Best Shot - March 28, 2024

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

Idaho library materials bill moves to Senate for amendments

Idaho’s newest library bill is moving forward in the Idaho Legislature. The Senate State Affairs unanimously approved on Monday a motion from Senate President Pro Tempore Chuck Winder, R-Boise, to move House Bill 710 forward, but under the condition it receives amendments.

Empowering women in trades

NIC hosting inaugural CTE Women at Work event

North Idaho College is hosting an event focused on introducing women to a variety of career and technical education programs offered at NIC. The inaugural CTE Women at Work event will be held from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 16 at the NIC Parker Technical Education Center in Rathdrum.

Support Jim Woodward for the Idaho Senate

I vote for the person, not the party, and I was appalled when Scott Herndon won in the 2022 Republican primary, ahead of my preferred candidate, Jim Woodward. May matters, folks! If you support Jim like I do, make sure you vote in the May 21 Republican primary so he will be on the November ballot.

Library to host spring garden workshop

The East Bonner County Library is continuing to educate the community with its monthly Natural Connections events, teaching attendees all about different ways to be self-sufficient.

Legals for March, 28 2024

Legals for March, 28 2024

CLUB WRESTLING: Area athletes compete at 2024 USAW Northwest Regionals

Overall, Sherrill finished 7-3, winning three matches by pin and four by technical fall.

Bonner County Calendar - March 27, 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.

Woodward is the right choice for Idaho

I know the primary election is still about two months away. I want to remind voters of the May 21 date and the importance of voting and voting for the right person. That person is, of course, Jim Woodward for Idaho Senate.

IBC recognizes George, PRLHS

Priest River Lamanna High School principal Matt George is a bit of recognition by the Idaho Building Capacity in the group's annual report. The report highlights successful programs from across the state that have received intensive support through the Building Capacity Project through the Idaho Department of Education, University of Idaho, Idaho State University, and Boise State University.

Best Shot - March 27, 2024

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

University: ‘Hateful’ actions in Cd’A left players shaken

Mayor Hammond, others apologize, some call for stronger stances against racism

The incidents occurred shortly after the traveling party arrived in the area to participate in the NCAA women’s basketball tournament’s first and second rounds hosted by Gonzaga University in Spokane.

Stewart: Racism still a problem

Human rights task force takes strong stance, once more, against 'acts of hatred'

Tony Stewart, KCTFHR secretary, said the racism faced by women basketball players in downtown Coeur d’Alene on Thursday when racial slurs were reportedly shouted at them, “is once again a stain on our community that we have worked so hard to erase since the early days of the Aryan Nations?”

Idahoans react to reported racial incident

Officials and organizations across Idaho reacted on Tuesday to the reported racial incident involving the University of Utah women’s basketball program in downtown Coeur d'Alene. Here are some of their statements:

Police seek witnesses, recordings

According to a police report of the incident, Robert Moyer, a donor for the University of Utah basketball team, told police the team was in town for the NCAA tournament in Spokane and had gone to Crafted at Fifth and Sherman.

Legals for March, 27 2024

PRIEST RIVER TRACK AND FIELD PREVIEW: Spartans looking for newcomers to step up this season

Hughes said this year is going to be a challenging year, but is hopeful for the future of the program.

Slate of candidates comes into focus

The slate of candidates in the May 21 legislative races has firmed up after filings closed last Friday, with District 1 seeing 16 candidates campaigning to represent the area covering most of Bonner County and all of Boundary County.

APRIL NIBJ: Shared spaces lower costs, boost success

Shared workspaces aren't a new concept, but they are gaining in popularity as entrepreneurs seek a spot to call their own without making a commitment to a full bricks-and-mortar spot.