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Bonner County Daily Bee | UPDATED 50 minutes AGO
| August 26, 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 _________________________

ORDINANCE NO. 645    AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE FOR FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2026, APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF FOUR MILLION SEVENTEEN THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED FIFTY-EIGHT DOLLARS AND NO CENTS ($4,017,358.00) TO DEFRAY THE EXPENSES AND LIABILITIES OF THE CITY OF PRIEST RIVER FOR SAID FISCAL YEAR, SPECIFYING THE OBJECTS AND PURPOSES FOR WHICH SAID APPROPRIATION IS MADE, AUTHORIZING A LEVY OF SUFFICIENT TAX UPON THE TAXABLE PROPERTY, PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES, DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO FILE CERTIFIED COPIES OF THIS ORDINANCE WITH THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND IDAHO SECRETARY OF STATE, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.     Be it ordained by the Mayor and Council of the City of Priest River, Bonner County, Idaho:    SECTION I: That the sum of FOUR MILLION SEVENTEEN THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED FIFTY-EIGHT DOLLARS AND NO CENTS ($4,017,358.00) be, and the same is appropriated to defray the necessary expenses and liabilities of the City of Priest River, Bonner County, Idaho for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026.    SECTION II: The objects and purposes for which such appropriation is made, and the amount of each object and purpose is as follows:    General Fund General Government $   261,735.00  Law Enforcement $   767,500.00  Code Enforcement $    33,516.00  Building & Zoning $   183,561.00  Parks $   112,775.00  TOTAL GENERAL FUND $ 1,359,087.00    Street Fund $   580,764.00    Water Fund Operations & Maintenance $   691,671.00  Capital Improvements $   236,214.00  Debt Service $   263,889.00  TOTAL WATER FUND $ 1,191,774.00    Wastewater Fund   Operations & Maintenance $   602,648.00  Capital Improvements $    27,363.00  Debt Service $   238,672.00  OTAL WASTEWATER FUND $   868,683.00    Impact Fee Fund $    17,050.00    TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS      $ 4,017,358.00    SECTION III: That a general tax levy on all taxable property within the City of Priest River be levied in an amount allowed by law for the general purposes for said City, for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026.    SECTION IV: All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed.    SECTION V: The City Clerk of the City of Priest River is hereby directed to file a certified copy of this Ordinance with the County Commissioners of Bonner County, Idaho, and the Idaho Secretary of State, in accordance with Idaho Code 50-1003 and 63-804.    SECTION VI: This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force upon its passage, approval, and publication in one issue of the Bonner County Daily Bee, a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Priest River, and the official newspaper of said City.    PASSED under suspension of the rules upon which a roll call vote was taken and duly enacted as an Ordinance of the City of Priest River, Bonner County, Idaho at a convened meeting of the City of Priest River City Council held on the 17th day of August, 2026.    SIGNED: ATTEST:  Jeff Connolly Laurel Thomas, CMC  Mayor City Clerk/Treasurer    Roll Call:  Council Member Turner: _­­­__AYE_   Council Member Wagner: ___AYE_   Council Member Brower: ___AYE_  Council Member Mullaley: ___AYE_  BCDB#8163 AD#54290 August 26, 2026

