As a pastor for over 20 years, I’ve walked alongside people navigating the complexities of faith and life. One topic that consistently sparks questions and diverse opinions is alcohol. I’ve […]
Month: May 2025
Fatal crash near Spirit Lake, Bonner County
Idaho State Police – Release Fatal crash on Spirit Lake Cutoff Rd. and Beare Rd. in Bonner County, Idaho May 31, 2025. The Idaho State Police is investigating a two-vehicle […]
Chase completes Naval Academy Preparatory School
After being nominated by Senator Mike Crapo for the U.S. Naval Academy in 2024, Ana Chase has officially completed her training at the Naval Academy Preparatory School in Newport Rhode […]
Lane splitting is illegal in Idaho
With warmer weather returning and more motorcycles taking to Idaho roads, law enforcement agencies across the state are seeing an increase in aggressive motorcycle riding—and with it, public confusion over […]
The big, beautiful billionaire tax-cut bill will hasten America’s decline
By Jim Jones JJ Commontater Ever since the defeat of the Axis Powers in World War II, America has been admired around the world as a beacon of equality, freedom […]
Crapo joins in Senate resolution on U .S./Canada ties
The United States and Canada share three oceans and the world’s longest border. About 400,000 people and more than $2.5 billion worth of goods and services move across the U.S.-Canada […]
Ronald Douglas ‘Doug’ Zimmerman
Ronald Douglas “Doug” Zimmerman, 60, a resident of Bonners Ferry, died at his home Sunday, May 25, 2025. Doug was born on September 6, 1964 to Ron and Carol Zimmerman […]
Fry Healthcare Foundation Golf Tournament
Fry Healthcare Foundation Golf Tournament Returns June 27 Funds Will Complete Flooring Upgrade for Med/Surg and Extended Care Facility. Bonners Ferry, ID — The Fry Healthcare Foundation is proud to […]
Salutations – by Ken Carpenter
Out of Kilter presents Do not ask, “How are you?”, unless you really want to know By Ken Carpenter July 31, 2024 There are many salutations you can use when […]
From a disgruntled Vet
So, according to the Washington Post, the Annual Viet Nam Vet’s recognition ceremony will be relocated from the Viet Nam Memorial to Arlington. That memorial is of immense solemn significance […]
Mountain West Bank Customer Appreciation Day
Mountain West Bank, located at 7186 1st Street in Bonners Ferry, will host their annual Customer Appreciation Day, Friday, May 30 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Bring a friend […]
The Badger Class of ’25 boldly reaches for all that lies ahead
The Bonners Ferry High School Class of ’25 has had a spectacular four years of championships, achievement and growth, and now they are ready to make the great leap of discovery to find what their futures hold and where it will take them. Graduation takes place at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 31. Here is one last look of these young men and women as a group.
An update from Thad DeBuhr and Your Jesus Journey
Hey Boundary County Friends: Thad and Kaila DeBuhr of YourJesusJourney.com will be in Bonners Ferry in June. If you’d like to connect with them, please email them at YourJesusJourney@gmail.com. Here’s […]
Boundary County School District wants your opinion
Boundary County School District No. 101 is seeking the community’s opinion and are asking for feedback going forward into the changing years ahead. The district in the process of developing […]
Bonners Ferry High School Art Walk
Bonners Ferry High School Art educator, Josh Knaggs is excited to announce that this year’s Bonners Ferry High School Art Walk will take place, rain or shine, on the sidewalks […]
Libby toddler dies after dad accidentally shoots him
At about 10:05 a.m. Tuesday, May 27, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a child who had been shot at 64 Granite Creek Road in Lincoln County, […]
Bridging Communities – By Darrell Kerby
Bridging Communities: Forging a Legacy of Trust and Sustainability In a landscape marked by historically distinct governance systems, few partnerships rival the groundbreaking joint power agreements forged between the Kootenai […]
Second Chance to host community event; half off adoptions
On Saturday, May 31, Second Chance Animal Adoption will be hosting a community event from 1 – 3 p.m. at 6651 Lincoln Street in Bonners Ferry. The local Girl Scout […]
Mt. Hall School PTO Carnival
By the Mt. Hall PTO Just a reminder—our school carnival is TOMORROW! Wednesday, May 28 — Doors open at 4:00 p.m. Get ready for an afternoon full of fun, games, […]
