Man kills grizzly in Montana after it attacks while he is picking berries

The attack happened in Flathead National Forest about 2 miles north of Columbia Falls, a northwestern Montana city of about 5,500 people, according to the state wildlife agency.

Bonner County History - July 21, 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.

Driver escapes injury in Thursday crash

A tanker truck driver escaped injury Thursday after his vehicle overturned and spilled about 2,700 gallons of emulsified asphalt north of Priest River, Idaho State Police said.

Bonner County Calendar - July 21, 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.

Groups plan to sue Idaho over bear baiting after grizzly's death

Says practice is putting protected bears at risk

“Bear baiting takes the lives of grizzly bears in the Northern Rockies and robs the wild of these remarkable animals,” said Lizzy Pennock, carnivore coexistence attorney at WildEarth Guardians.

Advancing Idaho's nuclear energy

Idaho is home to the world-leading Idaho National Laboratory (INL), a facility responsible for promoting international nuclear competitiveness through research, innovation and workforce development. The U.S. Senate’s recent passage of the Accelerating Deployment of Versatile, Advanced Nuclear for Clean Energy (ADVANCE) Act, and its now enactment into law, will support the work of the INL and other labs in strengthening national security, diversifying our energy portfolio and growing the economy.

Bonner County News of Record - July 9, 2024

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

DISTRICT A CLASS A LEGION BASEBALL: 19U Lakers can’t quite close gap on Northern Lakes

The 19U North Idaho Lakers officially finished their season with an 18-13 record, four more wins than last season.

County officials don’t have authority to enforce commercial picking ban

While they share residents’ concerns about out-of-state and commercial pickers plundering huckleberry crops and damaging forest land, there is little they can do, commissioners said Tuesday

'The Battle for the Stands' supports local CASA

CASA is thrilled to announce a fundraiser for the Bonners Ferry/Boundary County area. The First Annual “Battle of the Stands”, otherwise known as Coffee for CASA will take place Saturday, July 20 during The Kootenai River Run.

Council eliminates administrator seat, adds department head positions

The Sandpoint City Council voted 5-1 on Wednesday to eliminate the vacant city administrator post and add three new department head positions.

Lasean Irene Boothe Driggs, 92

Lasean Irene Boothe Driggs, 92, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024.

Hazel Parsley, 91

Hazel Elaine Parsley, 91, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024.

Bonner County Calendar - July 20, 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 20, 2024

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

From Sandpoint with love – an opera soiree

The Music Conservatory of Sandpoint invites the community to a lighthearted Opera Soiree next month for an evening of opera reimagined.

Videos draw condemnation, criticism

Herndon said he is merely raising 'interesting' connections

Videos posted on social media by the chair of the Bonner County Republican Central Committee claiming a possible connection between a woman charged with arson and a local candidate have drawn criticism from the local Democratic Party. In a press release sent to local media, the party condemned both videos and the fire that destroyed the Army Surplus store, owned by Cornel Rasor, a longtime Republican and candidate for the Idaho House of Representatives 1B seat.

Legals for July, 20 2024

DISTRICT A CLASS A LEGION BASEBALL: 19U Lakers remain alive with big win over Lewis-Clark

Chase Sanroman, Little, Caprio, and Tyler all had three hits in against the Cubs.

Post Falls blogger appeals defamation decision

Damages have accrued $14K in interest so far

A Post Falls blogger who was found liable for defamation has not yet paid anything toward the $1.1 million judgement awarded to the drag performer she falsely accused of exposing himself during Pride in the Park 2022, according to court records, while post-judgement interest piles up.