This city is continuously growing. The 2020 census indicates an increase in population from 739 to 1,002. The city has a new city clerk/treasurer, Manda Corbett, and we are very pleased to have her.
Idaho Republicans will hold a presidential caucus on March 2, rather than a regular presidential primary due to a faux pas during the 2023 legislative session.
Last year, legislation was passed that removed the May primary election with the intent of having it moved to March. However, the language to move the primary was not added to the bill, removing the presidential primary election.
Santa will be visiting the city of Ponderay and Kootenai Elementary again this year to deliver bags of goodies as part of the 20th annual Santa Sack Project.