POAC offers a sneak preview of Artist Studio Tour

On Friday, Aug. 2 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., the POAC will host a reception at its POAC Gallery, 313 N. Second Ave., where they will be exhibiting samples of the works of local artists who are participating in the annual tour. Paintings, jewelry, metalwork, photography, fiber art, drawings and ceramics will all be on display at this exciting new exhibit.

Avista Foundation grants support education, youth development

The Avista Foundation is awarding $201,750 in grants to 40 nonprofit organizations in Washington, Idaho, and Oregon to support education and youth development.

Sagle fire destroys two homes

Two outbuildings also lost in Monday blaze

Two homes were among a handful of buildings destroyed in a Monday afternoon fire in the Sagle area, according to Selkirk Fire officials.

Bonner County News of Record - July 14, 2024

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

Legals for July, 30 2024

Best commits to Columbia Basin College

Best will join the Hawks, who were 17-1-3 last year and won an NWAC title over Spokane Community College.

Bonner County History - July 28, 2024

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

Bonner County Calendar - July 28, 2024

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

Elsie Henderson, 84

Elsie Henderson, 84, was born on Sept. 4, 1939.

Gene Yates, 64

Gene Yates passed away on July 21, 2024.

We must fight for women's reproductive rights

With the oppressive laws passed by Idaho’s legislature, we have become a ground zero for the fight for women’s rights in America. Nearly 25% of our healthcare providers have left the state for fear of prosecution, leaving us with a dangerous void for maternity care, as well as general female healthcare.

Human rights grant recipients named

The Idaho Community Foundation has announced the recipients of the 2024 Bonner County Endowment Fund for Human Rights grants.

So you want to be a conservation officer?

Women Warden's Workshop will be held July 27

The workshop will focus on the recruitment of female candidates, but anyone who is interested in a career as a Conservation Officer is encouraged to attend.

F&G trapping and trucking sockeye at Lower Granite Dam during heat wave

Trapping and trucking ensures sockeye will be available for spawning

After crossing Lower Granite Dam, the fish still have about 400 miles to reach the Sawtooth Basin, and the first sockeye typically arrives at Sawtooth fish trap around the third week in July.

Bonner County News of Record - July 13, 2024

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

Bonner County Calendar - July 27, 2024

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

Best Shot - July 27, 2024

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

ISP: County's crime rate increases

Agency reports crime rate drops statewide

While reported crime decreased statewide in 2023, it increased in Bonner County, according to the Idaho State Police uniform crime report published earlier this month.

Legals for July, 27 2024

Small wildland fire discovered, extinguished in Sandpoint

The burned area is adjacent to Chuck Slough and just east of the Baldfoot disc golf course. The eastern edge of the area is a handful of yards from a railway. No structures appear to have been affected by the fire.