Bonner County Daily Bee

A $3 million Boundary Community Hospital levy has been delayed after Boundary County commissioners canceled a public hearing set for March 10, citing unanswered questions. bonnercountydailybee.com/news/2026/mar/…

Sandpoint High School art students contributed over 300 handmade bowls to the Bonner Community Food Bank’s Empty Bowl fundraiser, helping support local families facing food insecurity.

The Festival at Sandpoint has announced the three winners of its 2026 Poster Contest. bonnercountydailybee.com/news/2026/mar/…

Two people were rescued Friday afternoon after an avalanche at Silver Mountain, according to the resort. bonnercountydailybee.com/news/2026/mar/…

More than 30 community members gathered Thursday night as the Bonner County Zoning Commission reconsidered a conditional use permit for a proposed gravel pit, ultimately denying the project bonnercountydailybee.com/news/2026/mar/…

Idaho’s deepest lake — Lake Pend Oreille — no doubt possesses some aquatic beasts of mythical proportion, including a new record "cutty." bonnercountydailybee.com/news/2026/mar/…

Filing for the May 19 primary election officially closed Friday at 5 p.m., where nine candidates were approved to run for six open county office positions. bonnercountydailybee.com/news/2026/mar/…

The region is expected to experience strong winds and significant snowfall, including gusts up to 70 mph and several feet of snow in mountain areas. bonnercountydailybee.com/news/2026/mar/…

A whole landscape of eatable flowers and plants takes a lot of thought (and maybe a little cheating, too) but let’s take a look at the available considerations. bonnercountydailybee.com/news/2026/mar/…

The $3.76 million Boundary County Courthouse project, which is being managed by Bonners Ferry Builders is expected to be completed in late September. bonnercountydailybee.com/news/2026/mar/…

The Senate Commerce & Human Resources Committee moved to hold a bill placing restrictions on short-term rental properties while advancing another bill loosening restrictions for these same properties. bonnercountydailybee.com/news/2026/mar/…

Despite the lack of snow, Sandpoint Nordic Club officials said the season has sparkled with silver linings. Among them: the club's free school program and the return of SNC's Youth Race Team. bonnercountydailybee.com/news/2026/mar/…

Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador warned against cuts headed for his office Wednesday as the state's budget rescission legislation remains pending. bonnercountydailybee.com/news/2026/feb/…

The Selkirk Association of Realtors used a $7,500 Placemaking grant to build a sun/weather shelter at Travers Park in Sandpoint. bonnercountydailybee.com/news/2026/feb/…

An exploration of church and state and the impacts of Christian nationalism will be the focus of a panel discussion next week. bonnercountydailybee.com/news/2026/feb/…

While some local Republicans welcome former Rep. Matt Gaetz’s presence at the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee’s Lincoln Day dinner, others say his visit goes against their values. bonnercountydailybee.com/news/2026/feb/…

State lawmakers outline plans to cut Idaho Medicaid spending, including reductions to residential habilitation services and a proposal to repeal Medicaid expansion at the end of 2026. bonnercountydailybee.com/news/2026/feb/…

Sandpoint is preparing to rebuild Cedar Street between Division and Lincoln Avenue, focusing on traffic calming, pedestrian safety, and preservation of the historic silver maple. bonnercountydailybee.com/news/2026/feb/…

Army veteran Chuck Lowman declared his intent to challenge Cornel Rasor for the District 1B seat in the Idaho House of Representatives on Tuesday. bonnercountydailybee.com/news/2026/feb/…

Students from Southside Elementary got the chance to try ice skating during a recent visit to The Pond. Story in comments below. ⬇️ bonnercountydailybee.com/news/2026/feb/…