After a long day yesterday to and from Lewiston, the Badgers loaded up their trusty steed before sunrise this morning and hit the road to Kalispell, Montana to take on […]
Author: Katie Banning
Old man dog missing his home
This scared geriatric dog would love to go home to his family. He was found about five days ago off Highway 95 near Mountain Traders. In the meantime, if anyone […]
Special Second Harvest Food Distribution
Second Harvest Inland Empire is scheduling a mobile food distribution delivery to Boundary County on Thursday, January 15, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is a special truck […]
The Kootenai Tribe Supports Local Schools
In a small community like Boundary County, teamwork is everything. For years, the Boundary County School District (BCSD) has found a dedicated partner in the Kootenai Tribe of Idaho. Through […]
Couple struck in pedestrian vs. vehicle collision doing well
At about 11:30 a.m. Thursday, January 8, Mika Waltering and Tristen Hafner were waiting for a tow after they lost control of their pick-up that came to rest in a […]
Out of Kilter – by Ken Carpenter
The Invasion of the Boobie Snatcher August 5, 2012 For you young souls out there, and I will let you decide where the age break is between young, middle-aged and […]
Rice and Bateman score for Chukars and take the win
The Treasure Valley Chukars opened up conference play this week with a show down against the Columbia Basin Hawks on Wednesday night. Bonners Ferry’s own Brody Rice, son of Andy […]
First Judicial District Court – dispositions
Felonies and misdemeanors December 27, 2025 through January 2, 2026 Judge Justin Julian Roy L Brown II, Boundary County Sheriff, born 1969, charged with weapon, unlawful possession by convicted felon, […]
Tuesday’s Trouble stats for week 17 of 32
By Michelle Sweet TEAM-WORK Trix (Marie Sumpter, Bonnie Grove, Liz Cada) TOOK it ALL!! Scratch game 389, scratch series 116, handicap game 673, AND handicap series 1968. Nice work ladies! […]
4-H Enrollment ending soon
4-H Enrollment ends on Jan. 10, 2026. Step 1: Log in to https://4h.zsuite.org and Register. Step 2: Come to the Boundary County Extension Office located at 6791 B Main Street […]
BFPD to outfit patrol vehicles with AED units
A message from the Bonners Ferry Police Department: Over the next few weeks, we will be outfitting our patrol vehicles with AED units. These units were purchased by obtaining a […]
Second Chance Pets of the Week – Buddy and Hugo
Buddy and Hugo 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 adoption […]
Northern Lights Outage Copeland area
According to Northern Lights Electric Cooperative at 7:20 p.m. PST Our crews are responding to a power outage caused by a vehicle collision with a power pole near our Mt. […]
Badger Wrestling places fifth at invitational
Badger wrestling did not disappoint at the Backwoods Brawl Invitational in Priest River this weekend. As one of ten teams, the Badgers took home three first place trophies, one second […]
Williams high scorer…again
The Montana Tech Orediggers took the road tonight to windy North Dakota to take on the Bismark State Mystics. Why does 9B.News care about a Montana and North Dakota game […]
Happy Birthday, Teri!
Will you all join us in wishing Teri Clark a very happy birthday? “Happy birthday, mom!” Her son Jesse says. “I am so thankful for you and so blessed that […]
A Quagmire of Resolutions – By Ken Carpenter
Out of Kilter presents: A Quagmire of Resolutions By Ken Carpenter I have a painful secret to confess. A few years ago, before Christmas, I murdered a resident of my […]
Office space for rent at The Plaza Downtown
Are you in need of a new office space for the new year? Then the office space at The Plaza Downtown located at 7177 Main Street may be just what […]
Opinion Time!
One of our readers has been in correspondence with Scott Herndon, former Idaho Senator, in regard to eliminating property taxes. What is your opinion on property taxes? Should they stay […]
BFPD encourages safety for New Year
A Message from the Bonners Ferry Police Department The Bonners Ferry Police Department wishes everyone a Happy New Year. As we close the door on 2025, we encourage our community […]
Lady Badgers tournament champions
Badgers Basketball made the 260-mile round trip trek to Reardan, Washington twice this week to take part in the Lion’s Club’s 79th annual Reardan Christmas Tournament at Reardan High School. […]
Victory for the boys varsity basketball
Your boys’ varsity basketball team, joined the JV boys and the varsity girls with a win tonight over the Lake Roosevelt Raiders. The boys were victorious over the Raiders tonight, […]
Lady Badgers take the win against Raiders
Your lady Badgers varsity basketball team took the win against the Lake Roosevelt Raiders 59-48 at the Reardon Tournament tonight. The Badgers took the lead early in the first quarter […]
First Judicial District Court of Boundary County – dispositions
Felonies and misdemeanors December 20 through December 26, 2025 Judge Justin Julian Jesse Robert Gondek, Bonners Ferry, born 1991, charged with petit theft, a misdemeanor, December 23, 2025, Bonners Ferry […]
Boundary County Sheriff’s Office phone line issues
Boundary County Sheriff’s Office has some non-emergency phone lines that are down today. 911 lines have not been affected. Personnel are still working on getting all non-emergency phones lines restored.
