Best Shot - May 10, 2024

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

Nearly 200 Idaho students compete in Idaho State Forestry Contest

Wearing her Careywood Eager Beavers 4-H Club T-shirt and with a blue clipboard in hand, Timberlake High School freshman Lily Fry carefully observed a branch of a deciduous tree, taking note of its different characteristics. “I think it’s going pretty good,” she said Thursday morning as she participated in the 41st annual Idaho State Forestry Contest at Farragut State Park.

Bonner County News of Record - April 28, 2024

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

Absentee ballot request deadline today

The deadline to apply for an absentee ballot for the May 21 primary election is Friday, May 10. Registered voters can request an absentee ballot at www.VoteIdaho.gov through 5 p.m. on Friday, May 10.

Legals for May, 10 2024

PREP BOYS LACROSSE: Fisher posts hat trick in loss to Lake City

No. 5 Sandpoint (3-11) will face No. 4 Spokane Valley on Friday at Mead High in the first round of the IHSLL North Regional Playoffs.

COLLEGE NOTEBOOK: Hathaway, Davis win 400 hurdles at Linfield Open

Six Bonner/Boundary County athletes ready for conference championships this weekend.

A clear solution on library bill

The recent passage of Idaho House Bill 710 (aka "Library Porn Bill") may soon require our local library to physically segregate books that an individual identifies as potentially dangerous to minors and move these books to a "protected" area

Low snowpack could affect North Idaho recreation

Streamflows could be reduced by late summer, says outlook

While the snowpack measured at stations is well below normal, it could have been worse.

Multiple plant sales happening in preparation for gardening season

Spring has sprung and residents throughout the county are getting their gardens ready for the last of the cold to leave so planting can begin.

Passport fairs coming to North Idaho

U.S. Representatives Russ Fulcher and Mike Simpson as well as U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch, in coordination with the U.S. Department of State, are hosting seven passport fairs to be held throughout the state from May 29 to June 1, the first of which will be held in Sandpoint.

Laura Claffey

Laura Feucht Claffey passed away on May 3, 2024.

Matthee has real solutions for schools

By now, many of us realize that Gov. Brad Little’s $1.5 billion school facilities bill will not resolve the problem of aging school facilities in our rural school districts.

Closed burn season starts Friday

Closed burning season starts Friday in North Idaho.

Do you really know your current candidates?

Knowing how a legislator votes is crucial to understanding how you are represented. Here are a few examples regarding dollars, medical decisions, and individual liberty.

Bonner County History - May 9, 2024

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

Bonner County Calendar - May 9, 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 - May 24, 2024

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

Legals for May, 9 2024

PREP TENNIS: Sandpoint just shy of CDA, districts next

Sandpoint competes in the 4A District 1-2 tournament in Moscow on Friday and Saturday.