CHLOE COCHRAN
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Woman arrested on child abuse charges
A Bonner County resident was arrested Wednesday for two charges relating to an alleged child abuse incident.
Man charged in domestic violence case
A man from Kootenai was arraigned and released on Thursday for charges related to a domestic abuse incident.

Courthouse facility dog set for retirement
After almost ten years of service, Bonner County’s courthouse facility dog Ken will be hanging up his vest and retiring on April 25.

PRO: BCEMS works to resolve deficit, preserve services
Last November marked a turning point for Bonner County EMS after the emergency service district learned it was facing an emergency deficit of funds and would be forced to chart a new course forward.

Sandpoint couple neglects to file taxes
A Sandpoint couple has been ordered to file their delinquent tax returns after neglecting to file for 2021 and 2022.

BOCC acknowledges violation, voids land division moratorium, sets new one for May
In a public meeting held on Monday, county commissioners unanimously voted to nullify the minor land divisions and family exemption moratorium. As a result, a new moratorium will be put into place on May 19.
Sandpoint man bound over to District Court on domestic battery charges
A Sandpoint resident is set to be arraigned on May 13 on charges relating to a domestic battery incident.
Hope man arrested in relation to rape case
A 39-year-old man from Hope was arrested on April 7 for a rape charge relating to a mid-Jan. allegation.

WBCSD partners with Idaho-based homeschool program
At Wednesday’s board meeting, West Bonner County School District approved a homeschool assistance partnership with a K-8 Idaho-based program.

BCSO automates background checks, airport enters two agreements
Bonner County commissioners approved a laundry list of agenda items at Tuesday’s business meeting.