https://bonnercountynews.com/idaho-gov-brad-little-vetoes-bill-that-cut-graduate-medical-education-funding/Bonner County Newsen2026-04-11T18:53:40+00:00Idaho Gov. Brad Little vetoes bill that cut graduate medical education fundingSchools https://bonnercountynews.com/kellogg-becomes-first-city-in-idaho-to-ban-kratom-sales-setting-regional-precedent/Bonner County Newsen2026-04-11T01:31:54+00:00Kellogg Becomes First City in Idaho to Ban Kratom Sales, Setting Regional PrecedentLocal Government https://bonnercountynews.com/headless-cougar-discovered-at-farragut-state-park-sparks-questions-along-idahos-lake-pend-oreille/Bonner County Newsen2026-04-11T01:31:24+00:00Headless Cougar Discovered at Farragut State Park Sparks Questions Along Idaho's Lake Pend OreilleEnvironment https://bonnercountynews.com/idaho-transportation-department-plans-to-replace-aging-us-2-priest-river-bridge-with-modern-structure-featuring-pedestrian-access/Bonner County Newsen2026-04-11T00:31:15+00:00Idaho Transportation Department Plans to Replace Aging US-2 Priest River Bridge with Modern Structure Featuring Pedestrian AccessCommunity https://bonnercountynews.com/classical-music-concert-series-in-a-landscape-brings-outdoor-performances-to-schweitzer-mountain-in-idaho/Bonner County Newsen2026-04-10T01:01:24+00:00Classical Music Concert Series 'IN A LANDSCAPE' Brings Outdoor Performances to Schweitzer Mountain in IdahoRecreation https://bonnercountynews.com/sandpoint-idaho-approves-paid-parking-system-for-downtown-district-and-city-beach/Bonner County Newsen2026-04-10T00:31:57+00:00Sandpoint, Idaho Approves Paid Parking System for Downtown District and City BeachLocal Government https://bonnercountynews.com/west-bonner-county-school-district-in-idaho-settles-lawsuit-with-former-superintendent-who-lacked-required-state-certification/Bonner County Newsen2026-04-10T00:31:23+00:00West Bonner County School District in Idaho Settles Lawsuit with Former Superintendent Who Lacked Required State CertificationSchools https://bonnercountynews.com/idaho-panhandle-national-forests-prepare-prescribed-burns-across-multiple-districts-to-reduce-wildfire-risk/Bonner County Newsen2026-04-08T15:30:52+00:00Idaho Panhandle National Forests Prepare Prescribed Burns Across Multiple Districts to Reduce Wildfire RiskEnvironment https://bonnercountynews.com/idaho-superintendent-of-public-instruction-addresses-education-priorities-budget-cuts-at-sandpoint-town-hall/Bonner County Newsen2026-04-08T13:30:55+00:00Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction Addresses Education Priorities, Budget Cuts at Sandpoint Town HallCommunity https://bonnercountynews.com/bonner-county-idaho-publishes-official-legal-notices-for-the-week-of-april-4-2026/Bonner County Newsen2026-04-08T00:30:48+00:00Bonner County, Idaho Publishes Official Legal Notices for the Week of April 4, 2026Local Government https://bonnercountynews.com/schweitzer-mountain-resort-in-idaho-offers-year-round-recreation-beyond-the-ski-slopes/Bonner County Newsen2026-04-06T00:31:22+00:00Schweitzer Mountain Resort in Idaho Offers Year-Round Recreation Beyond the Ski SlopesRecreation https://bonnercountynews.com/avalanche-risk-remains-low-across-north-idaho-mountains-this-week-officials-say/Bonner County Newsen2026-04-04T15:31:16+00:00Avalanche Risk Remains Low Across North Idaho Mountains This Week, Officials SayRecreation https://bonnercountynews.com/hawkins-point-boat-launch-in-bonner-county-idaho-closed-temporarily-for-site-improvements/Bonner County Newsen2026-04-04T13:31:11+00:00Hawkins Point Boat Launch in Bonner County, Idaho Closed Temporarily for Site ImprovementsRecreation https://bonnercountynews.com/idaho-governor-brad-little-issues-state-disaster-declaration-following-march-atmospheric-river-event/Bonner County