Happy Birthday Piper!
It’s 9B.News’ very own Piper Banning’s 18th birthday today! She has made it to adulthood and will soon be on to new adventures. Will you all join us in wishing […]
Vehicle vs. train collision claims Sandpoint man
Idaho State Police is investigating a vehicle collision that occurred on December 28, 2025, at approximately 2:00 p.m., at the intersection of West Selle Road and North Boyer Road, north […]
Bonners Ferry’s own Jesse Dunham named Sandpoint High School’s varsity baseball coach
Jesse Dunham, Bonners Ferry High School graduate and 2017 Idaho Baseball Hall of Fame Player of the year, has been named Sandpoint High School’s head baseball coach for the 2026 […]
Second Chance pets of the week – Piper and Luke Skywalker
Piper and Luke Skywalker 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 […]
Boundary County Fair presents – Boots & Bling Cowboy Ball
Only four days to go until the Boots & Bling Cowboy Ball presented by the Boundary County Fair at 6567 Recreation Park Way in Bonners Ferry. Tickets will not be […]
Out of Kilter by Ken Carpenter
An itis for every day of the week, and the month and the year It seems like everybody in the world has an itis of one kind or another. Not […]
Fill your feeders, it’s bird counting time!
“In 1988, a small group of us locals started the North Idaho Chapter of the National Audubon Society. The North Idaho chapter was both Bonners Ferry and Sandpoint …” Jan […]
Tuesday’s Trouble Stats for week 15
By Michelle Sweet TEAM-WORK Applejacks (Alice Van Gundy, Shauna Anderson, Francine Harwood) earned high scratch game 391 and high scratch series 1133. Trix (Marie Sumpter Bonnie Grove, Liz Cada) earned […]
Kootenai Health and Regence reach agreement
In November, Kootenai Health announced that they were unable to reach an agreement with Regence BlueShield and would be out of network for thousands of patients beginning January 1, 2026. […]
Bonners Ferry Family Medicine – No insurance, no problem
Did you know that Bonners Ferry Family Medicine offers more patient office hours than any other clinic in the county and more than the average across the country? With 59 […]
BF Wrestling Club rocks season finale
That’s a wrap! The 2025 wrestling season for the Bonners Ferry Wrestling Club is in the books and what a chapter it was! Although there will be a few in […]
Generous Donor Sponsors Holiday Ticket Promotion for Boots & Bling Cowboy Ball
A generous community donor has made it possible for local residents to take advantage of a special holiday ticket promotion for the upcoming Boots & Bling Cowboy Ball, a New […]
There’s a new midwife in town!
Kat Baron and her husband recently moved their family from the Coeur d’Alene area to beautiful Bonners Ferry to escape the fast-paced city life and start their homesteading journey and […]
Out of Kilter – By Ken Carpenter
Do sighs really matter? Humans are the great communicators of the universe. They communicate with words, with looks, with body language, with sign language, and when all else fails, sigh […]
Rice and Bateman take Badger pride to the Chukars
On December 13, Bonners Ferry’s own Brody Rice, son of Andy and Kelsey Rice, made the starting lineup for the Treasure Valley Community College Chukars for the tight matchup against […]
Regehr brings home hardware x2
Dalton Regehr, 13-year-old son of Christi and Brandon Regehr was the sole Bonners Ferry participant of the Well Middle State tournament yesterday at the Ford Center in Nampa Idaho. Dalton […]
What the powerful and chickens may have in common
By A View from the Valley Georgia Earley For years I had chickens. And in each flock inevitably one or two of them would bully select birds, pecking at them […]
Bonners Ferry District Court dispositions
Felonies and misdemeanors December 6 through December 12, 2025 Judge Justin Julian Clifford Bennett, Bonners Ferry, born 1969, charged with willfully disturbing the peace, a misdemeanor, December 11, 2025, Bonners […]
Varsity boys basketball take the win against Moscow
The Bonners Ferry Badgers boys’ basketball teams made the long trek this afternoon on the snow-covered roads to take on the 4A, 1-5 Moscow Bears and it wasn’t all for […]
Lady Badgers fall to Deer Park Stags
In a tough matchup against the now 5-0 Deer Park Stags, your Lady Badgers took the loss tonight 101-27 on their home court. You will find the Lady Badgers at […]
Meal Train set up for the Cummings family
Cynthia Cummings, a friend to all who meet her, your hometown volleyball coach, wife to Brian, a mom of four and a grandma of three, was recently diagnosed with invasive […]
Bowling Scores Week 14
TEAM-WORK Applejacks (Alice VanGundy, Francine Harwood, and Shauna Anderson) made high scratch game 402, and high scratch series 1158. Trix (Marie Sumpter, Bonnie Grove, Liz Cada) made second high scratch […]
Asher Williams scoring big for the Orediggers
FINAL: Orediggers WIN 82-75. Bonners Ferry’s own Asher Williams, as a freshman, was point leader for the Orediggers and a point leader with 20 for the game second to Montana […]
Update from Northern Lights Electric
Update from Northern Lights Electric: Wednesday, 3:00 P.M. PST Crews continue working across our service area to restore power as safely and quickly as conditions allow. Today’s storm damage is […]
Second Chance pets of the week – Jaxon and Buddy
Jaxon and Buddy 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 adoption […]
Panhandle Republican Women remind of 2026 primary season
By Panhandle Republican Women In March 2024, we hosted a Sheriff’s Debate that brought over 600 people together in one room. The questions weren’t scripted. They came directly from public […]
Froyo Mama collaborates with Chapa Chicken – Now Serving Paninis
Froyo Mama, your favorite neighborhood spot known for refreshing frozen yogurt and creative flavors, is expanding its menu in a delicious new direction. The owners of both Froyo Mama and […]
Badgers and community members give back
“After a tough battle on the court against Lewiston on Friday night, several of the varsity Badger boys along with their coach, Greg Kissee showed true Badger Pride by giving […]
Opinion Time!
