By Soncirey MitchellReader Staff The Bonner County Board of Commissioners declared an emergency loss of access for Merritt ...

By Brenden BobbyReader Columnist It’s easy to take some of our most ubiquitous kitchen items for granted. They’re relatively ...

Robert Rice “Bob” Eldred, 86, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, near Sandpoint, Idaho. Memorial services will be held at ...

By Ben OlsonReader Staff Idaho’s license plates have changed many times over the years. Since 1928, the standard phrase on ...

By Emily EricksonReader Columnist The overhead fan hums through my borrowed camper van, mixing with waves riding a Pacific ...

By Soncirey MitchellReader Staff Following a tumultuous July meeting, the Lake Pend Oreille School District Board of Trustees ...

By Zach HagadoneReader Staff The new plans for Averill Hospitality’s resort hotel adjacent to City Beach are beginning to ...

By Reader Staff The annual Bonner County Fair will take over the fairgrounds (4203 North Boyer Rd.) from Tuesday, Aug. 18 to ...

By Ben OlsonReader Staff Firefighting crews continue to make progress on the 3,547-acre Upper Smith Fire burning 20 miles northwest of Bonners Ferry. The lightning-caused fire, burning since July 8, ...

By Reader Staff Grammy-nominated bluegrass band Sister Sadie will make the trip out West on Thursday, Aug. 6 for a show ...

By Reader Staff The Sandpoint branch of the East Bonner County Library District will begin construction on a facilities ...

By Reader Staff The Pend Oreille Arts Council will take over downtown Sandpoint for its 54th annual Arts and Crafts Fair on ...