Congratulations to Lisa Carle, our Boundary County School District 101 Classified Employee of the Year! Lisa is the heartbeat of Bonners Ferry High School — our Office Manager Extraordinaire, joy […]
Author: Mike Weland
Myers school district Friend of Education of the Year
Each year, Boundary County School District 101 and the Boundary County Education Association co-sponsor an awards night where a certified staff member, classified staff member and Friend of Education are […]
Sheriff Stolley lauded for apprehending child predators
Please join V4CR in honoring Boundary County Sheriff, Travis Stolley for his public service arresting child predators in a joint operation with V4CR resulting in four child predators’ arrests. Sheriff […]
Fry Healtcare Foundation Festival of Trees now underway
Boundary Community Hospital is pleased to invite the community to the annual Festival of Trees, a holiday tradition benefiting the Fry Healthcare Foundation. The event runs through December 12 at […]
Cold and out of firewood? Firewood Rescue can help
Firewood Rescue is a local a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to providing folks in Bonner and Boundary Counties who are cold and needing a one-time delivery of free firewood on an […]
Snow, rain, sleet can’t dampen Turkey Trot spirits
Photos courtesy Carolyn Birrel Despite the first significant snow of the season making a wet, cold and gray appearance Thanksgiving morning, the snowy weather, soon mixed with sleet and rain […]
Alts honored as ‘2025 Beef Family of the Year’
The Alt family was surprised while attending the Bonner-Boundary Cattlemen’s Association dinner last week at the Great Northwest Territories Events Center when board member Ben Robertson rose to present them […]
Bid on blocks, benefit Badger baseball
Boundary County School District #101 is accepting sealed bids for eight pallets of 90 new cinder blocks, with all proceeds going to the Badger baseball team. Bids are being accepted […]
Books for the fisherman
I know I have a lot of readers who are not fly fishers in the least bit, but that should not turn them off from reading many of the fly fishing books out there…I very much enjoy the extensive library of fly fishing books that I have acquired, read, and read again and again throughout my years is that they aren’t just about fishing. While on the surface, that is objectively what they are about, they tend to err on the side of natural philosophy like a book from Annie Dillard or Edward Abbey does.
No horses allowed on fairgrounds property until further notice
Effective immediately, the Boundary County Fairgrounds will not allow any horses on the property until further notice. This includes: no horse boarding, no open arena riding, no overnight stays of […]
Idahoans invited to capitol Christmas tree lighting December 3
Governor Brad Little and First Lady Teresa Little invite all Idahoans to celebrate the holiday season at the Idaho Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting on Wednesday, December 3. The free celebration […]
Minimal conservation and the dog that lives in us all
As humans, we all have this dog; the animal inside of us with an insatiable hunger for doing something until we cannot do it anymore … When it comes to fly fishing – and sure, other hobbies, but I am not writing about those – that hunger is stretched from ideas that can be inoculated quite easily to others that are harder to kick. Not all of them are unhealthy, and really most aren’t, but the addiction can hit hard if you are not ready for it.
Thank you for an amazing Community Giving Turkey Drive
By Samantha Banuet Organizer, Community Giving Turkey Drive Wow! What an amazing success this Second Annual Community Giving Turkey Drive was on Saturday. This year really exceeded our expectations, with […]
‘Peace’ plan? Where is everybody?
Where is Jim Risch and the Senate Foreign Relations Committee? Who authored the Russian Ukrainian “Peace” Plan? At a security conference meeting in Halifax Nova Scotia (according to an Associated […]
The proclamation of Thanksgiving
“O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endures forever.” ~ Psalms 136:1 Courtesy Steve Tanner President Washington issued our nation’s first Thanksgiving proclamation October […]
44th annual Care-N-Share Christmas deadline near
For 44 years, Linda Lederhos and a shifting band of happy helpers, elves, if you will, have been working long and hard for the sole purpose of seeing to it […]
William Brian Markgraff
William Brian Markgraff, 42, was born on December 18, 1982, in Trenton, Michigan, and tragically passed away on November 14, 2025, high upon a mountain doing what he loved, cruising […]
USFS Christmas tree permits available
Christmas tree permits for the upcoming holiday season are now available to purchase online through Recreation.gov and at local offices across the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. Details about designated cutting […]
Kenneth Eugene Irons
Kenneth Eugene Irons, 91, passed peacefully on Monday, November 17, 2025, with family at his side in his home in Cow Creek. Graveside services will be held at 11:30 a.m. […]
Bruce Bentley Behrman
Bruce Bentley Behrman’s long fought battle with COPD/Agent Orange came to an end on November 6, 2025, while surrounded by his family and friends in his home in Moyie Springs. […]
Jerry “Jake” Linden Negley
Jerry “Jake” Linden Negley, born October 14, 1937, in Oakland, California, to John and Eva Negley, died November 14, 2025, in Bonners Ferry. Jake’s loss is deeply felt by his […]
Fulcher telephone town hall postponed
U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher’s telephone town hall, set to take place today, November 18, is being rescheduled due to votes being called in the House of Representatives. A new date […]
School board to enjoy awards night and Christmas party
The Boundary County School District 101 Board of Trustees will form a quorum as they attend the district awards night and staff Christmas party from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, […]
A story of Native American survival silences Pearl audience
By Clarice McKenney After portraying a young Navajo woman caught in the dual traumas of tribal children forced into US government boarding schools and serving the nation in war, Living […]
Spokane man sentenced for fatal April collision
By Mike Weland Calling these the most difficult cases for the court, Idaho First Judicial Magistrate Judge Patrick R. McFadden on November 13 accepted Spokane man’s plea of guilty to […]
Brandie Clark wins VFW Fall Raffle
Boundary County Sheriff Travis Stolley rolled the roller drum in the VFW Hall, retired Air Force Master Sergeant Mike Spurgeon reached in drew the winning ticket in the VFW Fall Raffle and VFW Post 3622 Junior Vice Commander JoAnn Danner presented Brandie Clark of Moyie the winning prize of $1,000 and $135 in gift certificates!
