wolverine, grizzly bear, and whitebark pine.

No party affiliation required on initiative

A team of 107 unpaid Bonner County citizens has collected 2,569 signatures for the Open Primary Initiative. Boundary County's 16 volunteers have collected 434. Each signature will be individually verified by the Bonner and Boundary Elections offices. We don't have to spend anything like the $800,000 said by some experts to be “all” that is necessary for paid signature collectors. Signature gatherers throughout Idaho are volunteering to do this for free.

Revived library bill advances in Idaho Legislature

The Idaho House of Representatives to vote on replacement to last year’s vetoed library bill

A new bill seeking to prohibit public and school libraries from making “material harmful to minors” available to children under 18 is heading to the floor of the Idaho House of Representatives for a vote.

Council considers geocaching policy

The City Council will meet for a vibrant agenda Wednesday, covering everything from a geocaching policy to the Selkirk Fire Joint Powers Association.

Trio catch theft, drug charges

Three Washington women were arrested last week after officers say they stole thousands of dollars in merchandise from the Ponderay Walmart.

KNPS meeting focuses on arboretum

The North Idaho Native Plant Arboretum is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Located in Lakeview Park, the arboretum was established in 1998, with "hands-in-the-dirt" work starting in spring the following year. KNPS officials said the group is exploring future plans for the arboretum’s next 25 years.