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Bonner County Daily Bee | UPDATED 1 hour, 24 minutes AGO
| August 19, 2026 12:00 AM

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 _________________________

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 _________________________

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY    FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY    Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for Unincorporated Areas of Bonner County, Idaho,   Case No. 26-10-0447X. The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) solicits technical information or comments on proposed flood hazard determinations for the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), and where applicable, the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report for your community. These flood hazard determinations may include the addition or modification of Base Flood Elevations, base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries or zone designations, or the regulatory floodway. The FIRM and, if applicable, the FIS report have been revised to reflect these flood hazard determinations through issuance of a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR), in accordance with Title 44, Part 65 of the Code of Federal Regulations. These determinations are the basis for the floodplain management measures that your community is required to adopt or show evidence of having in effect to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. For more information on the proposed flood hazard determinations and information on the statutory 90-day period provided for appeals, please visit FEMA’s website at https://www.floodmaps.fema.gov/fhm/BFE_Status/bfe_main.asp , or call the FEMA Mapping and Insurance eXchange (FMIX) toll free at 1-877-FEMA MAP (1-877-336-2627).  BCDB#8115 AD#53634 August 12, & 19, 2026 _________________________

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Kootenai-Ponderay Sewer District The Kootenai-Ponderay Sewer District’s governing board will conduct a Public Hearing on Monday, August 24th, 2026, in the meeting room at 511 Whiskey Jack Road at 5:00 p.m. in conjunction with the annual Budget Hearing for the purpose of hearing public comments regarding proposed increases for monthly sewer charges and other fees. The Board reviews rates and fees annually to see if increased operating revenue is needed to meet operating and maintenance costs of the system, to fund the ongoing depreciation of the system and to bring other fees more reasonably in-line with current costs. The Revenue Bond Funding for the new Wastewater Treatment Plant was also reviewed. The current monthly user rates per month and equivalent residential unit (ER) and proposed rates as well as other fees are: Current Mo. Rate Proposed Mo. Rate Single Family Residence- $58.28 $58.28 Residential-Com-per ER- $58.28 $58.28 Admin/Non-Conn Fees-Per ER - $11.12 $11.12 Commercial User per ER- $78.20 $78.20 Industrial User per ER- $99.64 $99.64 Govt/Non-Profit User per ER - $29.18 $29.18 Waste Water Plant Upgrades-Bond Revenue Charge per ER Per month ALL USERS- $4.00 $6.00 All interested parties are invited to attend. Written comments must be submitted to the Kootenai-Ponderay Sewer District prior to the scheduled hearing by either mailing to P.O. Box 562, Kootenai, ID 83840, delivering to the District office at 511 Whiskey Jack Road or via electronic mail to [email protected]. Additional information is available at the District office or by calling (208)263-0229. You may also visit the District website at: https://kootenaiponderaysewerdistrict.org Legal#11687 AD#53745 August 12,19, 2026

