The science of smoke
How and why air pollution affects both man and machine By Soncirey MitchellReader Staff Bonner County was able to avoid the summer haze for quite a while; but, recently, a cloud of smoke blowing...
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Council will delay collecting higher impact fees until Jan. 1
Public testimony centers on future of $100M Averill Hospitality hotel development By Zach HagadoneReader Staff Sandpoint’s development impact fees haven’t been updated since 2011, and that’s about to change — but not until Jan....
Commissioners deny Deerfield Subdivision preliminary plat application
By Soncirey MitchellReader Staff Reconvening after continuing its Aug. 14 meeting, the Bonner County board of commissioners met Sept. 9 to discuss the preliminary plat for the proposed Deerfield Subdivision. After nearly three hours...
‘This isn’t background music’
Deep Roots: Sandpoint’s Original Songwriter Showcase returns for 2nd year By Soncirey MitchellReader Staff Some of North Idaho’s favorite stars will take the stage Saturday, Sept. 13 for the second annual Deep Roots: Sandpoint’s...
Gardeners grow 15,844 summer meals for local kids
By Soncirey MitchellReader Staff Local gardeners came together this summer to grow and donate more than 600 pounds of fresh produce to the Lake Pend Oreille School District Summer Lunch Program. The Bonner Community...
Replacing the ‘necktie noose with an apron’
POAC hosts People, Places and Things art exhibition By Soncirey MitchellReader Staff For its newest installment of the First Friday series, the Pend Oreille Arts Council will host a special reception with artist Daryl...
Public hearing on Deerfield Subdivision continued to Sept. 9
By Soncirey MitchellReader Staff The Bonner County board of commissioners and Planning Department met Aug. 14 to discuss the preliminary plat for the proposed Deerfield Subdivision off of Baldy Mountain Road, which partially abuts...
BOCC to hold interviews for volunteer positions in public
By Soncirey MitchellReader Staff The Bonner County board of commissioners voted Aug. 26 to conduct interviews for county volunteer positions — such as members of the Zoning Commission — in public. Meeting attendees will...
BoCo museum fundraises with community yard sale
By Soncirey MitchellReader Staff The Bonner County Historical Society and Museum is raising funds for general operations with a community yard sale Saturday, Sept. 6, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lakeview Park...
BoCo Ambulance District approves $5M budget
By Soncirey MitchellReader Staff The Bonner County board of commissioners, serving as the Ambulance Service District Board, voted Aug. 20 to adopt the Bonner County Ambulance Service District’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget of $5,323,976....
