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Long BOCC agenda this week
March 17, 2024 1 a.m.

Long BOCC agenda this week

Thirteen commissioners’ items are on the agenda for Tuesday’s regular business meeting this week — one from Commissioner Luke Omodt and 12 from Commissioner Asia Williams.

March 17, 2024 1 a.m.

Herndon's column astounding in its correctness

Senator Scott Herndon’s Notes From Boise column in the Bonner Daily Bee is astounding in its correctness. Astounding, because his views are mostly whackamo and represent the craziness infecting our body politic. But I want to give credit where credit is due.

Bonner County Calendar - March 17, 2024
March 17, 2024 1 a.m.

Bonner County Calendar - March 17, 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.


Room for only one garden? Try edible landscaping
March 17, 2024 1 a.m.

Room for only one garden? Try edible landscaping

If your plans revolve around a pretty — and mostly ornamental — garden with flowers and shrubs and you haven't the time or inclination to put in a vegetable garden as well, consider an edible landscape.

Critchfield unveils incremental funding formula change
March 17, 2024 1 a.m.

Critchfield unveils incremental funding formula change

State superintendent Debbie Critchfield and two lawmakers Friday unveiled a late-session proposal to shift a small portion of the K-12 school budget to “per-student” funding. The bill would use student counts rather than support units as a metric for calculating discretionary funds, potentially adding $50 million to the annual allocation. Other areas of the school budget would continue to use support units.

Bonner County History - March 17, 2024
March 17, 2024 1 a.m.

Bonner County History - March 17, 2024

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


Library bill clears House after tense debate
March 17, 2024 1 a.m.

Library bill clears House after tense debate

House Bill 710 would allow lawsuits against libraries that don’t move harmful materials following complaints

A bill requiring Idaho public and school libraries to move materials deemed harmful to children, or face lawsuits, passed the Idaho House on Wednesday.

March 17, 2024 1 a.m.

We are all in this together

Since coming here in 2017, I've watched this community come together to accomplish some amazing things.

Idahoan urged to claim grocery credit refund
March 17, 2024 1 a.m.

Idahoan urged to claim grocery credit refund

Idahoans who don’t make enough money to file an income tax return can get a refund of some of the sales tax they paid on groceries.


Under new management
March 17, 2024 1 a.m.

Under new management

While Inland Forestry Management sold, little will change

It was 40 or so years ago that Dick Bradetich and Mike Wolcott walked into Bill Love's office at the Idaho Department of Lands in Sandpoint. The pair, Love recounts, wanted to let him know about their new forestry consultation business. Now, Inland Forest Management officials are letting the community know about a new change in the company with the sale of IFM to Georgia-based F&W Forestry Services.

March 17, 2024 1 a.m.

Maybe we need to deport Idaho residents, too

Ed Gould states that if we wish to have a clean environment we should curtail the number of immigrants coming into the country because they won't have the money to buy electric cars.

March 17, 2024 1 a.m.

Climate change, a blind man and the elephant

I am so grateful that this country values free speech. One only has to look at the mysterious death of Russian opposition activist Navalny to appreciate that freedom.


PREP SOFTBALL: Sandpoint nearly notches first win of season over Kennewick
March 16, 2024 9:20 p.m.

PREP SOFTBALL: Sandpoint nearly notches first win of season over Kennewick

In Game 2 against Kennewick, the Bulldogs scored six runs in the top of the first to start things off.

PREP BASEBALL: Sandpoint drops two in twinbill against Post Falls
March 16, 2024 8:35 p.m.

PREP BASEBALL: Sandpoint drops two in twinbill against Post Falls

"In general, however, it was a tough day, and our next step is to figure out how to eliminate those big innings.”

PREP TRACK AND FIELD: Sandpoint girls win team title, Smith sets new school record in shot put
March 16, 2024 7:20 p.m.

PREP TRACK AND FIELD: Sandpoint girls win team title, Smith sets new school record in shot put

Smith, whose shot put mark is currently first in the state across all divisions, also placed second in the discus with a throw of 115-0.


YOUTH SPORTS: Sandpoint Sharks Dominate at Shamrock Shake-Up swim meet
March 16, 2024 1 a.m.

YOUTH SPORTS: Sandpoint Sharks Dominate at Shamrock Shake-Up swim meet

“The swimmers keep impressing me with their fast swims,” head coach Emily Renzini said. “This was a fun, quick meet. The swimmers don’t get a lot of rest between events. They showed up with endurance and willpower to swim personal bests and have top finishes.”

City planners leave positions
March 16, 2024 1 a.m.

City planners leave positions

In recent weeks, both the Sandpoint senior city planner, Amy Tweetin, and assistant city planner, Sarah Gilmore, concluded their employment with the city of Sandpoint.

Free voter IDs being offered
March 16, 2024 1 a.m.

Free voter IDs being offered

Thanks to new legislation, free IDs are being offered to help make voting more accessible to Idaho residents.


Candidates file for county, state offices
March 16, 2024 1 a.m.

Candidates file for county, state offices

May’s election will feature a packed ballot as numerous Bonner County residents filed for candidacy before the filing period closed at 5 p.m. Friday. The primary election — which will be held May 21 — will include races for U.S. representatives, state legislators, judicial offices, and county races.

Wilderness camp offers youth spring break fun
March 16, 2024 1 a.m.

Wilderness camp offers youth spring break fun

Spring break is fast approaching and with the weather warming up, what better way for kids to spend it than being outside learning life skills?