By Mike Weland Publisher President, Restorium Resident’s Council The rain held off long enough today to make for a pleasantly cool Community Restorium Annual BBQ, but came with a rush […]
Month: June 2024
Outta Shapers have fun at Hoopfest
By Katie Banning “The Outta Shapers” of Bonners Ferry sponsored by Turner Plumbing, competed in Hoopfest in Spokane over the weekend, the largest three on three basketball tournament in the […]
USPS rates going up in July
The United States Postal Service recently announced upcoming changes to their shipping rates, with two separate hikes going into effect in July. These changes will impact the cost of sending […]
Collision claims life of Boundary County couple
Updated 2:52 p.m. Wednesday, July 3 ~ The Idaho State Police are continuing to investigate this three-vehicle fatality collision which occurred on US 95 near milepost 497 on June 29, […]
Chester ‘Chet’ Savage
Chester “Chet” Savage was born in Muskegon, Michigan on April 21, 1945, to Donald Savage and Frances (Kvarnberg) Savage. He passed from this life on June 23, 2024, in the […]
Nevarez jailed again –Seniors Center enjoys smooth sailing
JaMisha Nevarez was taken into custody for the third time Friday since being fired, as Misha Davis, as CEO of the Bonners Ferry Seniors Center on May 31, this time […]
Empower Piper’s journey toward independence
By Mike Weland Piper Banning was resuscitated at birth and has overcome hardships that would bow the lesser spirit to become a “typical” 16-year-old few would imagine has faced and […]
Maintenance Superhero retiring, but staying on
Friends of the Restorium vice president Donna Jo Dirks presented facility maintenance supervisor Kevin Schnuerle a “Maintenance Superhero” photo today at a coffee reception in his honor at the Restorium […]
Roosevelt Road will see construction July 8-11
Roosevelt Road, east of North Idaho Energy Logs and west of Zimmerman Road, will be closed July 8-11 while TC Energy/GTN works on the pipeline. During this closure, residents west […]
Martin George-William Draxlir
Martin George-William Draxlir entered the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 7, 2024. A memorial celebration of his life is being held at 1 p.m. Saturday, […]
Kayakers missing in Kootenai River
At approximately 7:58 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Dispatch received a call of a missing person in the Kootenai River. It was reported that Jared Satterlund and Jessica […]
BFHS volleyball camp bodes a bright future
If turnout at this year’s Bonners Ferry High School Volleyball Camp June 011-13 is any indication, the Badger volleyball program stands to be in pretty good shape for the next […]
Work on Moyie Springs water main begins tomorrow
Updated 11:50 a.m. June 26 — Work will get underway tomorrow to repair and restore the Moyie Springs water system after a major line breach March 24 forced the system […]
Boundary Community Hospital hosts free sports physicals for local students
Boundary Community Hospital (BCH), in partnership with Boundary County School District 101, is proud to host its annual Free Sports Physicals event to ensure all Boundary County students have the […]
Multi-church vacation Bible school set for 11th year
All kids entering kindergarten through sixth grade are invited to three days of lively fun and learning at the 11th Annual Multi-Church Vacation Bible School from 12:30 to 4 p.m. […]
Maas Loop to close at Pine Street
Maas Loop just north of Pine Street will be temporarily closed from July 1 – 3 while TC energy/GTN works on the pipeline. During this closure, residents north of Pine […]
Eleanor Jane Speer
October 25, 1933 – June 1, 2024 Heaven gained an angel in the early hours of June 1, 2024. Eleanor Jane Speer lived her whole life in the Puget Sound […]
Boundary County First Judicial District Court dispositions
Felonies and misdemeanors June 15 – 21 Judge Justin Julian Scott Neil Boyd, Spokane, born 1988, charged with possession of paraphernalia May 10 by the Boundary County Sheriff’s Office, pled guilty […]
Douglas Allen Reoch
Douglas Allen Reoch was born on a Saturday evening, March 5, 1949, in Seattle, to Maud (Dalrymple) and Edwin Reoch. To our great sorrow, he died Saturday afternoon, June 22, […]
The Ten Commandments may soon be coming to Idaho public schools
By Jim Jones JJ Commontater Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry recently signed a bill into law requiring the Ten Commandments to be hung in every public school classroom in his state. […]
Joan Marie Luttge
Joan Marie Luttge was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania July 19, 1932, to William and Margaret Wiggins. She lived with her daughter in Bonners Ferry and died June 17, 2024. The […]
Summer interns learning at BF Vet Clinic
Bonners Ferry Veterinary Clinic has welcomed two summer interns who are working to become doctors of veterinary medicine; Sandpoint native Jordan Cassidy and Riana Abeshima, who hails from Hawaii. Jordan […]
Idaho Democrats finalize support for abortion, public education
By Mia Maldonado, Idaho Capital Sun The Idaho Democratic Party adopted changes to its platform at its biennial convention on Sunday, adding significant changes to the party’s stance on education, […]
Concerns raised regarding Nevarez arraignment
Concerns are being raised that a June 18 arrest warrant issued against Jamisha Nevarez, 46, Bonners Ferry, that culminated in her arrest and a two-day jail stay before her release […]
Audience appreciates first Bonners Ferry Pride
By Clarice McKenney “He’d be right here in the middle,” said Billie Jo Klaniecki, an elderly woman in a white blouse and tie-dyed skirt, who had been rocking to […]
Jeffrey H. Boiler
Jeffrey H. Boiler, 71, Bonners Ferry, died Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Kootenai Health, Coeur d’Alene, after suffering a heart attack at his home on Sunday, June 16. A full […]
Is that why it’s called pride?
