Bonner County History - Feb. 6, 2025

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

As strikes devastate Gaza, Israel forms unity government to oversee war sparked by Hamas attack

A ground offensive in Gaza, whose 2.3 million residents are densely packed into a tiny, coastal strip, would likely result in a surge of casualties for fighters on both sides.

HUCKLEBERRIES: Hydromania ran out of gas in North Idaho

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Teen tops all anglers at Mack Days

The Daily Inter Lake

Troy Trojans stand out during Top 10 track meet

Three Troy Trojans earned top-six finishes in three events at the Russ Pilcher/Western Montana Top 10 track and field meet Tuesday in Missoula.

Amazon launches employee vaccinations in Washington state

SEATTLE (AP) — Amazon has started to vaccinate thousands of its warehouse and delivery workers, contractors and their families in Washington state and plans to host more vaccination clinics to inoculate its employees.

It hath no fuzzy

Hell hath no (polite, mild-mannered) fury like a crafter scorned (or sort of inconvenienced).

Temporary flight restriction established for TCC fires

In the Trestle Creek area, the fire has not moved, but is still within a half-mile of residences

Whitefish harriers smoke course at Western A Fall Classic

The Whitefish cross-country team had a brilliant showing at the Western A Fall Classic at the King’s Ranch Golf Course in Frenchtown on Saturday.

Noxon volleyball team car wash

Members of the Noxon volleyball team held a car wash and baked good sale last Saturday in Trout Creek to help raise money for new uniforms. There was no shortage of takers for either as chocolate treats tempted patrons to the Trout Creek Local Store and plenty of dusty and muddy vehicles received some tender loving care. (Scott Shindledecker/Valley Press)

Day honors those who died in service

Military Tales celebrates the country's military, and its servicemen and women and their service.

SL museum opening for 2024 season

The community is invited to help kick off the new season of the Spirit Lake Historical Society and Museum at an open house Saturday, May 25, from 1-4 p.m.

A natural alternative

Organic retailer makes its mark on the basin

MOSES LAKE — Settlers Natural Market may be the Basin’s best-kept secret.

Bonner County News of Record - Sept. 5, 2023

Police log information for Sandpoint, Ponderay and Priest River police departments, and the Bonner County Sheriff's Office.

Montana National Guard commanding officer visits Libby

By BRENT SHRUM Western News Editor

Whitefish Review launches 30th issue, ‘Crossroads’

Whitefish Review will celebrate the publication of its 30th issue, “Crossroads,” on Friday, May 9, with an event featuring Lee Stockdale, the winner of the 2025 Montana Prize for Humor and Mark Schoenfeld, a Missoula writer, educator and storyteller.

Plains mayor elected to Sanders County commission

Plains Mayor Dan Rowan scored a decisive victory Tuesday night in his campaign for the Sanders County Commission seat in District 1, while John Holland secured the county commission’s District 2 seat.

REGION 18 WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: Cardinals shake off illness, prep for Snow

The North Idaho College women’s basketball enters this week’s Region 18 Tournament as the third seed and will face second-seeded Snow in the opening game today at 4 p.m. PDT on the campus of College of Southern Idaho in Twin Falls.

FOL book sale is Saturday

Sandpoint Friends of the Library will hold its monthly used book sale is happening Saturday, March 2.

Mills leads Binghamton over UMBC 75-69

BALTIMORE (AP) — Brenton Mills scored 22 points and Bryce Beamer had 20 points and 10 rebounds as Binghamton topped Maryland-Baltimore County 75-69 on Monday.