Richard Olson, 78

Richard Arthur Olson, 78, passed away Friday, May 31, 2024.

Cleo Young, 75

Cleo Jeanne Young, 75, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2024.

Souza to run for Idaho GOP chair

Mary Souza will run for the Idaho Republican Party chairmanship at the state convention next weekend in Coeur d’Alene.

LPO graduation celebrates students, bright future

Each of Lake Pend Oreille High School’s 26 graduates came to the school for their reasons. For some, it was to please their parents. For others, it was because someone told them that they would not be able to graduate. And, for still others, it was because they wanted to be able to say they had done it, principal Luke Childers said at Thursday's commencement ceremony.

Rathdrum man accused of Jan. 6 crimes

A federal judge signed a warrant for the arrest of a Rathdrum man for his alleged involvement in events at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

Legals for June, 8 2024

WaFd Bank celebrates new look

WaFd Bank is celebrating a new look, and the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce was on hand to celebrate the moment with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Prayers for our elders, those struggling

Bonner County pastors share messages of faith and hope.

Bonner County News of Record - May 24, 2024

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

Bonner County Calendar - June 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.

Best Shot - June 7, 2024

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

Betty G. Johnson, 89

Betty Gail Johnson, 89, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, in Sandpoint, Idaho.

Betty Ann Rosholt, 79

Betty Ann Rosholt, 79, passed away in Clark Fork, Idaho on May 17, 2024.

Legals for June, 7 2024

David commits to Rocky Mountain College

During her senior year, David posted top finishes across the board in the javelin, even winning the District 1 Meet of Champions.

Bonner County History - June 6, 2024

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

PREP BOYS LACROSSE: Sandpoint’s Treadaway, Bauck, Kanning named to IHSLL All-State team

A senior, it’s Treadaway's second consecutive year being named to the All-State first team.

Bonner County Calendar - June 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.

IRS must quickly resolve identity theft cases

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has been flush with funds since the Biden Administration enacted an incredible $80 billion in addition to the agency’s $12.3 billion annual budget. Despite these funds being described as a cure-all for the IRS’s shortcomings, some customer service has actually worsened. One in particular is the resolution of identity theft cases, sometimes leaving identity theft victims in stressful financial limbo for nearly two years.

'Happy Days' are here once again

More than old movies, old novels, old cars, old smells, old places or old faces, old songs remind me of old times – and of happy new ones like when the sun came out over North Idaho on May 21.