The future belongs to the brave; vote wisely

“It’s morning again in America.” Forty years ago, Americans heard those words in a Ronald Reagan presidential campaign ad. Forty years later and many Republican candidates are dishing up gloom […]

Woodward, Sauter, Lowman push socialist agenda

The National Education Association (NEA) is the largest labor union and one of the largest activist groups in the U.S. It promotes abortion, same sex marriage, gun control and the […]

Power trips

By Timothy Braatz According to the website of Dave Schuman, candidate for Boundary County sheriff, he is a “member of Constitutional Peace Officers and Idaho Constitutional Sheriffs.” The “constitutional sheriffs” […]

Naylors celebrate double graduation

Roger and Kandy Naylor, Bonners Ferry, are doubly proud this graduation season as they celebrate two Liberty University graduations! Their son, Shane, received a bachelor’s degree in accounting, while their […]

Barbara Lenore Cossairt

Barbara Lenore Cossairt, 86, was born to Archie “Fudd” and Netta Turner on February 14, 1938. Dr. Bowles parked at the top of Turner Hill and walked down to the […]

DEQ grants Moyie Springs a low interest loan

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today announced the award of a $130,840 low-interest drinking water construction loan to the City of Moyie Springs. The funding will provide emergency […]

New bear spray recycling program established

By Laura Roady Naturally North Idaho Do you have expired bear spray sitting around? Not sure how to dispose of bear spray properly? Boundary and Bonner County residents and visitors […]

Hundreds of Beavers invading Bonners Ferry

Prepare yourself for the funniest movie you have ever seen! The Pearl Theater is thrilled to be hosting the North Idaho premier of Hundreds of Beavers, the comedy cult hit […]

Kootenay Lake Board of Control to meet at KRI

The International Kootenay Lake Board of Control will hold its annual public meeting from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, at the Kootenai River Inn, 7196 Plaza Street, Bonners […]

National Pet Week winners named

Only two students showed up for the NPW Poster Contest photo, and since the picture looked a little bare, the two got to have their picture taken with the amazing […]

Drone show to light up Creston’s 100th birthday

Indulge in a mesmerizing Drone Show – an exquisite fusion of dazzling lights and enchanting music, meticulously crafted exclusively for Creston! Watch as the sky ignites at the Creston & […]

Mesrtzweiller is teacher of the quarter

Mt. Hall Elementary School’s certified employee of the the third quarter is third grade teacher Rachel Mertzweiller. This is her second year at Mt. Hall and her students and our […]

Three candidates — one choice

I am a longtime resident of Boundary County. This letter is about the three candidates running in the Republican primary for sheriff. There are three men — Dave Schuman, Jon […]

A letter in support of Mark Sauter

This year, the Idaho legislature passed a very important bill, H596a. This bill was for Prescription Benefit Management Reform. This bill will have a positive effect on almost every single […]

Mark Sauter has proven expertise

Here in the west, the threat of catastrophic fire is always looming. We saw the grim reality last summer when hundreds of homes were torched in a matter of hours […]

Killing the Idaho Republican Party

By Mary Souza Question: How do you kill the Republican Party in one of the most conservative states? Answer: Allow the Libertarians and Anarchists to take charge and change the […]

Categories don’t capture political complexities

Conservative-liberal. Fascist-communist. These are examples of binary categories that don’t capture the true complexity of political thought that actually exists. To a fascist, Scott Herndon is liberal. But that doesn’t […]

Bonners Ferry man back in treatment for Lyme Disease

After years battling the debilitating effects from the most common vector-borne disease in the United States, Joseph Cook thought he’d finally overcome the effects of Lyme Disease, in his case […]

A Senior’s Center Celebration of Moms

The Bonners Ferry Seniors Center was all bustle and ado Friday in preparation for very special lunch in celebration of some of Boundary County’s most beautiful moms. Before staff could […]

Hate mail

By Timothy Braatz The spring climate has changed in North Idaho. Snowpack melts faster. Hummingbirds arrive sooner. And the mail brings hateful flyers from Scott Herndon. Hummingbirds are difficult to […]

G4 solar storms set to hit Earth

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has issued a severe geomagnetic storm warning from a solar outburst due to reach Earth this afternoon, possibly disrupting power, radio and television. The […]

Lance Freeze pursuing career in medicine

Lance Freeze, a 2020 graduate of Bonners Ferry High School and the son of Joe and Tracy Freeze, Bonners Ferry, will graduate from University of Idaho on Saturday, May 11, […]

BOUNDLESS gets raves at Carnegie Hall

Bonners Ferry’s BOUNDLESS vocal ensemble performed to a standing ovation at Carnegie Hall toward the end of April, and the small-town ensemble received big New York City accolades for their […]

Jim Woodward shows compassion

It is known in the community that Jim Woodward understands emotional distress and has experience in helping his fellow community members. When my elderly friend, Lou Goodness, tragically lost his […]

IDWR rep to be in town monthly

The Idaho Department of Water Resources (IDWR) is committed to serving the citizens of Idaho by ensuring that water is conserved and available for the sustainability of Idaho’s economy, ecosystems […]

Give me a ticket, please!

