Legals for April, 15 2026
Bonner County Daily Bee | UPDATED 1 day AGO
STATE OF IDAHO LAND LEASE OPPORTUNITY PUBLIC AUCTION FOR MINERAL LEASE Notice is hereby given pursuant to Article IX, § 8 of the Idaho Constitution and Idaho Code §§ 47-704, 58-307, -310 and -313, that the State of Idaho, Department of Lands (hereinafter “IDL”), will conduct a public auction of Mineral Lease E200011, as set forth below. The deadline for the auction registration is Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 5:00 pm (PT). The auction will begin on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 2:00 pm (PT) at Idaho Department of Lands office located at 2550 Hwy 2 West, Sandpoint, Idaho. The lease will be awarded to the bidder who will pay the highest Premium Bid. The Premium Bid payment is in addition to the annual rental rate and royalty rates that have been established by IDL and are set forth in the lease to be auctioned. Detailed information regarding the lease auction terms and conditions; the lease, including a specific legal description and map of the property to be leased; rental rate; minimum annual royalty; royalty rate; and applications can be obtained by visiting IDL’s website at www.idl.idaho.gov/leasing/minerals-leasing/ or by contacting Mike Murphy via e-mail at [email protected] or 208-334-0290. Mineral Lease E200011 is for 10 years for the extraction of metallic minerals with a leased premises of approximately 639.58 acres corresponding to the entire section of Township 56 North, Range 2 West, Section 36, Boise Meridian, Bonner County, Idaho. Legal#7735 AD#47030 April 1, 8, 15, 22, 2026 _________________________
STATE TIMBER SALE CR200427, UPPER LAKES CEDAR A public oral auction will be conducted at the Idaho Department of Lands office, 2550 Highway 2 W., Sandpoint, ID 83864, at 9:00 a.m. local time, on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, for an estimated 3,355 MBF of timber marked or otherwise designated for cutting. In addition, there is an unestimated volume of forest products that may be removed at the option of the purchaser. Prior to bidding, eligible bidders shall present a certified check or bank draft payable to Idaho Department of Lands, or a bid bond acceptable to the State, in the amount of $125,328.30 which is 10% of the appraised net sale value of $1,253,283.00. The successful bidder’s deposit will be forfeited to the State should the bidder fail to complete the contract. The State will not accept bids from parties who are delinquent on payments on existing state contracts. The average starting minimum bid price for Cedar is $1,051.10 per MBF and for Non-Cedar is $228.92. The sale is located within Section 6, Township 59N, Range 01E; Section 25, Township 60N, Range 01W; and Sections 31 & 36, Township 60N, Range 01E, B.M., Bonner & Boundary Counties, State of Idaho. Sale duration is 3 years. The sale may include blowdown and/or insect and disease infected timber which may result in additional volume and recovery reductions. Interested purchasers should carefully examine the sale and make their own estimates as to volume recovery, surface conditions, and proposed construction prior to bidding on the sale. Additional information concerning the timber and conditions of sale is available to the public and interested bidders on the department’s timber sale website at https://www.idl.idaho.gov/timber-sale-advertisement-app or from the Idaho Department of Lands office, Sandpoint, Idaho. Please note purchaser insurance requirements posted on the timber sale website. The Department of Lands, as authorized by the State Board of Land Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all bids provided that good and sufficient grounds for rejecting the bid shall be stated in the rejection notice and shall not be in violation of applicable law. If you are disabled and need some form of accommodation, please call (208) 263-5104 five days prior to the date of sale. For text telephone services, please call 1-800-377-3529. Legal#7767 AD#47873 April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2026 _________________________
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Case No. CV09-26-0511 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF BONNER In the Matter of the Estate of, WOLFGANG ALBERT KELLER, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that JOAN E. KELLER has been appointed Personal Representative for the Estate of WOLFGANG ALBERT KELLER. All persons having claims against the deceased or his estate are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be presented to the undersigned at the address indicated, or filed with the Clerk of the Court and a copy furnished to the Personal Representative’s attorney. DATED this 27 day of March, 2026. /s/ John A. Finney FINNEY FINNEY & FINNEY, P.A. 120 E. Lake Street, Ste 317 Sandpoint, Idaho 83864 Attorney for JOAN E. KELLER, Personal Representative of the Estate of WOLFGANG ALBERT KELLER Legal#7768 AD#47874 April 1, 8, 15, 2026 _________________________
