Protecting our Idaho waters

By District 1 Senator Jim Woodward For decades, water has been on the mind of every farmer, rancher and landowner along the Snake River in southern Idaho. There is competition […]

Former governor Dirk Kempthorne fighting cancer

Former Idaho Governor Dirk Kempthorne, 73, has recently been diagnosed with colon cancer. This news is a profound shock to family, friends, and those who have worked closely with Kempthorne […]

Larry K. VanGundy

Larry K. VanGundy, 83, Bonners Ferry, died Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Boundary Community Hospital. He was born March 11, 1942 in Careywood, Idaho, the son of Steven Rex VanGundy […]

Sheriff’s office seeks info on scam caller

Over the weekend, Boundary County Sheriff’s Dispatch received calls regarding a scam. A male caller identifying himself as a county deputy was calling and telling people they missed jury duty. […]

Bob Lee Mastre

Bob Lee Mastre was born on April 15, 1933 to Gustaf and Alma Amoth Mastre in Walsh, Colorado, the seventh of 12 children. On March 13, 2025, Dad fell and […]

Betty Jean Belden

November 4, 1942 – December 18, 2024 Betty Jean Belden, 82, passed away peacefully at home on December 18, 2024. Betty’s Celebration of life will be from 11 a.m. to […]

Walt Kirby passes

It is with sadness I report that former Boundary County Commissioner Walt Kirby passed away peacefully at home. “He’s had an awesome 94-year adventure with life,” his daughter, Marcia Kirby, […]

Beyond Abundance – By Thad DeBuhr

Beyond Abundance: Finding “Enough” in God’s Provision By: Thad DeBuhr We often chase a vision of abundance—overflowing blessings, material wealth, and worldly success. But what if this picture is far […]

Protecting our Idaho waters

By District 1 Senator Jim Woodward For decades, water has been on the mind of every farmer, rancher and landowner along the Snake River in southern Idaho. There is competition […]

Badger Varsity defeats the Lions, JV falls

By Badger Sports reporter, Piper Banning This afternoon’s varsity baseball game against the Eureka Lions started off and continued neck and neck until the end. The Badgers took the win […]

Badger Softball Slaughters Lions

The Varsity Badger softball team, coached by Cindy Sumpter and Flora Wolf, took two big wins today against the Eureka Lions. The Badgers started off strong in game one with […]

Accurate Northwest Auto Body – Service is Priority

Animal strikes, fender benders, collisions…Accurate Northwest Auto Body has got your back! Their staff is committed to providing excellent service from start to finish, every time. With a team loaded […]

Advertise with 9B.News

Have you seen an article on 9B.News and wonder how it got there?  Have you been on the website and seen business banners? Are you interested in getting your business […]

Idaho Air National Guard deployed

The Idaho Air National Guard deployed more than 300 Airmen from the 124th Fighter Wing today to Southwest Asia in support of combat and peacekeeping operations within the U.S. Central […]

Two Brews Coffee Co. is Hiring

Two Brews Coffee Co. is hiring! Located on the south end of town, Two Brews Coffee is in search of the perfect new team member to add to their team […]

Floyd returned, to be sentenced Wednesday

After missing a few hearings and skipping state, Daniel Peter Floyd is back in the Boundary County Jail and a new sentencing hearing has been set for unlawful possession of […]

35 miles and a world away

The Town of Creston is committed to inclusivity and diversity for our citizens. We value one another and seek to foster genuine wellbeing and happiness for all.

P.E.O. college scholarships for female high school graduates

Bonners Ferry Chapter AP of P.E.O. (Philanthropic Educational Organization) will be sponsoring multiple college scholarships for female graduates of Bonners Ferry High School again this year. Last year’s scholarships recipients […]

Skunked by the Joe

“… the river changes towards beauty. It remains the same in our eyes but the water that rolls past your ankles is somewhere far, far down the river within a minute. It makes one question the minutiae of everyday life away from the river, how we humans conduct ourselves whether face to face or through a phone screen. And it makes one wonder why we have lost our way as rivers ourselves.”

