Earthquake drill kicks off today

SANDPOINT — Emergency Operations and Coordination Centers at all levels of government and the private sector in Washington, Oregon and Idaho will activate beginning today as part of ‘Cascadia Rising,’ a national level exercise that will simulate a 9.0 Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake and tsunami along the Washington and Oregon coast. Thousands of people, including military personnel, will participate to test a joint response to one of the most complex disaster scenarios facing the Pacific Northwest.

Home appraisers out inspecting properties

We recently attended a conference of Idaho assessors and 41 counties were represented out of the 44 in the state.

Plans announced for what could be Idaho's largest wind farm

SHOSHONE, Idaho (AP) — Project managers in Idaho have announced plans to build a wind farm in the Magic Valley that could break ground in 2022.

Southern Utah meets Idaho in Big Sky tourney

No. 10 seed Idaho (8-23, 4-16) vs. No. 7 seed Southern Utah (16-15, 9-11)

Lance D. Roy, 33

Lance D. Roy, 33, of Coeur d'Alene passed away on Sept. 10, 2004, in Coeur d'Alene.

Region receives long-overdue legislative voice

North Idaho — and Bonner County more specifically — received some long-overdue recognition from Republican Party leadership in Boise with the appointment of local legislators to key committee positions.

Experts offer business insights

SANDPOINT — Regional experts will offer their insights on economic development as well as ways to strengthen and create partnerships between the business community and the University of Idaho.

Edward Ernest 'Ed' Olson, 92

Edward Ernest “Ed” Olson, 92, of Bonners Ferry, Idaho, and former Ponderay, Idaho, resident, passed away from this life on Wednesday, May 26, 2010, at Boundary Community Hospital.

Murray tapped as U.S. Bank region president

COEUR d’ALENE — U.S. Bank has named Rick Murray as its region president for the North Idaho Palouse Region. Murray succeeds Rick Barton, who retired earlier this year.

Melva 'Dutch' Claudine Divers, 80

Melva “Dutch” Claudine Divers, 80, of Kingston, Idaho, passed away peacefully at her home in Kingston, on Saturday, March 29, 2008.

Roy Eli Larson, 85

Roy Eli Larson, 85, passed away in Moyie Springs, Idaho, on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2009.

English doesn't need help in being state's official language

The Idaho Senate on Wednesday moved one step closer to changing the state motto to: "You are in Idaho, speak English."

Blake Eugene Judd, 19

Blake Eugene Judd, 19, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2007, in Sandpoint, Idaho.

Why is money more important than family?

While reading the article titled "Idaho's children face economic, academic challenges" (Sept. 23), I found it very upsetting that this article could make reference to the fact that leaving your family for a career would be a good thing. It stated that 11.5 percent of all males age 18-24 in Idaho live with their own kids versus 7 percent nationwide. Also, that 25 percent of women age 18-24 in Idaho live with their own kids versus 20 percent nationwide.

ORDINANCE NO. 88

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DOVER, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, REQUIRING AN IDAHO CONTRACTOR'S REGISTRATION NUMBER PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF A BUILDING PERMIT; PROVIDING EXCEPTIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

NIC nets $1.2M for career, tech programs

North Idaho College was awarded $1,267,307 from the Idaho Division of Career and Technical Education’s Leading Idaho 2.0 grant program. The one-time funding will be used to purchase new equipment for programs that lead to in-demand jobs.

Idaho Supreme Court hears arguments against new initiative law

The Idaho Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday, June 29 over a lawsuit by the nonprofit Reclaim Idaho against a new law that creates stricter rules for passing ballot initiatives.

Idaho gas prices continue to fall

Gem State pump prices now 40 cents cheaper than a year ago

Idaho gas prices as of Monday: Boise, $3.62; Franklin, $3.39; Idaho Falls, $3.39 and Lewiston, $3.63

Idaho Gives raises over $4 million

Idahoans raised over $4 million in just four days in support of local small businesses and nonprofits across the state during the week of Idaho Gives.

Legals November 4, 2016

NOTICE OF PENDING ISSUE OF TAX DEED The following delinquent taxpayers are hereby notified: That a delinquent entry was entered 1 January 2013 in the records of the County Treasurer as Tax Collector of Bonner County, State of Idaho. That said delinquent entry was made in respect of unpaid taxes assessed for the year 2012. You are further notified, that if said delinquent entry is not redeemed on or before December 27, 2016 by payment of said unpaid taxes, together with late charges, interest and all costs and expenses up to the date of said payment at the office of the County Treasurer at 1500 Hwy 2 Suite 304, said County Treasurer shall, thereupon, as required by law, make application to the Board of County Commissioners of Bonner County, State of Idaho, for hearing to be held on January 3, 2017 at 2:30 PM, or as soon thereafter as said application can be heard, at the Bonner County Administration Building, 1500 Hwy 2 Sandpoint, Idaho for a Tax Deed conveying the property to said Bonner County, State of Idaho, as stated in Idaho Code 63-1009. You are further notified, that the record owner or owners or any party of interest as defined by section 63-201 (17), Idaho Code, may appear in person or by counsel, and if appearing, shall have adequate opportunity to be heard on behalf of said record owner or owners or said party of interest. Should you have further inquiries or objections, please direct them to the County Treasurer. You are further notified, that all inquiries or objections concerning this notice and the information contained herein shall be directed to the Bonner County Treasurer, Bonner County Administration Building, 1500 Hwy 2 Suite 304, Sandpoint, Idaho 83864, phone number (208)265-1433 no later than ten (10) working days prior to the hearing date noted above. RP004060030160A 29-58N-2W Schweitzer Village Blk 3 Lot 16 Wahlin, Joel K & Leslie A PO Box 1943 Sandpoint, ID 83864 2012 Tax - $85.98 Late Fees - $1.72 Interest - $42.00 Costs - $422.00 2012 Total - $551.70 RP004060040010A 29-58N-2W Schweitzer Village Blk 4 Lot 1 Well Lot Wahlin, Joel K & Leslie A PO Box 1943 Sandpoint, ID 83864 2012 Tax - $314.96 Late Fees - $6.30 Interest - $153.88 Costs - $422.00 2012 Total - $897.14 RP58N02W292090A 29-58N-2W Tax 1 Wahlin, Joel K & Leslie A PO Box 1943 Sandpoint, ID 83864 2012 Tax - $133.08 Late Fees - $2.66 Interest - $65.02 Costs - $422.00 2012 Total - $622.76 SNP LEGAL 4236 NOVEMBER 4, 11, 18, 25, 2016