Blume Hill crossing closure
Please be advised that Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) will be performing track maintenance at the Blume Hill Road crossing from June 1 through June 3, between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and […]
Boundary Search and Rescue junior academy coming this summer
This summer, the Boundary Search and Dive Rescue team will be offering a junior search and rescue program for kids ages 11-14. Only July 25th from 8 a.m. – […]
4th of July fireworks fundraiser update
By John Becker In an effort to be transparent, we are running behind on fundraising this year. Due to other volunteer obligations this spring, I’m late in getting out to […]
Second Chance pets of the week; Maggie and Daisy Mae
Maggie and Daisy Mae are the pets of the week this week at Second Chance Animal Adoption. Don’t forget that the pets of the week are 50% off the regular […]
Memorial Day parade 2025
Memorial Day: a day of remembrance, a day to honor the fallen who fought and died defending the very freedom we, as Americans, take for granted. It is a day […]
Kids make gifts for first responders, get treat
Students at Foundations School and the VanGesen family assembled “Law Enforcement Survival Kits” for Boundary County first responders. The Leadership Class from Foundations K-12 School and the 9B Family Foundations […]
Your Sunday devotional – By Kaila DeBuhr
My heart sank the other day when I witnessed it again: that reflexive, well-meaning, yet deeply damaging act of unsolicited advice. It’s a habit we’ve all fallen into, and it’s […]
Memorial Day schedule
The Boundary County Memorial Day remembrance for those of the nation’s armed forces who gave the last full measure of devotion, who laid their lives on the altar of freedom […]
Grizzly Rules – By Darrell Kerby
A New Era in Grizzly Management: Balancing Conservation, Community, and Safety – The management of grizzly bears in the Selkirk Cabinet region now stands at a pivotal crossroads. Over the […]
9B.News Jokes
What did the bra say to the top hat? You go on a head; I’ll give these two a lift.
Keep public lands public
As Gingrich wrote, “a trout is a moment of beauty only to those that seek it” … I hope we can keep our minds in the right place and keep our public lands public…we must make our voices heard if we want to save our public lands. For you, for me, for our families, our children, and our children’s children.
Ryan Becker gets reprieve
As … Gingrich wrote, “a trout is a moment of beauty only to those that seek it” … I hope we can keep our minds in the right place and keep our public lands public…we must make our voices heard if we want to save our public lands. For you, for me, for our families, our children, and our children’s children.
Zimmerman retires (again!), Anderson promoted to undersheriff
Boundary County Sheriff Travis Stolley announced today the retirement of Chief Deputy Brian Zimmerman, who has served as undersheriff since January 13, 2025. Zimmerman, who came out of retirement to […]
A message from Deputy Nick Delavan
This year’s Special Olympics Torch Run was a huge success! 2025 local Law Enforcement Officers (LEO) alongside several local athletes, participated in the run. LEOs are known as guardians of […]
An itis for every day of the week – by Ken Carpenter
Out of Kilter presents: An itis for every day of the week, and the month, and the year By Ken Carpenter November 17, 2003 It seems like everybody in the […]
Union Pacific crossing repairs on Moyie River Road
The Union Pacific Railroad will be performing crossing repairs at two locations listed above on Moyie River Road on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, and Friday, May 30, 2025. Please take […]
The ISDA Watercraft Inspection station now open in Bonners Ferry
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture’s Watercraft Inspection Station operated by the Boundary Soil and Water Conservation District in Bonners Ferry is officially open for the 2025 season. Located on […]
Temporary Road Closure
Temporary Road Closure – Wilderness Road Bridge over Deep Creek From Boundary County Road and Bridge On Tuesday, June 3, 2025, between approximately 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., GeoEngineers will be conducting […]
Three Badgers commit to the next level
Tonight, in a ceremony to acknowledge their lifetime of hard work in the game of basketball, Asher Williams, Brody Rice, and Thomas Bateman, signed to commit to compete at the […]
F3 – Faith, Family, Freedom … and now farm – Pigs for sale!