By Mike Weland Had Monday afternoon’s public hearing before county commissioners on a proposed amendment to the enforcement provisions of the Boundary County Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance been a little […]

Lady Badgers stand together strong

By Piper Banning 9B News Badger Sports Reporter Some days, nothing you try seems to work. All you can do is keep trying. In so doing you never lose … […]

Badgers fall in league baseball tourney

  By Piper Banning The Timberlake Tigers prevailed 2-1 to defeat the Badgers in the opening game of the 2024 Intermountain League baseball title. Game two will be played in […]

The fox is in the henhouse

Don’t be fooled by the glossy endorsements recently issued by the Bonner County Republican Central Committee (BCRCC). The clique is at it again. BCRCC is a private political committee of […]

Deadline for REAL ID one year away

The federal REAL ID deadline is May 7, 2025 – exactly one year from today. At that time, travelers will need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or identification card issued […]

Meeting ends when crowd grows to violate fire code

By Clarice McKenney More than 90 people crowded the room where Boundary Board of County Commissioners intended to hear from the public about the proposed amendment to the enforcement provisions […]

Previous coverage of Owen Benjamin and Beartaria

To provide clarity and background to today’s article, “His Missouri bear heaven stumbling, Big Bear looking back to Ursa Rio,” I have compiled all the coverage I’ve published on Owen […]

Burn permits required beginning Friday

Idaho Burn Permits are required annually between May 10 and October 20. Obtaining a burn permit ensures your burn is in compliance with Idaho law (Idaho Code 38-115). Individuals living […]

Help needed on Firewood Rescue work day

Rich Feickert is the Boundary County guy of North Idaho Firewood Rescue, a group dedicated to ensuring that no one in Boundary or Bonner go without firewood because they can’t […]

Summer softball camp slated in Bonners Ferry

Many parents ask, “what is the best summer softball camp near me?” U.S. Softball Academy is the answer. USSA is the sister program of nationally renowned U.S. Baseball Academy, the […]

Commissioners’ meeting agenda – week of May 6

All times are tentative unless identified as a specific appointment or public hearing & the Board will address items on the agenda as they are completed, which may either shorten […]

Early voting for primary begins Monday

Early voting for the May 21, 2024 primary election will be available from Monday, May 6, to Friday, May 17, in every county that is conducting early voting. In Boundary […]

Flags to half staff Sunday for fallen firefighters

The United States Congress created the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation to lead a nationwide effort to remember America’s fallen firefighters. Since 1992, the tax-exempt, nonprofit Foundation has developed and expanded […]

Two legislative candidates forums set

Idaho District 1congressional candidates are set to appear at one of two forums scheduled at Covenant Bible Church, 56 Plato Drive at Three Mile, both at 6 p.m. On Tuesday, […]

VanGesen best qualified

I am writing this to encourage you to consider voting for Jon VanGesen for Boundary County Sheriff. I am one of the few residents of our county who has had […]

What Makes A Republican a Republican?

By Dorothy Moon IDGOP Chairwoman In Idaho, becoming a Republican is as easy as checking a box on a form, and we welcome all who support time-tested Republican values. What […]

What’s not a Republican? Dorothy Moon

By Mike Weland Publisher In her latest fantastical flight of delusional fancy, Idaho GOP chairwoman Dorothy Moon complains that it is as easy to become a Republican as checking a […]

Time to stop the real steal

This week a flyer arrived from Scott Herndon called “Stop the Steal!” In it Democrats are accused of working to return “liberal Jim Woodward” to office, along with a list […]

Herndon no friend to the farmer – Woodward is

Senator Herndon’s 2024 votes against Idaho agriculture and water are misaligned with District 1 constituents; not “Saving Idaho” as he promotes. Agriculture is Idaho’s largest industry. We’re the #1 U.S. […]

Seniors Center holding a yard sale

Help make a difference in the lives of seniors in our community! The   Bonners Ferry Seniors Center is selling several items that have become unnecessary clutter in hopes to free […]

Father and son duo make Badger history

By Piper Banning Badger Sports Reporter For Badger junior Asher Williams, the 2023/24 basketball season was special, filled as it was with remarkable achievements, including the Badger basketball team’s first […]

Missing twins found safe

12:28 p.m.: The two missing girls have been located and are uninjured. They were spotted by an alert resident on Polk Street in Bonners Ferry, who called Sheriff’s Dispatch when […]

People asked to stay clear of search area

Boundary County Search and Dive Rescue Team (BCSDRT) is currently leading a search for two twin 9-year-old girls who went missing some time early this morning in the area of […]

April a record month for 9B.News

9.B.News has logged 5,440,319 hits from 57,930 unique visitors so far in 2024, with a record 1.7-million plus hits coming in April, well over the previous high month of 1.3-million […]

Eight Badger juniors named Idaho Top Scholars

Bonners Ferry High School principal Lisa Iverson is pleased to present her school’s North Idaho College Idaho Top Scholars (l-r) Helene Rae, Morgan Tye, Sydney Hinthorn, Jesse Fess, Sydney Beckle, […]