Boundary County’s registered sex offenders
By Mike Weland At present, there are 37 registered sex offenders living in Boundary County, up three from February 4, 2024, when this list was last published. There is one […]
Making the best of it all in the Anthropocene
I do still prefer to spend much of the cold time of year under the leaden winter sky rather than in the warmth and comfort of the home. Sometimes it is active as I snowshoe through the Selkirks, take the child out sledding on the hills that I grew up sliding down, or sitting streamside to watch the birds, make my coffee, and watch the snow falling from the boughs and sunshine dapple through the needles. It is a much better life to live if you live it en plein air, and sometimes the rougher weather is just what you need to remember where you stand in the Anthropocene; Lilliputian and nigh non-existent outside of ourselves, our families, and our community.
Lincoln County Sheriff seeking man acting suspiciously with underage girls
At about 10 a.m. Wednesday, November 12, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office received a report of suspicious activity involving several juvenile females and a 23-year-old adult male, identified as Layton […]
CdA Realtor in jail on local L&L charge
A Coeur d’Alene Realtor has been taken into custody on a Boundary County charge of lewd and lascivious conduct with a minor under 16 dating back a dozen years. Investigators […]
New parties, new leadership needed
I feel that we are in very dark times in this country. From using food stamps as political pawns to blowing up fishing boats in international waters to violently arresting […]
Opening the door to school finance
By Debbie Critchfield Superintendent of Public Instruction When it comes to inspiring trust and understanding, nothing is more effective than being honest and straightforward. Transparency in all that we do […]
Shirley Leone Emery
Shirley Leone Emery, 91, Troy, passed away peacefully at her home on November 3, 2025. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, November 21, at Bonners Ferry Funeral Home, […]
Family loses shop, vehicles in early morning fire
North Bench Fire answered a fire call at about 1:14 a.m. on November 10 after the family was awakened by the frantic barking of their guard dog, Denali. A shop […]
Jamisha Nevarez seeks post-conviction relief
By Mike Weland A Bonners Ferry woman whose brief but tumultuous term as CEO of the Bonners Ferry Senior Hospitality Center riled much of the community last year filed a […]
Irons, Stolley to be honored for military service on Veterans Day
By Mike Weland The 2025 Boundary County Veterans Day Program begins at 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, November 11, commemorating the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of […]
Victim Services getaway raffle winner to be drawn Saturday
By Mike Weland Boundary County Victim Services is holding its annual Fall Festival & Fashion Show fundraiser at 6 p.m. this Saturday, November 8, and as part of the evening’s […]
Victor Lowell Amoth
Victor Lowell Amoth was born to Albert and Margaret (Toews) Amoth on June 29, 1937, in Wales, North Dakota. He passed away suddenly on November 1, 2025, reaching the age […]
Family adventure ends in tragedy
A Bonners Ferry woman and her daughter are facing immeasurable grief after an exciting zip-line excursion turned tragic while on vacation at an eco-adventure resort near Luang Prabang on the […]
Reinhardt, U of I soil judging team to defend national title
For the fourth consecutive year, the University of Idaho College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Soil Judging Team won the Northwest Regional Soil Judging Contest, and the reigning champs, to […]
No AI involved in 2025 Halloween Pumpkin Drop
Story by Katie Banning and Mike Weland Photos by Piper Banning At 4 p.m. Halloween day, Boundary Tractor owner Cal Russell did an amazing thing for the community, staging a […]
They want to rob you of your vote
By Darrel Kerby Did any of you know about this attempt to take your vote away? Buried in the Idaho Republican Party’s official platform is a provision to repeal the […]
Rotary pitches in for Community Giving Day
The Rotary Club of Bonners Ferry donated $1,340 to the Community Giving Day. Earlier this week, Rotary President Sandy Johnstone and program chair Jon VanGesen presented event coordinator Samantha Banuet […]
High winds expected this afternoon
Wind advisories have been issued for North Idaho and the Kootenai/Cabinet Region of northwest Montana this afternoon for sustained southwest winds in the 20 mile-per-hour range with gusts as high […]
Tackle is what makes us
I know fishers who look down on a bobber and a worm but turn around to nymph river runs with an indicator. Do what you enjoy, and never let someone tell you that one way of doing something is better than the other. If I listened to that when I wanted to catch fish, I would still be slinging a rooster tail up and down the county. But I would rather be casting a hudson caddis along a seam and watching my fly (most of the time) while listening to the river rumble and the birds sing. That’s fishing to me, and I know it isn’t for everyone.
