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ARTICLES BY CHLOE COCHRAN

CUP appeal continued to November

Due to packed calendars and limited staffing, an appeal for a conditional use permit in Spirit Lake has been postponed until mid-November after Bonner County commissioners ran out of time Thursday, Aug. 20, to hear the file.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 3 HOURS, 40 MINUTES AGO

SEPT NIBJ: Awareness and prevention, teaching everyone to be empowered to play a role in suicide prevention

In rural North Idaho communities, access to necessary medical and behavioral health services can be limited by geographic isolation, minimal infrastructure and low population density. These barriers can make it more difficult for health care professionals to provide consistent care to those living with a mental health challenge.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 3 HOURS, 40 MINUTES AGO

SEPT NIBJ: Awareness and prevention: Empowering everyone to play a role in suicide prevention

In rural North Idaho communities, access to necessary medical and behavioral health services can be limited by geographic isolation, minimal infrastructure and low population density. These barriers can make it more difficult for health care professionals to provide consistent care to those living with a mental health challenge.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 3 HOURS, 40 MINUTES AGO

SEPT NIBJ: Awareness and prevention: Empowering everyone to play a role in suicide prevention

In rural North Idaho communities, access to necessary medical and behavioral health services can be limited by geographic isolation, minimal infrastructure and low population density. These barriers can make it more difficult for health care professionals to provide consistent care to those living with a mental health challenge.
NIBJ | UPDATED 3 HOURS, 40 MINUTES AGO

Yoman Bluffs unanimously approved

Following a series of land use hearings, Bonner County commissioners unanimously approved a proposed subdivision in Coolin on Thursday, Aug. 20. The approval follows hefty concerns regarding the impact of sewer systems to neighboring properties.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 3 DAYS, 3 HOURS AGO

Herndon proposes loyalty bylaw, sparks controversy

Showing support for a non-Republican nominee may be grounds for removal from the Republican Central Committee if a newly proposed bylaw passes.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 4 DAYS, 3 HOURS AGO

Schweitzer Basin seeks rate increase rate

After over 10 years without a rate increase, Schweitzer Basin Water LLC has filed an application with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission seeking approval for a rate increase.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 5 DAYS, 3 HOURS AGO

Spirit Lake man held on $500,000 bail

A Spirit Lake man arrested Aug. 5 is scheduled for a preliminary hearing next week on severe allegations of sexual abuse of two children.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 6 DAYS, 3 HOURS AGO

Watercraft inspection stations see law enforcement presence

Law enforcement officials will now be present at two watercraft invasive species stations after a contract between the Bonner County Sheriff’s Office and the Idaho State Department of Agriculture was approved unanimously by county commissioners.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 6 DAYS, 3 HOURS AGO

Man’s life saved by borrowed life jacket

A Kootenai County man is alive, thanks to a borrowed life jacket, after running into large waves and high winds on Lake Pend Oreille late last week.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 6 DAYS, 11 HOURS AGO

Man’s life saved from borrowed life jacket

A Kootenai County man is alive, thanks to a borrowed life jacket, after running into large waves and high winds on Lake Pend Oreille late last week.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 6 DAYS, 14 HOURS AGO

Sheriff, prosecutor to service Dover

The Bonner County Sheriff’s Office and prosecuting attorney will now provide law enforcement and prosecution services to the city of Dover for a contracted monthly fee.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 1 WEEK AGO

Fair celebrates ‘independence and farmers’ descendants’

America’s most triumphant birthday is still being celebrated throughout the country, and the Bonner County Fair is continuing that honor at its 2026 fair.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 1 WEEK AGO

Spirit Lake man held on $500,000 bail

A Spirit Lake man arrested Aug. 5 is scheduled for a preliminary hearing next week on severe allegations of sexual abuse of two children.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 3 DAYS AGO

Baker honored for service, career with BCSO

SANDPOINT — For over 20 years, Detention Deputy Debra Baker has dedicated her career to serving in Bonner County.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 3 DAYS AGO

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