NOTICE TO CREDITORS (I.C. § 15-3-801) Case No. CV09-26-0369 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF BONNER IN RE THE ESTATE OF GARY M. SIVERTSEN, Decedent NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that CHARLENE M. SIVERTSEN has been appointed as Personal Representative of the above-named decedent. All persons having claims against the decedent or the estate are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented to the undersigned at the address indicated below, and filed with the Clerk of the Court. DATED this 27th day of March 2026. /s/COLLETTE C. LELAND, ISB No. 9093 Attorney for Charlene M. Sivertsen, Personal Representative WINSTON & CASHATT, LAWYERS, a Professional Service Corporation 250 Northwest Boulevard, Suite 206 Coeur d’Alene, Idaho 83814 Legal#7769 AD#47876 April 1, 8, 15, 2026 _________________________
NOTICE OF APPLICATION Pursuant to Section 58-104(9) and 58-1301, et seq., Idaho Code (The Lake Protection Act) and rules of the State Board of Land Commissioners, notice is hereby given that the Bilbao Trust made application to permit Riprap. Located on Lake Pend Oreille, Idaho adjacent to: Section 04, Township 57N, Range 01W; B.M., in Bonner County. Written objections to and requests for hearing in this matter must be on file with the Idaho Department of Lands, 2550 Highway 2 West Sandpoint, ID 83864, within thirty (30) days after the first appearance of this notice. Requests for hearing must be accompanied by a $75 publication fee. Specific information regarding this application may be obtained from Meghan Byers, Resource Specialist, on behalf of Navigable Waters - at the above address or by calling (208)263-5104. Mike Ahmer, Resource Supervisor Idaho Department of Lands Legal#7790 AD#48096 April 8, 15, 2026 _________________________
Notice of Public Hearing Proposed Revised Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 Northside Fire District, Ponderay, Idaho NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held during the regular Northside Fire District meeting at the Northside Fire Station #1, 237 Cedar Ave., Ponderay, Idaho on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.to take public testimony regarding the District’s proposed revised budget for fiscal year 2026. All interested persons are invited to appear and show cause, if any, why such budget should or should not be adopted. The proposed budget is available for review at Selkirk Fire Rescue & EMS at 2689 Gun Club Rd., Sagle, Idaho 83860, during regular office hours Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EXPENDITURES Personnel Salary, Taxes & Benefits $1,040,624.00 Professional Services $85,420.00 Property & Utilities $42,372.00 Operations $97,087.00 Other Personnel $24,995.00 Administration $2,530.00 Capital Purchases $62,948.00 Reserves $265,661.00 TOTAL PROPOSED EXPENDITURES $1,621,637.00 REVENUE Property Tax Revenue $692,596.00 Other Revenue $119,186.00 Safer Grant Reimbursement $264,000.00 Contract Services $45,000.00 Wildland $30,855.00 Sales of Capital Assets $470,000.00 TOTAL PROPOSED REVENUE $1,621,637.00 Dated this 8th day of April 2026 Mick Adams, Chair Commissioners Dave Bowman, Darek Gallar Legal#7791 AD#48100 April 8, 15, 2026
Legal Notice STATE OF IDAHO LAND LEASE OPPORTUNITY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR AUCTION OF LEASE Notice is hereby given pursuant to Article IX, § 8 of the Idaho Constitution and Idaho Code §§ 58-307, -310 and -313, the State of Idaho, Department of Lands (hereinafter “IDL”), will accept lease applications for public auctions of the leases set forth below. Lease application deadline for all leases is Thursday, April 30, 2026, by 5:00 PM (MT). If more than one application is received for a lease, a live auction will take place in the future as determined by IDL. The lease(s) will then be awarded to the bidder who will pay the highest premium bid therefore. Annual rental rates are established by IDL. Detailed information regarding each lease, including a specific legal description of the property to be leased, rental rates, and instructions to complete application and fee can be obtained by visiting IDL’s website at www.idl.idaho.gov. Lease No., New Lease No., Term, Use, Legal Description, County M1018, TBD, Industrial, 20 Years, ~250 acres of Pts NW, Pts SW, T59N, R04W, S27, Bonner County* M100012, TBD, Comm. Site, 10 Years, .69 acres of Pts SWSE, T60N, R04W, S23, Bonner County *Acreage subject to finalized location. Contact Dan Brown at 208-920-6598 for more information. M200010, TBD, Industrial, 10 Years, 1 acre of Pts SWSWSWSW, T54N, R04W, S04, Bonner County M200012, TBD, Industrial, 10 Years, .01 acres of Pts E2SENE, T54N, R04W, S22, Bonner County and .01 acres of Pts NWSESE, T54N, R04W, S36, Bonner County Contact Erik Sjoquist at 208-263-5104 for more information. Legal#7792 AD#48127 April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2026 _________________________
SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION RE: DAVID WILLIAMS Case No. CV28-25-7965 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KOOTENAI DARLENE GIAMPIETRO, Plaintiff, VS. CLYDE’S TOWING SONS, LLC., an Idaho Limited Liability Company, CLYDE’S TOWING L.L.C., an Idaho Limited Liability Company, DAVID WILLIAMS; and DOES I-V unknown parties, Defendants TO: Defendant, DAVID WILLIAMS NOTICE: You have been sued by the above Plaintiff, in the District Court in and for Kootenai County, Idaho, Case No. CV28-25-7965. The nature of the claim against you is to personal injury action that arises out of motor vehicle collision that occurred on or about November 17, 2023, in the City of Coeur d’ Alene, County of Kootenai, State of Idaho. Any time after 20 days following the last publication of this Summons, the Court may enter Judgment against you without further notice, unless prior to that time you have filed written response in the proper for, including the Case No., and paid any required filing fee to the Clerk of the Court at: Mail P.O. Box 9000 Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814; Physical Address 324 Garden Ave, Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814; Phone 208 446-1170 and serve copy of your Response on the Plaintiffs’ attorney: Zach Hathaway, Sargent Law Firm, 1450 Northwest Blvd., Suite 104, Coeur d’ Alene, ID 83814, Telephone No. 208 600-6000. A copy of the Summons and Complaint can be obtained by contacting either the Clerk of the Court or the attorney for the Plaintiff. If you wish legal assistance, you should immediately retain an attorney to advise you in this matter. DATED 4/4/2026 2:20:53 PM JENNIFER LOCKE CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT By/s/Calvin Graham Deputy Clerk Zach Hathaway, Esq.; ISB #11452 The Sargent Law Firm 1450 Northwest Blvd., Suite 104 Coeur d’Alene, Idaho 83814 Telephone: (208) 600-6000 Facsimile: (760) 780-1739 [email protected] Attorney for the PLAINTIFF Legal#7793 AD#48131 April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2026 _________________________
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Case No. CV09-26-0544 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF BONNER In the Matter of the Estate of, ALVIN P. KLUVER, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that STEPHEN A. KLUVER has been appointed Personal Representative for the Estate of ALVIN P. KLUVER. All persons having claims against the deceased or his estate are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be presented to the undersigned at the address indicated, or filed with the Clerk of the Court and a copy furnished to the Personal Representative’s attorney. DATED this 3 day of April, 2026. /s/ John A. Finney FINNEY FINNEY & FINNEY, P.A. 120 E. Lake Street, Ste 317 Sandpoint, Idaho 83864 Attorney for STEPHEN A. KLUVER, Personal Representative of the Estate of ALVIN P. KLUVER Legal#7794 AD#48135 April 8, 15, 22, 2026 _________________________
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No: ID-26-1048904-RM NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on 8/20/2026, at the hour of 09:00 AM, On the front steps of the main entrance to the Bonner County Courthouse, located at 215 S. 1st Avenue, Sandpoint, ID 83864, the trustee will sell at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash in lawful money of the United States of America, all payable at the time of sale, the following described real property situated in the County of BONNER, State of Idaho, and described as follows, to-wit: LOTS 9 AND 10, BLOCK 10 OF KOOTENAI, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED IN BOOK 1 OF PLATS, PAGE 84, RECORDS OF BONNER COUNTY, IDAHO. The Current Trustee is Robert W. McDonald, Esq., whose address is 108 1st Ave. South, Suite 450, Seattle, Washington 98104 and who can be reached by telephone at (866) 925-0241. The Trustee has no knowledge of a more particular description of the above-described real property, but for purposes of compliance with Idaho Code Section 60-113, the Trustee has been informed that the street address of 305 N MAIN ST, KOOTENAI, ID 83840 may be associated with said real property. The sale will be made, without covenant or warranty regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by and pursuant to the power of sale conferred in the Deed of Trust made and entered into on 11/22/2021, by and among ROCIE CARALIS AND JORDAN BYERS, WIFE AND HUSBAND AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP, as