Lance and Susie Nason moved from the great state of Texas in 2021 to escape the quickly progressing business and overreaching of the Texas government to Bonners Ferry to slow […]
Gary Norris Pinkerton
May 18th, 1943 – December 21st, 2024 Gary Norris Pinkerton was born on May 18th, 1943, in North Platte Nebraska to Norris Nelson “Moose” Pinkerton and Julia Mae Francis “Peggy” […]
Jaydin Falck commits to Big Bend
Jaydin Falck has had a successful high school softball career including 2025 defensive player of the year and is about to embark on her college journey. She is thrilled to […]
Margaret (Meg) Joanne Boggess
Margaret Joanne Boggess, 72, of Troy, died Wednesday, May 14, at Boundary Community Hospital. Meg died peacefully in her sleep, holding the hand of her daughter, Brooke. She was born […]
Cecil H. Stephens
Cecil H. Stephens passed away May 21, 2025, after living through Alzheimer’s. His age was 86 years. He was born in Greenfield, California to Emery and Gladys Stephens. He attended […]
Beckers ask bureaucracy to show humanity
By Mike Weland The largest organ of the human body resides on it, not in it. The skin is an incredibly complex and amazing structure, about 21-square feet of it […]
9B.News seeking jokes
9B.News is asking for submissions for good, clean, family friendly jokes for the joke of the day or joke of the week column (depending on the number of submissions). We […]
The rise and fall of Rants and Raves
Bonners Ferry Rants, Raves and Rabbit Holes was meant to be an escape, an online sanctuary… where this community could vent among peers, scream and stomp their feet for a […]
Echoes make big news at BCH
Pediatric Echocardiography is now available at Boundary Community Hospital, and they’re proud to offer this specialized service right here in Bonners Ferry, giving families access to expert cardiac care for […]
Bonners Ferry P.E.O. awards five $1,000 college scholarships
This year, five $1,000 scholarships were awarded to 2025 female graduates of Bonners Ferry High School by the Bonners Ferry Chapter AP of P.E.O. Award winners included Sydney Hinthorn, Rylie […]
Happy birthday, Kristie Rickter … aka Mom!
Savannah sends happy birthday wishes to her amazing mother, Kristie Rickter. “I love you beyond words and I don’t know where I would be without you,” she writes. “You constantly […]
Wilderness Road to be closed June 3
GeoEngineers will be conducting a subsurface exploration on the north side of the existing bridge on Wilderness Road over Deep Creek between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 3. […]
Victory for Boundary County schools and a call for constitutional fidelity in education funding
By Darrell Kerby Bonners Ferry The recent passage of our two‐year maintenance and operations levy in School District #101 — with 2,135 voters in favor — demonstrates that our community […]
Deep Creek boat launch closure extended through Memorial Day
The closure of the Deep Creek Boat Launch has been extended through May 28 due to delays in obtaining the construction materials needed. Consequently, the boat launch at the Deep […]
America has pulled up its welcome mat to the world’s endangered masses
By Jim Jones JJ Commontater Ever since the Statue of Liberty raised her torch in New York Harbor, America has welcomed the “homeless, tempest-tossed” masses from foreign shores. Those seeking […]
Gerald Dale ‘Jerry’ Shields
Gerald Dale “Jerry” Shields was born in Kellogg, Idaho on June 24, 1937 to Albert John Cecil Shields and Mary Lydia Yount Shields. He lived in Cataldo, Idaho, until the […]
Rethinking Grizzly Bear Recovery: Humans Are Part of the Ecosystem Too
For decades, wildlife conservation has operated under a flawed premise: that nature thrives best when human presence is minimized. Nowhere is this more evident than in grizzly bear recovery efforts, […]
Proof that M&O cost has gone down
Here is proof that taxes have gone down. I just want people to know the School District 101 Maintenance and Operations Levy that means so much to our community […]
Deanna Marie Short
Deanna Marie Short, 85, Bonners Ferry, Idaho, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2025, surrounded by her loving family and staff at Sunset Home Assisted Living. Born at home on […]
Moyie Springs Outdoor Market update
By Lillie Blackwell The Moyie Springs Outdoor Market kicked off with perfect weather and featured 10 vendors on opening day. According to many visitors, the market signs, banners, and social […]
