Ambulance district nears full separation from county

“We’re in a really good spot as an ambulance district,” Chief Jeff Lindsey said to the Bonner County commissioners during the Bonner County Ambulance District’s first March meeting.

Brief, productive county business meeting

Bonner County commissioners held a brief business meeting this past Tuesday, with one commissioner absent, only a handful of agenda items to approve and minimal public comment.

House passes SRS Act: What it means for Shoshone County

Man faces attempted deliberate homicide charge in rural Columbia Falls road rage incident

A man involved in an apparent road rage incident on Columbia Falls Stage Road Christmas Eve has been charged with attempted deliberate homicide and felony criminal endangerment for shooting a man in the head and nearly shooting his 8-year-old child, who was in a car seat in the vehicle.

Gookin up to the task of being CDA's mayor

Let’s start with the announced retirements of City Administrator Troy Tymesen, Parks Director Bill Greenwood, Fire Chief Tom Greif, Police Chief Lee White and a number of longtime employees in the fire and police departments and others who accepted the city’s buyout plan to reduce personnel costs. While we like the city’s efforts to save money, we hope losing so many capable people with experience and institutional knowledge doesn’t come back to haunt it.

STR deregulation bill heads to committee

A bill that would eliminate cities’ ability to regulate short-term rentals is headed to the Idaho Legislature’s House Business Committee next week.

Kootenai requests Ponderay PD partnership

Kootenai City Councilor Robert Dressel approached Ponderay at the latter city’s Monday council meeting about a partnership that would see the Ponderay Police Department patrol the neighboring city.

LPOSD CFO discusses impact of potential state cuts

Wallace says fund reserves keeps district in a good position

At a short meeting of the Lake Pend Oreille School District Board of Trustees, Chief Financial Officer Brian Wallace said the district is preparing for a challenging budget year due to potential state budget cuts.

Dogs should be leashed for their good and of those around them

We have seen people walking dogs, unleashed, through City Park. We have seen dogs, unleashed, romping around Tubbs Hill. We have seen dogs, unleashed, playing in the sand and water at Sanders Beach, even though they are not allowed there.

Why I support Brian Heino for Sheriff

I am a retired Sheriff’s Captain with 30 years in law enforcement. I evaluate this race the same way I would any command-level hire: What relevant experience does the candidate bring, how recent is it, and what results have they delivered?

LPOSD elects next Zone 2 trustee

The Lake Pend Oreille School Board unanimously elected Rachelle Hutchens as the next Zone 2 trustee on Tuesday.

Sandpoint officials rail against, prolong adoption of STR bill

The City Council and Mayor Jeremy Grimm made speeches against House Bill 583 before unanimously prolonging the process of repealing the city’s current short-term rental ordinance.

Water, fire and the fragility of summer

Osburn man sentenced in child sex abuse case

Sandpoint officials rail against, prolong adoption of HB 583

The City Council and Mayor Jeremy Grimm made speeches against House Bill 583 before unanimously prolonging the process of repealing the city’s current short-term rental ordinance.

JULY NIBJ: Seasonal employees battle instability while driving tourism

Whether you’re enjoying a bike trail on Schweitzer Mountain or one of the region’s restaurants, there’s a good chance you’re enjoying the handywork of a seasonal employee, like Sandpoint resident Sam Chin.

Mustangs use three homers to top Range Riders

Donovan Ratfield’s early homer gave the Range Riders a fast start, but three home runs by the Mustangs helped Billings rally for a 5-3 victory in the opener of a Pioneer League doubleheader on Saturday evening.

BOCC to discuss external use of county conference rooms

After two groups asked to use an empty county conference room and office space, Bonner County commissioners are waiting to see if they can allow external usage of county property.

KSD taps Whatcott to lead KHS

KSD tabs Whatcott to lead KHS