Closed burn season starts Friday
Closed burning season starts Friday in North Idaho.
Passport fairs coming to North Idaho
U.S. Representatives Russ Fulcher and Mike Simpson as well as U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch, in coordination with the U.S. Department of State, are hosting seven passport fairs to be held throughout the state from May 29 to June 1, the first of which will be held in Sandpoint.
Trail group offering tips for backpacking beginners
The Idaho Panhandle is full of gorgeous mountains, but many scenic locations are inaccessible by cars and only backcountry camping is allowed in these wilderness areas.
Slate of candidates comes into focus
The slate of candidates in the May 21 legislative races has firmed up after filings closed last Friday, with District 1 seeing 16 candidates campaigning to represent the area covering most of Bonner County and all of Boundary County.
Hutchings announces bid for District 1A seat
Bonner County resident Spencer Hutchings has announced his plan to run for the District 1A seat in the Idaho House of Representatives as a Republican.
Fugitive found deceased in Athol home
Late last month, the U.S. Marshals Greater Idaho Fugitive Task Force located 50-year-old Todd Andrew Miller dead in a residence off Kelso Lake Road in Athol following the issuance of arrest warrants from two North Idaho counties.
Larson seeks state representative seat
Kathryn Larson is seeking a seat in the Idaho House of Representatives in District 1B.
Man faces new battery charge
34-year-old Naples man was arrested on a charge of domestic battery a week after being released from jail for an earlier, similar count.
Man again arrested on trespass charge
The Bonner County commissioners’ regular meeting was delayed Tuesday by almost half an hour after Dave Bowman — who was trespassed from the building Jan. 26 for disruption and perceived threats — arrived at the meeting despite the ban.
Thousands without power Sunday night
Thousands of homes were without power Sunday night after winter storms hit the area hard, Northern Lights Inc. officials said, adding that crews worked tirelessly to restore electricity to Bonner County residents north of Ponderay.
Prosecutors to attend all BOCC meetings
Bonner County prosecutors will now be required to attend all Bonner County commissioners’ regular business meetings, including executive sessions, after a motion was approved Tuesday morning.
BOCC to seek clarification on civil protection order
In a split vote, Bonner County commissioners approved a motion to seek clarification on a civil protection order involving two members of the board.
Moose on the loose in region
Temperatures continue to drop in North Idaho, which means animals like moose and elk are coming further down the mountain in search of food and shelter.
Executive session recordings raise questions
Bonner County commissioners voted Tuesday to seek further clarification on a protection order against Commissioner Steve Bradshaw filed earlier this year by Commissioner Asia Williams. The vote came after a deputy was found to be recording executive sessions.
Omodt OK'd to records request Williams's emails
Two Bonner County commissioners voted Tuesday morning to allow Commissioner Luke Omodt to continue utilizing Idaho Code for the purpose of requesting access to Commissioner Asia Williams’s emails.
Trees down at Travers Park
Twenty trees at Travers Park officially came down Friday morning as crews worked to remove the trees and chip them.
Multiple cars burglarized in Priest River overnight
On the morning of Oct. 12, the Priest River Police Department responded to five car burglaries in the areas of Third Street between Jackson Avenue and Lincoln Avenue, then from Lincoln Avenue to Fourth Street.
Grizzly recovery efforts looking up in Panhandle
Grizzly bear recovery is in full swing in the Idaho Panhandle and northwestern Montana and officials are looking for ways to mitigate negative interactions between humans and bears as the populations of both continue to rise in the area.
Jailed man faces additional escape charge
A 41-year-old man already imprisoned in the Bonner County Jail now faces an additional charge of escape after deputies allege he did not return from a medical furlough.
BCRCC censure vote against commissioners fails
The Bonner County Republican Central Committee voted Tuesday night to not censure Bonner County commissioners Luke Omodt and Steve Bradshaw. The vote followed over an hour of discussion from committee member Dan Rose, Omodt and multiple public commenters.
Oregon man arrested for multiple warrants, charges
A 59-year-old man was arrested earlier this month on charges of possession of controlled substances, grand theft and burglary after deputies noticed his car was parked mostly in the street.
Kidnapped Bonner County child found safe in Costa Rica
A one-year-old Bonner County boy who was allegedly kidnapped by his non-custodial mother has been found safe and is being returned to his family, local law enforcement officials said Thursday.
Heading into the woods? Be bear aware
With more people venturing into the forested areas of North Idaho during the summer months, bear encounters are becoming more common, although bear attacks are not. While bear attacks are uncommon in the Idaho Panhandle, it is important to know how to avoid encounters with these animals altogether. Idaho Parks and Recreation public information specialist Chelsea Chambers offered some tips for hikers and other outdoor recreationalists on how to avoid coming face-to-face with a bear as well as how to protect yourself should a bear encounter occur.
Temporary restraining order filed against Bradshaw
An alleged threat has resulted in Bonner County Commissioner Asia Williams filing a temporary restraining order against fellow commissioner Steve Bradshaw.
Resident goes it 'Alone' in History Channel competition
Imagine going into the wilderness with nothing but a knife, a tarp, two pairs of underwear and a few other miscellaneous items with the sole purpose of seeing how long you can survive. That’s exactly what Sandpoint resident Karie Lee Knoke did, along with nine other participants on the History Channel’s series, “Alone.”
BCRCC announces no-confidence vote for Sauter
The Bonner County Republican Central Committee issued a vote of no-confidence for freshman District 1 Rep. Mark Sauter, contending he failed to represent the party’s platform and principles during the legislative session.
BOCC scolded for chaotic four-hour meeting
After tensions rose to an all time high at last week’s Bonner County commissioners meeting, many public commenters called out the behaviors of the commissioners Tuesday morning.