Kid Weather - July 9, 2024

Today's weather forecast as drawn by Bonner County's talented young artists.

Police: Army Surplus fire was arson

$5,000 reward offered in case

The fire that gutted the Army Surplus 1 store in downtown Sandpoint was intentionally set, Sandpoint Police said Monday. A $5,000 reward is being offered for information in the case.

Legals for July, 9 2024

ALL-STARS: Sandpoint 12U baseball stays alive with win over Hayden

Sandpoint 12U will face Lewiston on Friday (6:30 p.m.) at Airport Park in Lewiston.

Arson to blame in Army Surplus fire

Arson is to blame for a July 4 fire that destroyed the Army Surplus 1 store in downtown Sandpoint.

Bonner County Calendar - July 7, 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 History - July 7, 2024

Bonner County Historical Society and Museum shares interesting stories of the community's people, places, and events.

Dates will live in infamy forever

January 6th and July 1st are days that will live in infamy.

Claims of unfair treatment of conservative voice

On Tuesday, July 2, 2024 you published a letter I submitted in the Bee. Unfortunately, without my permission, you edited my letter for content, despite the fact that I did not violate your editorial rules. The following is the paragraph and how it was changed.

Local tech hub misses out on funding

Backers remain hopeful proposal will still work

No region is better equipped than ours to meet the unprecedented global demand for equipping 40,000 new airplanes with lightweight aerospace parts that reduce carbon emissions. Within a few years, the Inland Northwest Tech Hub can have prototypes ready for high-rate production, enabling thousands of new domestic manufacturing jobs to lessen our growing reliance on foreign technology and foreign labor. Missing this opportunity will increase our reliance on foreign labor, threatening our national and economic security. We will be working on every possible opportunity to make new American jobs and supply chains a reality.

High court affirms man's conviction

Peter Franklin Goullette, 30, had appealed his conviction to the state's high court, arguing the district court erred when it accepted his Alford plea since it failed to inquire into the factual basis of his guilty plea. He also contended the court was obligated to inquire into the factual basis of his plea since both the report he submitted and his attorney's comments raised doubt as to his guilt.

A tale of the Sam Owen Park

Little changes make big difference on peninsula

Sometimes the action of a conservation officer sets up a series of events that improve wildlife resources and their habitat in many ways.

Tuesday Mysteries kick off at the arboretum

Turn your favorite elementary-age kids into detectives as they discover the fascinating world of pollinators as Tuesday Mysteries in the Arboretum kicks off this coming week.

Little launches effort to honor nation’s founding

America250 in Idaho will advance projects and community engagement opportunities to honor this national milestone and Idaho’s place in American history.

Bonner County News of Record - June 29, 2024

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

ALL-STARS: Sandpoint 12U, 10U baseball both fall in hard-fought contests

Both team's are still alive, as the Idaho District 1 Little League tournament is double-elimination.

LEGION BASEBALL: 19U Lakers downed by Missoula Impact on last day of Wood Bat Classic

North Idaho (11-11) will look to right the ship on Friday, when they host the Orofino Merchants for a doubleheader at War Memorial Field.

Coeur d'Alene passes hate crimes law

Residents urge council to take strong stance against racism

A city report said the criminalization of that behavior will enable the city to prosecute racially motivated crimes, leading to separate charges and enhanced penalties in appropriate cases.

Bonner County Calendar - July 6, 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 6, 2024

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