SUMMARY OF  ORDINANCE NO. 646    AN ORDINANCE GRANTING AVISTA CORPORATION, d/b/a AVISTA UTILITIES, A WASHINGTON CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, THE NONEXCLUSIVE RIGHT, PRIVILEGE, AUTHORITY AND FRANCHISE TO LOCATE, CONSTRUCT, INSTALL, OWN, OPERATE, MAINTAIN, REPAIR, AND REPLACE POLES, ELEVATED AND UNDERGROUND WIRES, CABLES AND APPURTENANCES FOR THE TRANSMISSION, CONTROL AND DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRICITY WITHIN THE CITY.    SECTION 1.0: DEFINITIONS     SECTION 2.0: GRANT OF FRANCHISE  2.1 – Grant  2.2 – Effective Date  2.3 – Term  2.4 – Non-Exclusive Franchise  2.5 – Notice of City’s Intent to Compete with Avista  2.6 – Assignment of Franchise  2.7 – Franchise Taxes, Fees, and Costs    SECTION 3.0: AVISTA’S OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE  3.1 – Compliance with Laws, Regulations, Codes, and Standards  3.2 – Facility Location by Avista and Non-Interference  3.3 – Facility Location Information  3.4 – Vegetation Management – Trimming/Removal of Trees  3.5 – Right of Excavation   3.6 – Emergency Work    SECTION 4.0: RESERVATION OF CITY’S RIGHTS AND POWERS  4.1 – Reservation of Right  4.2 – Necessary Construction/Maintenance by City  4.3 – Expansion of Avista’s Facilities  4.4 – Change of Boundaries of the City  4.5 – Removal of Abandoned Facilities  4.6 – Vacation of Properties by City  4.7 – Pole Attachments by City    SECTION 5.0: RELOCATION OR CONVERSION OF AVISTA’S FACILITIES  5.1 – Relocation of Facilities Requested by City  5.2 – Relocation of Facilities Requested by Third Parties  5.3 - Availability of Other Funds  5.4 – Temporary Relocation of Facilities Requested by Third Parties  5.5 – Conversion of Electric Distribution Facilities    SECTION 6.0: INDEMNITY AND INSURANCE  6.1 – Indemnification of City  6.2 – Indemnification of Avista  6.3 – Insurance    SECTION 7.0: FRANCHISE DISPUTE RESOLUTION  7.1 – Non-Waiver  7.2 – Dispute Resolution by the Parties  7.3 – Right of Enforcement  7.4 – Attorney’s Fees and Costs    SECTION 8.0: GENERAL PROVISIONS  8.1 – Franchise as Contract, No Third-Party Beneficiaries   8.2 – Force Majeure  8.3 – Prior Franchises Superseded  8.4 – Severability  8.5 – Changes or Amendments  8.6 – Supremacy and Governing Law  8.7 – Headings   8.8 – Acceptance of Franchise  8.9 – Abandonment or Suspension of Franchise Rights and Obligations  8.10 – Franchise Effective Date     THE FULL TEXT OF THIS ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE IN THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE AT CITY HALL, 552 HIGH STREET, PRIEST RIVER, IDAHO AND IS IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT UPON THE PUBLICATION OF THIS SUMMARY.    /s/LAUREL THOMAS, CITY CLERK  CDA#8168 AD#54454 August 26, 2026

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING  PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027  PRIEST RIVER URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY    THE PRIEST RIVER URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY HEREBY NOTIFIES THE PUBLIC that the Priest River Urban Renewal Agency will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, starting at 9:00 am, at Priest River City Hall, 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 Urban Renewal 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 Urban Renewal $81,844.16 $104,538.00 $80,876.00  Total Expenditures $81,844.16 $104,538.00 $80,876.00    PROPOSED REVENUES FUND FY25 ACTUAL FY26 BUDGETED FY27 PROPOSED REVENUES REVENUES REVENUES  Property Tax Revenue $ 49,511.76 $ 50,000.00 $50,000.00  Prior FY Cash Carryover $ 97,489.93 $ 54,538.00 $30,876.00  Total Revenues $147,001.69 $104,538.00 $80,876.00  The proposed FY 2027 budget is shown above as FY 2027 Proposed Expenditures and Revenues, which have been tentatively approved by the Urban Renewal Agency and entered into the Journal of Proceedings on August 3, 2026. Publication dates for the Notice of Hearing are August 26 and September 2, 2026, in the Bonner County Daily Bee.        ATTEST: Laurel Thomas, Secretary                           BCDB#8169 AD#54455 August 26, & September 2, 2026

