Mark Fuhrman dies at 74
By Ben OlsonReader Staff Former Los Angeles Police Detective and longtime resident of Sandpoint and Spokane, Mark Fuhrman, died May 12 in Kootenai County. He was 74 years old. In 1996, Fuhrman was convicted...
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District to maintain ownership of LPOHS facilities
Students scheduled to move campuses for 2027-’28 school year By Soncirey MitchellReader Staff During the regular Lake Pend Oreille School Board meeting May 12, members discussed the recent appraisal of the current Lake Pend...
Vandalism and tampering of control devices on pedestrian Long Bridge could mean full closure
By Zach HagadoneReader Staff As inspectors with the Idaho Transportation Department are addressing deteriorating concrete beams beneath the deck of the pedestrian portion of the Long Bridge, some users are making that work more...
2026 primary election results
Republican Central Committee candidates sweep major offices By Soncirey MitchellReader Staff More than 45% of Bonner County residents showed up for Idaho’s May 19 primary, according to the Idaho Secretary of State’s unofficial results,...
Ponderay City Council approves new Avista substation
By Soncirey MitchellReader Staff The Ponderay City Council held its regular meeting May 18, during which the board heard Avista Utilities’ application for a special use permit to build a public utility complex near...
Bonner Community Food Bank set to double in size at new location
By Zach HagadoneReader Staff The Bonner Community Food Bank is on the verge of a major new phase in its more than 40 years of serving area residents with free food assistance, after acquiring...
Ponderay City Council hears application for Avista public utility complex
By Soncirey MitchellReader Staff Ponderay City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, May 18 to discuss Avista Utilities’ application for a special use permit to build a public utility complex near the...
Army Corps outlines spring operations
Lake level on schedule to reach summer pool by mid-June, first replacement gate due 2027 By Ben OlsonReader Staff The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers held a public meeting May 7 at the Sandpoint...
ITD provides update on Long Bridge pedestrian access
Other upcoming projects include eliminating left turn option from Lakeshore to U.S. 95 By Zach HagadoneReader Staff Pedestrians and cyclists on the non-vehicle span of the Long Bridge will have to navigate around portions...
PHD prepares to submit budget proposal, institute clinic changes
By Soncirey MitchellReader Staff In preparation for their upcoming Fiscal Year 2027 budget proposal, representatives of Panhandle Health District met May 5 with the Bonner County Board of Commissioners to discuss anticipated expenses and...
