Wednesday, February 04, 2026
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NEWS

City to proceed with renovating RV Park

The City Council voted 6-0 to move forward with prior announced plans to renovate the City Beach RV Park on Wednesday.

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From wildfire risk to building wildfire resiliency

An upcoming wildfire protection and prevention program will focus on regional preparedness, featuring information from forestry, emergency management and local …

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Ponderay to develop new streets improvement and management plan

The City Council unanimously approved the development of a new capital improvement and pavement management plan during a lengthier meeting …

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Weird winter

Tubbs Hill was a vibrant green Saturday, a color usually reserved for springtime — and no snow to be seen.

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Governor defends his budget plan as lawmakers probe cuts to K-12

Gov. Brad Little recently defended his budget plan that maintains flat K‑12 funding while lawmakers evaluate potential cuts.

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Bill would eliminate voter affidavit as acceptable ID at polls

A proposal in Idaho seeks to repeal the use of voter affidavits as an alternative to photo identification at election …

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Flood damage work continues near Libby

Meanwhile, state officials will be in Libby Monday, Jan. 26, to help property owners file claims.

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County workshops travel policy

In a two-hour meeting, the Board of County Commissioners workshopped the county’s travel policy, notably discussing and agreeing on multiple …

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Steps for Schools promote activity, supports schools

A number of Idaho legislators and state officials are taking part in the Steps for Schools walking challenge.

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FOL hosting book sale Saturday

February brings a themed used book sale at the Sandpoint Library, featuring romance titles, collector guides, and an expanded mystery …

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First road restrictions set

Bonner County has begun seasonal road weight restrictions, starting with Helen Thompson Road and green-flag advisories across all districts.

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Priest River continues comp plan review

Priest River officials continue to review updates to the city’s comprehensive plan. Recent edits refine data, formatting, and appendices while …

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State agencies warn furloughs, layoffs expected if further budget cuts needed

Now needing to grapple with the $155 million cost of implementing the tax cuts within the One Big Beautiful Bill, …

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Bridge Street sidewalk expansion to begin “immediately”

The city is moving forward with its plan to expand the Bridge Street sidewalk after reaching an agreement with Bridge …

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Cowell ready for trial, new interviews come to light

The trial for a Naples woman is slated to take place Monday, Feb. 9, after a pre-trial conference confirmed both …

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Three decades of coloring outside the lines

A retrospective exhibition highlights Randy Wilhelm’s three decades of art education in Sandpoint, showcasing classroom-inspired works, personal interpretations, and his …

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Man dies in crash near Athol

Both southbound lanes of U.S. 95 were briefly closed. One lane was reopened and both lanes were open about two …

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Kayakers rescued on Sunday

Responding crews safely rescued both kayakers from the shoreline. A citation was issued for failing to have a required personal …

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Region's women veterans tell their stories

For a while, Maurica Nelsen got used to feeling invisible during public veteran acknowledgements. Like a discordant note in a …

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Medical cannabis initiative gathers 45,000 signatures

A coalition of Idahoans supporting the legalization of medical cannabis for people with debilitating medical conditions has gathered more than …

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