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Welcome to Priest River

The beautiful community of Priest River, Idaho sits at the confluence of two pristine rivers located 7 miles east of the Washington border and 75 miles south of the Canadian border. Visit Priest River and its approximately 1700 friendly people, and you may find yourself staying for a long time! Priest River has a diversified economy reflecting the changing times of the American West, and is currently driven by the tourism and timber industries.

Priest River sits at an elevation of 2,100 ft, and enjoys a pleasant four-season climate: an annual rainfall of 23 inches and annual snowfall of 72 inches keeps the lakes and rivers full, and the nearby Schweitzer Ski Resort thriving. In the summer months, temperatures rarely exceed 90 degrees, and the many local rivers and lakes provide ample access for all water sports and activities.

The annual Timber Day Festival during the last weekend of July, along with the Priest River Museum and Timber Education Center, provide history and activities relating to the surrounding community. Additionally, several city parks, the Pend Oreille and Priest Rivers and beautiful rural scenery in every direction offer a multitude of recreation opportunities.

The Downtown Revitalization project began in May of 2019 and the four-block area in the historic district of downtown Priest River has been completed. Reconstruction required demolition of existing roadway surfaces, curbs, sidewalks, and catch basins. Construction consists of new water services, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, catch basins, concrete approaches, asphalt roadway, ADA ramps with detectable panels, bollards, low energy LED street lighting, street trees with decorative grates, and landscape islands.

The Downtown Revitalization Project is complete!

Check it out in the video below (watch full screen with sound):

 

 


The 50 Safest Cities in Idaho
Priest River ranks among the top 50 safest cities in Idaho

Meetings & Events

Download the Agenda for the April 19 City Council Meeting HERE.


Download the Minutes for the April 5 City Council Meeting HERE


Meeting Minutes Archives
2020 City Council Meeting Schedule

Governor’s Stage 3 Order: 2/2/21

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Waterfront Playground for Everyone!

The City of Priest River is excited to announce the acquisition of 47.71 acres of property...see full press release HERE

Addendum #5 to the Water Facility Master Plan

Click Here to View the Document

NEW: Communications Policy and Procedures

Please download the City's Communications Policy and Procedures Form HERE and the Communications Assessment Form HERE

Local News

Recent news stories from local sources: Click Here.

Weather

Priest River
 

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sunrise: 5:48 am
sunset: 7:45 pm
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wind gusts: 9 mph
max. UV-Index: 6
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wind gusts: 9 mph
max. UV-Index: 3
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wind speed: 4 mph SSE
wind gusts: 7 mph
max. UV-Index: 3
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City Hall

552 High St.
P.O. Box 415
Priest River, ID 83856
Phone: 208-448-2123
Fax: 208-448-2232

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