Margaret Kammritz Sanford
Margaret Kammritz Sanford passed away at the age of 95 at the Community Restorium in Bonners Ferry on Thursday, March 20, 2025. The family wishes to express a heartfelt thank […]
Invest in our kids and our community’s future
We all benefit from strong schools. That’s why it’s essential we come together on May 20 to vote YES on the school district’s replacement Maintenance and Operations (M&O) levy. We’ve […]
Peter ‘Pete’ Andreas Polt
Peter “Pete” Andreas Polt of Naples passed away February 24, 2025, at the age of 68 years old. Peter was an amazing husband, dad, brother and Opa and will be […]
Marine doctorate student shaped by BCSD #101
My name is Tanner Liermann. I’m a Marine Corps veteran, a recent graduate of the University of Montana, and someone who was born and raised in Boundary County. I’m writing […]
Luck down, Heather hopes for help to come home
Heather Stevens has had a spell of tough luck of late and she’s trying to make her way back home. With nothing panning out, she’s asking for help from her […]
Eugene ‘Gene’ Vetter
Eugene “Gene” Vetter passed away from heart failure at his home in Pollock Pines, California, on November 27, 2024. Gene was born July 23, 1948, in Grangeville. He was the […]
Continued discussion of a complex issue
Dear Mr. Lyndaker (“Misconceptions and misunderstandings,” May 16, 2025), Thank you for your thoughtful critique. I appreciate the opportunity to clarify my original points and to delve deeper into these […]
Locals enjoy fine shooting in Libby
Members of Bonners Ferry Gun Club and the Bonners Ferry High School Claybusters traveled to a 2 day ATA trap shoot in Libby. We had two days of fantastic trapshooting. […]
Rhonna Jeanette Russell
Rhonna Jeanette Russell, a beloved wife, stepmother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Copeland, Idaho, on May 6, 2025. She was 65 years old. […]
Huckleberry pancake breakfast season at the airport kicks off
Press Release by Rick Durden, President of EAA Chapter 757 On Saturday, May 31 from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 757 will hold the first of five […]
Introducing Cosmos and Sassy – Second Chance pets of the week
Cosmos and Sassy are the pets of the week, this week. Don’t forget that the pets of the week are 50% off the regular adoption price making Cosmos’s adoption fee […]
Your Sunday devotional by Thad DeBuhr
The Lion and the Lamb: Finding Hope Amidst a World of Suffering (Revelation 5:1-7) Imagine the weight of the world’s pain pressing down on you. Turn on the news, scroll […]
Badgers girls place top three at state tournament
By Badger Sports Reporter, Piper Banning The Badgers traveled to Boise for the track and field state championship this weekend and brought home some hardware. The 4A state champion for […]
Gary Pinkerton, 81
Gary Norris Pinkerton, 81 of Bonners Ferry, Idaho, passed peacefully in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, on Dec. 22, 2024. The family will be hosting a celebration of life on Saturday, May […]
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Creates a new Bonners Ferry Stake
Press Release: In a significant development for its local members, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the formation of a new Stake based in Bonners Ferry. […]
Letter to the editor – school levy
To the Editor, Vote no on the school levy. Boundary County School District 22 + million-dollar budget exceeds $16,000 per student. The continued supply of money will not correct the […]
Kaitlyn Becker competes at Idaho State Tennis Competition
By Badger Sports Reporter, Piper Banning For the first time in school history, Bonners Ferry High School has a tennis team. Though it be a team of just two this […]
Bonners Ferry 4th of July Celebration
By John Becker We are Forerunner Inc., the 501c3 non-profit organization that organizes and promotes the Boundary County 4th of July Celebration. It’s been an honor to serve you for […]
Confirmation at the river’s edge
There is movement of the water, the decaying dead things, the fish that feed our obsession, the change of sediment, the deer that drinks not fifty yards from me with its feet dug deep into the muddy bottom of the Kootenai. And under the slow moving foam, in the uncleared and slightly brown waters, are trout waiting as patiently as I am.
