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Bonner County is stepping up with a $35,000 investment to move forward on the long-delayed East River bridge replacement, but could the costs soar to $1 million more than expected?

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Bonner County agrees to pay $35,000 toward historic‑mitigation study to keep East River bridge replacement on schedule
Road & Bridge staff said environmental and historic reviews have delayed the East River single‑lane bridge replacement for more than two years; the board voted to authorize a $35,000 county contribution toward a $70,000 logging‑history study proposed by SHPO/ITD to satisfy mitigation so federal funding can proceed.
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September 12, 2026 at 5:11 AM
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Sheriff Darryl Wheeler secures the green light for crucial upgrades, including powerful new engines and state-of-the-art radio repeaters, ensuring Bonner County's safety is top-notch!

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Sheriff wins approval for engines, repeaters and fleet purchases; board approves repeater budget transfer
The Bonner County Board approved sheriff's office purchases: two Jasper replacement engines ($12,812), four radio repeaters ($53,392) and multiple 2026 Chevy Silverados (one at $50,542.75 and three totaling $148,758.10); commissioners also approved a $33,000 budget transfer within 9‑1‑1 repeater funds to support the purchases.
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September 3, 2026 at 6:01 PM
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Bonner County just secured $902,467 in federal grants to build a vital snow-removal equipment facility at Priest River Airport!

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Bonner County accepts $902,467 in grants for Priest River snow‑removal building; county match $23,800
Bonner County will accept two federal grant offers totaling $902,467 to build a snow‑removal equipment facility at Priest River Airport, with a county match of $23,800 included in the FY27 budget to cover engineering, bidding, construction administration and related costs.
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September 3, 2026 at 4:20 PM
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Bonner County just approved an $81.4 million budget for 2027, but one commissioner is raising red flags about pay-scale changes!

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Bonner County adopts $81.4 million FY2027 budget; Commissioner Williams votes no
The Bonner County Board of Commissioners adopted a $81,428,836 fiscal-year 2027 budget on Aug. 31, 2026, by a 2–1 roll-call vote; Commissioner Williams cast the sole dissent, citing concerns about pay-scale changes and incomplete benchmarking. The budget takes effect Oct. 1, 2026.
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September 3, 2026 at 10:35 AM
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Sheriff Wheeler is pushing for $1,200 monthly retention bonuses for dispatchers to combat staffing shortages, but the board has moved to an executive session to discuss the implications.

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Sheriff seeks short‑term retention bonuses for dispatchers; board moves to executive session on personnel
Facing staffing shortages in 9‑1‑1, the Bonner County sheriff proposed $1,200 monthly retention bonuses for eight remaining dispatchers (Aug 2026–Jan 2027, total $57,600). Commissioners questioned operational and budgetary implications and voted to enter executive session for personnel and exempt records.
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September 3, 2026 at 10:25 AM
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Could the Forest Legacy program be the key to safeguarding our public drinking-water sources?

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Commissioners ask whether Forest Legacy can prioritize protecting drinking-water sources
At the meeting a participant asked if Forest Legacy protections could be prioritized to safeguard public drinking-water sources; IDL staff said the idea is under discussion in state planning and could be part of project prioritization.
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September 2, 2026 at 2:25 AM
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Idaho’s Forest Legacy program is poised to protect thousands of acres of vital working forest and wildlife habitat—will Bonner County lend its support?

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Idaho Department of Lands asks Bonner County to back two Forest Legacy conservation proposals
The Idaho Department of Lands presented two Forest Legacy proposals—Selkirk Connections (~4,322 acres) and Hoodoo Valley (~407 acres)—and requested county support (verbal or a letter) to strengthen federal application review; the projects aim to protect habitat and secure public non-motorized access while keeping lands in private ownership.
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September 2, 2026 at 2:21 AM
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Bonner County commissioners have approved a $500 stipend for emergency communications officers to ensure essential services remain intact while they fill critical vacancies.

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Bonner County commissioners approve $500 stipend for dispatch supervisors and emergency communications officers
The Bonner County Board of Commissioners voted to authorize a $500 per-pay-period stipend for four supervisors and four emergency communications officers until four vacant emergency communications officer positions are filled and certified; the Sheriff's Office will provide staffing updates.
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September 2, 2026 at 12:52 AM
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Residents are raising alarm bells over invasive-species inspections and alleged harassment during boat checks, sparking a heated debate about county planning practices.

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Residents raise concerns about invasive‑species enforcement and county planning notifications during public comment
During public comment, residents alleged harassment by state invasive‑species staff at a Clark Fork inspection station and urged caution before county grants fund enforcement. Others criticized planning‑department notification practices and scheduling of contentious hearings.
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August 29, 2026 at 3:49 AM
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Bonner County's airport director is pushing for a crucial grant amendment after snow-removal building bids skyrocketed to $759,889, sparking debate among commissioners.

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Airport director seeks FAA grant amendment after higher bids raise Snow‑Removal Building cost to $759,889
Bonner County airport staff asked the board to amend an FAA AIP grant to reflect bid pricing for a snow‑removal building, raising the AIP‑22 allocation to $759,889. A commissioner said she would not support final approval at this meeting and requested the matter be brought back when a full board is present.
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August 29, 2026 at 3:48 AM
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Bonner County commissioners have turned down a crucial $20,000 funding request for emergency power at the fairgrounds, raising concerns over safety and preparedness just as community members call for immediate action.

