Mitchell sentenced in domestic violence case

A Sandpoint man has been sentenced to 24 months of supervised probation for charges stemming from a domestic violence case.

County opens board, commission interviews to public

After several months of consideration, Bonner County commissioners voted to allow members of the public to witness the interview process of appointed boards and commissions in the county.

Bad decisions, even for kids, have serious consequences.

"It is prohibited for any student to threaten by word or act to use a firearm or other deadly or dangerous weapon to do violence to any other person on school grounds," the policy reads in part.

Major striping project to be completed in Shoshone County

After years of wear and tear and detour traffic, Silver Valley Road is finally getting a facelift.

Post Falls man charged after dogs kill chickens

John R. Harris, 61, is facing a criminal charge after prosecutors said his dogs killed his neighbors’ chickens.

Idaho's public school funding failure has dire consequences in Silver Valley

USFS, county meets for quarterly update

The U.S. Forest Service met with Bonner County commissioners Tuesday, Jan. 13, to discuss active timber sales and flood damages affecting public roads.

Fair, BOCC discusses legal opinion on fair structure

‘We want the fair to be successful, for you, for us, for the community’

Several months after a chain of meetings that contradicted Bonner County’s fair board and its role with the county, the two entities met to discuss a legal opinion highlighting the responsibilities of both parties.

Post Falls man charged after dogs kill chickens

John R. Harris, 61, is facing a criminal charge after prosecutors said his dogs killed his neighbors’ chickens.

Solid Waste reports slow sites, increased phone calls

During Bonner County's solid waste department update, officials noted a continued uptick in calls from residents following last year’s sticker and fee increase, even as overall waste tonnage declines.

BCSO approved for multiple agreements

During Bonner County’s Tuesday meeting, only two county departments were listed on the agenda, where county commissioners discussed the Bonner County Sheriff’s Office agreements and several agenda items from the Clerk’s office.

Williams addresses jail roof, path forward

During a recent Tuesday business meeting, Commissioner Asia Williams provided clarity on long-standing discussions surrounding repairs to the Bonner County jail’s leaking roof.

Woman charged with fraud in alleged rent scam

A woman is in jail after police said she posed as a homeowner and collected tens of thousands of dollars in deposits and rent from people hoping to move into a property she didn’t own.

Report: Hit-and-run crashes rising

Hit-and-run crashes are on the rise nationwide, according to data from the AAAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, and have also become more frequent locally.

Safety measures vandalization could force closure of pedestrian Long Bridge

Safety measures on the Long Bridge are repeatedly being vandalized, Idaho Transportation Department officials said. If it continues, ITD officials said they could be forced to shut down pedestrian access until repairs are complete.

Safety measures vandalization could force closure of pedestrian Long Bridge

Safety measures on the Long Bridge are repeatedly being vandalized, Idaho Transportation Department officials said. If it continues, ITD officials said they could be forced to shut down pedestrian access until repairs are complete.

Sasquatch 10U claims Silver Bracket Championship

The Sandpoint Sasquatch 10U put together an impressive weekend at the Bitterroot Tournament, finishing pool play 1-2 before rallying through bracket play to capture the Silver Bracket Championship.

WEATHER July 22-28, 2026

WEATHER July 22-28, 2026

Mitchell awaits fair board appointment by BOCC

Bonner County commissioners unanimously agreed to recommend Sarah Mitchell sit on the county’s fair board at a recent interview session after an evaluation of several experienced candidates.

County to discuss planning, zoning hard-stop time

Following a seven-and-a-half-hour Zoning Commission hearing on July 23, Bonner County commissioners are expected to discuss a hard stop time for Planning and Zoning commission meetings at next Tuesday’s business meeting.