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE    THE CITY OF PRIEST RIVER CITY COUNCIL will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 5:30PM at the Priest River City Hall Council Chambers, 552 High Street, Priest River, ID to consider and to receive testimony on the following Planning and Zoning applications:    File 26-006 – AM – Title 10, Chapters 2, 3, 4, and 9 Amendments The City of Priest River is proposing amendments to several sections of the Title 10 land use code, as summarized below:  10-2-2: Specific Definitions: Adds or revises definitions for “Campground,” “Marina, Commercial,” “Park,” and “Recreational Vehicle Park.”  10-3-1: District Classifications: Adds the proposed “MUP, Multi-Use Park” zoning district to the list of district classifications.  10-4-12: MUP, Multi-Use Park (New Section): Creates the MUP zoning district and establishes its purpose, principal uses, conditional uses, and development standards, including density provisions.  10-9-2: Recreational Vehicle (RV) Parks: Adds campground provisions; removes the existing requirement that all RV parks be approved through a conditional use permit and public hearing; allows approval requirements to be determined by the applicable zoning district; and modifies parking, water-supply, and other related requirements.  File 26-007 Annexation of Two Rivers Parcel The City of Priest River is requesting to annex approximately 0.40 acres of City-owned property located generally near the confluence of the Priest and Pend Oreille Rivers. The property was recently donated to the City and is identified by Bonner County parcel number RP56N04W303801A. If annexed, the City is proposing to apply the MUP, Multi-Use Park, zoning designation to the property as part of File 26-008.  The property is more particularly described as:  That portion of Lots 5 and 6 of Section 30, Township 56 North, Range 4 West, Boise Meridian, Bonner County, Idaho, lying west of Priest River; EXCEPTING THEREFROM the Burlington Northern Railroad right-of-way. ALSO EXCEPTING THEREFROM any portion lying within the Plat of Highway 2 Addition East, according to the plat thereof recorded in Book 5 of Plats, Page 196, records of Bonner County, Idaho.    File 26-008 – ZC – Two Rivers Park The City of Priest River is requesting amendments to the official zoning map for two City-owned properties:  1. Approximately 38.40 acres, identified by Bonner County parcel number RPR00000250501A, would be rezoned from Municipal to the proposed MUP, Multi-Use Park, zoning district.  2. Approximately 0.40 acres, identified by Bonner County parcel number RP56N04W303801A, would receive an initial City zoning designation of MUP, Multi-Use Park, if annexed under File 26-007. The property is currently designated R-5 by Bonner County.  Together, the properties contain approximately 38.80 acres and are known as Two Rivers Park. They are generally located at the confluence of the Priest and Pend Oreille Rivers in Priest River, Idaho. No street address has been assigned to either property.  The file for this application may be reviewed online at https://priestriver-id.gov/land-use-files or in person at Priest River City Hall, 552 High Street, during regular business hours.   The referenced start time stated above reflects the beginning of the hearing. Specific file start time and hearing duration vary.  Written statements must be submitted to the planning and zoning department no later than 5:00 pm, one (1) business day prior to the public hearing. Written statements may be submitted at the public hearing. Statements can be delivered or sent to the Priest River City Hall at PO Box 415, Priest River, ID 83856; or emailed to [email protected].  The City of Priest River encourages participation in public hearings. Information regarding the public hearing can be obtained by contacting the City Clerk at (208) 448-2123 or PO Box 415, Priest River, ID, 83856. Individuals with special needs of access to or participation in the public hearing should contact the City Clerk as soon as possible.  BCDB#8147 AD#54069 August 19, 2026 _________________________

INDEPENDENT HIGHWAY DISTRICT ESTIMATE OF EXPENSES AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Independent Highway District will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at 12:15 p.m. at the District shop, 1630 Baldy Mountain Road, Sandpoint, to consider the proposed budget for Fiscal year 2026-2027, at which time the public may appear and be heard upon all or part of the budget. PROPOSED BUDGET OCTOBER 1, 2026 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2027 ANTICIPATED REVENUES: Maintenance & Operations Levy 2,548,756.00 Tort Levy 26,209.00 Property Tax Replacement 26,905.00 M&O Levy Transferred Back to Cities -1,414,600.00 State Sales Tax 287,000.00 Federal Forest Funds 30,000.00 Highway Users 732,000.00 Other 81,300.00 Interest 213,000.00 Sale of Assets 22,000.00 Carry Forward 809,431.00 TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUES 3,362,001.00 ANTICIPATED EXPENDITURES: Salaries and Benefits:   Commissioners 55,671.00 Operations 750,441.00 Administrative Expenses 60,000.00 Public Liability Insurance 26,209.00 Professional Services 105,000.00 Building and Grounds 10,000.00 Road Maintenance & Operations 940,500.00 Capital Outlay 1,028,700.00 Contingency 100,000.00 Dedicated Funds 285,480.00 TOTAL ANTICIPATED EXPENDITURES 3,362,001.00 The budget is available for public inspection at the District office, 31656 Highway 200, Suite 101, Ponderay, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Friday, August 21 and Monday, August 24, 2026. Individuals may also contact the District at 208-255-8121 to schedule an appointment to review the budget. INDEPENDENT HIGHWAY DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS: Mel Bailey, Brian Ivy, David Miles II ATTEST: Julie Bishop, Clerk BCDB#8148 AD#54071 August 19, & 20, 2026