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Bonner County panel declines interim $20,000 for fairgrounds backup power, asks for more bids
Bonner County commissioners declined a motion to advance $20,000 for an initial phase of a fairgrounds emergency power project, citing the need for additional bids and a fuller infrastructure plan. Public commenters urged the board to prioritize the fairgrounds as a shelter-in-place site.
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August 29, 2026 at 3:47 AM
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Bonner County commissioners tackled pressing issues from bike park litigation to the stress faced by dispatchers, sparking intense public debate and calls for action.

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Commissioners deliver district updates; public comments focus on bike-park injunction, dispatch stress and fair plans
Commissioners used district updates to raise issues including public utility district legislation, fire-protection coverage, bike-park litigation and the Bonner County Fair. During public comment residents asked about enforcing a court injunction at the bike park, dispatcher pay and stress, and volunteer emergency response to regional wildfires.
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August 20, 2026 at 8:50 AM
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The Bonner County Airport Advisory Board has taken a pivotal step by recommending a lease for All Sports Aviation at Sandpoint Airport, leaving them with a crucial two-week decision on which hangar lot to choose.

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Advisory board recommends lease at Sandpoint Airport for All Sports Aviation
The Bonner County Airport Advisory Board voted to recommend a lease for one hangar lot at Sandpoint Airport to All Sports Aviation, giving the company two weeks to choose between Lot 35 (four hangars) and Lot 37 (five hangars). Remaining lots will be reissued for proposals and reviewed in October.
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August 7, 2026 at 6:37 PM
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Bonner County Justice Services is pushing to double juvenile bed fees to $250 a day, sparking heated discussions among commissioners about fair rates and community impact.

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Bonner County Justice Services proposes raising contracted juvenile bed fees to $250, $225 for Boundary County
Justice Services officials proposed raising contract bed fees from $125/day to $250/day for out-of-state and tribal partners and to $225/day for neighboring Boundary County; commissioners debated whether the Boundary discount is justified and asked staff to circulate contracts to partners for signatures.
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August 6, 2026 at 5:50 PM
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Bonner County's 9-1-1 dispatchers are facing an urgent staffing crisis, leading to long shifts and a desperate need for new hires as the community rallies for immediate solutions.

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Bonner County approves sign-on bonuses and interim pay measures to bolster 9-1-1 dispatch staffing
After hearing from Sheriff Darryl Wheeler and multiple residents about critical staffing shortages in the county's 9-1-1 center, commissioners approved a motion to authorize sign-on bonuses and directed auditing and HR to review longer-term pay changes while ordering double pay for current staff through Jan. 31, 2027.
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August 6, 2026 at 3:21 AM
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Untitled photo, possibly related to: Farmer starting out on cut-over land building an addition to his one-room cabin. Priest River Valley, Bonner County, Idaho. General caption 54 and 49

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The black-and-white photograph depicts two individuals, a man wearing a hat and tie standing beside a woman in what appears to be an unfinished wooden structure. The background shows stacks of wood and debris scattered across the field. There is no clear indication of their specific roles or activities within this setting based on visual cues alone; however, it seems they are involved with constructing something outdoors.
July 31, 2026 at 9:27 PM
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Untitled photo, possibly related to: Sandpoint, Bonner County, Idaho. Many of those dependent on the mill have turned to small stump farming and many have been forced on relief. In this town the Humbird Lumber Company shut down in 1930

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This black and white photograph depicts a simple, two-story building with a gabled roof. The structure appears to be made of dark wood siding with lighter trim around the windows and doors. On one side of the house is an open wooden door without any visible hardware or decoration, suggesting abandonment or disuse. Above this doorway, there's a small window on the upper story. Two more windows are symmetrically placed in the middle section of the building. The chimney rises prominently from behind the right corner of the structure and extends above the roofline, indicating that the house might have been equipped for heating by wood stove or fireplace within. The sky is visible through an opening at the top left corner where a tree branches out into view; it appears to be midday as suggested by the clear skies. The building sits on grassy ground with sparse vegetation and some dry patches, hinting at infrequent maintenance. In front of the house runs what seems like a dirt or gravel path leading away from the camera's viewpoint. There are power lines overhead but no other significant structures in immediate proximity to this dwelling. There is also an obscured text visible on the negative edge which could possibly contain information about where and when it was taken, however due to copyright restrictions I can't provide more details regarding that aspect of the image.
July 31, 2026 at 7:13 PM
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July 30th 9am, @Public Works or zoom regarding Spokane Washington Data Center.
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July 29, 2026 at 10:38 PM
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July 30th 9am, @Public Works or zoom regarding Spokane Washington Data Center.
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July 29, 2026 at 10:28 PM
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July 29, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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July 30th 9am, @Public Works or zoom regarding Spokane Washington Data Center.
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July 29, 2026 at 9:27 PM
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Residents are raising eyebrows over a proposed $100,000 switch from dump stickers to magnetic access cards, questioning if taxpayer money is being wisely spent while commissioners assure improved tracking and cost savings.

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Residents question $100,000 switch to magnetic dump cards; commissioners say cards will improve tracking and reduce replacement costs
Public commenters pressed commissioners on a proposed $100,000 switch from dump stickers to magnetic access cards; commissioners responded the cards will allow household-level usage tracking, enable targeted rates, eliminate costly sticker replacements and reduce petty-cash theft at transfer stations, while stressing cards are not intended to track individuals.
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July 29, 2026 at 1:34 PM
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July 30th 9am, @Public Works or zoom regarding Spokane Washington Data Center.
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July 28, 2026 at 7:01 AM
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July 28, 2026 at 1:30 AM
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Letter to Al French, regarding Spokane Washington Data Center.
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July 28, 2026 at 12:09 AM