Bonner County Daily Bee

08/31/2025

If you happened to be watching the Idaho-Washington State game last night, yes, that was 2023 Priest River High graduate Matyus McLain with the forced fumble late in the fourth quarter! 🏈

08/31/2025

🚨 Idaho State Police is warning of fake calls from spoofed dispatch numbers claiming your child is in trouble. Don’t share personal info — verify through official channels. Report scams to the FTC or local law enforcement.

Idaho State Police is warning the public of a new phone scam after receiving multiple reports of suspicious calls from numbers that appear to be from ISP dispatch centers.

08/31/2025

In a game between former Intermountain League rivals, Bonners Ferry High junior Risten Allred and senior Keenan Maas delivered.

Allred, a 6-foot 3-inch defensive back, hauled in two first-quarter interceptions, Maas rushed for 174 yards and two touchdowns on 23 carries and the visiting Badgers used a 19-0 halftime start to defeat the Spartans in a non-league game Friday night at Spartan Stadium.

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PREP FOOTBALL: Bonners Ferry tackles Priest River in highly anticipated matchup

08/30/2025

SANDPOINT — The Bonner County Sheriff's Office is seeking the community's assistance in locating Bailey Mohler, 16, who was last seen near the family's home north of Sandpoint.
She is 5-foot 1-inch tall, weighs 97 pounds and has brown eyes and black hair. She was last seen wearing a black tank top, black shorts and black-and-white, slip-on shoes.
If located, call Bonner Dispatch at 208-265-5525.

08/30/2025

🎨 On his 79th birthday, Stephen Schultz unveiled a dream decades in the making — a newly renovated art studio at Sandpoint High School, honoring his late wife Romey. Thanks to their fund, students now have a space to create, grow, and shine.

On his 79th birthday, Stephen Schultz walked down the empty halls of Sandpoint High School on his way to a monument of his own creation.

08/30/2025

White-nose syndrome, a deadly bat disease, has been detected near Libby Dam — the first case in western Montana. It follows previous reports in Bonner County. 🦇

A colony of bats near Libby Dam tested positive for the fungus that causes white-nose syndrome, marking the first detection of the deadly disease in western Montana.

08/30/2025

Two rezoning requests — from Rural 10 to Rural 5 — were denied by Bonner County commissioners due to environmental concerns and zoning noncompliance. The affected parcels, located off Hidden Valley Road and Doris Lane, will remain Rural 10.

In a land use hearing held Wednesday, Bonner County officials denied two separate requests to rezone properties from Rural 10 to Rural 5, citing noncompliance with zoning criteria.

08/30/2025

A new bipartisan bill could make border crossings easier for tribal members. This change could help transboundary nations like the Ktunaxa reconnect across the U.S.-Canada border.

Enrolled tribal members may soon be able to freely cross the U.S.-Canada border as several federal representatives call for the repeal of a little-known federal law centered around the controversial concept of blood quantum.

08/30/2025

Crews have reached 80% containment in Bonner County. Closures are lifted, equipment is being removed, and fire activity is minimal. Open burning remains banned by Selkirk Fire District. Stay safe and informed.

The Sunset Fire in southern Bonner County is 80% contained, prompting lifted evacuations and a transition to local command. Crews continue mop-up operations while the Lightning Creek Fire near Clark Fork remains at 25% containment. Law enforcement maintains checkpoints and open burning is banned in....

08/30/2025

Six different players found the back of the net as the host Bulldogs trounced the Cougars for their fourth straight win Friday night in a non-league match at War Memorial Field.

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PREP BOYS SOCCER: Sandpoint captures fourth straight with 7-1 win over Stillwater

08/30/2025

Senior Hazel Pierce hit for a team-high eight kills as the Lady Bulldogs bested the Lady Badgers in straight sets (25-21, 25-17, 25-14) in a non-league match held Friday afternoon at Les Rogers Court.

PREP VOLLEYBALL: Bulldogs best Badgers for first win of season

08/30/2025

Another long road trip didn't seem to faze this team.

Senior quarterback Braden Buckhout's composure in the pocket helped him throw for 299 yards and four touchdowns on 16-for-21 passing as the Bulldogs outscored the Timberwolves 22-8 in the second half to capture a 14-point non-league victory Friday night at Teton High.

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