What is something you should never do at a wedding?
Benefit for family of Bill Markgraff
Northwoods Tavern, along with friends and family of Bill Markgraff are holding a benefit fundraiser on January 25, 2026, at 1 p.m. to help offset the financial hardships for Jessical […]
Inspire Girls Basketball Champions
Inspire Girls Basketball Club’s 7th grade team coached by Tomi Bateman and Clint Arthur participated in the Lake City Jamboree on Friday in Coeur d’Alene where middle school basketball players […]
Santa Claus in Chariots of Fire
Santa Claus is coming to town in Chariots of Fire On December 20, a brilliant parade of fire engines decked out in an array of Christmas lights will carry Santa […]
BCH announces successful three-year redesignation of Stroke and STEMI program
Boundary Community Hospital is proud to announce the successful three-year redesignation of our Stroke and STEMI (Heart Attack) programs under Idaho’s Time- Sensitive Emergency (TSE) system. These designations confirm that […]
Seasonal restrictions by the Idaho Department of Lands
Seasonal restrictions will go into effect Monday, December 15 for the state endowment roads in the Trail Creek, Dodge Creek and Ruby Creek drainages. Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) has […]
North Idaho Classical Academy awarded grant for playground
North Idaho Classical Academy is excited to announce that they have been awarded a $50,000 T-Mobile Hometown Grant to help build their new playground. North Idaho Classical Academy extends “A […]
Robert ‘Rick’ Charles Utter II, 76
Robert Charles Utter II, known to everyone as Rick, passed away on December 5, 2025, in Quartzsite, Arizona, at the age of 76. Rick and his wife, Kathy, were also […]
Out of Kilter – by Ken Carpenter
Coincidence is the Master of Men More thoughtful than most bathroom scribbler once left a line in a rest area I had reason to visit 20 years ago, and it […]
Idaho Peace Officer Standards and Training receive re-accreditation
On December 4, 2025, the Idaho Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Academy received re-accreditation by the International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training (IADLEST). IADLEST Executive […]
Boundary County Flooding possible
According to the Boundary County Sheriff’s Office, at present, Bonner County has declared a disaster emergence for damaged infrastructure, compromised roads and domestic water supply, in the vicinity of Clark […]
Tuesday’s Trouble stats for week 13 of 32
By Michelle Sweet TEAM-WORK Applejacks, Applejacks, Applejacks, and some more Applejacks!! These girls were on fire this week: Alice VanGundy, Francine Harwood, and Shauna Anderson. High scratch game 430, high […]
Local hospital seeks quilt donations
Hospitals are often perceived to be cattle chutes, with one patient after another walking through the doors, maybe of the emergency department or maybe outpatient for one thing or another […]
Boundary County First District Court dispositions
Felonies and misdemeanors November 29 through December 5, 2025 Judge Susie Jensen John Lytle Morehart, Moyie Springs, born 1954, charged with felony possession of marijuana December 4, 2024, charging agency […]
Helene Rae – the next level
By Katie Banning 2025 Bonners Ferry High School graduate Helene Rae, daughter of Bonners Ferry’s Brian and Teresa Rae, impressed the masses at her first collegiate meet at the College […]
The Christmas Grinch by Darrell Kerby
Idaho Alert …. The Christmas Grinch is after our schools and our County and Hospital budgets … The Idaho Freedom Foundation’s latest proposal to slash nearly $1.9 billion from the […]
Second Chance pets of the week – Nyx and Palamedes
Nyx and Palamedes 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 adoption […]
BFHS wrestling take 5th in Potlatch tournament
The Bonners Ferry High School Wrestling Team hit the road to the Dick Griswold Memorial wrestling tournament in Potlatch last weekend took a fifth place finish out of 17 team […]
Badger basketball – New staff, same old goals
The baton has been handed off and the new coaching staff for the Bonners Ferry Badgers has hit the ground running. Greg Kissee was named Bonners Ferry boys basketball’s head […]
Waverly-Gray is Five!
