Sheriff's office to man watercraft inspection stations

The Bonner County Sheriff’s Office has entered into an agreement with the Idaho State Department of Agriculture to staff multiple watercraft invasive species inspection stations around the county.

Idaho open primary initiative qualifies for November ballot

In November, voters will decide whether to approve a ballot initiative that would open Idaho’s primary elections to allow voters and created a ranked-choice voting system for general elections.

LPOSD drafts new learning materials policy

In its first meeting since the enactment of Idaho House Bill 710, the Lake Pend Oreille School District board brought forth a draft of a new “learning materials review and reconsideration” policy.

Bonner County News of Record - July 2, 2024

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

Bonner County Calendar - July 12, 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 12, 2024

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

Legals for July, 12 2024

Family time

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

Cheers to the 10th Beerfest

SANDPOINT — As the temperature rose on Saturday, attendees of Beerfest at the Beach were chilling with a little help from local brewers.

IPUC suspends rate case filed by utility

Idaho Public Utilities Commission issued an order on July 2 requiring a northern Idaho water utility to provide proof it has hired an attorney within 30 days or face possible dismissal of a general rate case the utility filed with the commission.

Wyman to swim for 2024 USA Down Syndrome National Team

Wyman is a two-time Long Bridge Swim finisher and qualified to compete in six different events at the 11th Down Syndrome World Swimming & Artistic Championships.

Practice good huckleberry foraging this summer

Follow these tips and reminders for a fruitful experience

Harvest what you’ll eat. There are plenty of bears and other humans who would appreciate any berries foragers can leave unharvested. We encourage foragers to not let any berries go to waste.

Bonner County Calendar - July 11, 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 11, 2024

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

Legals for July, 11 2024

ALL-STARS: Sandpoint 10U baseball’s season ends with close loss to CDA Blue

Nash Oliver started the game and struck out three batters over two innings. Sawyer Olsen and Lane Raykowski also had singles in the game for Sandpoint.

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Dallen Williams, 19U North Idaho Lakers

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Dallen Williams, 19U North Idaho Lakers

Bonner County Calendar - July 10, 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.

Looking for walleye in Lake Pend Oreille?

Locations and fishing tips for summer walleye fishing in Lake Pend Oreille

The Highway 95 Long Bridge and Railroad Bridge areas near Sandpoint continue to be walleye fishing hotspots, where the greatest number of acoustic tags were detected.

Charting new waters, North Idaho College prepares for life without accreditation

Trustees explore temporary control agreement

North Idaho College trustees agreed this week on how to prepare for a worst-case scenario where the college loses accreditation next spring, though administrators are optimistic it won’t come to that.