Sandpoint Mayor Rognstad Wants A Raise
Mayor Rognstad Wants A Raise Sandpoint City Council July 5, 2017 by Anita Aurit Fiber and Construction It was reported that the city will need to award a contract for trenches to tie the water [Read More]
Bonner County
North Idaho Water Rights Draws Large Crowd
North Idaho Water Rights Draws Large Crowd By Buck Oswalt Mention water here in north Idaho and people get passionate; mention water rights and folks get downright serious. Such was the case earlier today when [Read More]
A “Twofer” – Sandpoint City Council Meeting
A “Twofer” – June 7 and 21 City Council Meeting by Anita Aurit City Walking Tours. There was little of particular interest to businesses in town except for tourist/visitor focused companies. The Historic Preservation Committee [Read More]
There is No Government Housing in Idaho
There is No Government Housing in Idaho by Kathy Rose According to Chris Basset, Executive Director of the Bonner County Housing Agency, “There is no such thing as government housing in Idaho.” It’s all subsidized [Read More]
Disappointment with Scotchmans Peak Wilderness
Disappointment with Scotchmans Peak Wilderness I would like to express my disappointment with aspects of the proposed Scotchmans Peak wilderness open house held at the Hope Elementary School on Wednesday. On the upside Senator Risch’s [Read More]
Bonner County
Scotchman Peak Still A Hot Topic
Scotchman Peak Still A Hot Topic by Kathy Rose The “wilderness” designation for Scotchman Peak continues to be a hot topic in north Idaho. The Wilderness Act was passed in September of 1964, and according [Read More]
Mayor Rognstad Proclaims “Revive Civility Month”
Mayor Rognstad Proclaims “Revive Civility Month” Sandpoint City Council, May 17, 2017 by Anita Aurit Spending most of the month of May out of town will not deter me in my quest to bring you [Read More]
National Peace Officer Memorial Observance
National Peace Officer Memorial Observance By Donna Capurso On Friday, May 19, 2017, 5:00 p.m. at the Veteran’s Park in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, the weather was perfect for the gathering of local law enforcement officers [Read More]
National Peace Officers Memorial Day
National Peace Officers Memorial Day Federal law requires American flags to be flown at half-staff on Memorial Day (last Monday in May) and May 15, National Peace Officers Memorial Day. This tribute to American law [Read More]
Court Says NO to Tribe’s Water Rights Claims
Court Says NO to Tribe’s Water Rights Claims Property Owners Win Summary Judgment Battle in North Idaho ‘Water War’ By Rich Loudenback (Gem State Patriot) – State District Court Judge Eric J. Wildman, presiding in [Read More]