Legals for January, 16 2024

Official: State cannot ‘independently verify’ cash balances after Luma transition

An Idaho state budget official told legislative budget writers Wednesday that the state cannot independently verify its cash balances following the state’s transition to the Luma business and accounting systems on July 1.

New campaign finance reporting system launched

The system, called Sunshine, is designed to bring transparency, accessibility, and accountability to campaign finance in Idaho.

Bonner County Calendar - Jan. 14, 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.

Legislative session gets under way

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

Thoughts on county, state political actions

"Record low in U.S. satisfied with way democracy is working." (Jeffrey M. Jones on news.Gallup.com on Jan. 5, 2024). “A new low of 28% of U.S. adults are satisfied with the way democracy is working in the country.”

Water adjudication proceeding on schedule

Next deadline to submit claims is this summer

The Idaho Department of Water Resources is proceeding on schedule with the Clark Fork-Pend Oreille River Basin adjudication process. A majority of the water rights claims in the basin have been filed after two years of working with water users and property owners to file claims. IDWR has received a total of 8,176 water rights claims in the basin so far.

Nadine Rasor, 87

Nadine Olive Rasor, 87, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023.

Bonner County History - Jan. 14, 2024

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

PREP WRESTLING: Sandpoint girls win Hellgate Invitational

“Sandpoint came into this morning in third place and just rose to the occasion."

Bonner County News of Record - Jan. 2, 2023

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

Bonner County Calendar - Jan. 13, 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.

PR man dies from crash injuries

A Priest River man died Wednesday from injuries he received as a result of a Jan. 6 accident near Old Priest River Road and Mathews Ridge Drive, Idaho State Police said in a press release.

Jirina Jean Deremer, 76

Jirina Jean Deremer, 76, passed away, in Sandpoint, Idaho, on Thursday, December 21, 2023.

Lela Rose Osborne, 91

Lela Rose (Cook) Osborne passed away on Dec. 31, 2023.

Best Shot - Jan. 13, 2024

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

Warming stations opened to counter frigid temperatures

With below-freezing temperatures continuing throughout the weekend, various local warming stations are being made available across the county.

Rate increase approved for local water company

An application for a rate increase was recently approved for Kootenai Heights Water System by the Idaho Public Utilities Commission.

PHD reports influenza-related death

An individual in their 20s in the first person to die due to complications from an influenza infection, Panhandle Health District officials announced Friday.

Legals for January, 13 2024