Paulette Jordan enters governor's race

Idaho Rep. Paulette Jordan hopes to become the first woman to serve as Idaho governor and the first Native American woman to serve as governor of any state.

Schools sue Idaho Supreme Court

BOISE (AP) — A group of Idaho school districts, including Lake Pend Oreille School District, seeking money to repair what they say are unsafe school buildings, has filed a federal lawsuit against the Idaho Supreme Court to compel the justices to order a remedy phase for a case the school districts won two years ago.

SJM condemns Simpson's dam removal plan

Senate Joint Memorial 103, which calls four Snake River dams multipurpose and beneficial to the state while condemning their removal, was passed by the Idaho Senate on Tuesday.

Low snowpack, drought put area at higher wildfire risk

Land board hears 2024 fire season preview from Idaho Department of Lands, BLM at meeting

East central Idaho near Salmon and southern parts of the Idaho Panhandle are the most vulnerable to wildfire this summer, BLM meteorologist Jim Wallmann told the land board.

Native tree ID class set for April 6

Because the state has such a varied range of latitudes, altitudes, soils, and precipitation patterns, Idaho has a wider variety of native trees than most other Rocky Mountain states. The first step in caring for these trees, whether they be in a landscape or in a forest, is to correctly identify the species.

Serve Idaho accepting Brightest Star Award nominations

Serve Idaho, the Governor’s Commission on Service and Volunteerism, is accepting nominations for the annual Idaho’s Brightest Star Awards.

Idaho Food Bank Fund grant applications sought

The grants are open to Idaho 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations that provide nutrition awareness, promote healthy eating, or relieve hunger. Funds can be used to operate programs, purchase food, purchase nutrition education materials, expand capacity (new freezers, shelving, transportation, etc), or promote access for anyone in need, including underserved and/or marginalized populations.

Rognstad unfairly trashes region, Idaho

Is North Idaho a center for the “American or Christian version” of the Taliban? A Dutch TV film crew in October 2022 filmed a piece on North Idaho, especially Sandpoint and Coeur d'Alene, featuring among others, Sandpoint Mayor Shelby Rognstad. The show probably will ensure that Dutch tourists will not flock here.

Tree identification course announced

Registrations due Feb. 11

Legals for May, 26 2020

The Idaho sportsmen's gift to conservation

Getting a fishing or hunting license is a rite of passage for thousands of Idaho boys and girls. While it seems like a small thing (a combined hunting and fishing license in Idaho costs $33.50 according to Fish & Game), those licenses, tags and permits are more than just a piece of paper. Not only do they provide the user with an entrée into Idaho’s unmatched natural beauty, they provide millions of dollars to the state to maintain that beauty for generations to come.

Truck hearings announced for North Idaho

SANDPOINT — Public hearings will be held in the second week of March to take comment on applications allowing trucks weighing up to 129,000 pounds on sections of U.S. 95, Idaho 1, U.S. 2, Idaho 41 and Idaho 54.

Groups plan appeal of Idaho Supreme Court ruling

BABE VOTE and the League of Women Voters of Idaho are expecting to file an appeal with the Idaho Supreme Court on the district court’s decision to dismiss their case challenging HB 124 and HB 340 — laws passed by the Idaho Legislature during the 2023 session that add new restrictions and requirements for voting.

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SANDPOINT — Idaho Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter has appointed local veterinary medical doctor Robert Pierce of North Idaho Animal Hospital, to serve a five-year term on the Board of Veterinary Medicine, based in Boise.

What an Idaho school funding lawsuit might look like

It is not inevitable that the Idaho Legislature will invite a school funding lawsuit, but legislators appear at the present time to be heading toward provoking legal action.

Priest River Junior High announces school news

First semester awards total 131

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Editor’s note: Some calls do not list numbered locations or other location details because that information was not listed on the log provided by Bonner Dispatch.

11 Bullpups medal at middle school district 1 wrestling tourney

The 2019 middle school district 1 wrestling tournament was held this past Saturday at Sandpoint Middle School.

Priest River Junior High announces school news, awards

First semester awards total 131

Yes, Sandpoint Cheer is internet famous

The team recently racked up 1.2 million combined views for their routine titled the ‘Pendulum’ which is performed at Sandpoint home football games.