Month: February 2025

North Bench Fire District wishes to extend a sincere congratulations to your new Captain, Tom Chaney! Along with the duties of Captain, Tom is also the new fire investigator and […]

Did you know that there is a new business in town that will deliver PPE right to your door? North Idaho Safety Supplies and Services does not have a storefront […]

By Katie Banning Craig Hamilton, the father of two of South Boundary Firefighters, Ethan and Seth, has recently been diagnosed with end stage cirrhosis and NAFLD (non-alcoholic fatty liver disease). […]

According to www.fws.gov, there will be major construction projects affecting refuge access in summer 2025. “Major construction projects at Kootenai NWR will affect refuge access during the summer of 2025. […]

According to www.reloreach.com, “Buying an existing business can be a life-changing decision, offering a unique pathway to entrepreneurship. Unlike starting from scratch, acquiring an established enterprise provides immediate cash flow, […]

“As of Monday, February 24, 2025, due to spring road conditions, Boundary County Road and Bridge is beginning to close the roads to laden vehicles. Once the road is posted, […]

By Katie Banning “Coffee makes the world go round!” – Geneva Trumble Emma Lemmert bought Thunder Mtn Coffee Company in 2023 and at the time, did not truly know how […]

A dream is just a dream until it becomes a reality. Pickle Leaf Photography; a business name that was just “too weird” according to Shauna Dawn’s college professor. Shauna did […]

By Jaycee Atkins Volunteer Opportunities at the 2025 Boundary County Fair! We, at the Boundary County Fair are looking for volunteers for the 2025 fair! Positions range from judges and […]

Many of you may be familiar with the stylish writings of Mr. Kenneth Carpenter. Several years ago, he wrote shorts for Mike and Kootenai Valley Times which would become our […]

Fundraiser?  YES PLEASE! For the last year or so, the local Burger Express has been hosting local non-profit youth organizations and groups to come serve the public at the restaurant […]

Judge Susie Jensen ended a minutes long sentencing hearing this morning by issuing no-bond warrant for Daniel Floyd, who did not appear. Floyd pled guilty to unlawful possession of destructive […]

If you call Idaho Governor Brad Little’s main phone line today, (208) 334-2100, the automated message has been updated. Instead of just asking you if you want to leave a […]

By Katie Banning and Mike Weland The preliminary hearing that was scheduled today for Richard and Katherine Cowell was continued. Richard and Katherine waived their rights to a speedy preliminary […]

Burger Express is at it again!  This coming Wednesday, February 19th, they will host the Curtain Call Drama Club from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Burger Express has been incredibly […]

Gaslight – verb – manipulate (someone) using psychological methods into questioning their own sanity or powers of reasoning. By Mike Weland It takes very little to rattle Kim Eccles these […]

By Katie Banning According to girlscoutshop.com, “In Girl Scouts, a pin signifies the fulfillment of membership requirements. Other pins are awarded to signify completion of work on a major project […]

By Katie Banning Did you know that it can cost up to $600 for just one vehicle to respond to a fire call? Just imagine if you needed more than […]

By Mike Weland I’m not sure what happened. The whole community was wrought with concern and angst when Mikey Bjoraker was hit by a car as he crossed Highway 95 […]

By Katie Banning Lucas and Charli Turner, owners of Turner Plumbing, 9B Family Foundations and Foundations school were blessed with a gift of a trip to Hawaii just a few […]

By Mike Weland On January 7, Gavin Miglio, who’d been on the donor list since August, received a new heart. He is 15 years old. His dad, Chris Fitzgerald, is […]

By Katie Banning, Jessica Issacharoff, Shyann Hoover, Jayme Sabin and Alysa Ritz The 9B Special Needs Support Group has been re-branded!  This is a community group for family and caregivers […]

By Mike Weland The case against Katherine and Richard Cowell broke quickly, from report to investigation to arrest in a matter of hours on Wednesday afternoon. By early Thursday afternoon […]

On March 12, 2020, Dr. Brian Drake was shot in the back at his office in Bonners Ferry, Idaho. Dr. Daniel Moore was accused of second-degree murder in criminal court […]

By Katie Banning Mike Weland. You once told me, “Katie, I love that we can disagree on so many things and still be friends.” That statement has stuck with me […]

Judge Tera Harden set bond at $1-million each for Katherine Christine, 50, and her husband, Richard Gerald Cowell and ordered both to stay away from all minors at their initial […]

A Bonners Ferry couple who own and operate a daycare from their home at the top of Peterson Hill were arrested today, each charged with one count of lewd and […]

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of homeless animals in this community? Do you love cats or dogs but don’t want to or cannot adopt? Fostering […]

Bonners Ferry High School Wrestling is hosting a silent auction, this Saturday, February 8th outside the high school gym in the commons from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is […]

The National Weather Service, Spokane, has issued a winter weather advisory for up to three more inches of snow by 7 a.m. Thursday. Motorist should be prepared for winter driving […]

By Mike Weland On the afternoon of November 29, Mitchell Walters was driving a 2007 black Jeep Wrangler west on Highway 2, anticipating Christmas. It was Black Friday and he […]

The National Weather Service, Missoula, has issued a winter weather waring for the Kootenai Cabinet Region for snow and blowing snow, in effect from 6 p.m. today through 8 a.m. […]

Registration is now open for the wide-eyed kids who’ll be experiencing so many firsts just ahead; first ride on a school bus, first tearful long goodbye to mom, finding the […]

By Katie Banning The Boundary County Fair started in 1920.  For 105 years now, each year, admission to the fair has been free to all. While there are things that […]

By Senator Jim Woodward Idaho District 1 As we wrapped up the fourth week of the session, bills are being printed and heard. A good portion of my focus is […]