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Sandpoint man arrested on murder charges
A Sandpoint man is being named in the death of his grandfather after court documents suggest the man confessed to the crime shortly after it occurred.
BOCC votes to undo Dec. 4 Fair Board decision
In a special meeting held Dec. 30, with the Bonner County commissioners and Fair Board, commissioners voted to undo a Dec. 4 decision that instructed the county’s human resource director to revise fairground employees job descriptions to report directly to the Board of County Commissioners.
JAN NIBJ: Mentorship in business, launching entrepreneurs towards success
About 99.2% of Idaho businesses fall under the category of a small business, according to the Small Business Administration.
JAN NIBJ: Mentorship in business, launching entrepreneurs towards success
About 99.2% of Idaho businesses fall under the category of a small business, according to the Small Business Administration.
Zone change approved, PR Animal Rescue
A zone change request for a 35-acre property off U.S. 2 from Suburban to Commercial was unanimously approved by the Bonner County Zoning Commission during a Dec. 18 meeting.
Flooding sparks emergency in Bonner County
Historical flooding around North Idaho and Montana has triggered a county-wide flooding state of emergency in Bonner County due to various roads being washed out.
County to restructure fair board role, responsibilities
County officials, spearheaded by the Human Resources department, will begin work to properly define the role of the county’s fair board and clarify who oversees fairground personnel.
Gross pretrial conference continued
A pretrial hearing involving a Moyie Springs man charged in connection with a fatal crash on Highway 95 has been postponed to a later date due to pending pretrial motions and additional discovery.
DEC NIBJ: From ornaments to outreach — Festival of Trees keeps philanthropy alive
The sparkling lights that will soon illuminate the streets and local businesses of downtown Sandpoint serve more than just a glimmer of what a resort community can look like for its traveling skiers and locals looking for holiday spirit.
Groups meet over YMCA locker room concerns
‘A large number of patron and parent concerns brought the issue to light’
Local officials and agencies respond to a locker room incident at the Sandpoint YMCA involving a transgender individual. Idaho law and federal protections clash as the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to weigh in. Safety, policy, and legal clarity are at the forefront of community discussions.
YMCA incident prompts concerns, policy questions
A social media post shared throughout multiple county forums has sparked debate of inclusiveness and safety as it pertains to Sandpoint city code and a local gym.
NOV NIBJ: A hub of resources for those who give their all
‘Direction through connection’
In a state where social isolation continues to affect many, one nonprofit is bridging the gap for those who’ve served on the front lines.
Local couple’s persistence leads to Turning Point chapter in Sandpoint
‘We just want to keep Charlie’s message alive’
A local couple on a mission to bring faith-based conversation to the community through a nationwide nonprofit is one step closer to achieving their goals.
Three Coeur d'Alene residents arrested in sting operation
One from Rathdrum also charged with crimes related to attempted child rape
A former Sandpoint resident was one of 13 Idaho and Washington residents who were arrested last week and charged with crimes related to attempted child rape in a muti-agency sting operation dubbed Operation Liberty Lake.
OCT NIBJ: Wine in Idaho — gifts, clubs, tastings and more
'I just wanted to do something different that would give people an experience of wine’
Where there’s a will, there’s a way. And Beth Giacomo has proven her way in the wine industry by catering to enthusiasts and novices alike, spreading joy through a glass of wine.
Boat crash victim identified
Jose “Gomie” Gomez, 52, has been identified as the victim of a fatal boating crash Saturday, Sept. 20, as the Bonner County Sheriff’s Office announced an investigation into the incident is underway.
Eagles rehabbed, released in North Idaho
Birds of Prey Northwest relies on donations
Two bald eagles have taken flight again after spending several months rehabilitating at a local raptor rehabilitation center.
Return to sender: Local man reunited with 72-year-old postcard
Good things always come back around
A postcard that has traveled through many decades and states has finally made its way home to its original owner after being lost in the mail for 72 years.
Return to sender, local man reunited with 72-year-old postcard
Good things always come back around
A postcard that has traveled through many decades and states has finally made its way home to its original owner after being lost in the mail for 72 years.
Law pleads guilty to manslaughter charge
A former Bonner County resident has pleaded guilty under an Alford plea to voluntary manslaughter of a 2019 missing person.