Dover celebrates past while eyeing bright future

Last year’s two events were so well-received we’ve added more for 2024!

Hard-working staff keeps county running smoothly

With 2024 bringing another big election year for the county everyone wonders what changes are on the horizon. Despite the uncertainty, our amazing and hard-working county staff are working diligently to make sure county services continue to run smoothly.

2024 already proving busy in Priest River

2024 has already proven to be another very busy year for the city of Priest River! From updates to administrative policies and fees, to major street, water, and wastewater projects and upcoming developments, here is an overview of what’s to come as we enter the spring season here in beautiful North Idaho.

Housing upheavel and a path to normalcy

For the past 18 months, the housing market’s attention has been on the mortgage interest rate issue.

Real estate and the region's changing markets

Change is inevitable, and the real estate market in Bonner and Boundary counties is evidence of such.

The Cottage Market blends community, philanthropy

Dannette Carnegie wasn’t sure what the future of the Cottage Market would look like this year, but when those in her community insisted that it was an asset to the area, she took action.

FSPW hopes area is 'kept wild forever'

The past year has been big for everyone, and the Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness is no exception.

Brothers dedicated to helping others

Daniel, Deren Guerrero shining examples of NIC’s top-performing nursing program

North Idaho College’s nursing program is the top nursing program in Idaho. Of Idaho’s 13 nursing schools, NIC’s ranks No. 1 in pass rates on the first attempt on the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) licensure examination. Out of more than 1,700 programs across the country, NIC is in the top 100, coming in at No. 61. Its three-year average NCLEX-RN passing rate is 96.62%, which any student knows is a solid “A” grade, reflective of hard work and determined effort.

Jamie Delano Lockman, 89

Jamie Delano Lockman passed away April 16, 2024.

Yvonne Kirsten Blalack, 70

Yvonne Kirsten Blalack, 70, passed away at her home on Friday, April 19, 2024

Della Savannah Nordgaarden, 97

Della Nordgaarden, 97, passed away on April 13, 2024, at her home in Priest River, Idaho.

Bonner County History - April 25, 2024

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

Want a voice? Get out and vote

If you are a woman in Idaho, you are not free. You are not free to obtain pregnancy care that is the standard of care in free states. Or to have the lowest possible risk for pregnancy-related death for yourself or for your baby. You are not free to visit another state without Big Brother monitoring you.

It is time to call a Convention of States

Idaho is supposedly a conservative "red state.” Thus, many non-conservative folks run as “Republicans” but vote very differently.

Voters invited to join Open Primaries Initiative effort

Registered Boundary County voters who want the Open Primaries Initiative to get on the November ballot in Idaho must sign a petition by Tuesday, April 30. Local volunteers must turn in petitions to me so that I may notarize them, record them and turn them in to our county clerk’s office on May 1.

Re-elect Mark Sauter as our representative

Mark Sauter has been our representative for the past two years and has proven that he truly represents us.

Bonner County Calendar - April 25, 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.

Whooping cough on the rise

Nineteen cases already in North Idaho

The majority of the cases are among those 0-18 years of age.

Best Shot - April 25, 2024

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

Legals for April, 25 2024