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| August 5, 2026 12:00 AM

CITY OF EAST HOPE, IDAHO NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 (FY 2027) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Coucncil that the City Council of the City of East Hope, Idaho, will hold a public hearing for consideration of the proposed budget for the fiscal period October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027, pursuant to the provisions of Section 50-1002, Idaho Code. The hearing will be held at City Hall, 110 School Road, East Hope, Idaho, at 5:30 p.m., on August 11, 2026. All interested persons are invited to appear and show cause, if any, why such budget should or should not be adopted. Copies of the proposed budget in detail are available at City Hall during regular office hours ( 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday - Thursday and 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Friday). Anyone desiring accomodations for disabilities, please call City Hall at (208)264-5877 at least 48 hours prior to the public hearing. EXPENDITURES FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027  Fund Name Actual Budgeted  Proposed  General Fund Expenditures Expenditures Expenditures  GENERAL & ADMINISTRATION $ 114,816.35 $ 106,503.00 $ 105,118.00  PLANNING & ZONING $ 15,723.60 $ 13,400.00 $ 16,600.00  PARK FUND $ 24,252.77 $ 4,724.00 $ 2,000.00  GENERAL FUND TOTAL $ 154,792.72 $ 124,627.00 $ 123,718.00  STREET FUND GENERAL & ADMINISTRATION $ 41,762.53 $ 49,001.00 $ 54,198.00  NEW EQUIPMENT $ 498.26 $ 500.00 $ 250.00  MAINTENANCE & REPAIR $ 2,582.52 $ 3,800.00 $ 1,000.00  GRANT EXPENDITURE $ 933.33 $ -   $ -   STREET PROJECT $ -   $ -   $ -   STREET FUND TOTAL $ 45,776.64 $ 53,301.00 $ 55,448.00  WATER FUND GENERAL & ADMINISTRATION $ 87,341.96 $ 112,543.00 $ 117,417.00  MAINTENANCE & REPAIR $ 22,090.44 $ 18,450.00 $ 18,500.00  NEW EQUIPMENT $ 3,368.26 $ 1,500.00 $ 500.00  BOND EXPENSE $ 78,974.00 $ 86,328.00 $ 86,328.00  WATER RESERVE $ 26,336.25 $ 33,101.00 $ 34,094.00  WATER FUND TOTAL $ 218,110.91 $ 251,922.00 $ 256,839.00  GRAND TOTAL FUND EXPENDITURES $ 418,680.27 $ 429,850.00 $ 436,005.00  REVENUES FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027  Fund Name Actual Budgeted Proposed  General Fund Revenues Revenues Revenues  PROPERTY TAX LEVY $ 58,833.79 $ 61,350.00 $ 65,896.00  TOTAL PROPERTY TAX $ 58,833.79 $ 61,350.00 $ 65,896.00  OTHER REVENUE SOURCE GENERAL FUND $ 77,200.22 $ 58,553.00 $ 55,822.00  PARK FUND $ 33,695.00 $ 4,724.00 $ 2,000.00  STREET FUND $ 56,797.40 $ 53,301.00 $ 55,448.00  STREET GRANT FUNDS $ -   $ -   $ -   WATER GRANT FUNDS $ -   $ -   $ -   WATER-WATER RESERVE FUND $ 267,272.36 $ 251,922.00 $ 256,839.00  TOTAL OTHER REVENUE $ 434,964.98 $ 368,500.00 $ 370,109.00  GRAND TOTAL FUND REVENUE $ 493,798.77 $ 429,850.00 $ 436,005.00  BCDB#8078 AD#53016 July 29, & August 5, 2026