Once upon a time…
Oh, the morality of it! Once upon a time there was a very well-meaning individual who thought he could improve the community he lived in. He decided that creating a […]
Bonners Ferry – why no financial data?
Tsk, Tsk, Tsk, Bonners Ferry…Why no financial data on the city website? Why no financials other than salaries on the state website? It would be nice to see a breakdown […]
Misconceptions and misunderstandings
I would like to address a few of the misconceptions and misunderstandings presented by Darrell Kerby in his letter of April 20. First of all, Dr. Servheen’s fears of the […]
Daniel Charles Rose
September 7, 1965 — May 12, 2025 Daniel Charles Rose, 59, took the Lord’s hand on May 12, 2025. He will be greatly missed by his loving wife Kathleen, mother […]
Idaho free fishing day
Idaho’s Free Fishing Day is a day to set for June 14, 2025. On June 14, there will be no need to have a fishing license, but all other rules […]
School board meeting 6 p.m. May 19
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ABOVE-NAMED SCHOOL DISTRICT IS SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, MAY 19, 2025 – 6 PM Boundary County […]
Huckleberry Pancake Breakfast
Bonners Ferry EAA Chapter 757 will host its famous huckleberry pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday, May 31, at the Boundary County Airport in the Northern Air […]
Gristle Boy and the shrinking brains – By Ken Carpenter
Out of Kilter presents – Gristle Boy and the Shrinking Brains By Ken Carpenter Back in the caveman days, there was very little pickiness when it when it came to […]
Burger Express to host Badger Soccer
Bonners Ferry fixture, Burger Express, managed by Stormy Benson and Brandson Erickson, is again, going above and beyond the call of duty. They have committed to serving the community of […]
Alliance Title and Escrow to host food drive and open house
Alliance Title and Escrow formerly Boundary Abstract is hosting a food drive through the entire month of May in support of Community Action, right here in Bonners Ferry. You may […]
Compliance checks lead to multiple charges
On the evening of May 14, the Boundary County Sheriff’s Office, in close cooperation with Boundary County Probation and Parole and with support from the Bonners Ferry Police Department, conducted […]
Badger golf wraps up 2025 season
That’s a wrap. Bonners Ferry High School Golf has come to an end for the 2025 season. Badger state goer, Eli Blackmore earned a 6th place individual medal, scoring 77 […]
First the first time in school history, Bonners Ferry Tennis
For the first time in school history, Bonners Ferry High School has a tennis team. It took two young people with a desire and drive to play high school tennis […]
Grizzly bear mistakenly shot and killed in Bonner County
Press release – Idaho Fish and Game On the evening of May 9, a hunter shot and killed a young female grizzly bear he mistook for a black bear. The […]
Panhandle Health District to host diabetes prevention class
Panhandle Health District is pleased to announce the start of the next Diabetes Prevention Program class on Monday, May 19, 2025, at noon at 7402 Caribou Street in Bonners Ferry. […]
Sheriff’s office inundated with crank calls
The Boundary County Sheriff’s Office is issuing an urgent public notice regarding the misuse of our non-emergency dispatch line. Over the past several days, our dispatch center has received approximately […]
M&O levy about more than funding programs
By former BCSD 101 teacher Darrell Kerby Over 40 years ago, I stepped out of the classroom and into the unpredictable world of local government and private business. But no […]
The Bonners Ferry Community Orchestra to host free concert
On Sunday, May 18 at 3 p.m. the Bonners Ferry Community Orchestra will be hosting a free public concert at the Bonners Ferry High School Becker Auditorium. The Bonners Ferry […]
Second Chance Animal Adoption pets of the week
9B.News has partnered up with Second Chance Animal Adoption to help find these four-legged friends their forever homes. Bubba and Josie are the pets of the week this week and […]
Anna Bliss graduates University of Idaho with honors
Bonners Ferry High School graduate of 2021, Anna Bliss, the daughter of Andy and Crystal Bliss of Bonners Ferry, received her bachelor’s degree in accounting with honors and a minor […]
A year of Rotary FIRSTS
By Sandy Johnstone President, Rotary Club of Bonners Ferry The year of the Magic of Rotary has found our Bonners Ferry Club celebrating a season of FIRSTS! Our FIRST meeting […]
Flipping the Script: What If the Best Could Happen?
