Ironman eyes new finish line

Triathalon, Car d’Lane ‘inadvertently’ set for same weekend

Triathlon, Car d’Lane ‘inadvertently’ set for same weekend

Shoshone BOCC approves two new security policies

Joint venture to build antimony facility announced for Galena Mine

Cd'A Tribe is all business when it comes to education

Issues scholarship challenge match for fifth consecutive year

Chairman of the Coeur d’Alene Tribe Chief J. Allan sees education as “the great equalizer.” That’s why, for the fifth consecutive year, the Tribe will match contributions for every $1,000 scholarship funded by a local business through the Coeur d’Alene Chamber Education Committee’s Annual Scholarship Program.

City to host downtown revitalization open house

City staff will be holding an open house in Sandpoint Community Hall next week to provide an updated design and gather public input on the Downtown Revitalization Phase No. 3 project.

Road and Bridge approved for bridge grant application

Federal aid for a bridge grant application to replace the bridge over the Boyer Slough in Kootenai was unanimously approved by county commissioners.

Unused funds could offset security upgrades at Shoshone County

Lakeland School Board may be undermining its own levy

And depending again on when the new superintendent is hired, the district will be paying two people for that job, while at the same time asking voters to pony up for a levy.

Public meetings on land use element of growth policy Jan. 14, 15

The City of Whitefish will host an open house to present land use recommendations and gather public input on Jan. 14 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Big Columbia Falls streets project bid awarded

The Columbia Falls City Council earlier this week approved a contract with a local firm for the Gateway to Glacier Safety and Mobility Improvement Project. Nelcon Inc. of Columbia Falls was awarded a $9.4 million bid for the project, which was about $700,000 more than the engineer’s estimate and exceeds the $10 million federal RAISE grant, which pays for the bulk of the project by $552,099.

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 Street LLC.

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 Street LLC.

WBCSD bracing for Idaho Digital Learning Academy cuts

West Bonner County School District trustees are concerned that state cuts to the Idaho Digital Learning Academy could have an impact on the district’s students.

Sandpoint to host Cedar Street project open houses

The city will be holding two open houses at the East Bonner County Library in mid-March to inform the public about plans to redo Cedar Street.

Sandpoint extends MOU with SSA

The City Council voted unanimously to extend the Sandpoint Sailing Association’s memorandum of understanding at the Windbag Marina to a 10-year term last week.

County approves airport lease, misc. agreements

Bonner County commissioners unanimously approved several agreements during Tuesday’s business meeting, including an airport lease renewal, a roadside treatment contract and a confidential agreement for the sheriff’s office.

What matters to voters is what counts

and all of that may very well be true. While some of the elected positions pay very well and offer generous benefits, we don’t think that is what prompts people to seek officer. The majority, if not all, really do want what they see as best for the place they call home.

EDIT: Running toward home

Fall for History festival earns state heritage award

Marine Division to follow state waterskiing statute

Amid conversation about a proposed amendment to the county’s waterskiing safety regulations to reflect House Bill 887, Bonner County Marine Division officials will regulate waters based on the state regulations until the county can determine if they’re legally allowed to impose stricter guidelines.