Sandpoint sprinter qualifies for 2024 New Balance Indoor Track & Field National Championships

"The opportunity to go to nationals is definitely one of the greatest things that has happened in my life thus far,” Schmit said.

Donald Howard Harms, 53

Donald Howard Harms, 53, passed away Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, in Sandpoint, Idaho.

Herman Bruce Pierce, 90

Herman B. Pierce, born August 1933, was called home to glory Feb. 7, 2024.

Sharon Joy Palkki, 83

Sharon Joy Palkki, 83, of Sagle, Idaho, passed away Feb. 9, 2024.

Jacqueline Mae Palaniuk, 34

Jacqueline Mae Palaniuk, 34, passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2024, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

Best Shot - Feb.. 23, 202

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

Public comment debate returns, grows heated

Public comment continues to be a hot topic at the Bonner County commissioners’ meetings, and this week, Commissioner Asia Williams put the discussion back on the agenda after it was removed last week.

Kaniksu Health welcomes new psychiatry director

Kaniksu Community Health recently hired a new director of psychiatry, Dr. Joseph Wassif, PhD, MSCP, to assist with the development of its psychiatry department. Wassif, a graduate of Penn State University, has worked in a variety of mental health settings over the past 18 years, including outpatient care, residential treatment, universities, and a Veterans Affairs medical center. After moving to Sandpoint in 2015, he began working at Bonner General Behavioral Health, introducing neuropsychological evaluations to the community.

Bonner County News of Record - Feb. 14, 2024

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

Legals for February, 23 2024

1A D2 DISTRICT 1 BOYS BASKETBALL: Clark Fork cruises to NSL Title with 54-point win over Kootenai

Clark Fork (12-6) will face off against North Gem (17-8) in a 1A D2 state play-in game at Cascade High on Saturday.

Bonner County History - Feb. 22, 2024

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

Matthee announces representative campaign

Former long-time journalist Karen Matthee recently announced her candidacy for the Idaho House of Representatives, District 1A seat.

Bonner County Calendar - Feb. 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.

ALL-LEAGUE GIRLS BASKETBALL: Banks, Reuter named League MVP's

Tomco named Newcomer of the Year

Nine Bonner County girls basketball players received awards for their efforts this season.

Best Shot - Feb. 22, 2024

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

Donald Walton Hale, 60

Donald Walton Hale, 60, passed away on February 14, 2024, in Priest River, Idaho.

Coverage of trespass controversy is biased

I was present at the Bonner County Commissioners meeting on Feb. 6, 2024. In your article, Lauren Reichenbach writes "Bowman's presence made many at the meeting feel unsafe, a meeting attendee said".

Judge to consider attorney fees in Swayne case

For the second time, a judge will decide how much North Idaho College will pay NIC President Nick Swayen in attorney fees.

It's time to vote against IFF candidates

The Idaho Freedom Foundation sent me an urgent but misleading message as follows: The IFF attack on DEI is part of their aim to do away with public education. Vote against IFF-supported candidates, such as our own Bonner County Republican Committee Chair.