By Thad DeBuhr with ‘Your Jesus Journey’ Have you ever found yourself caught in that familiar mental tug-of-war? You know the one – that moment when a new idea sparks, […]
Nadia Fleck weds Anthony Cooper
Anthony and Nadia are high school sweethearts; soul mates some may say. They have begun to build of life of their own with their two beautiful children and now they […]
BCH gearing up for health fair
Boundary Community Hospital invites the community to lace up their sneakers and take charge of their health at the BCH Health Fair & Fun Run, happening from 9 a.m. to […]
Supplemental maintenance and operations levy facts
Tuesday, May 20, is voting day, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Boundary County School District is requesting a renewal of their $2.4 million supplemental operations and maintenance levy. If it […]
Patriot Flag Pole & Co., raising flags, standing for ffaith
Bonners Ferry native Dylan Cook is excited announce his new business venture, Patriot Flag Pole & Co. Patriot Flag Pole & Co. is a local company committed to serving Boundary […]
Public schools should remain a priority — vote yes
The time is here to step up and support Boundary County’s youth and our public schools. It was not a good day when I received my RIF (reduction in force) […]
Charlotte Rose Racer has arrived!
Charlotte Rose Racer made her appearance on May 8, 2025. She was born to Ethan and DeeAnna Racer of Bonners Ferry and weighed in at seven pounds, 15 ounces and […]
Coming home again
… what has mainly stayed the same as it was 30 years ago is nature. Our surroundings. Objectively the best part of this area; a wholly unique and beautiful part of the country at large. And the best part of that nature is in the waters.
Diary of a Small-Town Mayor: Boundary County and the Antigovernment Movement
By Darrell Kerby Having been born and raised in Boundary County, I now find myself moving quickly toward my eighth decade here. Not long ago, a newspaper journalist interviewed me […]
The doofus in the machine – By Ken Carpenter
Out of Kilter presents – The Doofus in the Machine By Ken Carpenter October 29, 2005 Newfangled contraptions have always had it in for me. In case anybody is wondering, […]
Happy Birthday to Sarah!
Will you join all of us here at 9B.News in wishing this beautiful gem a happy birthday? A secret friend wanted Sarah to know, “You are faithful, valued, loved and […]
Rotary helping bring May food truck
The Rotary Club of Bonners Ferry is helping sponsor the May 19 Second Harvest mobile food truck with a $500 dollar donation. The truck will again be at the Fairgrounds […]
Nazis and nonviolence
In 1939, Nazi officials established gas chambers and began murdering tens of thousands of German citizens they considered “unfit.” The victims of the so-called “T-4” program included elderly Germans and […]
Rebuttal to Herndon: We are not impressed
By Mike Weland America has a long and proud history, Mr. Herndon, of directly raising its middle finger at stupid laws passed by those idiots we on occasion mistakenly elect, […]
Bonners Ferry has joined Boise in defying state law
By Former Idaho Senator Scott Herndon I admit that I haven’t always paid attention to local government throughout my lifetime. But lately, I can’t help but notice an outbreak of […]
A message from Foundations School
From Foundations School Executive Director, Charli Turner Greetings! I want to share with you the amazing things happening at Foundations School this spring. Foundations School is in its second year […]
Boundary County seeking applicant for Parks and Recreation board
Boundary County is seeking letters of interest from qualified individuals interested in volunteering as a Boundary County Parks & Recreation Board member. This Board is advisory to the Boundary County […]
Misty Mountain Pizza to host summer reading challenge
Misty Mountain Pizza (formerly Simple Simon’s Pizza) is inviting all students from kindergarteners to seniors in high school to join their summer reading challenge. Here’s how it works; read ten […]
Annual Community Farm and Forestry Tour
At 8 p.m. Friday, May 16, the bus for the annual community farm and forestry tour will depart from the Boundary County Fairgrounds to discover the heart of the community […]
A thank-you from the Bonners Ferry Fire Department
By Lee Colson The Bonners Ferry Fire Department would like to thank all of the people involved in the truly successful exercises and burning of the house behind the Mountain […]
Team 2130 Alpha + congratulates Clinten Hopkins
Bonners Ferry High School Robotics Team 2130 Alpha + congratulate alumni Clinten Hopkins for his graduation this Saturday from Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, New York. He is graduating with […]
Thank you, city council, for doing the right thing
On Tuesday, the Bonners Ferry City Council in one small but profound gesture threw down the gauntlet against the stupidity that is the radical right’s anti-woke agenda, establishing a year-around celebration proudly proclaiming this city’s appreciation for our neighbors to the north and even more proudly hoisting the Canadian flag back to its place.
