Kuehn enters a not guilty plea
A Blanchard man has pleaded not guilty to six charges of sexual abuse against a minor.
Arraignment set in aggravated assault case
A man from Blanchard is set to be arraigned today, March 11, in connection to an alleged aggravated assault earlier this year at an EZ Stop in Blanchard.
Warrant issued after Spirit Lake man skips arraignment
A warrant was issued Friday after a Spirit Lake man failed to appear at an arraignment hearing connected to an alleged stalking incident in mid-January.
Blanchard man awaits arraignment, six counts of sex abuse
A Blanchard man is set to be arraigned Tuesday, March 11, on six charges of sexual abuse against a minor.
BCAD discusses non-resident fee
The Bonner County Ambulance District took steps forward Wednesday after county commissioners approved a letter allowing it to obtain quotes for several insurance categories.
BOCC holds thorough, efficient meeting
It was a relatively quick meeting as the Board of County Commissioners approved several action items in less than two hours at its Tuesday business meeting.
Arraignment set in sex abuse case
A California man is set to be arraigned on Wednesday, March 5, for alleged lewd conduct with a child under 16 between from 2017 to 2019 in the greater Sandpoint area.
Community rallies to help teen, family
Benefit set to help local teen hurt in crash
A benefit is planned to support a local family as their son recovers from a life-altering car accident.
Pair arrested in lewd conduct case
Two Bonner County residents are facing lewd conduct-related charges related to a Jan. 10 offense.
Time constraint leads to quicker BCAD meeting
The Bonner County Ambulance District met for its first official weekly meeting, kicking it off with seven major agenda items. However, the meeting ended with a quick run-through of agenda items due to time constraints.
BCSO app approved, funds transferred for noxious weeds
The Bonner County Sheriff’s Office has been approved to purchase a mobile app after being denied twice by county commissioners. The commissioners also approved the transfer of noxious weed funds and heard from multiple public commentors.
Sandpoint man charged in domestic violence case
A Sandpoint man has been accused of attempting to strangle a woman in an alleged domestic violence incident.
Plea entered on behalf of crash suspect
A First District judge entered a not guilty plea at a Thursday arraignment hearing for a Boundary County man in connection to charges related to a fatal November car crash on Highway 95.
BCAD to meet weekly, discrepancies in communication
The Bonner County Ambulance Service District will be moving to weekly meetings in a move prompted by concerns over discrepancies with agenda items and personnel changes.
Arson suspect pleads not guilty
The suspect in an arson fire has pled not guilty to the July 4, 2024, blaze which destroyed the Sandpoint Army Surplus building.
Local film to screen at Panida Theater
In honor of Sandpoint Winter Carnival, Panida Theater will be showing a film that highlights Sandpoint’s history from its prehistoric days to its centennial anniversary.
BOCC approves four airport work orders
The Board of County Commissioners approved several work orders for the Sandpoint and Priest River airports in connection to airport safety and hangar leases.
Information sought on break-in, vandalism
HOPE — Two buildings in Hope were vandalized and broken into last Wednesday. The suspect was caught on camera but is unidentifiable.
Shelter, municipalities adjust to stray dog changes
In the three months since Bonner County and the cities of Ponderay and Sandpoint allowed their contracts with a local shelter to expire, there has been uncertainty as all parties have worked to navigate what happens next.
Road and Bridge warns of potentially dangerous road conditions
Bonner County Road and Bridge officials are warning Bonner County residents to be careful as a forecast of constantly shifting weather could create danger.
Priest River man charged in strangling case
A Priest River man is facing a handful of assault-related charges stemming from an alleged Dec. 29, 2024, assault.
BOCC presses for quick meeting, tables two action items
The Bonner County commissioners met briefly Tuesday in a meeting cut short by a special emergency meeting. Commissioners tabled action items to approve the sheriff’s office county and fair purchases after commissioners expressed concern.
Pepperdine enters Alford plea on two battery charges
A Sandpoint man has entered a plea to two amended battery charges connected to an offense dating back to Aug. 4, 2024.
Moores ordered to pay $15M in civil case
A former Bonners Ferry chiropractor and his wife must pay the bereaved family of Brian Drake more than $15 million after a First District Court judge earlier ruled they were civilly liable for damages.
Ambulance District Board discusses 2025 budget plans
The Bonner County Ambulance Service District commissioners met Wednesday to examine EMS budget updates.
BCSO deputies retire, over 45 years of collective service
Two Bonner County law enforcement officers were honored last week by the Bonner County Sheriff’s Office.
BOCC approves next steps in Spirit Lake Cutoff safety project, clarifies open board positions
Bonner County commissioners voted Tuesday in approval of a professional service agreement to negotiate services for acquisition regarding the Spirit Lake Cutoff curves safety project. Clarifications for open board positions were also provided.
Judge ponders decision in Moore civil case
A judge has taken under advisement on the amount of damages to award the family of a Coeur d’Alene man killed in a 2020 shooting in Boundary County.
Airport grant applications move forward
The Bonner County Airport Advisory Board, in a meeting on Monday, discussed plans for moving forward after county commissioners signed four FAA grant applications during a meeting last Tuesday.
Save lives, feel good as Vitalant sets several stops in county
The Vitalant blood drive will be making a handful of stops in Bonner County in the next two months to promote generous blood donations
Rodeo representative to raise travel funds
It’s never too early to start preparing for the Sandpoint Rodeo. The Rhinestone & Royalty fundraiser is taking place on Saturday, Feb. 1 at the Bonner County Fairgrounds.
Emergency firewood available to those in need
While January is almost to an end, freezing temperatures are not going anywhere. And, for those in need, North Idaho Firewood Rescue is on hand to provide emergency firewood.
BOCC denies two zone changes near Trestle Creek
The Board of County Commissioners, in a public hearing on Wednesday, denied two zone changes near Trestle Creek proposed by Snowmass Enterprises LLC.
New county, courts reporter joins the Daily Bee
Hello! My name is Chloe Cochran, and I am excited to embark on my new journey as the county/courts reporter for the Daily Bee. I was born and raised in beautiful Washington State, where I spent most of my time playing softball and enjoying the lakes and scenery that surrounded me.