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County delays decision on Cocolalla wedding venue, August setting

In a debate on land use designations, the Bonner County commissioners have postponed a decision on a remanded conditional use permit for a wedding venue in Cocolalla until Aug. 26 to allow the board time to review and consider all information brought forth during the lengthy hearing.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 0 MINUTES AGO

Neighbor creates GoFundMe page for fire victims

Several days after a structure fire burned down a family’s home, neighbors have rallied together to create a GoFundMe page for the family who were displaced from their home Tuesday evening.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 17 HOURS, 52 MINUTES AGO

County pauses PTO/CAT payout decision

Bonner County commissioners are pausing a decision to pay employees for hours accrued after their paid time off/catastrophic hours limit has been reached, following concerns raised by the county’s auditor's office that the financial proposal could prove costly.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 1 DAY, 17 HOURS AGO

Local agencies share reminder of wake zones, illegally placed buoys

Local northern Idaho agencies released a press release reminding the community to follow local no wake zone laws and waterfront property owners to keep illegal buoys out of the water.
BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 1 DAY, 17 HOURS AGO

Korn seated as new chair, fairgrounds accept utility payments

In one of its longer-standing meetings, Commissioner Ron Korn was approved to sit as the county’s new chairman, taking over eight months after Commissioner Brian Domke’s appointment to the seat.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 2 DAYS, 17 HOURS AGO

Commissioners express support for soil, water conservation funds

Bonner County Soil and Water Conservation District asked for continued support from Bonner County commissioners last Thursday to include both monetary support and use of office space inside the county’s administration building to cut costs.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 3 DAYS, 17 HOURS AGO

BOCC to suggest change of commissioner chair

Following suit with an already established plan of action, the board of county commissioners is expected to make a change to their commission chair during Tuesday’s business meeting.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 6 DAYS, 17 HOURS AGO

Local agencies share reminder of wake zones, illegally placed buoys

Local northern Idaho agencies released a press release reminding the community to follow local no wake zone laws and waterfront property owners to keep illegal buoys out of the water.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 6 DAYS, 17 HOURS AGO

Live Give 7B raises over $315K for county nonprofits

Live Give 7B is a regional week of giving, aimed at connecting the community to Bonner County nonprofits. The organization credits nonprofits for quietly powering the community through education and silent strength.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 6 DAYS, 17 HOURS AGO

Priest River Food Bank awarded $11,000 grant, match

Courtesy of a local nonprofit that supports local nonprofits in the county, the Priest River Food Bank was awarded an $11,000 grant to install necessary infrastructure in its building.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 1 WEEK AGO

Sundquist sworn in as Kootenai interim mayor

When the Kootenai City Council asked David Sundquist if he would serve as the city’s interim mayor, he was excited about taking on the new role.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 1 WEEK AGO

ITD announces permanent restriction of left turns at U.S. 95 and Lakeshore Drive

The Idaho Transportation Department is ending left turns from Lakeshore Drive onto U.S. 95 at the south end of the Long Bridge.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 1 DAY AGO

Siver slated for prelim hearing

A Boundary County man accused of firing at law enforcement during a possible domestic violence investigation and then fleeing the scene across county lines is set for a preliminary hearing Friday, May 29, for two charges of aggravated assault.
BONNERS FERRY HERALD | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 1 DAY AGO

Siver slated for prelim hearing

A Boundary County man accused of firing at law enforcement during a possible domestic violence investigation and then fleeing the scene across county lines is set for a preliminary hearing Friday, May 29, for two charges of aggravated assault.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 1 DAY AGO

Live Give 7B raises over $315K for county nonprofits

Live Give 7B is a regional week of giving, aimed at connecting the community to Bonner County nonprofits. The organization credits nonprofits for quietly powering the community through education and silent strength.
BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE | UPDATED 1 WEEK, 1 DAY AGO

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