Bonner County Calendar - April 4, 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.

Bill requires Idaho libraries move ‘harmful materials’

House Bill 710 would require Idaho public and school libraries to move materials deemed harmful to children, or face lawsuits.

A bill to require Idaho public and school libraries to move materials deemed harmful to children, or face lawsuits, passed the Idaho Senate and House on Wednesday. House Bill 710, backed by Republican legislative leaders, follows years of attempts by the Idaho Legislature to regulate materials deemed harmful to children in Idaho libraries.

It's time for voters to 'recall' Herndon

Similar to the situation that recently occurred in the West Bonner County School District, we need to “recall” Idaho state Sen. Scott Herndon for thinking he knows best how to ‘engineer’ our society.

Legals for April, 4 2024

Program targets nursing shortage

Accelerated training expected to help fill healthcare jobs

Through the program, following completion of prerequisite courses, students with a bachelor's degree in another discipline are eligible to receive an accelerated education and training to become a nurse and receive their Bachelor of Science in nursing.

Bonner County Calendar - April 3, 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 - April 3, 2024

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

Old-time April Jam set for Saturday

The local chapter of the Idaho Old-Time Fiddlers Association will host an acoustic jam session this Saturday, April 6, from 2-4 p.m., at the Sandpoint Senior Center, 820 Main St., in Sandpoint.

Steven LaMarche, 72

Steven Charles LaMarche, 72, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at his home in Vay, Idaho.

Armed with knowledge

Idaho Hill Elementary students take part in science class

Bill benefits region's water management

Kootenai Basin Adjudication is expected to take five years, cost $3.25 million

Two bills approved by the Idaho Legislature are expected to enhance water management in the state, Idaho Water Resource Board officials said following its March 29 meeting. The first bill, House Bill 687, would allow the Idaho Department of Water Resources to petition a District Court judge to commence a water rights adjudication in North Idaho's Kootenai River Basin.

Bonner County News of Record - March 21, 2024

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

Legals for April, 3 2024

Bonners Ferry’s Savannah Rickter well on her way to becoming a North Idaho legend

In front of Rickter’s club wrestling team last week, she was presented with the Character & Leadership All-American Award from the National Wrestling Coaches Association & the United States Marine Corps.

'Sherman Tower' going up

15-story hotel gets design commission's OK; construction expected to start next year

The project received strong support from letter writers and those who spoke at the public hearing that lasted about 90 minutes in the Coeur d’Alene Library Community.

Woodward is the right choice for North Idaho

In response to Anne Wilder Chamberlain’s letter (Daily Bee, March 26), it is essential to address inaccuracies and share the truth.

Bonner County Calendar - April 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 - April 2, 2024

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

Bonner County History - April 2, 2024

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

Woodward will represent the community's interests

Top reasons to support Jim Woodward for Idaho state senator — I have known Jim for over a decade