Waverly-Gray’s birthday is today, and she is a whole hand! Happy 5th birthday, little lady! From all of us here at 9B.News, we hope you have a fantastic day! “Happy […]
Opinion Time!
Where are the best scenic backwoods drives and destinations in the county?
Attorney General Labrador Begins Phase 2 of Operation Robocall Roundup, Announces Investigation of Major Service Providers
Today, Attorney General Raúl Labrador announced Phase 2 of Operation Robocall Roundup, expanding the crackdown on illegal robocalls to include four of the largest voice providers in the country. As […]
Middle School Girls Wrestling competes in districts
The Boundary County Middle School girls wrestling team competed in districts last night in Priest River. As a team the lady Badgers finished in fourth place out of 14 schools. […]
Out of Kilter – by Ken Carpenter
Doing Nothing – it is Fat Free and Gaining in Popularity I have nothing to say this week it might be said that having nothing to write about never stopped […]
Second Chance pets of the week, Ivy and Lucy
Ivy and Lucy 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 adoption […]
Foundations School Online Christmas Auction
DONATE AND/OR BID • DECEMBER 3 – DECEMBER 22, 2025 (Closes at Noon) Foundations School is hosting a Christmas Online Auction to support their school and students. Click this link […]
Boundary County First Judicial Court dispositions
Felonies and misdemeanors November 22 through November 28, 2025 Judge Justin Julian Jacob Daniel Anderson, Bonners Ferry, born 1990, charged with Fish and Game, no appropriate tag, a misdemeanor, November […]
The 2nd Annual Share the Light of Christmas
The combined efforts of the Boundary County Veterans Services Office, In His Image Group, Community Action Partnership, Rotary Club of Bonners Ferry, Boundary County School District 101, and Mountain Springs […]
Bowling Stats – Week 12 of 32
Tuesday’s Trouble stats for week 12 of 32 By Michelle Sweet TEAM-WORK Apple Jacks (Alice VanGundy, Francine Harwood, Shauna Anderson) earned high scratch game 389 and high scratch series 1112. […]
George Keith McFall, Jr.
George Keith McFall, Jr., passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at his home in Naples. He was born October 30, 1950, in Rockford, Illinois, to George K. McFall, Sr., […]
Foundations School – Giving Tuesday
Tuesday, December 2 is “Giving Tuesday” at Foundations School located at 86 Latigo Lane in beautiful Naples, Idaho. Your donations matter and are a necessary part of the daily operations […]
9B Angel Tree back at 9B Family Foundations
The 9B Angel Tree is back at 9B Family Foundations, and they are excited to host again this year. 9B Angel Tree is a program designed to help families in […]
Christmas trees available by donation
The Fire Fighters Association now has Christmas trees are available until they are gone at South Boundary Fire Station at 20 Stagecoach Road in Naples. If a firefighter is not […]
Idaho Medicaid seeks public input on transition to comprehensive managed care
A message from the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare: The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is seeking public input to help shape the future of Medicaid services as […]
Invasive Spongy Moth Detected in Sandpoint for the Second Year in a Row
Sandpoint, Idaho – The Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) has confirmed the detection of the invasive spongy moth (Lymantria dispar), formerly known as the gypsy moth, in Sandpoint for the second […]
Mierke sole recipient of Second Team All-State soccer
By Katie Banning Alexys Mierke was a force to be reckoned with this season on the soccer field. As a senior and mid-fielder, Alexys dominated for the Badgers. She led […]
Cowell trial postponed
The jury trial that was set for Monday, December 8, for local woman Katherine Cowell has been postponed. The trial date has been re-scheduled to February 9, 2026, with Judge […]
‘Spencer’s Uranium’ echoes Ruby Ridge
A gripping new novel rooted in the rugged West — and shaped by firsthand connections to one of the nation’s most controversial standoffs — is now available in bookstores and […]
Three Mile’s Thanksgiving feast — the legacy lives on
By Katie Banning On Thursday, more than 450 people funneled through the doors of the Three Mile Cafe to partake in the 36th annual Thanksgiving feast that came from deep […]
Out of Kilter by Ken Carpenter – the World According to Nose
When my youngest son was still living at home, he often called me a “hairy old ape” if he found what he thought were too many black hairs stuck to […]
Beware jury duty scam
Attorney General Raúl Labrador issued a consumer alert today, warning Idahoans on the text/call/email scam that claims recipients have missed jury duty and if they don’t immediately pay a fine, […]
3200 block of Paradise Valley Road closed
UPDATE: 4:34 p.m. – Road is now re-opened. According to the Boundary County Sheriff’s Office, at 3:55 p.m. on November 26 at approximately the 3200 block of Paradise Valley Road, […]
Neurogen – brain balancing for the stressed, anxious
Stacey Munoz, Neurogen owner and practitioner was born and raised in Arizona and moved to the Pacific Northwest in 2016. She has been a certified Neurogen Practitioner since 2024 and […]
Chickenpox case confirmed in Boundary County
There has been a confirmed case of Chickenpox (Varicella) reported in the Boundary County School District community. If you child has headache, fever, stomachache, sore throat, and/or small red bumps […]
Ponderay crash – avoid area
Bonner County Sheriff’s Office – November 25, 2025, 5:35 p.m. UPDATE: Back open. Thank you for your patience. Avoid Kootenai Cutoff Road at North Triangle Drive in Ponderay due to […]
Second Chance pets of the week – Jack and Houdini
A generous community donor has come forward and paid half the cost for any animal adopted at Second Chance Animal Adoption, so that means for the rest of the month […]
Century 21 Four Seasons Realty – putting people first
With over 70 years combined experience in real estate, the team at Century 21 Four Season Realty is a well-oiled machine. They put their customers first above all else and […]
Missing woman out of Kootenai County
According to the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office, on November 10, 2025, January Edwards was seen on Ring camera leaving her residence in Hayden, Idaho. According to friends and family, January […]
The bowling league strikes again!
