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Young Noel Colhoff of Sagle won the grand prize in the “biggest ever” News-Bulletin subscription contest: an all-expense paid trip to California with stops at Disneyland, Marineland and Knott’s Berry Farm for himself and his family. He also won a five-piece set of luggage, courtesy of Hazel LaMoreaux of Sears, Roebuck & Co. In second place was Curtis Wyborny, Sandpoint, who won $100 plus a $10 savings account, compliments of Vice President Lee Mahler, Bank of Idaho. Ten-speed Hiawatha bicycles from Al Larson of Gambles were won by the next four highest winners: Ronnie Shadel, Samuels; Sherri VanDenBerg, Northside; Lisa Disney, Noxon; and Michelle Tillberg, Sandpoint. Lisa Disney also won $25 for special effort. Three-speed Hiawatha bicycles from Gambles were won by Tim Wing of Hope, and Chuck Wakely, Kootenai. Tape recorders with AM/FM radio were won by Jim Wilson, Noxon, and Shelley George, Sandpoint. Polo bikes, also from Gambles, were won by Patricia Smith and Kellie Thurlow, Sandpoint. Kellie also won a $10 savings account offered by V-P Howard Faux, Idaho First National Bank. A special 13th grand prize, a $10 savings account was won by Mark Alton, courtesy of Mrs. Billie Turner of Farm Bureau Realty, Careywood. Forty-four other youths received cash and free Panida Theatre tickets compliments of Mrs. Bill Currie. Publishers Gary and Laurin Pietsch declared the contest a tremendous success at its close Friday before an enthusiastic crowd of contestants, families and well-wishers on the library lawn next to the N-B offices on Second.

I am very gratified to see the responses to my letter concerning the lying hypocrisy of Democrats in Bonner County. Actually, the problem is worse than anyone knows. The Republican Party is a private organization and does not have to let liberal Democrats vote in their primary. This is a legal fact. Republicans want to elect conservatives to represent them in the Legislature, not secondhand RINOs.

SANDPOINT — Many Bonner County offices will be closed Friday, July 5, in addition to being closed Thursday, July 4. It is recommended that those who need to visit a county office on that date call ahead to ensure it is open. Closures include the Commissioners' Office, Road &...

SANDPOINT — Over $15,000 has been donated to NAMI Far North’s Sand Creek Clubhouse project this year by the 2024 Leadership Sandpoint class. These funds were raised at the Cinco de Mayo fundraiser held in downtown Sandpoint in early May, which featured a variety of booths offering music, food, drinks, raffles, an auction and activities the whole family could participate in.

SANDPOINT — Rebekah Little is dedicated to the community, working to make a difference in a variety of ways, most recently as the executive director of Bonner Homeless Transitions. Little was honored for those achievements by the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce and celebrated as the organization's Volunteer of...

SANDPOINT — This donation is covering a lot of ground. Not just because it came from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' warehouse in Utah, or because it will benefit food banks throughout North Idaho. It's because the 22 pallets of basics from peanut butter to pasta delivered to the Bonner Community Food Bank also means that there will be fewer hungry people in the region.

Tara Lindgren shared this Best Shot in response to a Daily Bee Facebook post asking readers to share their favorite recent photo. If you have a photo that you took that you would like to see run as a Best Shot or I Took The Bee send it to the Bonner County Daily Bee, P.O. Box 159, Sandpoint, Idaho, 83864; or drop them off at 310 Church St., Sandpoint. You may also email your pictures to the Bonner County Daily Bee along with your name, caption information, hometown and phone number to news@bonnercountydailybee.com.

"Moxie learning how to be friends with Rio Peterson’s companion dog," wrote Raelea Whitson in sharing this Best Shot in response to a Daily Bee Facebook post asking readers to share their favorite recent photo. If you have a photo that you took that you would like to see run as a Best Shot or I Took The Bee send it to the Bonner County Daily Bee, P.O. Box 159, Sandpoint, Idaho, 83864; or drop them off at 310 Church St., Sandpoint. You may also email your pictures to the Bonner County Daily Bee along with your name, caption information, hometown and phone number to news@bonnercountydailybee.co…

SANDPOINT — Who is the best?. That's where the community comes in as the finalists have been selected and voting is underway in the Best of Bonner County 2024. Polls opened for final voting Monday, June 24, and close Monday, July 15. The winners of each category will be announced in the Bonner County Daily Bee's Best of Boundary County 2024 publication in August.

The Southside Community Church at Cocolalla was the site of Saturday’s wedding of Miss Cherri Evonne Shreffler and Clifford Hackney Jr. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Shreffler, Careywood. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Hackney, Sr., Athol, are parents of the groom. After a North Idaho honeymoon, the newlyweds will be at home near Athol on the subdivisions near Hackney Airport.

