Public comments, grant top BOCC agenda

Bonner County commissioners are slated to discuss a boating safety grant agreement and hear public comment at their regular meeting Tuesday.

Feds: Cd’A man tried to provide support, resources to ISIS

Man allegedly planned to attack local churches

Authorities arrested an 18-year-old Coeur d’Alene man who had allegedly “pledged his allegiance to ISIS” and planned to attack people at local churches using guns, knives and fire, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

Legals for April, 9 2024

Feds: CdA man attempted to support ISIS

Alexander Scott Mercurio, 18, of Coeur d’Alene, was arrested Saturday, April 6, 2024 in Coeur d’Alene for attempting to provide material support and resources to ISIS, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced today. According to the affidavit in support of the criminal complaint, Mercurio pledged his allegiance to ISIS and intended to commit attacks on its behalf. He planned to attack individuals at churches in Coeur d’Alene on April 7, 2024, using weapons, including knives, firearms, and fire.

YOUTH SPORTS: Trio excels at ALBION SC Spring Break Soccer Camp

Albion Idaho SC’s Felix Carlson (10) won the championship With 45 juggles in the final round.

And the winners are … Athletes, coaches, teams honored at North Idaho Sports Banquet

Along with athletic performance honors, the fourth annual Duane Hagadone High Character Award winners were announced at the banquet. This award goes to a nominated female and male athlete from each school. It is named after Duane Hagadone, who founded the North Idaho Hall of Fame 62 years ago. In defining the award, it recognizes a student-athlete who excels in the classroom and as a teammate, has outstanding work ethic and integrity, displays sportsmanship and true character in all walks of life, and is just an all-around good individual. Civic and community involvement is a bonus.

Book pulled at N, Idaho middle school

Results in heated special meeting

During a special meeting of the school board for Lakeland Joint School District, a heated debate about whether interactions between board chair Michelle Thompson and assistant superintendent Lynn Paslay constituted collaboration or individual direction after the pulling of “The Truth As Told by Mason Buttle” from three sixth grade ELA classes.

Fun facts for foraging fungi

Morel season nearing in North Idaho

Morel season is almost here and with the weather warming up, the U.S. Forest Service is offering residents in the Idaho Panhandle helpful tips for finding the highly-sought after seasonal treasures.

Bonner County Calendar - April 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.

A twist on political labels

My wife and I are part-time RINOs. Come primary time, we switch our political “non-affiliated” status to “Republican” so we can vote for responsible, more traditionally conservative Republicans than currently make up the county Republican Central Committee.

Junk mail attacking Woodward is malicious misinformation

If you’ve recently received junk mail attacking Jim Woodward, a native of Boundary and Bonner County, brace yourself for more as Idaho’s primary election approaches. This malicious misinformation campaign, unprecedented in our state, is largely the work of a few discontented far-right extremists. It’s a departure from our usual electoral process.

Absentee ballots mailed for primary

County elections offices throughout Idaho are mailing absentee ballots for the May 21 primary elections.

House, Senate recess until April 10

Budget revokes sale of Idaho Transportation Department’s former Boise headquarters

Without any debate, the Idaho House of Representatives and Idaho Senate passed a new transportation budget revoking the sale of the Idaho Transportation Department’s former Boise headquarters Wednesday and then promptly recessed until April 10.

Bonner County History - April 7, 2024

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

Bonner County Calendar - April 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.

Chamber welcomes SpringHill Suites to organization

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Sandpoint is open and ready to give a warm welcome to all customers.

'Forage for treasure' at Funky Junk

The upcoming Funky Junk Antique and Craft Show is a chance to “forage for treasure.”

LPOSD meeting to cover policy revisions

The Lake Pend Oreille School District board of trustees will be meeting Tuesday to discuss revisions to student conduct policy and sexual harassment policy among other items.

Gary Franklin Britton, 88

Gary Franklin Britton, 88, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 in Coeur d' Alene, Idaho.

Best Shot - April 6, 2024

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