Why is library board ignoring public's concerns?

In the months following the passing of Idaho House Bill 710 — which requires Idaho public and school libraries to move materials deemed harmful to children or face lawsuits — our own East Bonner Library board continues to insist that materials explicitly sexual in nature are not so.

Legals for June, 18 2024

LEGION BASEBALL ROUNDUP: 19U North Idaho Lakers pick up three wins during five-game home stand

Lakers take down two Calgary teams at Battle at the Beach

Bonner County News of Record - June 5, 2024

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

Bonner County Calendar - June 16, 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.

'Party changers' deserve congratulations, not castigation

The searing letter from Ms. Fahrig (Daily Bee, June 9) put a smile on my face. Our own family of four voters changed our party affiliation after meeting and hearing a Democratic candidate, Paulette Jordan, and realizing that even though she was the sharpest candidate that we’d seen in a long while, a vote for a Democrat in North Idaho is a wasted vote.

'Saga' series prompts questions, concerns

EBCL upholds decision to keep books

For now, the Saga series will stay in circulation at the East Bonner County Library District. However, they could be moved to another section following a June 10 board vote to uphold a decision not to pull the books from circulation. The decision follows a May request to reconsider a decision by library staff to keep the book series in the library's collection.

Kari Lake speaks in Coeur d'Alene: 'Can we get along for five months?'

Arizona Senate candidate calls for unity among Idaho's Republicans

Lake said in the next five months, Democrats and the media will try to divide Republicans and create infighting, she said.

Crapo holding telephone town hall

Idaho residents are invited to join Sen. Mike Crapo for a statewide telephone town hall Tuesday, June 18. The event will start at 12:15 p.m. Mountain Time.

Bonner County News of Record - June 3, 2024

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

Bonner County History - June 16, 2024

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

'Beauty' leaves her mark

Bald eagle became an international ambassador with Birds of Prey Northwest

Veltkamp led a multi-specialty team that engineered a 3-D printed beak for Beauty, and she provided care for the eagle for nearly 20 years, as she couldn’t feed herself and was unable to survive any longer in the wild.

Bonner County News of Record - June 2, 2024

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

Jacqueline J. 'Jacki' Holt, 76

Jacqueline “Jacki” Joy Hickey Holt passed away on June 8, 2024.

Philip 'Shorty' Bricker, 87

Philip Dean “Shorty” Bricker, 87, passed away June 8, 2024.

Alberta Marie Hall, 95

Alberta Marie Hall passed away on April 30, 2024.

Bonner County Calendar - June 15, 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.

Kid Weather - June 15, 2024

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

Dover becomes 'Monarch' city

Following Rathdrum, Dover has become a "Monarch City" — part of the community's long-standing commitment to protect and promote the endangered butterfly's habitat.

Clark Fork to host annual youth football camp with former NFL, college players

The camp is open to players from seventh to 12th grade.