By Hanna Sucsy Teascarlet Fine Arts I wasn’t necessarily “celebrating” Pride month. I hadn’t planned to go to the Pride event. Then I drove by and saw my friend McCallum […]
Debbie Miller
I’ve just learned of the passing of Debbie Miller, 66, Talkeetna, Alaska, formerly Debbie Weland of Bonners Ferry, on June 20, 2024, after a long struggle with COPD.
Help needed to celebrate 248 years of independence
John Becker and the crew working diligently to put on another outstanding Bonners Ferry Independence Day on Thursday, July 4, are still looking for volunteers, a necessary ingredient for any […]
Mountain West crew puts a fine shine on Badger bleachers
Mountain West Bank is closed on Juneteenth each year, but for the employees, it’s an ideal day to give back to their communities, and it’s become a bank tradition in […]
Seeking silent auction item for Restorium BBQ
The Friends of the Restorium have stepped into high gear as the annual Community Restorium BBQ draws close, and they’ve put out a call for silent auction items, which can […]
‘A Love So Bold;’ original poem may usher in new section
Isaac Gorman is the young man I write about in the article, “Last week tough, but it had bright moments.” He submitted this original poem as a letter to the editor, which is not the proper section for such work. I’m instead running it as a news item as there isn’t an alternative … yet. Isaac’s poem may turn out to be the premier entry in an entirely new section, tentatively titled “Your Voice,” an outlet for all the creative writers in our Boundary County communities!
Ballot info for noncitizen voting amendment approved
by Kyle Pfannenstiel, Idaho Capital Sun June 21, 2024 A proposed amendment to the Idaho Constitution that would prohibit non-U.S. citizens from voting in Idaho elections will go before voters […]
Milton John Hengel
Milton John Hengel passed away June 10, 2024, in Meridian, Idaho, just a month short of his 97th birthday. A private family service will be held on his birthday July […]
Nevarez back in custody
A warrant issued Tuesday against Jamesha M. Nevarez, 46, also known as Misha Davis, for failing to comply with terms of her release from jail May 31 after a tirade […]
What is truth?
By Mike Munoz Pastor, Covenant Bible Church Thank you, Mr. Weland, for your vigorous response to Mr. Tanners post concerning the pride event at the Pearl Theater—“Open letter to the […]
Chalk the Block to add color to Kootenai River Days
In case you haven’t heard, the Second Annual Chalk the Block is in the works to add a little color to Kootenai River Days. This year will be more fun […]
Boundary County First Judicial District Court dispositions
Felonies and misdemeanors June 8-14 Judge Justin Julian Jonathan P. Every, Cheney, state not listed, born 1982, charged with fishing without a license May 31, by Idaho Fish and Game, […]
Legislative candidate consults with locals
By Clarice McKenney Legislative candidate Kathryn Larson, running for Idaho House of Representatives Seat 1B, discussed issues with residents from the towns and rural areas of Boundary County during a […]
Last week tough, but it had bright moments
By Mike Weland Publisher It’s been over a week since the 9B.News website and my Facebook sites went wonky June 7, and it’s been by turns exhausting, excruciating, exhilarating, It […]
Warrant issued for arrest of Jamesha Nevarez, aka Misha Davis
An arrest warrant was issued today for Jamesha Nevarez, better known as Misha Davis, who was hired as CEO of the Bonners Ferry Seniors Center April l and fired May […]
Bloodhound missing after storm
Our bloodhound mix is missing. He took off scared during the thunderstorms and hasn’t made it back home. Please call or message me if you see him (208) 603-1477. The […]
USFS/IDL investing to reduce fire danger
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service Northern Region is investing $1 million to expand the collaborative work with the Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) to reduce wildfire risk and […]
Gail Loretta Olson
Gail Loretta Olson (1938-2024), 85, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2024, at Boundary Community Hospital with her family at her side. Gail was born on October 29, 1938, in […]
Doris Verna Dirks Jantz
Doris Verna Dirks Jantz was born the youngest of ten children, to Enoch and Hannah (Koehn) Dirks in Durham, Kansas, on May 16, 1929. She peacefully passed away on June […]
Free Badger sports physicals July 10
Boundary Community Hospital (BCH), in partnership with BCSD 101 is proud to host its annual Free Sports Physicals event. This event ensures all Boundary County students have the opportunity to […]
Thomas Bradford Ulappa
Thomas Bradford Ulappa,75, Westside Road, Bonners Ferry, woke up deceased in the early hours of June 12, 2024, in Hospice amid loved ones in Boise, never again to hear the […]
Work scheduled on Blume Hill Road
Blume Hill Road will be closed between Arrowleaf Drive and French Point Drive from Monday, June 24, until about Thursday, June 27, while TC energy/GTN works on the pipeline. There […]
An open response to Mike Weland’s rebuttal
By Steve Tanner Bonners Ferry Thank you for producing 9B News and printing letters you disagree with and not limiting open discourse, as the Herald does (one per 30 days); […]
Dorothy Moon is fueling efforts to detoxify Idaho’s Republican Party
By Jim Jones JJ Commontater Dorothy Moon held onto her position as boss of the extremist branch of Idaho’s Republican Party at the GOP convention in Coeur d’Alene on June […]
A rite of spring
Beverly Krichbaum was driving through the Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge June 6 when she spotted this doe and her fawn scant moments after the birth … Momma was still cleaning the newborn! Beverly was and to get a number of good shots before mother and child bounded off together.
