Upper Pack River News Today

Local approaches to federal land management downplay wildlife needs and emphasize recreation and logging concerns.

The Sandpoint ranger is concealing vital documents. The Kaniksu Winter Over Snow Vehicle EA developed by a pro OSV use collaboration, poses a threat to endangered species, including Canada lynx, wolverine, grizzly bear, and whitebark pine.

Per county ordinance, it is the responsibility of the hauler to contact the Bonner County Road & Bridge Department to determine whether or not these restrictions are in place. The restrictions will remain in effect until changed, at which time updates will be posted.

Per county ordinance, it is the responsibility of the hauler to contact the Bonner County Road & Bridge Department to determine whether or not these restrictions are in place. The restrictions will remain in effect until changed, at which time updates will be posted.

If you're driving near Sandpoint next week, you might want to find alternate route or expect delays due to road repairs. 

SPOKANE, WA- On December 23rd, U.S. Marshals arrested 59-year-old Neal Mouser in Spokane for the murder of 38-year-old Brandon Vern Hurst  of Sandpoint/Bonners Ferry. The body of Hurst was found on December 10th in the Upper Pack River area. He had been shot several times before his body was dumped next to a road.   Tuesday, December 22nd, Bonner County Sheriff Deputies arrested Mousers co-conspirator, 28-year-old Cantrip Gatens, and charged her with Conspiracy to Commit First Degre...

Bonner County Homicide Victim Found with Multiple Gunshots SANDPOINT, Idaho (KLIX)-Authorities say a man was found dead with multiple gunshot wounds in north Idaho last week. According to the Bonner County Sheriffs Office, a body was reported on a road in the Upper Pack River area on Thursday, December 10. Investigators later identified the man as 38-year-old Brandon Vern Hurst, of Bonner County. In a brief statement the sheriffs office said Hursts body had been dumped after he had been shot ...

KXLY December 15, 2020 4:25 PM Emily Oliver PC: Bonner Co. Sheriffs BONNER CO., Idaho — The Bonner County Sheriff’s Office has identified the man found shot and killed along the side of the road in the Upper Pack River area earlier this month.  The sheriff’s office responded to reports of a possible body on the side of the road on December 10. On Monday, the medical examiner identified the man found as 38-year-old Brandon Vern Hurst from Sandpoint.  The Sheriff...