BOCC to consider permit for Elmira cell tower
By Soncirey MitchellReader Staff Following up on Jan. 15 and Feb. 11 meetings — both of which the Bonner County Board of Commissioners continued after four hours — the BOCC will once again meet...
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‘My goal is to keep the alternative school open’
Lake Pend Oreille High School’s historic building to close in 2027 By Soncirey MitchellReader Staff The Lake Pend Oreille School District has recently confirmed its intention to close the 117-year-old Lake Pend Oreille High...
BOCC to discuss PHD clinical services, budget
By Soncirey MitchellReader Staff The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting with representatives from Panhandle Health District on Monday, Feb. 23, at 1 p.m. to discuss a recent audit of...
County missing official zoning district map
By Soncirey MitchellReader Staff At a Feb. 5 land use hearing, Bonner County Board of Commissioners Chair Brian Domke admitted that the county is not “able to currently locate” the official zoning district map,...
Winter Carnival 2026: Week 1
By Soncirey MitchellReader Staff It may feel like spring outside, but that doesn’t mean the Winter Carnival won’t be in full swing Friday, Feb. 13, through Sunday, Feb. 22. Sandpoint and Schweitzer have prepared...
‘The ordeal is over’
County settles suit with former deputy prosecutor after 5 years By Soncirey MitchellReader Staff After five years of legal battles leveled at the Bonner County Board of Commissioners, Clerk’s Office and other employees, the...
My bloody valentine
By Soncirey MitchellReader Staff At this time of year, the world is abuzz with thoughts of love. Young and old couples turn their minds to chocolates and romantic dinners, and schoolchildren cut out paper...
‘Inspiring a very kind and loving community’
Valentine’s for Seniors program collects thousands of cards each year By Soncirey MitchellReader Staff With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, volunteers with Bonner County’s Valentine’s for Seniors program have begun to set up baskets all...
BOCC denies building permit for Panhandle Bike Ranch
By Soncirey MitchellReader Staff The Bonner County Board of Commissioners voted 2-0 on Jan. 20 to deny an application for a building location permit for the Panhandle Bike Ranch in Sagle, reaffirming an administrative...
‘The play is joyful’
Honey Pearl Productions performs Cheaper by the Dozen By Soncirey MitchellReader Staff For its second theatrical undertaking since its creation in 2025, Honey Pearl Productions will put on six performances of the heartwarming play...