Tuesday’s Trouble stats for week 11 of 32 By Michelle Sweet TEAM-WORK Raisin Bran (DaVonna Cada, Tammy Satterlee, Jaene Graye) Got high scratch game 415, second high scratch series 1123, […]
Three Badgers selected ‘All-League’ in Volleyball
By Katie Banning Three Badger volleyball players were selected to receive the coveted ‘All-League’ award for the 4A Intermountain League on Tuesday night. The 2025 season brought a ranking of […]
Second Chance pets of the week – Piper and Hugo
A generous community donor has come forward and paid half the cost for any animal adopted at Second Chance Animal Adoption, so that means for the rest of the month […]
Bonners Ferry High School trapshooting team thanks Eagles
The entire Bonners Ferry High School trapshooting team Duke’s Claybusters, gathered at the Bonners Ferry Eagles #3522 to show our appreciation and to say thank you to the Bonners Ferry […]
9B Family Foundations – now enrolling
9B Family Foundations is a family-owned, Bible based pre-school, childcare and family resource center in Bonners Ferry that strives to provide a safe and nurturing environment for your children to […]
Sheriff’s office warns of scam
A message from the Boundary County Sheriff’s Office: The Sheriff’s Office has been made aware that members of the public are receiving fraudulent phone calls that appear to come from […]
Utility work on US-2 at Evergreen Street
Utility work is scheduled to take place on US-2 in both directions near Evergreen Street on November 24 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Watch for flaggers and reduced to […]
Mt. Hall students prepare for the holidays
The Mt. Hall elementary students have been hard at work preparing for the upcoming holiday season. They created their very own version of the Macy’s Day Parade, made turkey hats, […]
17th Annual Turkey Trot
Bonners Ferry is looking forward to another family-friendly, free Turkey Trot 5k/10k run-walk this year on Thanksgiving morning. “What started as a fun reason to have a second helping in […]
Out of Kilter – by Ken Carpenter
We could all use a fainting goat around the house I have been trying to think of something I can do to add some pizzazz to my life. It doesn’t […]
Boots & Bling New Year’s Eve Bash to Ring in 2026 with Style and Purpose
A message from your Boundary County Fair manager, Jaycee Atkins: The Boundary County Fairgrounds will be shining brighter than ever this New Year’s Eve as the community comes together for […]
Kootenai Valley Gun Range open Fridays
The Kootenai Valley Gun Range is now open to the public for indoor shooting on Fridays from 1 to 5 p.m. The cost is $5 for non-members and $3 for […]
Ripple Work – Gift of Health
Give the Gift of Health + Wellbeing this holiday season! Looking for a meaningful, feel-good gift this season? Massage gift cards are now available at Ripple Work Massage here in […]
12 Badgers awarded IML All-League
By Katie Banning Badger football. A force to be reckoned with. With an overall record of 7-3 and 2-0 in conference play, the Badgers ended the 2025 season with 1st […]
Adventure R.I.D.G.E. – a children’s community activity hub
By Katie Banning Adventure R.I.D.G.E. is a children’s community activity hub right here in Bonners Ferry. They are located at 6665 Main Street in Bonners Ferry for now. They opened […]
Opinion Time!
What is your opinion on artificial intelligence (A.I.) in the workforce. Should it be used? Why or why not?
North Bench Fire board must earn public trust
The North Bench Fire District Board (NBFDB) needs transparent leadership to address its funding shortfall. President Jim Hill recently stated the district’s annual expenses are $220K, yet only half of […]
The Winner is….