Grantor, and TITLE ONE, as Trustee, and MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”), AS DESIGNATED NOMINEE FOR WILLAMETTE VALLEY BANK, BENEFICIARY OF THE SECURITY INSTRUMENT, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS , as Beneficiary; said Deed of Trust having been filed of record on 11/22/2021, as Instrument No. 996124 Official Records of BONNER County, Idaho. The naming of the above Grantor(s) is done to comply with Idaho Code Sections 45-1506(4)(a); no representation is made as to the responsibility of Grantor(s) for this obligation. The default for which foreclosure is made is grantor’s failure to pay when due the following sum: TOTAL REQUIRED TO REINSTATE: $13,631.30 TOTAL REQUIRED TO PAYOFF: $321,209.71 Because of interest, late charges, and other charges that may vary from day-to-day, the amount due on the day you pay may be greater. It will be necessary for you to contact the Trustee before the time you tender reinstatement or the payoff amount so that you may be advised of the exact amount you will be required to pay. Dated this 7th day of April, 2026. By: Lance E. Olsen Esq. as attorney-in-fact for Robert W. McDonald, Esq., Trustee TS No: ID-26-1048904-RM IDSPub #0314220 Legal#7812 AD#48375 April 15, 22, 29, & May 6, 2026 _________________________
Bonner County Natural Resources Committee The Board of Bonner County Commissioners are calling for letters of interest from persons interested in serving on the Bonner County Natural Resources Committee to advise the Bonner County Board of Commissioners in coordinating with Federal and State governments on natural resource issues impacting Bonner County. There are FOUR open positions available on this Committee. The Board of Commissioners are looking for residents from Bonner County. The term of commitment is two years. The committee meets quarterly on the fourth Friday at 10:00 a.m. at the Bonner County Administration Building. Please send a letter of interest to: Board of Bonner County Commissioners, 1500 Highway 2, Suite 308, Sandpoint, ID 83864. Or e-mail letter to [email protected] Letters of interest should be received no later than 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Legal#7813 AD#48376 April 15, 22, 2026 _________________________
PUBLIC NOTICE The Board of County Commissioners is calling for letters of interest from persons in Bonner County interested in serving on the Bonner County Fair Board. Knowledge of the Fairgrounds/Fair Events, Future Forecasting/Planning for Fairs, as well as Budgeting/Budget Planning would be preferred. Please send letters to: Board of County Commissioners, 1500 Hwy 2, Suite 308, Sandpoint, ID 83864 or email to [email protected]. There is one (1) open position. Letters should be received by Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 4:00 PM. For questions, please call the Bonner County Commissioners Office at 208-265-1438. Legal#7814 AD#48377 April 15, 22, 2026 _________________________
CITY OF PRIEST RIVER QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT FISCAL YEAR 2026 SECOND QUARTER ENDING MARCH 31, 2026 FY26 BUDGET FY26 YEAR TO DATE PERCENT OF BUDGET GENERAL FUND Receipts $1,351,726.00 $658,720.43 48.73% Expenditures Personnel Expenses $962,792.00 $468,870.72 48.70% Operating & Other Expenses $317,934.00 $178,386.96 56.11% Capital Outlay $71,000.00 $118,125.30 166.37% Total Expenditures $1,351,726.00 $765,382.98 56.62% STREET FUND Receipts $654,553.00 $280,061.91 42.79% Expenditures Personnel Expenses $154,790.00 $66,233.16 42.79% Operating & Other Expenses $459,763.00 $127,532.56 27.74% Capital Outlay $40,000.00 $43,854.60 109.64% Total Expenditures $654,553.00 $237,620.32 36.30% WATER FUND Receipts $792,396.00 $376,714.07 47.54% Debt Service Receipts $237,983.00 $121,942.18 51.24% Total Receipts $1,030,379.00 $498,656.25 48.40% Expenditures Personnel Expenses $355,641.00 $150,474.45 42.31% Operating & Other Expenses $354,532.00 $144,960.24 40.89% Capital Outlay $53,731.00 $6,789.16 12.64% Debt Service $266,475.00 $21,349.66 8.01% Total Expenditures $1,030,379.00 $323,573.51 31.40% WASTEWATER FUND Receipts $722,927.00 $322,692.68 44.64% Debt Service Receipts $210,171.00 $108,007.76 51.39% Total Receipts $933,098.00 $430,700.44 46.16% Expenditures Personnel Expenses $254,331.00 $114,388.80 44.98% Operating & Other Expenses $284,790.00 $132,508.87 46.53% Capital Outlay $155,314.00 $48,444.06 31.19% Debt Service $238,663.00 $120,891.43 50.65% Total Expenditures $933,098.00 $416,233.16 44.61% IMPACT FEE FUND Receipts $16,800.00 $8,372.52 49.84% Expenditures Personnel Expenses $0.00 $0.00 0.00% Operating & Other Expenses $2,884.00 $0.00 0.00% Capital Outlay $13,916.00 $0.00 0.00% Total Expenditures $16,800.00 $0.00 0.00% Citizens are invited to inspect the detailed supporting records of the above financial statement. Laurel Thomas, CMC, City Clerk/Treasurer Legal#7815 AD#48379 April 15, 2026