Concrete Sidewalk and Walkway Projects  West Bonner School District #83    West Bonner School District #83 is requesting sealed quotes from qualified concrete contractors for the replacement of concrete sidewalks and walkways for three of its facilities:    Site / School Name  1.) Priest River Lamanna Junior/Senior High School: 596 Hwy 57, Priest River, ID 83856  2.) Priest River Elementary: 231 Harriet St, Priest River, ID 83856  3.) Idaho Hill Elementary:  402 E. 3rd St South, Oldtown, ID 83822    Project Description  The projects consist of furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and incidental items necessary to complete the concrete sidewalk and walkway replacement at the above locations. Work shall include all site preparation, excavation, forming, reinforcement (as required), concrete placement, finishing, cleanup, and restoration necessary to provide a complete and finished project.    Site Visit  Interested and qualified bidders are strongly encouraged to visit each project site to examine existing conditions, verify dimensions, and determine the full scope of work prior to submitting quotes. Contractors shall be responsible for familiarizing themselves with all site conditions.    Bid Submission  Sealed quotes shall be clearly marked:    “Concrete Sidewalk and Walkway Project / (insert site/school name) – RFQ”    and delivered to:  West Bonner School District #83  District Office  134 Main St  Priest River, ID 83856    Deadline for Submissions:  Thursday, August 20, 2026  Quotes received after the deadline may not be considered.    Contractor Qualifications  Qualified contractors shall:  - Be properly licensed to perform work in the State of Idaho.  - Comply with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.  - Knowledge of OSHA and ADA safety standards and practices.  - Provide references for similar completed projects upon request.    Insurance Requirements  The contractor shall procure and maintain insurance coverage for the duration of the project against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property arising out of performance of the work by the contractor, employees, agents, representatives, or subcontractors.    Required minimum insurance coverage includes:  - Commercial General Liability: $1,000,000 combined single limit per occurrence.  - General Aggregate Liability: $2,000,000  - Workers’ Compensation Insurance as required by the State of Idaho.  - Employers’ Liability coverage with limits of not less than $1,000,000 per accident.    All insurance policies shall:  - Name West Bonner School District #83, its officials, employees, agents and volunteers as additional insureds.  - Be issued by insurers authorized to conduct business in the State of Idaho.  - Remain active throughout the duration of the contract.  - Provide thirty (30) days written notice prior to cancellation or reduction in coverage.    Certificates of insurance and endorsements must be provided to WBCSD prior to the commencement of work.    District Rights  West Bonner School District #83 reserves the right to reject any or all quotes, waive informalities or irregularities in the bidding process, and accept the quote determined to be in the best interest of the district.    Questions and Site Visits  For additional information regarding the projects or to arrange a site visit, please contact:    Pete Smith  Operations Coordinator  (208)448-1189  [email protected]  BCDB#8079 AD#53019 July 29, & Aug. 5, 12, 2026 _________________________

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE     Case No.: CV09-25-1550    Sheriff’s Case No.: C26-493    Date of Sale: August 19, 2026    Time of Sale: 10:00 am    Place of Sale:  Bonner County Sheriff’s Office Lobby  4001 N Boyer Rd  Sandpoint, ID 83864  IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF BONNER  Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC,  Plaintiff,  v.  Unknown Heirs & Devisees of the Estate of Arnold Cox; Maribeth Miller; and Unknown Parties in Possession of or with an interest in the real property commonly known as:   312 Kluth St, Priest River, ID 83856,  Defendants.  Under and by virtue of a Writ of Special Execution issued in the above-entitled action on the 7th day of July, 2026, I am commanded to sell at public auction all of Defendants’ rights and interest to the below described property:    Lot 3, Block A, Kluth’s Addition to the City of Priest River, Idaho, according to the plat recorded in Book 3 of Plats, at Page 80, records of Bonner County, Idaho.    Property Address: 312 Kluth St, Priest River, ID 83856    Notice is hereby given that on the 19th day of August, 2026 at 10:00 O’clock A.M. at the Bonner County Sheriff’s Office 4001 N Boyer Road, Sandpoint, ID 83864, the above-described property will be sold to the highest bidder to satisfy Plaintiff`s judgment, with interest and costs.  The highest bidder must tender to the Sheriff the full bid amount, in the form of a cashier`s check, at the time of sale. The sale is made without any warranty whatsoever, including but not limited to any warranty as to title, liens, possession, taxes, encumbrances, or condition of the property.  The purchaser will be entitled to a deed for the premises so sold at the expiration of the six-month redemption period.  The Sheriff will give possession, but does not guarantee clear title nor continue possessory right to the purchaser.  Dated this 23rd day of July 2026.  Bonner County Sheriff  By: /s/Vicki Simmerman, Civil Clerk  Lewis N. Stoddard, Bar Number 7766  Benjamin J. Mann, Bar Number 10198  Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C.  300 W. Main St., Ste. 150  Boise, ID 83702  Phone: 801-355-2886  Facsimile: 801-328-9714  [email protected]  Attorney for Plaintiff | HWM File No. ID22095  BCDB#8080 AD#53021 July 29, & August 5, 12, 2026 _________________________