Shane Tatum Congratulations! You won the gift card to Misty Mountain Pizza. We would like to thank each and every one of you for such amazing pictures of the Northern […]
Artigo turns himself in
PRESS RELEASE – City of Troy, Montana The City of Troy was notified that Layton Artigo turned himself in to local authorities in Southern California yesterday afternoon. Lincoln County Sheriff’s […]
Nielson Enterprises, LLC now serving Bonners Ferry
Spencer Nielson grew up in and around the construction world his entire life and is thrilled to bring a lifetime of hands-on experience to the greater Sandpoint area. After high […]
Bill Marksgraff missing since last night
We are receiving reports that Bill Markgraff is missing. He has been reported to have gone a drive last night up to Black Mountain tower off of Twenty-Mile Road. Please […]
Three soccer girls awarded All-League titles
The 2025 Badgers girls’ soccer team went 6-4 in conference play and placed 3rd in the 4A Intermountain League. There are three seniors on the team awarded Intermountain League All-League […]
Out of Kilter – by Ken Carpenter
In Search of the Perfect Boob I guess I better clarify one thing right off the bat. The boob in my title is an idiot, not an anatomical accessory. I […]
Three-Mile to host 36th annual community Thanksgiving feast
36 years ago, Chuck Quillin had a dream. A dream that would come to fruition and continue even after his death in 2023. In 1989 Chuck Quillin, the owner of […]
The Northern Lights final three
On Tuesday night, the northern lights graced the skies around Boundary County and beyond and 9B.News asked for your pictures. We had over 500 submissions and believe me, it was […]
NICA exploring partnerships for onsite pre-school
News from North Idaho Classical Academy North Idaho Classical Academy is exploring partnerships for an onsite preschool. We are looking for an individual or company interested in opening and operating […]
Bloom to Death at Teascarlet Fine Art
Opening Reception: “Bloom to Death,” 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, November 22, Teascarlet Fine Art, 6389 Kootenai Street, Bonners Ferry. Bloom to Death is artist Chris Komski’s series exploring the […]
Lance Clifton, 59
Lance Clifton battled cancer for almost a year and lost that battle on October 29, 2025. He was 59. Cancer, a label that can sometimes define a life, but in […]
Sale for veterans at Second Chance thrift store
In honor of Veterans Day, the thrift store at Second Chance located at 6651 Lincoln Street in Bonners Ferry, is offering 50% off all items in the store for all […]
Letter to the Editor – BCSD
The Boundary County School District released an article to “set the record straight” on their receipt and use of almost one million dollars of taxpayer funding that they didn’t plan […]
Second Chance pets of the week – Gabby and Luke Skywalker
Gabby and Luke Skywalker 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 […]
Happy 250th birthday, Marine Corps
In 1775 in a Philadelphia bar called Tun Tavern, the United States Marine Corp was born. It was formed when the Continental Congress passed a resolution to raise two battalions […]
The Second Annual Hall of Fame Inductee Banquet
This Saturday, November 15 at Boundary County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall at 5 p.m. the 2025 Badger Hall of Fame inductees, Kathy Tucker, Roland Hall, Judy High, Tom Wofford, Gladys Richardson […]
Lake City wrestling results
The Bonners Ferry Wrestling club competed at the Lake City tournament at Lake City High School in Coeur d’Alene last weekend. With over 800 wrestlers competing, the Bonners Ferry wrestlers […]
Shiloh Echo – off-grid conference
Has life become too much and you depend on your electronics and modern technology for nearly every moment? How does self-sustaining and ownership of your own life, technology, home and […]
Regence contract with Kootenai Health to be terminated
Many citizens of Boundary County count on the multitude of services that Kootenai Health offers. If you have Regence BlueShield of Idaho, your care may be affected. According to Kootenai […]
Eighth grade Badgers to play at EWU
By The Inland Northwest Youth Football and Cheer League The stage is set, and the matchups are locked in — it all goes down Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Roos […]
Civil Air Patrol annual chili cook off and dessert auction
The Civil Air Patrol is hosting their annual chili cook off and dessert auction this year at the Senior Hospitality Center located at 6635 Lincoln Street, tomorrow, November 8, 2025. […]
Ripple Work Massage now in Bonners Ferry
Dani Boltz is a licensed massage therapist, yoga instructor and retreat host based solely in Northwest Montana, until now. Dani decided it was time to combine her love of massage […]
Out of Kilter by Ken Carpenter
Gullible makes the world go around This story was done in 2011, but it could easily have been from any era since mankind first developed. Fooling other people is an international […]
Landon James Dunham has arrived!
Jesse and Brook Dunham welcomed a healthy baby boy on October 28 at 4:20 p.m. weighing in at 8 pounds, 5 ounces and 20 inches long. Landon James Dunham […]
Richard Cowell, III sentenced
By Katie Banning More than 30 people piled into a Bonner County courtroom today to listen intently to a much anticipated and long-awaited sentencing in the case of Richard Cowell […]
Willy Wonka at the Becker Auditorium
By Jodi Holman Calling all Willy Wonka fans! This Thursday, Friday and Saturday November 6, 7 and 8, come and immerse yourself with Charlie Bucket and crew in the wonderful […]
Setting the Record Straight: Boundary County School District’s Financial Update
Setting the Record Straight: Boundary County School District’s Financial Update By Boundary County School District A recent news article suggested that a “financial windfall” would allow the Boundary County School […]
North Idaho Classical Academy now enrolling
North Idaho Classical Academy is excited to announce that enrollment is now open for the 2026-27 school year. Enrollment is available for children entering kindergarten through grade seven. A few […]
Sam Cowell interior auto detailing
With Christmas just around the corner, doesn’t an out of the box gift sound like a good change of pace? How about an interior auto detail by Sam […]
Second Chance pets of the week – Nyx and Hugo
Nyx and Hugo 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 adoption […]
Equal justice for all?
