A general overview of the general election
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey
Reader Staff
Early voting is open at the Bonner County Administration Building from now through Friday, Nov. 4 at 5 p.m., after which those participating in local …
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey
Reader Staff
Early voting is open at the Bonner County Administration Building from now through Friday, Nov. 4 at 5 p.m., after which those participating in local …
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey
Reader Staff
With the primary election less than a week away, the Bonner County Elections office is gearing up to ensure that each ballot — whether cast …
By Reader Staff
Ahead of the Tuesday, May 17 primary election, the Reader is presenting a limited series of election guides featuring questions and answers with candidates for a range …
By Reader Staff
Ahead of the Tuesday, May 17 primary election, the Reader is presenting a limited series of election guides featuring questions and answers with candidates for a range …
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey
Reader Staff
With Idaho’s primary elections exactly two months away, the official list of candidates vying for political seats from Congress to county commissions is now available …
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
Tuesday was a night for incumbents as seats on the Pend Oreille Hospital District Board and East Bonner County Library District went to individuals with …
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
Election Day is fast approaching. To ensure that your trip to your polling place is as speedy as possible, drop by the library this Tuesday …
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
A high voter turnout marked the Lake Pend Oreille School District Plant Levy election, which residents roundly rejected with 2,953 in favor and 5,493 opposed.…
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
It’s official: this year’s primary elections failed to light a fire in Idaho voters.
The Spokesman-Review reports the state charted a dismal 23-percent turnout of …
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