POAC brings arts to area youth

More than 850 of the community's youth got to explore the arts through the Pend Oreille Arts Council's Kaleidoscope art program.

Army Surplus destroyed in fire

A longtime Sandpoint business was destroyed in a fire July 4, despite efforts by a multitude of firefighters who responded to the scene. The fire at the Army Surplus store was reported at about 10:15 p.m. Thursday, shortly after the fireworks show ended, with heavy smoke pouring from the gabled southern end of the building.

Week-long heat wave crashes into North Idaho

Multiple triple-digit days are in the forecast, with Tuesday and Wednesday expected to reach 100 degrees and 101 degrees, respectively.

Bonner County News of Record - June 28, 2024

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

Legals for July, 6 2024

LEGION BASEBALL: 19U Lakers defeat Wenatchee Valley, fall to Lums

North Idaho (11-10) will be back in action Saturday for a consolation game, their final game of the Spokane-Coeur d’Alene Wood Bat Classic.

ALL-STARS: Sandpoint 12U, 10U baseball secure big wins

Sandpoint 12U will face Coeur d’Alene on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. Sandpoint 10U will face Lewiston White on Saturday at 9:30 a.m.

Police, fire officials seek info on Army Surplus fire

The fire was reported at about 10:15 p.m. July 4 with a full response from Sandpoint and Selkirk fire departments as well as mutual aid from Northside and Sam Owen fire districts. However, despite those efforts, the iconic downtown building was completely gutted with some of the creosote-soaked old timbers inside the building still burning more than 12 hours later.

Bonner County Calendar - July 5, 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.

ITD rolls out multiple changes

Idaho's Division of Motor Vehicles rolled out several changes July 1, aimed at improving customer service and expanding options for residents.

Best Shot - July 5, 2024

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

Kid Weather - July 5, 2024

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

Sandpoint City Council greenlights additional $106K for Travers Park projects

SANDPOINT — On Wednesday evening, the Sandpoint City Council voted 4-1 to approve a change order that will add $106,000 to the Travers Park playground and splash pad project.

Music in nature instills awe

Renowned musician to perform at Pine Street Woods

“In a Landscape: Classical Music In The Wild,” an outdoor music event, will take place at Pine Street Woods on July 29. Portland, Ore.-based concert pianist Hunter Noack travels to scenic landscapes throughout the West with a nine-foot Steinway grand piano. Listening with wireless headphones, attendees are free to roam the landscape for an immersive experience.

Bonner County News of Record - June 27, 2024

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

Legals for July, 5 2024

LEGION BASEBALL: 19U Lakers open up Wood Bat Classic with two close losses

After losing four straight games by one run, North Idaho (10-9) will look to turn things around Friday against Wenatchee Valley and Coeur d’Alene.

Johnson announces county commissioner campaign

Vowing to return “common-sense leadership” to Bonner County, Steve Johnson recently announced his candidacy for the Bonner County District 1 commissioner seat.

Sagle road to be vacated

The vacation of a Sagle road has been approved following a public hearing and resolution approval by the Bonner County commissioners.

Bonner County History - July 4, 2024

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