A view from the valley by Georgia Earley In the lead-up to the American Revolution, Samuel Adams insisted that the rule of law meant there should be “one rule of […]
City of Moyie Springs honors Fire Chief Steve Economu on retirement
The City of Moyie Springs proudly announces the retirement of Fire Chief Steve Economu, marking the close of a remarkable chapter in the city’s history of volunteer service and community […]
Friendly old dog still missing his family
Please share! This lonely old dog was brought into Second Chance Animal Adoption on October 28 and is still missing his family. He seems friendly and is neutered but no […]
Community helping Community
On November 1 traffic was stopped for just ten minutes when a mid-size pine tree decided to take an afternoon siesta on US-95 by mile marker 515. The lucky few […]
Opinion Time!
If you could be one person besides yourself, who would you be and why?
Play Smarter Kids Holiday Fundraiser
This year Play Smarter kids will be working with the local care and share program to adopt two children for the holiday season. The Play Smarter Kids preschoolers will be […]
Play Smarter Kids – new openings
Play Smarter Kids located at 6913 Oak Street in Bonners Ferry is excited to announce that they have new openings for two and half to five-year-olds. Their program will still […]
A Salute to Halloween – By Ken Carpenter
Out of Kilter presents: Halloween: Screams, Fiends, and Chocolate Dreams By Ken Carpenter (I have to start out this salute to Halloween with a couple short, sobering sentences. Halloween has […]
Bonners Ferry FFA Harvest Auction
Saturday, November 1 at 5:30 p.m. in the Bonners Ferry High School gym, the Bonners Ferry FFA Harvest Auction will kick off and is sure to be a hit as […]
Neurogen Bodywork and Brain Balance
Stacey Munoz, Neurogen owner and practitioner was born and raised in Arizona and moved to the Pacific Northwest in 2016. She has been a certified Neurogen Practitioner since 2024 and […]
Free Laundry for Veterans
Bonners Ferry Laundry wants to thank our veterans and offer free laundry washing each Friday for the month of November. There will be an attendant, who is also a veteran, […]
Hendrick Hawks is 11!
“Happy Birthday to the best big Brother and Son, your mom, dad and sisters are very proud of you, young man.” Hendrick’s mom Tia says. Will you all join us […]
William Lee Tashoff, 80
William Lee Tashoff, 80, a resident of Moyie Springs died Friday, September 19, 2025, in Bonners Ferry. He was born in Moyie Springs on November 15, 1944, the son of […]
Second Chance Pets of the Week – Sunny and Ivy
Ivy and Sunny 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 adoption […]
Confirmed Measles case in Boundary County
There is a confirmed case of measles in Boundary County. From Panhandle Health District, Boundary Community Hospital and Boundary County School District: Measles is a very contagious sickness that spreads […]
Bonners Ferry Wrestling Club brings over 600 fighters to town
Bonners Ferry Wrestling Club was honored to host the first tournament of the year for the North Idaho Wrestling League with over 600 hundred wrestlers competing. The Bonners Ferry wrestlers […]
The Tavern at the Lodge to close for month of November
The Tavern at the Lodge restaurant will be closed for month of November but will be back in action starting again in December. The hotel will remain open. The Tavern […]
Williams turns heads at season opener
Asher Williams, Bonners Ferry High School 2024 graduate and school record breaker made his collegiate debut this weekend as a Montana Tech Oredigger. Williams was one of only five players […]
Out of Kilter – In Search of the Perfect Nabob
By Ken Carpenter Last week I made the trek to Moscow in my little, tan truck to perform another beast-of-burden deed in what long ago became a lifelong habit. Like […]
Opinion Time!
Would you rather have the ability to fly or the ability to be invisible? Why?
