Bonner County Calendar - April 4, 2025

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.

Lord, teach us to pray (part 2)

Bonner County pastors share messages of faith and hope.

Pope's willingness to show frailty provides example to all

Even during his five weeks in the hospital battling pneumonia that nearly killed him, Pope Francis has never been shy about showing weakness. He could barely lift his arms to bless the crowd as he left the hospital last Sunday. His eyes were sunken and face bloated. But for many, the pope's willingness to be seen in all his infirmity serves as an example to young and old alike that fragility is part of the human condition.

Community invited to worship in faith

Local congregations invite all in the community to join them in faith — whether they are looking for a new church family or are new to town and are seeking a place to worship.

Senate passes higher ed budgets

Legislation includes $4 million cut to BSU, UI

Both of the Senate Democrats who serve on JFAC spoke in reluctant support of the bill, while bemoaning the cuts to the state’s two largest universities. JFAC has repeatedly questioned university presidents, especially of UI and Boise State, about positions, courses and programs related to DEI, and has included language in budget bills that prohibit funds from going toward them.

A new age and the face of aging

It hit me just this week that the days are longer, meaning I can finally put away my winter gear and take off my snow tires.

Kohberger’s team: Autism should negate Idaho death penalty. Experts say it’s a stretch

Attorneys for Moscow murder suspect Bryan Kohberger, in their latest attempt to avoid capital punishment for their client if he is convicted, have asked the judge to consider setting a new legal precedent in Idaho regarding how autism is classified in death penalty cases.

Idaho watercraft inspection stations open for season

Boat owners must stop for mandatory checks

Idaho law requires all out-of-state watercraft to be inspected and decontaminated at a watercraft inspection station prior to launch.

Casey shows off skills in front of 21 pro football scouts

Casey shows off skills in front of 21 pro football scouts

Rotary to review technical education scholarship applications

Graduates of Sandpoint High School, Clark Fork High, Forrest Bird Charter School, Lake Pend Oreille Alternative High and The Home School Academy are eligible to apply by April 10. Successful applicants typically receive about $3,000.

‘Recreation nightmare’ in Idaho? Forest Service job cuts could be a literal mess

On a summer day, thousands of people will drive along popular highways through Idaho’s national forests. Hundreds will float along river rapids, pitch tents at campsites or hike from a trailhead. And they’ll pass — and likely use — the vault toilets the dot the highway routes, campgrounds and day use sites.

Legals for April, 4 2025

Pair injured in Wednesday crash

Idaho State Police and Bonner County Sheriffs are investigatingIdaho State Police and Bonner County Sheriffs are investigating a two-vehicle injury crash which occurred April 2, 2025, at approximately 4:50 p.m. on US 95 near milepost 470 in southern Bonner County. a two-vehicle injury crash which occurred April 2, 2025, at approximately 4:50 PM on US 95 near milepost 470, Bonner County, Idaho.

Bonner County Calendar - April 3, 2025

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.

BCEMS moves forward in separation from county

Bonner County EMS continues to make headway in separating itself from the county by discussing and tabling a contract to work with a third-party company for its bookkeeping and payroll services.

SMS Esports defeats Eagle Rock in 13-0 Valorant Shutout

SMS Esports defeats Eagle Rock in 13-0 Valorant Shutout

We've all be scammed on water quality protections

Note to all local planners:" All humans create waste every day, even rich people. I know, it doesn’t seem fair, does it?

We need to protect the future and become self-sufficient

We have allowed our country to become almost totally dependent on the rest of the world to survive due to our apathy and ignorance of how the financial world works.

'We, the people,' do not support DEI

The majority are for American values and want their government actions to be consistent with the pursuit of equality, meritocracy, and color blindness for the achievement of success.

Idaho House passes budget for new statewide public defense system

The Idaho House of Representatives approved more than $32 million in additional funding for the new statewide public defense system on Tuesday at the Idaho State Capitol in Boise.