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING – CURE FOR VIOLATION OF IDAHO 31-1422 BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 WEST PRIEST LAKE FIRE DISTRICT PRIEST LAKE, IDAHO Notice is hereby given that a public budget hearing will be held at West Priest Lake Fire Station, Kalispell Station on the 28th day of August 2026, at 4:00 P.M. located at 851 Kalispell Bay Rd., Priest Lake ID 83856. At which hearing the Board of Commissioners of the District will explain its proposed budget for the FY 2026-2027, at which hearing all interested people may attend and file objections thereto. A copy of the proposed FY 2026-2027 Budget for the West Priest Lake Fire District is below and made part of this Notice of Hearing, and such Budget will be available for public inspection posted on the door at 851 Kalispell Bay Rd., Priest Lake, ID 83856. West Priest Lake Fire  District 2026-27 PROPOSED Accounts BUDGET INCOME County Tax Warrant 91,065 Donation income 6,000 Carryover from prev year 10,000 Grant income 5,000 Interest income 1,800 Utility reimburse income 1,200 TOTAL INCOME 115,065 EXPENSES Accounting & Legal fees 4,000 Capital Outlay 38,915 Education & Training 1,250 Fees & Permits 1,000 Fire safety equip & supplies 10,000 Fuel 2,400 Grant commission fee 2,000 Insurance 6,000 Maintenance & Repair 10,000 Office expense 4,500 Payroll & PR Taxes 25,000 Utilities & Phone 10,000 TOTAL EXPENSES 115,065 BCDB#8149 AD#54072 August 19, 2026

INDEPENDENT HIGHWAY DISTRICT ESTIMATE OF EXPENSES AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Independent Highway District will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at 12:15 p.m. at the District shop, 1630 Baldy Mountain Road, Sandpoint, to consider the proposed budget amendment for Fiscal year 2025-2026, at which time the public may appear and be heard upon all or part of the budget amendment. PROPOSED BUDGET AMENDMENT OCTOBER 1, 2025 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2026 ANTICIPATED REVENUES: From: To: Maintenance & Operations Levy 2,447,741.00 2,447,741.00 Tort Levy 25,695.00 25,695.00 Property Tax Replacement 20,247.00 21,603.00 Judgement Refunds per I.C. § 63-1305 9,647.00 9,647.00 M&O Levy Transferred Back to Cities -1,432,400.00 -1,432,400.00 State Sales Tax 238,000.00 260,603.00 Federal Forest Funds 30,000.00 76,064.00 Highway Users 710,000.00 752,860.00 LHTAC Grant Funds 100,000.00 229,000.00 Other 100,800.00 105,803.00 Interest 170,000.00 218,000.00 Sale of Assets 26,000.00 14,000.00 Carry Forward 771,011.00 589,754.00 TOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUES 3,216,741.00 3,318,370.00 ANTICIPATED EXPENDITURES:   Salaries and Benefits:   Commissioners 55,435.00 55,435.00 Operations 720,748.00 720,748.00 Administrative Expenses 56,500.00 56,500.00 Public Liability Insurance 25,695.00 25,695.00 Professional Services 102,500.00 103,500.00 Building and Grounds 10,000.00 10,000.00 Road Maintenance & Operations 966,500.00 1,095,500.00 Capital Outlay 915,000.00 886,600.00 Contingency 100,000.00 100,000.00 Dedicated Funds 264,363.00 264,392.00 TOTAL ANTICIPATED EXPENDITURES 3,216,741.00 3,318,370.00 The budget amendment is available for public inspection at the District office, 31656 Highway 200, Suite 101, Ponderay, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Friday, August 21 and Monday, August 24, 2026. Individuals may also contact the District at 208-255-8121 to schedule an appointment to review the budget amendment. INDEPENDENT HIGHWAY DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS: Mel Bailey, Brian Ivy, David Miles II ATTEST: Julie Bishop, Clerk BCDB#8150 AD#54089 August 19, & 20, 2026