Badger Football to play in first round of playoffs
By Katie and Piper Banning Ranked 61 in all of Idaho high school football and number 12 in 4A high school athletics, the Badgers ended their regular season 7-2 and […]
Sandbags and Straw Bales; support Foundations School
Foundations School is selling straw bales for $6 each and selling sandbags for $5 each just in time for your fall decorating, gardening or prepping for the rainy season. Every […]
BFHS Trapshooting Team takes Second Place in the State League, Fall 2025 Season
PRESS RELEASE We are thrilled to announce that the Bonners Ferry High School Trapshooting Team, “Duke’s Claybusters,” took second place in the Idaho State High School Clay Target Leagues for […]
Team Phoenix places at Night of Champions
On October 11, bodybuilding duo Tessa Kelley and Tom Chaney known as Team Phoenix or Team T&T, stepped on stage for the second year in a row at the Night […]
8th grade Badgers invited to football playoffs
The Badger Youth Football team was invited to participate in the in the Inland Northwest 8th Grade Football Playoffs this weekend in Spokane. The Badgers played a successful season in […]
Burger Express to host BFHS foreign language class
It’s that time again! Burger Express is set to host the Bonners Ferry High School Foreign Language Society on October 30 from 5 to 7 p.m. Burger Express has committed […]
Lance Clifton – Heaven bound
In 2024 Lance Clifton was diagnosed with stage four cancer that had spread throughout his abdomen causing a multitude of medical issues. His health has fluctuated up and down over […]
Friday Night Lights
Let loud, get proud! This Friday night, under the lights at 7 p.m., your 6 – 2 Bonners Ferry Badgers will take on their long-standing rival, the 1 – 7 […]
SNAP benefits to be delayed due to government shut down
Do you receive food stamp benefits from the State of Idaho? Do you use an EBT card to pay for your groceries? The issuing and processing of SNAP benefits, also […]
Robert “Squeak” Karlac
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Squeak Karlac, beloved husband and father. After a long battle with Alzheimer’s he passed peacefully on October 14, 2025, […]
Flooring sale at Family Flooring
Family Flooring is having a sale on all Perfect Home carpet. Until October 31, 2025, get $1 off per square yard of Perfect Home Carpet, at Family Flooring right here […]
Second Chance pets of the week – Spice and Buddy
Buddy and Spice 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 adoption […]
Emerie is 4 today!
Happy Birthday, Emerie! Will you all join us in wishing Miss Emerie a very happy 4th birthday? “We love you Ems” Emerie’s mom and dad, said. “We are so blessed to […]
Opinion Time!
What is the best TV series of all time?
Happy birthday to Carter and Calvin!
Will you all join us in wishing Carter and Calvin a very happy birthday? Carter and Calvin aren’t twins but are brothers who share the same special day. Carter turns […]
Family Flooring – the next generation
By Katie Banning Family Flooring is a family business spanning four decades, established in 1984 when Ed and Bonnie Rude chased their passion and created an industry-leading flooring store that […]
Boundary County Historical Society, book presentation
In commemoration of Native American Month, the Kootenai Tribe of Idaho in conjunction with Boundary County Historical Society, Inc. welcomes Randy’L Teton (Shoshone-Bannock) the official model for the U.S. Dollar […]
Beware of scams – even in Bonners Ferry
The names in this article have been changed to protect the victim. This is Bonners Ferry. Yes, scams can happen even here, especially to the elderly. Though they can happen […]
Medicare advantage plans to withdraw from Idaho
Do you or someone you love, carry a Medicare advantage health plan in lieu of standard Medicare? Beginning January of 2026, some of these plans will be withdrawing from Idaho. […]
Meat Drive for the Senior’s Hospitality Center
By Katie Banning For the second year in a row, Accurate Northwest Autobody has sponsored a meat drive in support of our local senior center. On October 16, the Senior’s […]
Grizzly bear sighting – Smith Lake
A grizzly bear was caught on a trail cam on the north side of Smith Lake earlier this week. “It’s a good reminder and a bit of reality check.” our […]
Alpine Glow Beauty Co. – same place, new name!
Bonners Ferry, Meet Alpine Glow Beauty Co. They are thrilled to introduce their new salon, Alpine Glow Beauty Co. Your Alpine Glow Beauty Co. team members are Roxanne Miller, Kelly […]
Out of Kilter – By Ken Carpenter
Out of Kilter presents: Through the eyes of a pinko by Ken Carpenter Until recently I hadn’t even thought of the term commie pinko in years. The reason I […]
We’re sitting on a powder keg
A View from the Valley By Georgia Earley In 2024 U.S. Capitol Police reported 9,400 investigations into threats against members of Congress. In 2017 there were 3,939. From 2013 through […]
Meadow Creek Farm Stand – now open!
Since the 1960s, the Schnuerle family has called Boundary County home. Renee Schnuerle was born and raised in Boundary County and later married Pat Murphy. Pat and Renee built […]
Second Chance pets of the week – Piper and Hugo
Piper and Hugo 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 adoption […]
Todd Achilles challenging Risch as an Independent
“I’m just a farm kid from Oregon.” Todd Achilles told 9B News, “I was involved in 4H as a kid and after high school joined the military where I served […]
Opinion Time!
Candy Corn…Yes or No?
And the winner is…
This week for Freebie Friday, Northwoods Tavern in Naples, Idaho generously donated a $25 gift card to our weekly drawing! This week, Sara Roth is the winner! The questions this […]
Boundary Tractor’s Pumpkin Drop coming on Halloween
It’s not every year, but when it happens, it really happens! The Boundary Tractor Pumpkin Drop is back in all its glory and will be here at 4 p.m. Halloween […]
9b.News Freebie Friday (On Sunday!)
This week on Freebie Friday, let’s give a huge shout-out to Northwoods Tavern in lovely Naples, Idaho for donating a $25 gift card one of our contestants this week! To […]