Partial Roof Replacement Priest River Elementary School West Bonner School District #83 is requesting sealed quotes from qualified roofing contractors for a partial roof replacement at: 231 Harriet Street Priest River, ID 83856 Project Description The scope of work includes, but is not limited to: • Removal and replacement of designated roofing sections • Installation of metal roofing • Replacement of plywood sheathing as needed • Installation of ice and water barrier • Installation of custom metal eave trim • Cleanup and disposal of all project-related debris The selected contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, permits, and transportation necessary to complete the project. Site Visit Interested and qualified bidders are strongly encouraged to visit the project site to examine existing conditions, verify dimensions, and determine the full scope of work prior to submitting a quote. Contractors shall be responsible for familiarizing themselves with all site conditions. Bid Submission Sealed quotes shall be clearly marked: “Partial Roof Replacement / Priest River Elementary – RFQ” and delivered to: West Bonner School District #83 District Office 134 Main St Priest River, ID 83856 Deadline for Submission: Thursday, September 10, 2026 @ 3:00pm 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 this project or to arrange a site visit, please contact: Pete Smith Operations Coordinator (208)448-1189 [email protected] BCDB#8170 AD#54456 August 26, & Sept. 2, 9, 2026 _________________________

Notice is hereby given that the Schweitzer Fire District in Bonner County Idaho, will conduct a public hearing on Wednesday, 2nd of September, 2026 at 1600 at the Schweitzer Fire Station located at 7094 Schweitzer Mountain Rd, for the purpose of explaining its proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026/2027. All interested persons are invited to appear and show cause, if any, why such budget should or should not be adopted. The proposed budget subject of the above hearing is as follows:    Ordinary Income/Expense         Income                                      Total                Contract-EMS                        42,315                EMS Billing Income                  30,000                Levy Remittance                     416,000         Total Income                                 488,315          Expense         Capital Improvement                42,815         Dues, Fees, & Subscriptions         2,000         Fuel                                  5,000         Insurance                            12,500         Lease Exp.                           0         Legal/Professional                   20,000         Living Quarters Expenses           10,000         Office Supplies                      3,000         Payroll & Expenses                   200,000         Repair and Maint. – Building         5,000         Repair and Maint. – Equip            15,000         Supplies and small equip.           12,000         Training                              4,000         Utilities                               15,000         Equip Purchase                      100,000         Volunteer Expense                   42,000           Total Expense                               488,315 BCDB#8171 AD#54458 AUGUST 26, 2026

NOTICE OF HEARING ON NAME CHANGE Case No. CV09-26-1461 IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT FOR THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF BONNER IN RE: Carol Annette Haggenmacher, A petition to change the name of Carol Annette Haggenmacher, now residing in the City of Sagle, State of Idaho, has been filed in the District Court in Bonner County, Idaho. The name will change to Annette Haggenmacher. The reason for the change in name is: Name on ID driver’s license do not match existing documents, i.e., passport, social security card, etc.  A hearing on the petition is scheduled for 11:00 o’clock a.m. on 10-14-2026 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: August 21, 2026 CLERK OF THE DISTRICT COURT /s/Debra Swopes Deputy Clerk BCDB#8172 AD#54488 Aug. 26, & Sept. 2, 9, 16, 2026 _________________________

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 SELKIRKS PEND OREILLE TRANSIT AUTHORITY The public hearing for the Selkirks Pend Oreille Transit Authority proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 will be held at the Ponderay City Hall, 278 Fourth Street, Ponderay, ID at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 17, 2026. All interested persons are invited to appear and show cause, if any, why such budget should not be adopted. Copies of the proposed budget in detail are available at the SPOT office during regular office hours. 2025/2026 2026/2027 2024/2025 Approved Proposed FUND NAME Actual Budget Budget EXPENDITURES General Fund $1,213,928 $1,509,494 $1,110,366 Capital Expenses 414,612 1,262,245 679,046 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $1,628,540 $2,771,739 $1,789,412 REVENUES General Revenue $1,177,031 $1,600,789 $1,074,332 Capital Revenue 330,689 1,145,605 679,046 Capital Match Carry Over 83,923 16,232 0 Cash Carry Over 36,897 9,113 36,035 TOTAL REVENUES $1,628,540 $2,771,739 $1,789,412 Citizens are invited to inspect the detailed supporting records of the above proposed budget. Zale Palmer Treasurer BCDB#8173 AD#54489 Aug. 26, & Sept. 2, 9, 2026