Hearings in Kohberger case could help set trial

Now, 18 months since the homicides, the case already has cost Idaho taxpayers more than $3.6 million, an Idaho Statesman investigation found.

Legals for May, 14 2024

PREP TENNIS: Sandpoint boys, girls cruise to district titles

The 4A state tournament is next Friday and Saturday at the Appleton Tennis Complex in Boise.

Banks taking talents to Utah State

Aggies head coach Wesley Brooks said Banks is one of the most underrated players in the nation.

Bonner County News of Record - May 1, 2024

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

A letter in support of Mark Sauter

This year, the Idaho Legislature passed a very important bill, H596a. This bill was for prescription benefit management reform.

Bonner County Calendar - May 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.

Matthee has ideas to help our schools

We all seem to agree that Idaho schools need help. The $1.5 billion facilities bill is a great start, but it won’t be enough.

Want to help women's health? Vote

If you are a woman in Idaho, you are not free.

Woodward invests his sweat equity in our community

When the Sandpoint Nordic Club built the outdoor recreation center up at Pine Street Woods it was a grassroots effort by many local people interested in providing healthy outdoor recreation for people of all ages.

Matthee will work to help women

A couple of our GOP candidates for the Idaho Legislature have conceded that the abortion ban might have gone “too far” and that it should be “revisited.” Okay, but what are we going to do about it? At the recent legislative candidate forum, I waited — no doubt naively — for specifics, and didn’t get them. I get it; it’s a touchy subject for them who, as members of a badly splintered party, are trying to appeal to all Republican voters.

We all need to use our voice and vote

In the 2020 Presidential election, about 55% of registered 18-24 year old voters came out to vote. To think, there are approximately 31.5 million 18-24 year olds. This means that only about 15 million of them voted. Don’t you think that more than 17 million votes could have a big impact on an election? I think so.

Democrats all-in-In for Jim Woodward

The infestation of Democrats in Idaho and Bonner County is on the march to see their Jim Woodward re-deposited in the Idaho Senate.

Bonner County History - May 12, 2024

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

Electioneering distance near polls extended to 250 feet

Electioneering at the polls is no longer allowed within 250 feet. The May 21 primary will see some changes in electioneering on Election Day since a new bill has increased the distance from 100 feet to 250 feet within a polling place or any building where an election is being held.

Early voting under way in Idaho

Early voting is available at the Bonner County Administration Building, according to Bonner County election officials

RCC sets reorganization, delegate selection

The Legislative District 1 Republican Central Committee will hold its 2024 reorganization and delegate selection meeting at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 1.

North Idaho College graduates celebrate commencement

School spirit was tangible Friday morning as North Idaho College's 2024 graduates celebrated one of the biggest moments in their academic journeys. That spirit was on full display with Hunter Johnston, who has performed as NIC's mascot, Cecil Cardinal, since April 2023. He made his way across the commencement stage wearing his fuzzy Cardinal red gloves and oversized plush bird feet. “I’m feeling good, I finally have a summer off. No summer classes,” said Johnston, who graduated from Coeur d'Alene High School with honors in 2021 and received a dual degree in chemistry and general studies from NIC.

Sandpoint Trailblazers to host ‘ride with the team’ events

Last year, the team had about 40 athletes in total who participated.

Shelton, Kinkead catch way to LPOIC derby honors

It might have been slow fishing on the derby's final day, but when the last line was pulled it was Josh Shelton and Paul Kinkead claiming top honors.