Richard 'Rich' Theodore Grieb, 81

Richard “Rich” T. Grieb, 81, of Hayden Lake, Idaho, passed away with his wife by his side on June 14, 2026. Born on Aug. 21, 1944, in Santa Maria, Calif.

'Forever Young Ball' brings seniors together in Plains

Students from the Plains School District once again proved they know how to show the community’s 55-and-older crowd a great time.

Karen 'Anise' Leisle, 81

Karen Anise Stevens (Leisle) was born on Aug. 31, 1944, to Carl and Denise Stevens. She departed this earth at the age of 81 on April 20, 2026.

Louisiana blues legend Tab Benoit to perform at Wachholz College Center June 5

Known for his passionate performances and deep-rooted connection to the swamp, Tab Benoit is a true master of his craft, boasting over 20 releases that showcase his unique artistry.

Bigfork Summer Playhouse hits stage with double dose of spectacular theater

The Bigfork Summer Playhouse season leaps into action with the high-energy Disney classic "Newsies" on Saturday, June 6, followed closely by the hilariously spooky comedy Mel Brooks' "Young Frankenstein."

Richard 'Rich' Theodore Grieb, 81

Richard “Rich” T. Grieb, 81, of Hayden Lake, Idaho, passed away with his wife by his side on June 14, 2026. Born on Aug. 21, 1944, in Santa Maria, Calif.

David Dean Dofelmire, 70

David Dean Dofelmire, 70, of Pinehurst, Idaho, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2026, at Kootenai Health with his wife and family by his side. David was born on Nov. 11, 1955, in San Gabriel, Calif., a son of the late Donald and Evelyn (Parry) Dofelmire.

David Dean Dofelmire, 70

David Dean Dofelmire, 70, of Pinehurst, Idaho, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2026, at Kootenai Health with his wife and family by his side. David was born on Nov. 11, 1955, in San Gabriel, Calif., a son of the late Donald and Evelyn (Parry) Dofelmire.

Robert 'Bob' Raymond Wilbur, 85

Robert “Bob” Raymond Wilbur, 85, of Harrison, Idaho, died March 3, 2026. Bob was born on June 25, 1940, in Kellogg, Idaho, to Clarence and Della May (Anderson) Wilbur.

Daniel Whipps, 74

Daniel Whipps, 74

Valley Neighbors holds fundraising meal

Guests will enjoy a thoughtfully prepared menu crafted by a local Syrian chef.

Registration open for NIC Color Fun Run

John "Jack" Fay, 84

John “Jack” Fay, age 84, of Ronan, passed away May 18, 2026, surrounded by family and friends. He was born Jan. 19, 1942, in Helena to John “Jack” Fay Sr. and Elizabeth “Sis” Fay. His memorial is 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, at the Ronan Community Center.

City awaits Yonezawa officials, students

Visit will also bring dedication of city Japanese Peace Garden

A child's first dental visit

Without guidance from a medical doctor or a dentist, some parents do not get early dental care for their kids as recommended. More than 15 percent of parents who were not told by someone in the healthcare field when their kid’s first dental visit should occur, think kids should wait until after age four for their first visit. This data is from C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital Poll on Children’s Health.

Bonner County Calendar - April 7, 2023

A look at the events, activities, and meetings taking place around Bonner County, from Sandpoint to Cocolalla, from Priest River to Ponderay, and from Clark Fork to Dover.

Park visitor numbers continue to be low

Visits to Glacier National Park in August were down sharply over last year, continuing the slower summer trend. According to Park figures, Glacier Park saw 532,718 recreation visits in August, which is 15.8 percent less than last year.

Fires didn't put much of a dent in visitation

Fires or not, visitation to Glacier National Park hummed along at a record pace, with 11 percent more visitors overall this year than last year.

Glacier visitation tops 3.3 million for 2017, the most ever

Glacier National Park’s final visitation for 2017 capped out at 3.305 million for the year, as final visitation numbers were released recently.

Park visitor numbers continue to be low

Visits to Glacier National Park in August were down sharply over last year, continuing the slower summer trend. According to Park figures, Glacier Park saw 532,718 recreation visits in August, which is 15.8 percent less than last year.