Thunder Mtn Coffee to offer extended hours for Mud Bogs
Thunder Mtn Coffee Company, located at 510311 Highway 95 in the 3-Mile parking lot, is thrilled to announce that they will be extending their hours for Mother’s Day and Mud […]
Bonners Ferry High School FFA Greenhouse Sale
This Friday, May 9th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, May 10th from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Bonners Ferry High School FFA and Agriculture Education are […]
The Hypocrisy of Overreach: Idaho’s Legislative Assault on Local Tradition
By Darrell Kerby In a state that prides itself on independence, local governance, and community traditions, Idaho’s legislature has taken an alarming and hypocritical turn. House Bill 96, restricting local […]
Naples woman gets break after assaulting ER staff
Working in health care has its rewards, but it’s fraught with drawbacks as well; seeing people in agony, seeing people die. Seeing people who don’t want to be in your […]
Commemorating amity, Canadian flag flies again over Bonners Ferry
By Mike Weland The third flagpole north of the Boundary County Museum once again bears a brand-new flag waving, a flag that’s flown for decades, and Bonners Ferry has a […]
Burn permits required as of May 10
Idaho residents outside city limits are required to obtain a burn permit for most outdoor burning activities starting May 10. The annual closed burning season runs through October 20, ensuring […]
Badger golfers punch tickets to state
Bonners Ferry Badger Golf hosted the Intermountain League district tournament today against their only conference opponent, the Timberlake Tigers. Senior, Eli Blackmore took first place to earn his spot at […]
Former DYW, Rylie Kimball to commit to Clark University
By Piper Banning Rylie Kimball, former Distinguished Young Woman and one of Bonners Ferry High School’s class of 2025 top ten seniors has announced her commitment to Clark University Volleyball […]
New Owners for Pace-Kerby Real Estate
Pace-Kerby has been a Bonners Ferry fixture since 1946, and a respected business that has served the community in so many ways has entered a new era, the torch again […]
Loren Douglas ‘Dougie’ White
Loren Douglas “Dougie” White passed away peacefully on April 29, 2025, in Coeur D’ Alene after a 14-year battle with kidney failure. A celebration of life will be held at […]
Where is the flag?
Have you noticed? The Canadian flag no longer flies next to the American and Idaho flags near the visitor center in downtown Bonners Ferry, welcoming our friends from the North. […]
HB96 tells us Bonners Ferry can’t fly Canadian flag
By Mike Weland North Idaho legislators Mark Sauter in the House and Jim Woodward in the Senate saw this coming, sounded warnings in their respective chamber floors and voted against […]
Badger baseball wraps up 2025 season 6-13
By Badger sports reporter, Piper Banning It was a building year for the Badger varsity baseball team, with a record of 6 – 13. “It was a learning year,” Head […]
Badger softball ends season 11-11
By Badger Sports Reporter Piper Banning That’s a wrap. The Lady Badgers had seven wins and ten losses this season but so much experience and life lessons learned. “We’ve had […]
Second Chance Spotlight of the Week
Second Chance Animal Adoption is looking for loving homes for dogs and cats that have been lost or re-homed in Boundary County. 9B.News will be partnering with Second Chance to […]
Moravia Cemetery Association Annual Clean-up Day
Come join the Moravia Cemetery Association for a day of clean-up and maintenance on Saturday, May 17th starting at 8:30 a.m. Bring your mowers, weed eaters, rakes, gloves and chairs. […]
Idaho man missing from friend’s home in Libby
An 86-year-old Nezperce, Idaho, man with severe dementia has been missing from a friend’s home in Libby since early this morning.