Local man facing four counts aggravated assault, three rape
By Mike Weland A 52-year-old Boundary County man is being held in the Boundary County Jail on$200,000 bond after being charged September 19 with seven felonies, including three counts of […]
Added bonus at today’s Boundary Tractor Pumpkin Drop
The Boundary Tractor Pumpkin Drop is back in all its glory at 4 p.m. today at 6632 Main Street, Bonners Ferry, and this year, 9B.News is pitching in to help […]
Emmy Lou Fairfield
Emmy Lou Fairfield, 91, Moyie Springs, passed away at home surrounded by her family on October 13, 2025, at the age of 91. A Rosary will be held at 10:30 […]
County’s oldest veteran celebrates 100 years
By Mike Weland and Katie Banning Boundary County’s oldest U.S. military veteran, Boundary County Restorium resident Eddie Belakiewicz, didn’t celebrate his centennial birthday until Saturday, October 25, but a large […]
Free winter driving class today at BCSO
The Idaho Transportation Department and Idaho State Police are teaming up to host free winter-driving safety classes to help Idaho drivers prepare for snowy and icy conditions, including one in […]
BCSD emergency closure/holiday information
With the winter months at hand, Boundary County School District #101 informs patrons that emergency school closures will be announced on the following television stations: KREM, KXLY, and KHQ. Emergency […]
ITD seeks input on state rail plan
The Idaho Transportation Department is updating the Idaho Statewide Rail Plan and is asking for public input to help guide the future of rail infrastructure across the state. The plan […]
ISP releases FY 2025 Annual Toxicology Report
The Idaho State Police Forensic Services (ISPFS) released its Annual Toxicology Report for Fiscal Year 2025, offering a detailed analysis of alcohol, volatile substance, and drug testing trends across Idaho. […]
Frightening to see craven cowardice of Idaho delegation
By Jim Jones There was a time in the distant past when Idaho elected officials had moral compasses and were dedicated to serving the interests of the Gem State. Since […]
Jimmy Glen Fairchild
Jimmy Glen Fairchild lost his battle with Alzheimer’s and passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. Everyone’s invited to attend his funeral services at 11 a.m. Trinity Lutheran Church, 6784 […]
Badger runners heading for state
The Badger boys cross country team and Kylie Calderone are headed to state! 2:30 p.m. Saturday in Lewiston! GO, BADGERS!
