Welcome to the lovely panhandle of Idaho.  Here you can find lakes, rivers, forests and unlimited beauty.  Priest River is about 6 miles from the Washington border. By following HWY 2 west you will enter the town of Newport.   If you follow Hwy 2 east you will arrive in Sandpoint, Idaho on the shores of Lake Pend Oreille.  Whether you travel east or west you will travel along side the beautiful Pend Oreille River.  This river is part of the Panhandle Historic Rivers Passage and is the southern leg of the International Selkirk Loop which heads into British Columbia, Canada. 

Contributed by Jean Haurtiz of West Bonner Library District in Priest River, Idaho

Downtown Priest River has many historical buildings that are slowly being renovated. The West Bonner Library is right in the middle of the downtown area. Come visit us and enjoy a touch of nostalgia.

Contributed by Faith Loutzenhiser, West Bonner Library District, Priest River, Idaho

Our Library is located on 219 Main. It was once a Dr. Office. It was purchased by our Friends of the Library. After much renovation and a lot of hard work by FOL members, Staff, Volunteers and dedicated patrons, We have a beautiful Library. We are very proud of it and invite you to stop by and visit us if you are able.

Contributed by Mert Westover, West Bonner Library District, Priest River, Idaho

hello, everybody

-dani

http://www.priestriver.org/         http://www.priestriver.org/city/

Here are our websites --with a few photos

Kathy

Priest River has all the shops you have to have but is close enough to bigger shopping  centers if you like to shop 'til you drop.  The slower pace of life is definitely a plus if you don't like running all the time.

- Marie