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Case No. CV09-26-1275 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, DARWIN W. BROWN, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that CAROLYN J. BROWN has been appointed Personal Representative for the Estate of DARWIN W. BROWN. 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 24 day of July, 2026. /s/ John A. Finney FINNEY FINNEY & FINNEY, P.A. 120 E. Lake Street, Ste 317 Sandpoint, Idaho 83864 Attorney for CAROLYN J. BROWN, Personal Representative of the Estate of DARWIN W. BROWN BCDB#8081 AD#53024 July 29, & Aug. 5, 12, 2026 _________________________

NOTICE OF HEARING ON NAME CHANGE (Minor) Case No. CV09-26-1296 IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT FOR THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF BONNER IN RE: Jackson Elmer Thomas Grima A petition to change the name of Jackson Elmer Thomas Grima, a minor, now residing in the City of Sandpoint, State of Idaho, has been filed in the District Court in Bonner County, Idaho. The name will change to Jackson Elmer Thomas Bernard. The reason for the change in name is: 1. Jackson has requested this change 2. So he has same last name as family.  A hearing on the petition is scheduled for 11:00 o’clock a.m. on 9-9-2026 at the Bonner County Courthouse. Objections may be filed by any person who can show the court a good reason against the name change. Date: July 27, 2026 CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT /s/Debra Swopes Deputy Clerk BCDB#8084 AD#53099 August 5, 12, 19, 26, 2026 _________________________

STATE TIMBER SALE CR200450, BODIE ADJACENT 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 Tuesday, September 1, 2026 for an estimated 3,615 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 $87,620.95 which is 10% of the appraised net sale value of $876,209.50. 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 is $242.39 per MBF. The sale is located within Sections 15 & 16, Township 56N, Range 05W, B.M., Bonner County, 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 Timber Sale Advertisement App - Department of Lands or from the Idaho Department of Lands office, Sandpoint, Idaho. Please note purchaser insurance requirements posted on the timber sale website at Timber Sale Purchasing Requirements (idaho.gov). 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#8097 AD#53295 Aug. 5,12,19,26, 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 Hester Trust made application to permit Riprap. Located on the Pend Oreille River, Idaho adjacent to: Section 03, Township 55N, Range 04W; 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  BCDB#8098 AD#53325 August 5, 12, 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 Hester Trust made application to permit Riprap. Located on the Pend Oreille River, Idaho adjacent to: Section 03, Township 55N, Range 04W; 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  BCDB#8099 AD#53327 August 5, & 12, 2026 _________________________

