Community's generosity makes Toys for Tots a success

The Sandpoint Lions Club would like to take a moment to thank each and every member of our community for their help with our 2023 Toys for Tots program.

Herndon leading the way in Idaho

Fiffty-four percent? Holy spending spree, Batman. Yet that's how much Idaho state government spending has increased in just the past four years. Since early 2020, therefore. To add further insult to taxpayer injury, the Legislature has in recent history, reviewed a mere 19 percent of total state spending before setting annual budgets.

Work on Long Bridge delayed until mid-March

Project will improve driving surface on 2-mile long bridge

Work to improve the Long Bridge's driving surface has been delayed until next month. The work, which was set to start Sunday, Feb. 25, but will now begin in mid-March, Heather McDaniel, ITD public information officer, said.

Parents call on WBCSD to run levy

More than a half-dozen parents and community members appealed to the West Bonner school board Wednesday to consider putting a supplemental levy on the ballot in May. However, not all who addressed the board favored the move, with most critics saying that the district must first get its financial house in order.

Panida hosting 'Cool Runnings'

A free showing of a fun family movie is putting the "Cool" in Winter Carnival on Sunday, Feb. 25.

Bonner County News of Record - Feb. 16, 2024

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

STATE TOURNAMENT WRESTLING: Priest River’s Colm McLaimtaig wins 138-pound title; Tyler second, Sherrill third for Sandpoint

After moving up a couple of weight classes and working hard in the offseason, Colm got the job done.

1A D2 STATE PLAY-IN: Clark Fork dominant in win over North Gem, clinches state berth

Evrett Montgomery led all scorers on the day with 18 points, 12 of which came from behind the arc.

ACLU again challenges Idaho's public defense provision

For the third time since 2016, the American Civil Liberties Union of Idaho lawsuit challenging the constitutional adequacy of Idaho’s provision of public defense is headed to the Idaho Supreme Court.

Bonner County Calendar - Feb. 24, 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 - Feb. 24, 2024

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

Applications now open for tax reduction programs

Bonner County Treasurer Clorrisa Koster is reminding county residents that applications for several tax reduction programs are now available and are due back to the Assessor’s Office by April 15. The programs are the property tax reduction — formerly known as the Circuit Breaker — and the property tax benefit for veterans with 100% service-connected disability.

Idaho pushes for grizzly delisting

Fish and Wildlife Service considering options for restoring protected bears to the Bitterroot ecosystem

The settlement stems from litigation over Idaho’s petition for grizzly bear delisting that was submitted in March 2022 and denied by the Fish and Wildlife Service in February 2023.

Bonner County News of Record - Feb. 15, 2024

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

Legals for February, 24 2024

4A DISTRICT 1-2 BOYS BASKETBALL: Sandpoint headed back to state tournament for first time since 2009

“You’re going to have a hard time getting the smile off my face – that was pretty special.”

Sandpoint’s Jett Longanecker commits to College of Idaho

I knew the second that he joined the program that he was going to play at the next level."

Bill would prohibit regulation of knives

Redman said the bill would not apply to school districts and courthouses, which would be allowed to continue to regulate knives if the bill passes.

STATE TOURNAMENT WRESTLING: Sandpoint, Priest River first round matchups

23 Bonner County wrestlers are set to square off in today's IHSAA State Wrestling Championships in Pocatello.

Bonner County Calendar - Feb. 23, 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.