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Long BOCC agenda this week
Thirteen commissioners’ items are on the agenda for Tuesday’s regular business meeting this week — one from Commis…
Library bill clears House after tense debate
A bill requiring Idaho public and school libraries to move materials deemed harmful to children, or face lawsuits, passed the Idaho House on Wednesday.
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.
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-st…
Under new management
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 …
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 Sa…
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 pr…
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?
Free voter IDs being offered
Thanks to new legislation, free IDs are being offered to help make voting more accessible to Idaho residents.
Idaho House Republicans call for traditional family values month celebration
Some Democrats who opposed the resolution said language included House Concurrent Resolution 35 was offensive to nontraditional families.
Chorale, orchestra set spring rehearsals
The Pend Oreille Chorale and Orchestra has started rehearsals for its upcoming spring concerts. Set for June 7 and June 9 at First Lutheran Church, 526 S Olive Ave., Sandpoint, chorale rehearsals will be held ev…
Senate passes bill to reinstate presidential primary
Sen. Scott Herndon, R-Sagle, voted for the bill, saying he liked the simplicity of the solution
Schweitzer giving back during Community Day
Schweitzer is giving back to the community March 29 during its annual Community Day, where lift tickets are only $20.
Cedar Street Bridge under new ownership
Bridges are typically defined as a means of connection from one place to another — but some bridges connect hearts, communities, businesses and friends. Sa…
Justice Services receives additional revenue
The Bonner County Justice Services Department received permission to use excess revenue it received from housing extra juveniles last year in the Bonner County…