Supreme Court rejects state attempts to ban Trump over Capitol attack

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump says the Supreme Court opinion unanimously restoring him to 2024 presidential primary ballots is a "BIG WIN" for America. The court Monday rejected state attempts to hold the Republican former president accountable for the Capitol riot. The justices ruled a day before the Super Tuesday primaries that states cannot invoke a post-Civil War constitutional provision to keep presidential candidates from appearing on ballots. The court wrote in an unsigned opinion that that power resides with Congress. The court's move ends efforts in Colorado, Illinois, Maine and elsewhere to kick Trump off the ballot because of his attempts to undo his loss in the 2020 election to Democrat Joe Biden.

Sandpoint man dies in avalanche

Searchers recovered the body Saturday of a snowmobiler who was caught in an avalanche the day before in the upper mountainous area of Pack River near Hunt Lake.

Bonner County News of Record - Feb. 24, 2024

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

Bonner County History - March 3, 2024

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

Bonner County Calendar - March 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.

Christine Engle

Christine Engle died on April 13, 2021, in Moscow, Idaho

Paul M. Engle Jr.

Paul M. Engle Jr. passed away on Nov. 23, 2023.

Bill would add private education rights to constitution

A proposed constitutional provision enshrining home-school and private school rights is heading to the Senate floor after a hearing that saw GOP leadership divided over the legislative process.

Legislative session proving unexpectedly busy

What started as a slow session has quickly become one of our busiest in recent memory. As of the end of last week, we have already introduced roughly 100 more bills than last year, with 140 more than last year being prepared by our bill drafting office. At the end of this week, the afternoon committees in the House have been closed down for bill introductions and any new bill proposals are required to be introduced by one of the privileged morning committees or by the Ways and Means Committee.

You're in Idaho now, slow down

Bonner Alerts helps me follow what is going on in the Idaho Legislature, providing the information I need about individual bills and emails and phone numbers for contacts at the legislature.

NIC remains on show-cause status

North Idaho College remains accredited, though it will continue to operate under a show-cause sanction until spring 2025.

Trump wins local, state Republican caucuses

As in the rest of Idaho, former President Donald J. Trump won local caucuses in North Idaho as Republicans headed to the polls to nominate the state presidential candidate.

Trump wins county, Idaho in GOP caucus

Bonner County caucus results are in, with Donald Trump winning more than 90% of the vote. The former president also received more than 90% of the vote in Boundary County.

Track your tax refund online anytime

After they've filed their tax return, Idaho taxpayers can track their refund online at tax.idaho.gov/refund for the most up-to-date information. All they need to provide is their Social Security number and the refund amount they expect.

Bonner County Calendar - March 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.

George Swanson, 91

George Clifford Swanson, 91, passed away Friday, Feb. 23, 2024.

Pair claim BOCC oath improperly done

Two affidavits of maladministration were issued to commissioners Luke Omodt and Steve Bradshaw during the commissioners’ regular Tuesday meeting, with claims that they had added extra words to their official oaths of office.

LPOSD hosting kindergarten enrollment event

While first through 12th graders are enrolling for schools across the district, future kindergarteners and their parents are invited to an in-person kindergarten registration event hosted by Lake Pend Oreille School District.

Best Shot - March 2, 2024

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

Gun & Horn Show celebrating 41st year

Annual event taking place this weekend

If you love the outdoors, the fairgrounds is where you want to be this weekend with the 41st annual Gun 'n' Horn Show taking center stage. The event kicked off Friday, packing the main exhibit hall at the Bonner County Fairgrounds. A volunteer-run event by the Bonner County Sportsmen Association, the annual event with roughly 160 tables featuring everything from knife and firearm vendors, informational booths, food, and a horn and skull competition.