Boundary Soil Conservation Annual Tree Sale

The Boundary Soil Conservation District annual tree sale is set for delivery of local tree seedlings next week and it’s not too late to order. Their local Tree Seedling Program […]

Boundary Community Hospital is hiring

Boundary Community Hospital is hiring for nutrition services. A $4,000 hiring bonus for the right person. Are you passionate about creating delicious, high-quality meals? Join our healthcare team as a […]

Helen Marie Harris

Helen Marie Harris, 84, passed away March 20th, 2025, in Portland, Oregon. Services will be held beginning with rosary at 10:30 a.m.  Friday, March 28, at Holy Cross Catholic Church, […]

Michael “Mikey” Sean Joseph

Michael “Mikey” Sean Joseph, 56, of Bonners Ferry, passed from this life and went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 21, 2025. Mike’s memorial service details will […]

A light dims, Marciavee Cossette dies at 91

By Mike Weland Not many know it, but there’s a street in Bonners Ferry named for a diminutive human dynamo whose smile and boundless energy brightened the community she adopted […]

Happy 100th birthday, Eileen!

Eileen (Madson) Hurd Kimber, Bonners Ferry High School Class of 1944, will celebrate a milestone, and friends and family are invited to join her for her 100th birthday celebration froml 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 29, at the Paradise Valley Grange Hall, 3661 Kootenai Trail Road, Bonners Ferry. Cake and a light lunch will be served.

Badger baseball kicks off the season 2-1

By Badger Sports Reporter, Piper Banning The Bonners Ferry Badgers varsity baseball team traveled to Lewiston last weekend for a triple-header; one against Grangeville and two against Saint Maries. The […]

Naples man dies of exposure in Montana

  A 74-year old Naples man was found lying in the snow in a remote area on Southside Road near Star Creek in Montana about three miles east of the […]

Gray Building going on the auction block

A venerable downtown building once a hotel and now home to an eclectic shop of unique treasures and a tastefully appointed auxiliary real estate office, will be sold to the […]

Bonners Ferry Rotary embarking on a new era

Bonners Ferry once, and not all that long ago, had civic clubs and organizations for nearly every age group and interest: The Lion’s Club, Kiwanis, Jaycees and many more. But […]

Eagles stepping up to help Mikey

Bonners Ferry Eagles #3522, the biggest little Aerie in Idaho, will be selling raffle tickets for a 10.1-inch Android Baken professional tablet, with proceeds to benefit Mikey Bjoraker and the […]

Act would give combat-injured retirees full benefits

U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-Connecticut) led reintroduction, along with Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), of S. 1032, the Major Richard Star […]

Redefining “Tough Love” – By Thad DeBuhr

Redefining “Tough Love” By Thad DeBuhr “Tough love.” The phrase often echoes through our relationships, used as a justification for harsh words or rigid actions. We tell ourselves it’s for […]

Introducing Thad DeBuhr with Your Jesus Journey

Bonners Ferry native and leader of the out-of-the-box ministry called ‘Your Jesus Journey’ has reached out to us and graciously agreed to do a Sunday segment devotional for 9B.News! Thad, […]

Highway 2 reopens after rock slide

8:06 p.m.: The slide is clear and Highway 2 is open. The west-bound lane of Highway 2 is closed at about mile 5.5 to 6 on Yaak Hill in Montana […]

Owen Benjamin afforded global honor

By Mike Weland For former Hollywood actor and comic Owen Benjamin, who now lives in Sandpoint, it’s the best of times, it’s the worst of times. His business endeavors have […]

Fear and Loathing at the IF4

On Saturday, March 1, The Historic Pearl Theater in downtown Bonners Ferry put on a showing of the IF4, or International Fly Fishing Film Festival, which I attended with some […]

Avalanche watch in effect

The Idaho Panhandle Avalanche Center has issued a backcountry avalanche watch in effect from 6 a.m. Friday through 6 a.m. Saturday for Boundary, Bonner and Shoshone Counties. A warm, wet […]

“Thank you for a great night, Bonners!”

By Jill Nystrom “Our Saint Patrick’s Day Shindig was a huge success. We had a packed house from the time we opened our doors. The Turn Spit Dogs were awesome, […]

The Bonners Ferry Eagles is Hiring

Bonners Ferry Eagles is Hiring The Bonners Ferry Eagles is now hiring bartenders. Please call 208-267-3024 between noon and 8 p.m. Monday through Friday to schedule an interview. “The Fraternal […]

Franz named District 1 rep on ITD board

Governor Brad Little announced his appointment of Paul Franz Wednesday to serve as the District 1 representative on the Idaho Transportation Board. Franz is a professional engineer and recently retired […]

Every service member’s tale is different

In response to Jim Jones’s “Washington is targeting veteran programs” Agent Orange: I was raised in production agriculture environs from an early age. So, my exposures during my own military […]