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID SANDPOINT PUBLIC LIBRARY PHASE 2 EXPANSION Sealed bids will be received by the Board of Directors of East Bonner County Library District, at 1407 W. Cedar Street, Sandpoint, ID, 83864, for the construction of the Sandpoint Public Library Phase 2 Expansion. Hand delivered bids shall be turned in at the information desk adjacent to the central stair on the main floor of the library. Sealed Bids must be received by 3:00 p.m. on May 5, 2026, and must be marked “Sealed Bid – Sandpoint Public Library Phase 2 Expansion”. Sealed Bids will be opened and publicly read at 3:00 p.m. on May 5, 2026. Bids received after this time will not be considered. Project documents are available for at www.architectswestplans.com. Bidders may download digital files at no cost; Hardcopy sets are available with a refundable deposit of $400.00 per set plus a non-refundable fee of $40.00 per set for handling to be submitted by separate checks. General Contractors and Mech/Elec/First Tier subcontractors may obtain one (1) set of documents via checks payable to Architects West and mailed to Abadan Reprographics, 603 E. 2nd Ave Spokane, WA 99202. Deposits will be returned on receipt of documents for a period of ten days after bid opening, provided they are complete and in clean, usable condition. Additional or partial sets may be purchased. Bidders are encouraged to register as a plan holder at www.architectswestplans.com, and select “Add me as a Plan Holder”. Questions regarding the plan room contact Auron (509) 747-2964 or [email protected]. A complete set of contract documents will also be filed with the Plan Centers listed at www.architectswestplans.com. A Pre-Bid Conference for prospective bidders will be held on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. Location to be at East Bonner County Library District, Community Room, Sandpoint, ID. This Pre-Bid Conference is not mandatory, but is strongly encouraged. No bidder may withdraw their bid after hour set for opening thereof, unless award is delayed for a period exceeding 60 days. The East Bonner County Library District reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities or irregularities in any bid. East Bonner County Library District Vanessa Velez, Library Director Legal#7816 AD#48383 April 15, 22, 2026 _________________________
NOTICE TO CREDITORS (I.C. § 15-3-801) CASE NO. CV09-26-0570 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF BONNER MAGISTRATE’S DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MICHELLE LYNN HARCOURT, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Lisa Baubach has been appointed personal representative of the estate of the above-named decedent. All persons having claims against the decedent or her estate are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this Notice, or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented to the undersigned at the address indicated and filed with the Clerk of the Court. DATED this 11th day of April, 2026. /s/Doug B. Marks, ISB No. 5621 CEDAR SUMMIT LAW PLLC 1620 Northwest Blvd, Suite 102 Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814 (208) 667-4957 [email protected] Attorneys for Personal Representative Legal#7817 AD#48450 April 15, 22, 29, 2026 _________________________
LEVY ELECTION NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified electors of the SELKIRK RECREATION DISTRICT the following ballot question: Shall the Selkirk Recreation District be authorized to permanently increase its property tax budget base beginning in fiscal year 2027 pursuant to Idaho Code § 63-802(1)(h) to allow the District to collect $700,000.00 in property tax revenues in fiscal year 2027, for the purpose of funding snow plowing, road and trail maintenance, shuttle services, and general maintenance and operations? The cost to the taxpayer will be an increase of $33 per $100,000 of taxable value to bring the total to $60 per $100,000 of taxable assessed value per year based on current conditions. If approved, the increase shall be permanent and shall be included in the District’s property tax budget base for purposes of calculating future annual budget limitations under Idaho Code § 63-802. Early voting is available at the Elections Office in the County Administration Building, 1500 Highway 2, Suite 124, Sandpoint, Idaho Mon-Fri, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM through May 16, 2025. Sample Ballots can be found at https://voteidaho.gov/on-the-ballots/. We vote at the Bonner County Extension Office, 4205 N. Boyer Rd. Polling places will be open from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm on May 19. Legal#7818 AD#48453 April 15, 2026