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Welcome to the City of Priest River! We are defined less by boundaries on a map than by the sense of shared values our residents hold dear. We take pride in maintaining a wholesome lifestyle, rich in cultural history, along with a deep commitment to the preservation of our environment and a progressive approach to local business.

Featured News

Downtown Street Maintenance

7/13/2025

The City of Priest River has street maintenance scheduled in the downtown area on Monday, July 14, 2025. No parking signs will be posted, but parking will be prohibited along Main Street, and High Street from Wisconsin Street to Treat Street. Parking will be available in the city’s parking...

Phone Scam Alert

8/8/2024

The Priest River Police Department wants to alert area residents to ongoing phone scams in which suspects pose as members of law enforcement to coerce victims into giving them money. This type of scam has occurred throughout the region, including Priest River, and across the country.

Scams have...

City-Wide Sewer Maintenance

7/2/2024

The City of Priest River has scheduled city-wide sewer maintenance for the week of July 8th. The maintenance will include the jetting of sewer lines and conducting smoke tests in certain areas. If you experience smoke coming out through your sewer pipes, please do not be alarmed. The smoke is...

Wisconsin Street Update

5/23/2024

The new, realigned Wisconsin Street will be open for traffic this weekend! Try it out and let us know what you think! To complete the finishing touches, expect it to be closed again temporarily starting Tuesday, May 28, 2024.

Job Opening - Lateral Police Officer

4/10/2024

The City of Priest River Police Department is currently accepting applications and resumes for the lateral entry of an experienced Police Officer. Eligible applicants must have at least two (2) years of experience as a sworn peace officer with a state, county, or municipal law enforcement...

Job Opening - Maintenance Worker I

4/2/2024

The City of Priest River is anticipating one opening for the full-time position of Maintenance Worker I. Position pays $17.30 - $19.48 per hour DOE. Benefits include medical, dental, employee assistance program, and PERSI retirement plan. All persons interested in this position must submit a...

Wisconsin Street Realignment Project

3/15/2024

The long-awaited and highly anticipated Wisconsin Street Realignment Project is finally ready to move forward! You may have noticed that North Fork Enterprises has started preparing for the project already, including mobilizing equipment, locating and relocating utilities, staking and survey work,...

Job Opening - Director of Utility Operations

9/1/2023

The City of Priest River has one opening for the full-time position of Director of Utility Operations. Position pays $31.72/hour to $33.66/hour DOE. Benefits include medical, dental, employee assistance program, PERSI retirement plan, and up to 3% 401(k) match. All persons interested in this...

Street Improvements

7/7/2023

On Monday, July 10, the city has scheduled improvements to High Street, Main Street, and Tenth Street. High Street will be closed from Treat Street to Wisconsin Street, and Main Street will be closed from Highway 2 to Montgomery Street. Please expect parking challenges downtown during this time....