Month: December 2024

According to the Idaho Transportation Department, the first collision involving a state snowplow in the region happened Saturday in Boundary County. Fortunately, neither driver was hurt. ITD crews are working […]

A Moyie Springs man has been arrested on multiple charges today for allegedly driving a Dodge Ram pickup November 22, tried to pass a line of cars and hit a […]

The National Weather Service, Spokane, had issued a winter weather advisory for as much as three inches of valley snow overnight tonight in Boundary and Bonner Counties , which could […]

On December 7, the University of Idaho, Moscow, held its 130th winter commencement and among those to have made the transition from student to alumna was Bonners Ferry’s Eika Willis, […]

The Boundary County Sheriff’s Office jail has once again met the standards and received certification from the Idaho Sheriff’s Association Jail Standards for being in compliance. Being in compliance reduces […]

The Idaho Panhandle Avalanche Center in Sandpoint has issued a backcountry avalanche watch in effect from 7 a.m. today through 7 a.m. Saturday for Idaho’s five northern counties; Boundary, Benewah, […]

By Mike Weland Did I write last about Mikey that it’s hard to keep a good man down? Well, he’s up and moved again. I may have mentioned that on […]

By Mike Weland Publisher For many, myself included, the winter doldrums are a real thing, a general malaise brought on by shortened days, mostly gray. A desire to sleep the […]

By Jan Bayer Superintendent Thank you to the leadership classes for organizing the friendly competition between the middle school and high school to see who could collect the most hams […]

After being released from jail having served 167-days Thursday, December 12, after reaching a plea deal shortly before her felony trial was set to begin, JaMisha Nevarez, 46, also known […]

When she went to bed Thursday, McKinley Hobson, 2, was excited about getting a Christmas tree with presents under it to show her dada and memaw, Dennis and Chastity Webster, […]

Two cute elvises escaped Santa’s workshop in the Far North Thursday to spread holiday cheer on Main Street Bonners Ferry, bringing big Merry Christmas smiles to the faces passers-by … […]

In August 2023, disabled U.S. Army veteran Andrew Cunningham had to put down his faithful companion, his service dog Lebron. The community rallied, helping lay Lebron to rest and bringing […]

By Jan Bayer Superintendent, Boundary County School District 101 Earlier this afternoon, we were informed that an individual might be video-taping our students at recess. Our School Resource Officer was […]

By Mike Weland I was surprised and delighted to get a phone call this afternoon and hearing a long familiar “how ya doin’?” the voice tired but still strong and […]

The National Weather Service, Spokane, has issued a winter weather advisory for an area including North Idaho for moderate snowfall and slick road conditions from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. […]

The Bonner County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in locating Patricia Albo, 66, who has brown hair, blue eyes, is 5’06” and weighs 180 pounds. She was last […]

A man who had terrorized his Old Addie Road neighbors since 2018 over a well agreement pled guilty last month to unlawful possession of destructive devices or bombs. Pipe bombs, […]

After 167 days in the Boundary County Jail, Jamisha Nevarez, also known as Misha Davis, 46, walked out free Wednesday after entering a plea agreement on the morning her case […]

Boundary County Treasurer Jennifer Economu reminds all Boundary County taxpayers that the deadline for paying the first half of the 2024 property taxes without penalty is Friday, December 20, 2024. […]

Boundary County Commissioners affirmed Wednesday evening what Owen Benjamin knew and what Nelson Mast seems to have bet on when he bought a small mom and pop cabinet business on […]

Calling all fourth graders! This year’s Every Kid Outdoors program is underway, and the Idaho Panhandle National Forests (IPNF) wants to make sure all eligible fourth graders (and their parents […]

Twyla Dawn Basil, 46, Bonners Ferry, was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for distribution of fentanyl that resulted in serious bodily injury and death. Chief U.S. District Judge […]

The driver of the pickup involved in a fatal collision on Highway 95 near Cindy Lane south of Elmira November 22 has been identified as Rick Gross, 61, Moyie Springs, […]

Dear friends of Mikey Bjoraker, I am reaching out on behalf of Mikey’s family, who have asked me to communicate with the community during this challenging time. The Bjoraker family […]

Boundary County Sheriff’s Detention Deputies recently received a generous donation from Shield 616, an organization founded to provide all-day rifle protection for First Responders who sacrificially serve our communities. According […]

UPDATE: 11:45 a.m. December 9: I have verified that the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office has notified the family that Stephanie has been found and that she is okay. The family […]

Connie Mieryteran, former owner of Alberto’s Restaurant on the South Hill in Bonners Ferry, was one of the first people to give Mikey Bjoraker the chance to be an adult […]

United States flags should be flown at half-staff on Saturday, December 7, in honor of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. On the 7th of December 83 years ago, 2,403 service […]

Roads were slickery this morning and the National Weather Service, Spokane, says they’re likely to be even more slickeryer from 4 a.m. to 10 p.m.  Saturday as a storm system […]

The National Weather Service, Missoula, has issued a winter weather advisory for the Kootenai/Cabinet Region in effect from 2 to 10 a.m. Saturday, which then switches over to a winter […]

Mikey Bjoraker has been transferred to a Post Falls medical facility in stable condition but in a coma and still unresponsive after doctors in critical care at Kootenai Health determined […]

By Clarice McKenney My husband and I have had a Backyard Wildlife Refuge certified by the National Wildlife Foundation for 20 years. This means that our third of an acre […]