Newsen2026-04-04T00:31:11+00:00Idaho Governor Brad Little Issues State Disaster Declaration Following March Atmospheric River EventEnvironment https://bonnercountynews.com/north-idaho-athletic-hall-of-fame-announces-finalists-for-april-25-induction-banquet-in-sandpoint/Bonner County Newsen2026-04-03T21:31:08+00:00North Idaho Athletic Hall of Fame Announces Finalists for April 25 Induction Banquet in SandpointCommunity https://bonnercountynews.com/sandpoint-idaho-faces-persistent-housing-pressure-as-north-idaho-growth-continues/Bonner County Newsen2026-04-03T18:31:18+00:00Sandpoint, Idaho Faces Persistent Housing Pressure as North Idaho Growth ContinuesEconomy https://bonnercountynews.com/good-friday-in-bonner-county-christians-gather-to-remember-the-lords-passion/Bonner County Newsen2026-04-03T16:52:08+00:00Good Friday in Bonner County: Christians Gather to Remember the Lord's Passion https://bonnercountynews.com/idaho-legislature-committee-advances-ice-cooperation-agreement-bill-with-amendment-requirement/Bonner County Newsen2026-04-03T15:31:17+00:00Idaho Legislature Committee Advances ICE Cooperation Agreement Bill With Amendment RequirementPublic Safety https://bonnercountynews.com/bonner-county-agencies-launch-virtual-emergency-information-center-in-idaho/Bonner County Newsen2026-04-03T13:31:20+00:00Bonner County Agencies Launch Virtual Emergency Information Center in IdahoPublic Safety https://bonnercountynews.com/idaho-legislature-resolution-eliminate-dept-education/Bonner County Newsen2026-04-03T05:10:44+00:00Idaho Legislature Passes Resolution Supporting Elimination of Federal Department of EducationCommunity https://bonnercountynews.com/portugal-the-man-added-to-festival-at-sandpoint-2026-summer-concert-lineup-in-north-idaho/Bonner County Newsen2026-04-03T00:31:10+00:00Portugal. The Man Added to Festival at Sandpoint 2026 Summer Concert Lineup in North IdahoCommunity https://bonnercountynews.com/bonner-county-idaho-homeowners-face-rising-insurance-premiums-tied-to-fire-district-rating-changes/Bonner County Newsen2026-04-02T21:31:21+00:00Bonner County, Idaho Homeowners Face Rising Insurance Premiums Tied to Fire District Rating ChangesCommunity https://bonnercountynews.com/idaho-bill-amended-to-allow-canadian-flag-to-fly-in-bonners-ferry-measure-heads-to-governor/Bonner County Newsen2026-04-02T18:31:25+00:00Idaho Bill Amended to Allow Canadian Flag to Fly in Bonners Ferry; Measure Heads to GovernorLocal Government https://bonnercountynews.com/bonner-county-sheriff-williams-outlines-jail-roof-repairs-and-facility-path-forward-in-idaho/Bonner County Newsen2026-04-02T15:31:03+00:00Bonner County Sheriff Williams Outlines Jail Roof Repairs and Facility Path Forward in IdahoPublic Safety https://bonnercountynews.com/8600-acres-of-north-idaho-land-removed-from-public-access-after-vandalism-rule-violations/Bonner County Newsen2026-04-02T13:30:57+00:008,600 Acres of North Idaho Land Removed from Public Access After Vandalism, Rule ViolationsEnvironment https://bonnercountynews.com/idaho-fish-and-game-partners-with-tribes-and-trappers-to-restore-fisher-population-in-panhandle-region/Bonner County Newsen2026-04-02T00:30:58+00:00Idaho Fish and Game Partners With Tribes and Trappers to Restore Fisher Population in Panhandle RegionEnvironment https://bonnercountynews.com/hayden-lake-marina-expansion-application-withdrawn-resubmission-possible/Bonner County Newsen2026-04-01T21:30:48+00:00Hayden Lake Marina Expansion Application Withdrawn, Resubmission PossibleCommunity https://bonnercountynews.com/bonner-county-homeowners-see-insurance-premiums-rise-following-fire-district-protection-class-reclassifications/Bonner County Newsen2026-04-01T18:31:29+00:00Bonner County Homeowners See Insurance Premiums Rise Following Fire District Protection Class