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Library bill clears House after tense debate
March 17, 2024 1 a.m.

Library bill clears House after tense debate

House Bill 710 would allow lawsuits against libraries that don’t move harmful materials following complaints

A bill requiring Idaho public and school libraries to move materials deemed harmful to children, or face lawsuits, passed the Idaho House on Wednesday.

Idahoan urged to claim grocery credit refund
March 17, 2024 1 a.m.

Idahoan urged to claim grocery credit refund

Idahoans who don’t make enough money to file an income tax return can get a refund of some of the sales tax they paid on groceries.

Critchfield unveils incremental funding formula change
March 17, 2024 1 a.m.

Critchfield unveils incremental funding formula change

State superintendent Debbie Critchfield and two lawmakers Friday unveiled a late-session proposal to shift a small portion of the K-12 school budget to “per-student” funding. The bill would use student counts rather than support units as a metric for calculating discretionary funds, potentially adding $50 million to the annual allocation. Other areas of the school budget would continue to use support units.

Under new ownership
March 17, 2024 1 a.m.

Under new ownership

While Inland Forestry Management sold, little will change

It was 40 or so years ago that Dick Bradetich and Mike Wolcott walked into Bill Love's office at the Idaho Department of Lands in Sandpoint. The pair, Love recounts, wanted to let him know about their new forestry consultation business. Now, Inland Forest Management officials are letting the community know about a new change in the company with the sale of IFM to Georgia-based F&W Forestry Services.

March 17, 2024 1 a.m.

Bonner County News of Record - March 7, 2024

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

PREP TRACK AND FIELD: Sandpoint girls win team title, Smith sets new school record in shot put
March 16, 2024 7:20 p.m.

PREP TRACK AND FIELD: Sandpoint girls win team title, Smith sets new school record in shot put

Smith, whose shot put mark is currently first in the state across all divisions, also placed second in the discus with a throw of 115-0.

Candidates file for county, state offices
March 16, 2024 1 a.m.

Candidates file for county, state offices

May’s election will feature a packed ballot as numerous Bonner County residents filed for candidacy before the filing period closed at 5 p.m. Friday. The primary election — which will be held May 21 — will include races for U.S. representatives, state legislators, judicial offices, and county races.

Free voter IDs being offered
March 16, 2024 1 a.m.

Free voter IDs being offered

Thanks to new legislation, free IDs are being offered to help make voting more accessible to Idaho residents.

March 16, 2024 1 a.m.

Bonner County News of Record - March 6, 2024

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

March 16, 2024 midnight

Legals for March, 16 2024

March 16, 2024 midnight

Legals for March, 16 2024

Idaho House Republicans call for traditional family values month celebration
March 15, 2024 1 a.m.

Idaho House Republicans call for traditional family values month celebration

Democrats say state should instead honor all strong families

Some Democrats who opposed the resolution said language included House Concurrent Resolution 35 was offensive to nontraditional families.

Senate passes bill to reinstate presidential primary
March 15, 2024 1 a.m.

Senate passes bill to reinstate presidential primary

State’s political parties would still be able to choose to conduct their own caucus under Sen. Chuck Winder’s proposed legislation

Sen. Scott Herndon, R-Sagle, voted for the bill, saying he liked the simplicity of the solution

Bonner County Calendar - March 15, 2024
March 15, 2024 1 a.m.

Bonner County Calendar - March 15, 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 - March 15, 2024
March 15, 2024 1 a.m.

Best Shot - March 15, 2024

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

Justice Services receives additional revenue
March 15, 2024 1 a.m.

Justice Services receives additional revenue

The Bonner County Justice Services Department received permission to use excess revenue it received from housing extra juveniles last year in the Bonner County Juvenile Detention Center.

NIC Wind Symphony to celebrate 50 years
March 15, 2024 1 a.m.

NIC Wind Symphony to celebrate 50 years

Bold beaming brass, lulling clarinets, triumphant trumpets, silky smooth saxophones. Instruments played in the North Idaho College Wind Symphony are as unique as the musicians themselves, each with their own individual music that completes the sound as a whole.

March 15, 2024 1 a.m.

Bonner County News of Record - March 5, 2024

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

Festival announces 2024 poster contest winners
March 15, 2024 1 a.m.

Festival announces 2024 poster contest winners

Gill named 2024 fine arts poster winner

The Festival at Sandpoint’s Fine Arts Poster tradition dates back to the start of the organization in 1983. What started as advertisement and fundraising for the Festival at Sandpoint has now become a way to showcase the community’s many talented artists to celebrate and publicize their work.

March 15, 2024 midnight

Legals for March, 15 2024