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County must post legal notices but not pay subscriptions, staff says
Summary
Bonner County staff told commissioners the county must publish legal notices in the local paper but is not required to buy subscriptions; commissioners debated the value and cost of digital versus print access.
A staff member told commissioners the county is required to post legal notices in the local paper but is not required to maintain a subscription. "We're not, but we have to post legal notices there," the staff member said, noting the print version remains important for many residents in the county.
Commissioners discussed whether the county should pay for paper subscriptions or rely on the online edition; one commissioner said the digital paywall limits access and that the county pays for both printing and disposal of delivered copies. Veronica said she can examine the online pricing and whether the county could reduce costs by changing subscription types.
No formal change was made, but commissioners instructed staff to review subscription options and whether the county can rely on the online proof of publication for legal notices rather than maintaining multiple paid subscriptions.