ReclassificationsEconomy https://bonnercountynews.com/west-priest-lake-fire-department-completes-annual-wildland-firefighting-training-program/Bonner County Newsen2026-04-01T15:30:46+00:00West Priest Lake Fire Department Completes Annual Wildland Firefighting Training ProgramPublic Safety https://bonnercountynews.com/westside-fire-district-places-67-per-100000-levy-override-on-may-ballot-to-double-daily-firefighter-staffing/Bonner County Newsen2026-04-01T13:30:49+00:00Westside Fire District Places $67 Per $100,000 Levy Override on May Ballot to Double Daily Firefighter StaffingLocal Government https://bonnercountynews.com/companions-animal-center-in-hayden-to-host-canine-easter-egg-hunt-april-4/Bonner County Newsen2026-04-01T00:31:32+00:00Companions Animal Center in Hayden to Host Canine Easter Egg Hunt April 4Community https://bonnercountynews.com/alternative-rock-band-switchfoot-announced-for-2026-festival-at-sandpoint-summer-series/Bonner County Newsen2026-03-31T21:30:49+00:00Alternative Rock Band Switchfoot Announced for 2026 Festival at Sandpoint Summer SeriesCommunity https://bonnercountynews.com/idaho-lawmakers-hear-education-funding-policy-concerns-at-sandpoint-legislative-forum/Bonner County Newsen2026-03-31T18:30:50+00:00Idaho Lawmakers Hear Education Funding, Policy Concerns at Sandpoint Legislative ForumSchools https://bonnercountynews.com/sandpoint-high-school-juniors-selected-for-prestigious-west-point-summer-leadership-experience/Bonner County Newsen2026-03-31T13:30:48+00:00Sandpoint High School Juniors Selected for Prestigious West Point Summer Leadership ExperienceSchools https://bonnercountynews.com/indie-rock-band-portugal-the-man-announced-for-festival-at-sandpoint-2026-summer-concert-series/Bonner County Newsen2026-03-31T00:30:51+00:00Indie Rock Band Portugal. The Man Announced for Festival at Sandpoint 2026 Summer Concert SeriesCommunity https://bonnercountynews.com/northside-fire-district-places-689000-annual-levy-request-on-bonner-county-ballot/Bonner County Newsen2026-03-30T21:30:59+00:00Northside Fire District Places $689,000 Annual Levy Request on Bonner County BallotPublic Safety https://bonnercountynews.com/sandpoint-area-remembers-ila-nadine-van-stone-beloved-bonner-county-resident-at-age-91/Bonner County Newsen2026-03-30T18:31:14+00:00Sandpoint Area Remembers Ila Nadine Van Stone, Beloved Bonner County Resident, at Age 91Community https://bonnercountynews.com/northside-fire-district-places-temporary-levy-measure-on-may-19-idaho-ballot/Bonner County Newsen2026-03-30T15:31:10+00:00Northside Fire District Places Temporary Levy Measure on May 19 Idaho BallotLocal Government https://bonnercountynews.com/this-week-in-bonner-county-history-looking-back-through-the-years-to-march-22/Bonner County Newsen2026-03-30T13:31:11+00:00This Week in Bonner County History: Looking Back Through the Years to March 22Community https://bonnercountynews.com/idaho-governor-signs-bill-to-prevent-photos-from-death-investigations-from-going-public/Bonner County Newsen2026-03-29T00:31:18+00:00Idaho governor signs bill to prevent photos from death investigations from going publicPublic Safety https://bonnercountynews.com/idaho-governor-approves-22m-in-medicaid-disability-budget-cuts/Bonner County Newsen2026-03-28T22:31:15+00:00Idaho governor approves $22M in Medicaid disability budget cutsEconomy https://bonnercountynews.com/bipartisan-us-senators-want-investigation-into-farm-equipment-companies-moving-jobs-to-mexico/Bonner County Newsen2026-03-28T19:31:25+00:00Bipartisan US senators want investigation into farm equipment companies moving jobs to MexicoEconomy https://bonnercountynews.com/idaho-law-enforcement-frustrated-by-legislatures-new-immigration-bills/Bonner County Newsen2026-03-28T15:31:18+00:00Idaho law enforcement