Editor’s note: Some calls do not list numbered locations or other location details because that information was not listed on the log provided by Bonner Dispatch. Deputies and Bonner County EMS responded to assist a citizen near Brisboys Road and Tarin Court in Sagle at 5:05 a.m. A follow-up...

The U.S. Department of the Interior announced that Idaho’s 44 counties will receive a total of $41.2 million in Payments in Lieu of Taxes for 2024. Those payments help offset the costs of maintaining essential services in areas with tax-exempt federal lands, according to a press release from the department.

After six and a half hours of tears, cheers and spirited arguments on June 24, the Bonner County board of commissioners approved an appeal from the Panhandle Bike Ranch, lessening restrictions and affirming their existing conditional use permit. The ruling went against a conflicting appeal made by residents of the neighboring Five Lakes Estates community who sought to strike the CUP, citing private property rights and concerns over safety, zoning regulation and the preservation of their way of life.

BOISE, ID—Due to severe drought, Clearwater and Bonner counties have been designated primary natural disaster areas. This designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. The following contiguous counties are also eligible...

SAGLE — If you're looking to do something fun, look no further than 7B Paintball. The new paintball and airsoft course is the first in the community and is open seven days a week. "We're a small , local business aiming to offer a safe and fun environment for...

SANDPOINT — Bonner County commissioners approved the sixth change order for the Colburn improvement project at their Tuesday business meeting. The overall improvement project is now expected to cost roughly $6.4 million, said Bonner County Engineering Department staff engineer Spencer Ferguson. “This change order is for an increase in...

SANDPOINT — According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of regular in the Gem State was $3.55 on Monday, which was 3 cents less than a week ago, 23 cents less than a month ago, and 43 cents less than a year ago. Meanwhile, the national average...

Sonya Nordgaarden shared this Best Shot of Biscuit. If you have a photo that you took that you would like to see run as a Best Shot or I Took The Bee send it to the Bonner County Daily Bee, P.O. Box 159, Sandpoint, Idaho, 83864; or drop them off at 310 Church St., Sandpoint. You may also email your pictures to the Bonner County Daily Bee along with your name, caption information, hometown and phone number to news@bonnercountydailybee.com.

Editor’s note: Some calls do not list numbered locations or other location details because that information was not listed on the log provided by Bonner Dispatch. Report of fraud in the 1800 block of Center Valley Road at 6:47 a.m. Report of a 911 hang-up call in the 100...

SUMMONS FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION CASE NO. CV09-24-0872 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF BONNER ALLAN A. DEVINEY, Plaintiffs, vs. DONNA DEVINEY, JOHN DOE, and any and all claimants in and to the real property described as follows: A tract of land in Section 18, Township 55 North, Range 2 West, Boise Meridian, Bonner County, Idaho, more specifically described as follows: From the Quarter corner between Sections 17 and 18, thence North 0 degrees 03’ 45” West along the East line of said Section 18, a distance of 796.33 feet; thence North 75 degrees 14’ 05” West, 225.89 feet; thence North 12 degrees 44’ 40” East, 12.61 feet; thence North 83 degrees 42’ 45” West, 312.74 feet to the True Point of Begin- ning; thence North 15 degrees 00’ 53” East, 220.00 feet; thence South 83 degrees 42’ 45” East, 120.0 feet; thence South 15 degrees 00’ 53” West, 220.0 feet; thence North 83 degrees 42’ 45” West, 120.0 feet to the True Point of Beginning. Defendants. NOTICE TO DEFENDANT(S): DONNA DEVINEY YOU HAVE BEEN SUED BY THE ABOVE-NAMED PLAINTIFFS. READ THE INFORMATION BELOW: You have been sued by ALLAN A. DEVINEY Plaintiff, in the District Court in and for County, Idaho, Case No. CV09-24-0872. The nature of the claim against you is an action for Quiet Title and Declaratory Relief. Any time after 21 days following the last publication of this Summons, the Court may enter a Judgment against you without further notice, unless prior to that time you have filed a written response in the proper form, including the case number, and paid any required filing fee to the Clerk of the Court at Bonner County District Court, 215 South First Avenue, Sandpoint, ID 838645, Phone 208-265-1432 and serve a copy of your response on the Plaintiff’s attorney, Jeremy P. Featherston at Featherston Law Firm, Chtd., 113 South Second Avenue, Sandpoint, Idaho, 83864, Phone: 208-263-6866; attorneys@featherstonlaw.com A copy of the Summons and Complaint can be obtained by contacting either the Clerk of the Court or the attorney for Plaintiff. If you wish legal assistance, you should immediately retain an attorney to advise you in this matter. DATED 6/18/2024 11:09:50 AM BONNER COUNTY DISTRICT COURT MICHAEL ROSEDALE Clerk of the Court By/S/Heather Ross Deputy Clerk Legal#6203 AD#24465 June 21, 28, July 5, 12, 2024 _________________________