Pride event will go on
By Jessica Tingley The Pearl Theater In response to Steve Tanner’s letter of June 13. The Bonners Ferry Pride event is a rental. The Pearl Board could not cancel it […]
Ken Baker named Chief of North Bench Fire
The Board of Directors of the North Bench Fire District is pleased to announce the appointment of Ken Baker as Chief of the North Bench Volunteer Fire Department. The appointment […]
Open letter to the Pearl and rebuttal from a board member
By Steve Tanner Bonners Ferry Dear Pearl Theater Directors; Heather Olson, Becky Revak, Serafina Dwyer, Jessica Tingley, Mike Weland and Carolyn Birrell. I write the members of the Pearl Theater […]
Thomas “Tom” Ulappa
Thomas “Tom” Ulappa, 75, Westside Road, Bonners Ferry, passed away the night of June 12, 2024, in Boise. No services are planned, and his obituary is pending.
Watercraft inspection station to open in Bonners Ferry
Boundary County Soil Conservation District is set to open an Idaho State Department of Agriculture watercraft inspection station in Bonners Ferry. Starting June 12, the station will serve as a […]
Bridges Home returning with their instruments
Bridges Home, a high-energy duo made up of husband and wife Tami Belzer-Gunter and Dave Gunter, return to the Pearl stage Saturday night, June 8, for an unforgettable night of […]
Labrador needs a crash course on legal ethics
By Jim Jones JJ Commontater Despite what many people may think about lawyers, the legal profession sets high standards of ethical conduct for licensed lawyers. The Idaho State Bar has […]
Markynn Pluid to be a Badger at Snow College
Inspire Girls Basketball Club would like to congratulate Markynn Pluid for signing to play basketball at Snow College, Ephraim, Utah, with a full ride scholarship. A Badger in high school, […]
Ruth Elaine Unruh Schmidt
Ruth Elaine Unruh Schmidt was born to Virgil and Marjorie Unruh in Bonners Ferry, Idaho on March 9, 1960. She passed away peacefully at home in the early hours of […]
Rotary Club bringing Culpepper & Merriweather circus to town
The Bonners Ferry Rotary is bringing the circus back to the Boundary County Fairgrounds for two shows on Sunday, June 16, along with a tent raising and tour as they start setting up at 9:30 a.m.
Restorium personnel honored by residents
Residents at the Boundary Community Restorium expressed their thanks to two members of a truly amazing staff, presenting a certificate of appreciation to maintenance supervisor Kevin Schnuerle, who will retire […]
City pool opening Sunday
The Bonners Ferry City Pool, 7040 Helena Street, will open for the 2024 season this Sunday, June 9, offering free swimming through August 31, plus swimming lessons for ages four […]
Second half property taxes due by June 20
Boundary County Treasurer Jennifer Economu would like to remind all Boundary County taxpayers that the deadline for paying the second half of the 2023 property taxes without penalty is Thursday, […]
2nd Harvest coming June 13
The third 2nd Harvest free food distribution of the season will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, June 13, at the Boundary County Fairgrounds. Cars should enter […]
Deadline today for Badger Basketball Camp 2024
Badger Basketball Camp 2024 is coming right up, but the deadline to register, June 5, is upon us for those campers who want to be guaranteed the t-shirt. There will […]
Elyse Yvonne Matejovsky
Elyse Yvonne Matejovsky, 92, Hope, Idaho, died on June 2, 2024, in Bonners Ferry. The eldest child of Thelma (Herting) and Leo Durkin, Lee was born in 1931 in Wolf […]
Better to beat Trump at the polls than open the cookie jar for him again
By Mike Weland It is time to end this national delusion built on lies called MAGA, to burst the bubble of the multitudes who still believe that Donald Trump offers […]
Truthfulness
By Clarice McKenney Ever since I was a little girl, raised in an American Baptist Church in the home of one of its ministers, my greatest experience of joy has […]