Firefighters urge community to consider JPA

“Be involved.” That’s what Selkirk Fire officials are encouraging area residents to do regarding recent conversations about the Selkirk Fire Joint Powers Association.

Bonner County News of Record - March 11, 2024

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

JFAC approves $145M for attendance funding gap

Public schools are a step closer to recovering money lost from the recent reversion to an attendance-based funding formula — and districts could have discretion on how most, but not all, of it, is spent.

Best Shot - March 23, 2024

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

Legals for March, 23 2024

Bonner County Calendar - March 22, 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.

Council approves GN grant applications

Two federal grant applications for a Great Northern Corridor Improvements project were approved by the Sandpoint City Council at Wednesday’s meeting.

SSA to present feature film at outreach event

If you are interested in sailing or sailboat racing and would like to learn more about the Sandpoint Sailing Association, visit sandpointsailing.org

Sandpoint teens taking part in DYW program

Distinguished Young Women is part of a national scholarship program that positively impacts the lives of young women by providing a transformative experience that promotes and rewards scholarship, leadership, and talent.

Best Shot - March 22, 2024

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

Robert Klinger, 81

Robert David “Bob” Klinger, 81, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024.

Logjam breaks on school facilities bill, Launch program

Idaho House passes bill to fund Idaho Launch, while Senate sends school facilities bill to Gov. Brad Little

Within the span of a few minutes, two big bills passed at the Idaho Statehouse on Thursday, moving the 2024 session out of neutral, and maybe closer to conclusion. A deeply divided House narrowly passed a spending bill to fund Idaho Launch — a brand-new but popular grant program that has already generated some 13,500 applications from high school seniors.

Bonner County News of Record - March 10, 2024

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

Legals for March, 22 2024

Legals for March, 22 2024

Idaho librarians oppose revived materials bill

House Bill 710 is the latest legislation to regulate library materials for minors

The bill grants county prosecuting attorneys or the attorney general the authority to seek injunctive relief against schools or public libraries found violating the law on promoting, giving, or making available material deemed harmful to minors.

'Making a positive impact at the jail'

NIC Detention Academy graduates five students

North Idaho College celebrated the March 8 graduation of five recruits from its Basic Detention Academy in the Edminster Student Union Building at NIC.

Robert (Bob) Martin, 96

On Saturday, March 2, 2024, a talented, loved-by-all gentleman passed away in the presence of his immediate family, Laurel, Crystal, Lyric, Ammie and Johnny.

PREP TRACK AND FIELD: Smith wins in both shot put, discus at double dual

Karlie Banks won the high jump, Izzy Davidson the pole vault for Sandpoint.

Charlene J. Kalb, 87

Charlene Kalb of Bonners Ferry, Idaho, passed away on March 12, 2024, at the age of 87.