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027 CITY OF PRIEST RIVER THE CITY OF PRIEST RIVER HEREBY NOTIFIES THE PUBLIC that the Priest River City Council will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, August 17, 2026, starting at 5:30 pm, at the Priest River City Hall Council Chambers, 552 High Street, Priest River, Idaho, pursuant to Idaho Code 50-1002, regarding consideration of the proposed budget for fiscal year October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027. All interested persons are invited to appear and show cause, if any, why such budget should or should not be adopted. Copies of the proposed City Budget in detail are available at Priest River City Hall during regular business hours. PROPOSED EXPENDITURES FUND FY25 ACTUAL FY26 BUDGETED FY27 PROPOSED EXPENDITURES EXPENDITURES EXPENDITURES General Fund General Government 234,138.02 234,513.00 261,788.00 Law Enforcement 656,816.73 767,299.00 767,500.00 Code Enforcement 29,365.48 32,571.00 33,516.00 Building & Zoning 134,722.86 230,683.00 183,561.00 Parks 76,779.13 86,660.00 125,695.00 General Fund Total 1,131,822.22 1,351,726.00 1,372,060.00 Street Fund Total 436,441.69 654,553.00 588,089.00 Impact Fee Fund Total 0.00 16,800.00 17,050.00 Water Fund Operations & Maintenance 829,502.63 710,173.00 691,671.00 Capital Improvements 202,753.67 53,731.00 236,214.00 Debt Service 278,767.11 266,475.00 263,889.00 Water Fund Total 1,311,023.41 1,030,379.00 1,191,774.00 Wastewater Fund Operations & Maintenance 682,654.62 539,121.00 602,648.00 Capital Improvements 134,613.43 155,314.00 27,363.00 Debt Service 250,915.44 238,663.00 238,672.00 Wastewater Fund Total 1,068,183.49 933,098.00 868,683.00 Grand Total All Funds 3,947,470.81 3,986,556.00 4,037,656.00 PROPOSED REVENUES FUND FY25 ACTUAL FY26 BUDGETED FY27 PROPOSED REVENUES REVENUES REVENUES Property Tax Levy General Fund 688,712.65 725,650.00 783,702.00 Street Fund 228,558.53 241,883.00 261,234.00 Total Property Tax Levy 917,271.18 967,533.00 1,044,936.00 Revenue Sources Other Than Property Taxes General Fund 648,575.45 626,076.00 588,358.00 Street Fund 419,145.07 412,670.00 326,855.00 Impact Fee Fund 19,686.64 16,800.00 17,050.00 Water Fund Non-Debt Service 890,782.23 792,396.00 956,377.00 Debt Service 250,605.07 237,983.00 235,397.00 Water Fund Total 1,141,387.30 1,030,379.00 1,191,774.00 Wastewater Fund Non-Debt Service 669,569.30 722,927.00 658,503.00 Debt Service 222,731.46 210,171.00 210,180.00 Wastewater Fund Total 892,300.76 933,098.00 868,683.00 Grand Total All Funds 4,038,366.40 3,986,556.00 4,037,656.00 The proposed FY 2027 budget is shown above as FY 2027 Proposed Expenditures and Revenues, which have been tentatively approved by the City Council and entered into the Journal of Proceedings on July 20, 2026. Publication dates for the Notice of Hearing are August 5 and August 12, 2026, in the Bonner County Daily Bee. ATTEST: Laurel Thomas, CMC, City Clerk/Treasurer The City of Priest River encourages participation in Public Hearings. Individuals with special needs regarding access and participation in the Public Hearing may contact the City Clerk’s office at 208-448-2123, PO Box 415, Priest River, Idaho, 83856 prior to the meeting time. BCDB#8100 AD#53328 August 5, & 12, 2026

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE  CITY OF PRIEST RIVER    The City of Priest River City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, August 17, 2026, beginning at 5:30 pm at the Priest River City Hall Council Chambers, 552 High Street, Priest River, ID, to consider public comment regarding the institution of new or increased municipal utility fees, building, zoning, and miscellaneous request fees, and general revenue fees for city hall, the police department, code enforcement, and public works. Information about the proposed rates and changes may be obtained from the office of the City Clerk at Priest River City Hall during regular business hours.    Written comments concerning this public hearing must be received at City Hall by 5:00 pm on August 14, 2026. They may either be dropped off at City Hall, emailed to the City Clerk at [email protected], or mailed to the City of Priest River at PO Box 415, Priest River, ID 83856.  BCDB#8101 AD#53332 August 5, & 12, 2026 _________________________

ORDER SETTING DATE FOR HEARING AND FOR NOTICE Case No. CV09-26-1286 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: DEBRA RACHEL BROWN, Deceased. IT IS ORDERED that the hearing on Petitioner RICHARD DALE BROWN’s Petition for Summary Administration, filed on July 23, 2026, will be held on October 19, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., before the Honorable Luke Hagelberg, in this Court, located at 215 South 1st Avenue, Sandpoint, ID 83864, and that notice of such hearing be given to all interested persons in the manner required by the Idaho Uniform Probate Code. At the time of the hearing all interested persons must appear and show cause, if any they have, why the petition should not be granted. DATED 7/30/2026 /s/MAGISTRATE JUDGE CLERK’S CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I hereby certify that a true and correct copy, with the clerk’s filing stamp thereon showing the date of filing, of the Order Setting Date for Hearing and For Notice, was sent via service contact e-mail, on the date indicated, as addressed below: John A. Finney Finney Finney & Finney, P.A. Sandpoint, Idaho Service Contact: [email protected] DATED 7/31/2026 By:/s/Charity L Hadley Clerk of Court BCDB#8102 AD#53337 August 5, 12, 19, 2026 _________________________