Wednesday, July 15, 2026
71.0°F

NEWS

Medical cannabis initiative fails to qualify for Idaho’s general election ballot

A contractor working for the medical cannabis initiative arrived with nearly 900 signatures minutes after the local elections office in Minidoka County closed on the day signatures were due, missing the state’s deadline, the Sun previously reported.

BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE

Chamber honors winery as July's top business

Pend d’Oreille Winery earned the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce’s July Business of the Month honor for its community involvement, …

BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE

Launch navigates budget cuts — and begins to collect data on student outcomes

Idaho Launch is expected to fund eligible students despite a $10 million budget cut.

BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE

Bicentennial quilt to go on display

A 1976 bicentennial quilt highlighting Bonner County's history, culture and landmarks will be featured during a History Exchange event before …

BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE

Vaccine skeptic Dr. Ryan Cole to stay on board of Idaho’s largest public health district

In votes of three of the four counties in Central District Health, enough commissioners voted to reappoint Cole for his …

BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE

Priest Lake Memory Gardens celebrating 10th anniversary

Priest Lake Memory Gardens will mark its 10th anniversary July 25 with a public open house featuring memorial displays, garden …

BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE

Program to explore longevity's secrets

BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE

Community invited to discover region's hidden gardens

The community is invited to the second annual Progressive Garden Tour featuring some of the region’s most inspirational private gardens …

BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE

Ponderay seeking Neighbor Day sponsors, vendors

Ponderay is seeking sponsors and vendors for its 10th annual Neighbor Day celebration featuring live music, food vendors, family activities …

BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE

Crews battling Upper Smith Fire

Fire managers provided residents with an update on the Upper Smith Fire, which has grown to 449 acres in northern …

BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE

Northwest Notes July 14, 2026

xxxxxxxxxx

BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE

Idaho labor economist ran anonymous accounts promoting pro-Russian, far-right views

Sam Wolkenhauer ran anonymous accounts that generated thousands of dollars in subscriptions while posting pro-Russian commentary, slurs and Nazi imagery

BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE

Feds threaten to criminally prosecute Idaho election officials if noncitizens vote

The Justice Department’s lawsuit that asks a judge to force McGrane to turn over the data is on hold. That’s …

BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE

Chamber celebrates Sandpoint Leadership class graduation

The Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce celebrated the graduation of its newest Leadership Sandpoint class

BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE

Veterans event to connect community with resources

Area veterans are invited to the Sandpoint Veterans of Foreign Wars post on Thursday, July 16, to help connect them …

BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE

Crews battle Upper Smith Fire

The Upper Smith Fire west of Porthill has grown to about 449 acres with no containment reported. Firefighters, aircraft and …

BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE

Idaho doctor shortage persists

Among health care professionals in the state, one statement remains a constant: Idaho needs more doctors.

BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE

Rider injured in Sunday crash

BONNER COUNTY DAILY BEE