Help the Cowell family expand their home

Our community has always been one to step up when it matters most, and right now, Willy and Amanda Cowell, who have both dedicated their lives to serving others, need […]

Idaho completes review of voter rolls

The State of Idaho continues to take decisive action to ensure the accuracy and integrity of its voter rolls. County elections offices throughout the state have completed their biennial review […]

Where’s the OFF switch

By Representative Steve Berch March 21 was the target date for the end of the 2025 legislative session, yet new bills are still being introduced in committees. As you can […]

Nate Ady March Restorium Employee of the Month

Nate Ady is the recipient of the February Friends of the Boundary Community Restorium Ray Olson Employee of the Month “We Care” Award. A Personal Services Assistant 2/Med Tech, Nate […]

Theodore Ben Unruh

Theodore Ben Unruh was born to Chester and Nettie Mae Giesbrecht Unruh in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, on February 23, 1961. He passed away on March 14, 2025, at St. Luke’s […]

Richard and Katherine Cowell to be Arraigned Next Month

Richard Cowell III and Katherine Cowell remain incarcerated in Bonner County following today’s preliminary hearing. On February 6, 2025, the victim(s), two of the Cowell’s now adult children, came forward […]

Washington is targeting veteran programs

By Jim Jones JJ Commontater Veteran programs are in the sights of Russell Vought, who currently controls America’s purse strings. The US Constitution gave Congress that crucial responsibility, but our […]

Bonners Ferry Claybusters head to Walla Walla.

  By Ron Campbell Every year at the end of the winter league, the Claybusters are invited to shoot at the Camas Prairie Handicap in Walla Walla, the largest trapshooting […]

Kokanee Coffee to Deliver Within the City Limits

Soup, salad and coffee…delivered…in Bonners Ferry? Yes please! S tarting this week, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Kokanee Coffee will bring your coffee, breakfast and lunch […]

Athol man dies in collision near Samuels

The Idaho State Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash that occurred just before 9:59 a.m. today on US95 near mile post 487, just north of Samuels. A 48-year-old male, and […]

9B.News thanks Maas Designs!

By Katie Banning Since Jesse, Piper and I took the reins of 9B.News, I have occasionally had to write my email or phone number on sticky notes or scrap of […]

Dr. Becker, Mikkel humbly ask help

Both Dr. Marty Becker and his daughter, Mikkel, are far better at giving help rather than asking, but sometimes you have to humble yourself and ask for help … especially […]

Cowell prelims set for Monday

Preliminary hearings for Richard and Katherine Cowell, Bonners Ferry, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, March 17, in the Bonner County Courthouse before of Judge Tera Harden. The married […]

Foundations School – Building a Foundation

Foundations School, located in Naples, Idaho and is a Bible based, trade focused school and they have an opportunity for you to make a difference. Buy a brick for their […]

Ash Street man comes out of the closet

By Mike Weland When their knocks and announcements went unanswered, Boundary County Sheriff’s deputies forced entry into a home at 7152 Ash Street about 8:02 a.m. Monday to execute a […]

Daniel Floyd captured

By Mike Weland After nearly three weeks on the lam after a no-bond warrant was issued February 21 when he failed to appear for sentencing, the U.S. Marshal’s Service notified […]

Williams to coach Team Idaho, this Saturday

Bonners Ferry’s own Nathan Williams, head coach of the Bonners Ferry High School boys’ varsity basketball team and back-to-back state champion coach, has been named head coach of ‘Team Idaho’ […]

KV shooters show their skills in Spokane

By Kathy Konek Junior rifle shooters from the Sandpoint and Kootenai Valley (KV) clubs participated in the Washington State Junior Smallbore Indoor Championships on Saturday, March 8. They travelled to […]

Tuesday’s Trouble ladies bowling

Tuesday’s Trouble stats for week 24/32 INDIVIDUAL Shawna Anderson Got High scratch game198, High scratch series 449, High handicap game 271, High handicap series 668. Donna Lunsford got Second High […]

Join Bonners Ferry Mom Walk 2025!

