2A DISTRICT 1-2 BOYS BASKETBALL: Priest River downs Kellogg, falls to top-seeded St. Maries

“They worked really hard tonight,” Kellogg head coach Mike Martin said of Priest River.

USS Idaho to be christened

In a uniquely Idahoan twist, rather than breaking a bottle of champagne on the boat's hull, Stackley will christen it with a bottle containing water that she has collected from four of Idaho's lakes, Lake Pend Oreille, Payette Lake, Henrys Lake, and Redfish Lake

Attempts to end Medicare expansion are outrageous

Recently, I watched the Idaho House Health & Welfare Committee hear testimony on Bill 419, a bill sponsored by and most likely written by the Idaho Freedom Foundation. To my surprise, I learned that part of the bill includes a clause that says that if all the requirements of the bill are not met by July 1 this year, the Medicare expansion law passed by more than 60% of voters in 2019 would be repealed by the Legislature.

Douglas Higley, 84

Douglas Harold Higley of Cumming, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 27, 2024.

Bonner County Calendar - Feb. 20, 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. 20, 2024

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

Bonner County History - Feb. 20, 2024

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

Idaho's anti-abortion movement has lost its way

When Row v. Wade was overturned, I wrote that the anti-abortion movement had to make health care for women and infants universal and free to protect life. Let us see how Idaho’ anti-abortion movement is doing.

Panida hosting free family movie

A free showing of "Cool Runnings" will be held Sunday, Feb. 25 at 2:30 p.m. at the Panida Theater. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. after the Sandpoint Winter Carnival K-9 Keg Pull. Entry to the movie, which is sponsored by Innovia Foundation, is free and open to all.

Bridge work set to start Sunday

Work to improve the Long Bridge's driving surface is set to start Sunday, Feb. 25. Idaho Transportation Department officials said the work on the bridge, which will reinforce and protect its driving surface, will take place at night.

NAMI Far North sets sights on new 'Clubhouse'

Facility will provide recovery-based programs in region

To kickstart efforts, a fundraiser for the Sand Creek Clubhouse is planned for Feb. 29 at the Heartwood Center in Sandpoint. The event, which will be held from 6-7:30 p.m., will include refreshments, presentations from a Clubhouse international representative, and a special guest appearance from Evergreen Clubhouse members in Spokane, the next closest facility.

Bonner County News of Record - Feb. 11, 2024

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

Lowman announces candidacy

Chuck Lowman, a District 1B candidate for the Idaho House of Representatives, is focusing his campaign on three areas: education, economy, and efficient government.

Legals for February, 20 2024

Bonner County News of Record - Feb. 10, 2024

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

Bonner County Calendar - Feb. 18, 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.

Black is the color of my true love's … garden?

I was reading an article by noted author and gardener Rob Proctor the other day, wherein he was musing on the possibilities of a black garden.

Audrey Louise Schertz, 86

Audrey Straub Schertz passed away Feb. 14, 2024.

McClelland breaks down coding, flag football & data analytic careers

Sandpoint native featured in Google series, 'Job Hoppers'

Coding and flag football aren’t often considered synonymous, but a new episode of a Google series featuring Sandpoint native Annaka McClelland shows just how closely connected the two activities can be. The series, "Job Hoppers," aims to make the real world a little bit less of a mystery for the up-and-coming generation. Creators of the show help young job seekers learn about popular careers — from cyber security to digital marketing and e-commerce — and hear advice from fellow “Gen Zers” on how to break into these fields, Jessica Ryan, Google employee, said. The episode featuring McClelland now has more than 2 million views.

Legislature tackling growing government spending

District 1 legislators discuss local issues, legislations, and concerns in the weekly Notes From Boise column.