frustrated by Legislature’s new immigration billsPublic Safety https://bonnercountynews.com/idaho-fish-and-game-commissioner-facing-seven-criminal-hunting-charges/Bonner County Newsen2026-03-27T23:31:22+00:00Idaho Fish and Game commissioner facing seven criminal hunting chargesPublic Safety https://bonnercountynews.com/idaho-house-to-consider-changing-bill-creating-government-contractor-e-verify-requirements/Bonner County Newsen2026-03-27T23:30:55+00:00Idaho House to consider changing bill creating government contractor E-Verify requirementsLocal Government https://bonnercountynews.com/idaho-governor-signs-series-of-bills-to-strengthen-protections-for-foster-care-children/Bonner County Newsen2026-03-27T23:21:24+00:00Idaho governor signs series of bills to strengthen protections for foster care childrenLocal Government https://bonnercountynews.com/idaho-foster-kids-have-a-new-bill-of-rights-after-governor-signs-bill/Bonner County Newsen2026-03-27T23:20:54+00:00Idaho foster kids have a new ‘bill of rights,’ after governor signs billLocal Government https://bonnercountynews.com/bonner-county-sheriffs-office-launches-body-camera-program-for-all-patrol-deputies/Bonner County Newsen2026-03-25T11:00:00+00:00Bonner County Sheriff's Office Launches Body Camera Program for All Patrol DeputiesPublic Safety https://bonnercountynews.com/bonner-county-board-approves-new-emergency-management-plan-with-1-8-million-budget/Bonner County Newsen2026-03-25T07:00:00+00:00Bonner County Board Approves New Emergency Management Plan With $1.8 Million BudgetLocal Government https://bonnercountynews.com/lake-pend-oreille-school-district-launches-free-summer-literacy-program-for-k-3-students-across-bonner-county/Bonner County Newsen2026-03-24T14:00:00+00:00Lake Pend Oreille School District Launches Free Summer Literacy Program for K-3 Students Across Bonner CountySchools https://bonnercountynews.com/sandpoint-small-business-growth-surges-with-85-new-businesses-registered-in-first-quarter/Bonner County Newsen2026-03-24T08:00:00+00:00Sandpoint Small Business Growth Surges With 85 New Businesses Registered in First QuarterEconomy https://bonnercountynews.com/bonner-county-commissioners-vote-to-cap-property-tax-levy-at-3-for-2027-budget/Bonner County Newsen2026-03-24T08:00:00+00:00Bonner County Commissioners Vote to Cap Property Tax Levy at 3% for 2027 BudgetLocal Government https://bonnercountynews.com/bonner-county-court-system-implements-new-pretrial-services-program-to-reduce-jail-overcrowding/Bonner County Newsen2026-03-23T10:00:00+00:00Bonner County Court System Implements New Pretrial Services Program to Reduce Jail OvercrowdingCourts https://bonnercountynews.com/annual-sandpoint-cleanup-day-draws-record-800-volunteers-across-bonner-county/Bonner County Newsen2026-03-23T07:00:00+00:00Annual Sandpoint Cleanup Day Draws Record 800 Volunteers Across Bonner CountyCommunity https://bonnercountynews.com/bonner-general-health-expansion-adds-150-healthcare-jobs-to-bonner-county-economy/Bonner County Newsen2026-03-22T12:00:00+00:00Bonner General Health Expansion Adds 150 Healthcare Jobs to Bonner County EconomyEconomy https://bonnercountynews.com/bonner-county-sheriffs-office-reports-increased-fentanyl-seizures-across-bonner-county/Bonner County Newsen2026-03-22T09:00:00+00:00Bonner County Sheriff's Office Reports Increased Fentanyl Seizures Across Bonner CountyPublic Safety https://bonnercountynews.com/bonner-county-road-and-bridge-announces-12-million-road-maintenance-and-safety-improvement-plan/Bonner County Newsen2026-03-22T08:00:00+00:00Bonner County Road and Bridge Announces $12 Million Road Maintenance and Safety Improvement PlanCommunity https://bonnercountynews.com/bonner-county-library-district-reports-record-circulation-as-digital-lending-surges-35/Bonner