Attention, moms of Bonners Ferry! It’s time to lace up your walking shoes and get ready for some fresh air, fun, and friendship! The Bonners Ferry Mom Walk kicks off […]

Asher first among equals — Idaho 4A MVP

The most valuable player of the 2025 Idaho 4A State basketball tournament averaged 28.3 points per game, three rebounds per game. He made 1.3 assists per game two steals per […]

Donald Boyd Lindsay

Donald Boyd Lindsay, age 95, passed away of natural causes February 27, 2025, at Sunset Home Assisted Living in Bonners Ferry. A pie eating social will be held Come join […]

Second Harvest food truck Coming

Second Harvest Inland Empire Northwest will bring their mobile food truck to Bonners Ferry to distribute free food from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, March 20. This will be […]

Boundary County Library seeks part time employee

By Boundary County District Library We are looking for a motivated team player for flexible part time hours. Must be able to work Saturdays as well as weekdays. Probationary pay […]

It’s not called catching

It was an unseasonably warm day in late February for Boundary County. Not two days earlier, we had a decent covering of snow (enough that my son was still begging […]

David John Winn

David John Winn passed away at home in Moyie Springs on March 8, 2025, from pulmonary fibrosis, surrounded by family. Dave was born September 2, 1946, in Libby, Montana, the […]

The Badger’s homecoming – one for the books!

By Jesse and Piper Banning Your back-to-back champions arrived home last night to quite the surprise. The Bonners Ferry High School gymnasium was packed to the gills with Badger fans, […]

An open letter to the Idaho State champions

Dear Bonners Ferry High School varsity basketball team … Congratulations on achieving a monumental milestone by winning the Idaho State Basketball Championship for the second consecutive year! This accomplishment is […]

Back to Back STATE CHAMPIONS!

By Jesse and Piper Banning Your Bonners Ferry Badgers are back-to-back STATE CHAMPIONS! After their first ever Bonners Ferry Badgers boys’ basketball state championship win last year, they have done […]

Windy Sunday night for NW Montana

The National Weather Services, Missoula, has issued a wind advisory for the Kootenai/Cabinet and Flathead/Mission Valley regions of northwest Montana, in effect from 9 p.m. Sunday to 9 a.m. Monday. […]

Maas Designs – A family affair

By Katie Banning Did you know that you can order custom business cards, banners, tumblers, gifts and anything else you can think of right here in Boundary County? Located in […]

Bonners Ferry Badgers Vs. Marsh Valley Eagles

By Badger Sports Reporter, Piper Banning – After a big win last night against the Kimberly Bulldogs, your Bonners Ferry Badgers will take on the 14-11 Marsh Valley Eagles tonight […]

All-League Girls Basketball – 4A IML

The Intermountain League is comprised of two teams: The Timberlake Tigers and the Bonners Ferry Badgers. Each year the teams coaches get together to discuss and vote on who will […]

Old Addie bomb-maker still on the lam

By Mike Weland A no-bond warrant remains in effect and an Old Addie Road family’s seven-year nightmare continues unabated after Daniel P. Floyd missed a motion to quash hearing this […]

Top Ten Seniors

  Do you recognize any of these faces? This is the top of the class of 2025. If you get a chance or happen to see them out and about, […]

On to State!

By Piper Banning, Badger Sports Reporter ON TO STATE!  As tradition dictates, they stopped off for a mid-travel practice in Hermiston, Oregon. Head coach, Nathan Williams is just as excited […]

Michael Lee Peterson

Michael Lee Peterson died peacefully at home January 26, 2025, in Bonners Ferry, with his wife at his side. Michael was born on October 16, 1946, in Gardenia, California, the […]

Constantin Nick Ciocazan

Constantin Nick Ciocazan, 85, passed away peacefully at home on March 4, 2025 with his family at his side. Nick was born December 9, 1939, in Bucharest, Romania. He is […]

We the People need to exert our power

By Jim Jones JJ Commontater The preamble of the US Constitution starts with these powerful words: “We the People of the United States.” Those words mean that all power arises […]

ISP accepting applications for July training academy

The Idaho State Police (ISP) is actively seeking dedicated individuals to join its ranks as commissioned troopers. Applications are now open for the next ISP training academy, which begins in […]

Notes from Boise

By Senator Jim Woodward Idaho District 1 I hope you are all enjoying some of that wonderful North Idaho spring sunshine. It’s exactly what I needed on my quick week-end […]

Youth Football and Cheer Information 2025

By Badger football coaches and staff – Badger Youth Football and Cheer is excited to share our new website and simplified online registration. We are still very much a work […]

Help Jeff Avery fight cancer … again

It’s been a long road for Jeff Avery and his wife Tia. Jeff was diagnosed with colon cancer a few years back. It goes away, then comes back; then it […]