Legislative candidates debate libraries, abortion

Legislative candidates for the upcoming election shared more about their platform and views during a candidate forum hosted by local media and the Selkirk Association of Realtors on Tuesday.

Tina Marie VanDenBerg

Tina Marie VanDenBerg passed away on March 23, 2024.

Growth, community highlight county forum

Eight candidates are seeking two Bonner County Commissioner seats this year and five of them spoke Monday during a county candidate forum on what their goals are if elected.

Bonner County History - May 2, 2024

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

Woodward will deliver conservative common sense

In his letter, Don Myers (Daily Bee, April 14, 2024) advocates for “common sense,” and I’m pretty sure we can all agree that would be a good thing.

Lowman would serve region well in Legislature

My wife and I have lived in Sandpoint for just under three years and are grateful for the warm way in which we have been received.

Woodward would represent Idaho, residents

“Let’s make Idaho, Idaho.” What does that mean? Idaho is being invaded. Invaded by outside money, influences, and ideologies which if left unchecked I fear will ruin the Idaho that I have come to love for over 40 years.

Bonner County Calendar - May 2, 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 2, 2024

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

Bonner County News of Record - April 20, 2024

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

Legals for May, 2 2024

Music Matters! Summer Academy goes global

International guest conductor Jan Pellant returns

It is the time of year when parents of school-aged children inquire about ways to fill their children's summer days with new experiences and adventure. Thanks to the Music Conservatory of Sandpoint (MCS), there are several opportunities for kids of all ages to connect with others and explore the world of music and theater.

Try to avoid the dangers of breathing smoke from fires

Back in December, a reader named Pat wrote, “Many of the people in Seven Sisters Subdivision located in Kootenai have been experiencing ill effects from the burning of an enormous slash pile in the field next to our neighborhood.

Bonner County News of Record - April 19, 2024

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

SHS AcaDeca has strong national competition

Sandpoint High School Academic Decathlon team has again put Idaho on the high school academic map. The Sandpoint team of nine students recently attended the national competition in Pittsburgh, Pa., and scored fifth overall nationally, bringing home five gold medals, three silver medals, and six bronze medals in the medium-size high school division.

Bonner County Calendar - May 1, 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 1, 2024

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

IHE students get a big 'Thumbs Up'

Elementary students honored

Pair trade visions of sheriff's office

Roughly 150 Bonner County residents packed into the Sandpoint High School auditorium Monday night to hear what candidates for county races had to say. Candidates running for the District 1 and District 3 commissioners’ seats as well as for sheriff’s office answered a plethora of questions from audience members about issues in the community. The two sheriff candidates — incumbent Daryl Wheeler and current Bonner County Commissioner Steve Bradshaw — both said they identify themselves as being constitutional sheriffs but seemed not to agree whether the other shared that sentiment.

Bonner County Calendar - April 30, 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.