County Newsen2026-03-21T11:00:00+00:00Bonner County Library District Reports Record Circulation as Digital Lending Surges 35%Community https://bonnercountynews.com/sandpoint-housing-market-heats-up-as-median-home-price-reaches-485000/Bonner County Newsen2026-03-21T08:00:00+00:00Sandpoint Housing Market Heats Up as Median Home Price Reaches $485,000Economy https://bonnercountynews.com/volunteer-fire-department-receives-180000-federal-grant-for-new-equipment-in-bonner-county/Bonner County Newsen2026-03-21T07:00:00+00:00Volunteer Fire Department Receives $180,000 Federal Grant for New Equipment in Bonner CountyPublic Safety https://bonnercountynews.com/bonner-county-search-and-rescue-team-completes-record-48-missions-in-2025/Bonner County Newsen2026-03-20T14:00:00+00:00Bonner County Search and Rescue Team Completes Record 48 Missions in 2025Public Safety https://bonnercountynews.com/sandpoint-city-council-adopts-water-conservation-ordinance-ahead-of-summer-drought-concerns/Bonner County Newsen2026-03-20T08:00:00+00:00Sandpoint City Council Adopts Water Conservation Ordinance Ahead of Summer Drought ConcernsLocal Government https://bonnercountynews.com/lake-pend-oreille-school-district-board-approves-teacher-pay-increase-amid-statewide-recruitment-challenges/Bonner County Newsen2026-03-20T07:00:00+00:00Lake Pend Oreille School District Board Approves Teacher Pay Increase Amid Statewide Recruitment ChallengesSchools https://bonnercountynews.com/west-bonner-county-school-district-receives-1-4-million-federal-grant-for-career-technical-education-expansion/Bonner County Newsen2026-03-19T10:00:00+00:00West Bonner County School District Receives $1.4 Million Federal Grant for Career-Technical Education ExpansionSchools https://bonnercountynews.com/sandpoint-downtown-revitalization-project-receives-2-4-million-state-grant/Bonner County Newsen2026-03-19T10:00:00+00:00Sandpoint Downtown Revitalization Project Receives $2.4 Million State GrantCommunity https://bonnercountynews.com/idaho-department-of-labor-opens-new-workforce-development-center-in-sandpoint/Bonner County Newsen2026-03-19T07:00:00+00:00Idaho Department of Labor Opens New Workforce Development Center in SandpointEconomy https://bonnercountynews.com/bonner-county-veterans-memorial-dedication-ceremony-honors-local-service-members/Bonner County Newsen2026-03-18T12:00:00+00:00Bonner County Veterans Memorial Dedication Ceremony Honors Local Service MembersCommunity https://bonnercountynews.com/sandpoint-wastewater-treatment-plant-upgrade-nears-completion-after-18-million-investment/Bonner County Newsen2026-03-18T08:00:00+00:00Sandpoint Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade Nears Completion After $18 Million InvestmentSchools https://bonnercountynews.com/university-of-idaho-extension-reports-record-enrollment-and-launches-new-workforce-training-programs/Bonner County Newsen2026-03-17T11:00:00+00:00University of Idaho Extension Reports Record Enrollment and Launches New Workforce Training ProgramsEconomy https://bonnercountynews.com/bonner-county-planning-commission-debates-agricultural-land-preservation-policy/Bonner County Newsen2026-03-17T07:00:00+00:00Bonner County Planning Commission Debates Agricultural Land Preservation PolicyLocal Government https://bonnercountynews.com/sandpoint-fire-department-achieves-iso-class-3-rating-lowering-insurance-costs-for-residents/Bonner County Newsen2026-03-16T08:00:00+00:00Sandpoint Fire Department Achieves ISO Class 3 Rating, Lowering Insurance Costs for ResidentsPublic Safety https://bonnercountynews.com/bonner-county-food-bank-reports-28-increase-in-families-served-as-cost-of-living-rises/Bonner County Newsen2026-03-15T09:00:00+00:00Bonner County Food Bank Reports 28% Increase in Families Served as Cost of Living RisesCommunity