Tuesday’s Trouble wraps their season
By Michelle Sweet INDIVIDUAL Liz Cada (Spruce) achieved high scratch game with 183, high handicap game with 271, and high handicap series with 681. Pertineer the same as last week; […]
BFHS Graduate Fifth in Nation in Soil Judging
Sky Reinhardt, son of Ben Reinhardt and Dr. Liegia Reinhardt, Bonners Ferry High School graduate and junior at the University of Idaho, placed fifth in the nation in soil judging, […]
A week without fishing
As a working family man, I can’t always get out when I want to (especially when I run out of good excuses). However, there are still things I can do in the meantime to soften the blow of not having my feet in the river.
Spiritually Dry? Don’t miss these five desert lessons
Spiritually Dry? Don’t Miss These 5 Desert Lessons Hey there, friends. Ever feel like your spiritual life has hit a bit of a dry patch? Like your prayers are just […]
Mt. Hall Calvery Chapel to host free summer worship nights
Mt. Hall Calvery Chapel presents Joseph Pfeifer As the summer season quickly approaches, Mt. Hall Calvary Chapel is excited to announce their upcoming Summer Worship Nights. Once a month for […]
Larry Kendall VanGundy
Larry Kendall VanGundy, a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, and friend, peacefully passed away at Boundary Community Hospital on March 29, 2025, at the age of 83. He was surrounded […]
Final roadway repairs set for next week on US-95 near McArthur Lake
The Idaho Transportation Department will be performing final patch repairs on a section of US-95 near McArthur Lake on Tuesday. To minimize impacts on commuter traffic, work will take place […]
Why I voted Yes for the two-year BCSD levy
While my wife and I do not have children or grandchildren currently attending schools in our district, we recognize that the school district represents the heart of our community. It […]
Deborah Lynn Hendry
Deborah Lynn (Richards) Hendry passed away peacefully on Saturday morning the 26th day of April surrounded by her family, enveloped in love. A celebration of Debbie’s life service with a […]
CNA Class to start May 6 at Fry Education Center
Most recent North Idaho College CNA graduates – Back row left to right: Jadin Falck, Laura Enz, Alessa Moran, Elsie Johnson, Hailey Dickson, Trina Johnson – Front row left […]
Q and A with Superintendent Bayer about the M & O Levy
There have been questions raised in the recent past regarding the Boundary County School District maintenance and operations levy that is on the ballot, set to be voted for on […]
When it comes to education, the Idaho legislature has one job, and they’re failing
By Mike Weland In an era where fake crises abound and attacks on such integral facets of our existence as schools and libraries are rampant, Boundary County has been pushed […]
Foot under glass, A La Mode
Out of Kilter presents – ‘Foot Under Glass, A La Mode’ By: Ken Carpenter August 27, 2006 My feet are shaped more like a shoebox than a shoe. They are […]
Tavern at the Lodge to offer Sunday brunch
Chef Dirk and his wife Kim, owners of the Tavern at the Lodge are pleased to announce the induction of Sunday Brunch to their already vast repertoire. Brunch, along with […]
BCSD 101 Public Notice
ABoundary County School District #101 is an equal opportunity employer. Applications for all positions are accepted any time during regular business hours. These applications are reviewed whenever an opening occurs […]
Moyie Springs Outdoor Market to kick off this Saturday
The Moyie Springs Outdoor Market will kick off the season on Saturday, May 3rd outside of Moyie Springs City Hall at 3331 Roosevelt Road in Moyie Springs. The Moyie Springs […]
Election poll books going high-tech
It is hoped the polls will be packed to the gills at county polling places on Tuesday, May 20, as Boundary County electors choose a library Trustee in Zone 2 […]
Flags to half-staff Sunday for fallen firefighters
The National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service will be held Sunday, May 4, to honor firefighters who died in the line of duty. In accordance to Public Law 107-51, the American […]
Why has Risch gone silent on NATO and Ukraine?
By Jim Jones, Idaho Capital Sun May 1, 2025 Although U.S. Sen. Jim Risch, R-Idaho, is one of those congressional lifers who does not have a particularly distinguished record on […]