Louis William Michalk III
Louis William Michalk III, 44, passed away Friday night, October 17, 2025, from lung cancer. Private arrangements are being made. Louie’s favorite pastime was wearing the “I Love Jesus” shirts […]
Voting underway in Boundary County
At 5 p.m. Friday, October 24, the deadline to both pre-register to vote and to request an absentee ballot at VoteIdaho.gov ahead of the November 4 local elections ends. After […]
Trump’s so-called drug war is merely an attention-seeking campaign
By Jim Jones jjcommontater Donald Trump has made a dramatic show of making America’s military blow up purported drug boats off the coast of Venezuela, hundreds of miles from American […]
CdA man pleads guilty to supporting ISIS
Alexander Scott Mercurio, 20, of Coeur d’Alene, pled guilty today to Attempt to Provide Material Support and Resources to a Designated Foreign Terrorist Organization, U.S. Attorney Bart M. Davis announced. […]
Oldest county veteran celebrating 100th birthday Friday
At 11 a.m. Saturday, staff and residents at the Boundary County Restorium will hold its monthly party celebrating all the residents whose birthdays fall in October. But this October 24, […]
Erika Jeffries included in Marquis Who’s Who
Erika A. Jeffries, Naples, has been included in Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. […]
Sheriff speaks to charges against detention sergeant
The Boundary County Sheriff’s Office has recommended that charges be brought against a former sergeant in our jail. This incident occurred before I was sworn in as sheriff. One of […]
Former county detention sergeant facing felony for alleged 2023 inmate beating
By Mike Weland A former Boundary County Sheriff’s detention sergeant was charged September 8 with felony aggravated battery for allegedly beating a man being jailed bloody and unconscious in a […]
No Kings demonstrators are American patriots
By Jim Jones JJ Commontater America was born in protest. In fact, we might never have separated from Great Britain, were it not for a list of grievances written into […]
IDFG investigating grizzly/hunter interaction in Copeland area
Idaho Fish and Game is investigating a reported interaction between a grizzly bear and a hunter near the junction of Highway 95 and Highway 1 on state land. You may […]
Pack River delta habitat restoration work to begin soon
By T.J. Ross Idaho Fish and Game A large habitat restoration effort is set to begin this fall on the Pack River delta, continuing work to improve fish and […]
Becker family at critical juncture, need for community’s help dire
Atlas Becker will celebrate his first birthday in a few days. While his daddy, Ryan, holds him and loves him every day, Atlas has never known a moment that his […]
Open enrollment underway for 4-H
4-H open enrollment is underway through January 10, and you can take care of just about everything online at 4H ZSuite, where members can enroll, arrange their training regimen, maintain […]
Ron Smith remains committed to public service
I have proudly called Boundary County home for 47 years. Over the past 43 years, I’ve dedicated my life to public service—as Sheriff, County Commissioner, and City Councilman. My wife, […]
Hello, Daisy Lynne!
Daisy Lynne Martin was born to Aloura (Ally) and Noah Martin, Naples, at 6:44 a.m. Saturday, October 4, at Kootenai Medical Center, Coeur d’Alene. Weighing four pounds, eright ounces and […]
Poston will sustain sound and resourceful city
I am a lifelong resident of Boundary County and the City of Bonners Ferry. I graduated from Bonners Ferry High School and attended the University of Idaho for three years. […]
Attack on our public lands … again
In a state like Idaho (and this would affect Idaho greatly) I grew up being told that the federal government controls too much and that in such a conservative place, […]
Bertoldo promises to bring transparency to city council
I am Adam Bertoldo, and I have chosen to run for city council here in Bonners Ferry. My family chose to move to the area last summer and we enjoy […]
Bring in the brass monkeys, winter starts tomorrow
By Mike Weland The National Weather Service, Spokane, has issued a winter storm warning for Boundary and Bonner Counties for heavy snow above 3,000 feet, in effect from 2 p.m. […]
Four candidates, two BF city council positions up for grabs
By Mike Weland Only residents of Bonners Ferry will be going to the polls in Boundary County on Tuesday, November 4, as the only race this election cycle is for […]
Idaho projected to end fiscal year with unconstitutional $56.6M state budget deficit
By Clark Corbin, Idaho Capital Sun October 10, 2025 The latest budget documents released by the state show Idaho is projected to end the current fiscal year in June with […]
Idaho to get Qatari Air Force Base
By Mike Weland Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth today announced the signing of a letter of acceptance to build Qatar an air force base at Mountain Home Air Force Base, […]
Risch cedes senate oversight duty to the executive … again
By Mike Weland U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, spoke on the floor of the U.S. Senate this week in opposition to a senate […]
Badger volleyball senior night for one tonight! Go, Adleemae!
The Badger volleyball squad is at home tonight at 7 p.m. vs Clark Fork, and it’s senior night for the only senior on the team, Adleemae Robles! Be there to […]
Luna pleads not guilty, trial set
Jose Gonzalez Luna, 54, pled not guilty Wednesday to charges of felony excessive DUI and open container as well as aggravated DUI, a felony, and driving without privileges, a misdemeanor, […]
Mike Frank Hanson
Mike Frank Hanson, 70, Bonners Ferry, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2025, surrounded by family and friends. In keeping with Mike’s wishes, a celebration of life will be held […]
Snow coming to Kootenai/Cabinet
The National Weather Service, Missoula, has issued a winter weather advisory for snow in the Kootenai/Cabinet Region, in effect from Saturday evening through Monday morning. Heavy snow is possible with […]
Innovia awards $63,395 to Boundary County entities
More than two dozen nonprofit organizations serving North Idaho’s Bonner and Boundary Counties have recently been awarded $311,057 in grants through the Equinox Foundation Grant Program at Innovia Foundation, with […]
BPA plans two power outages
The Bonneville Power Administration has two planned power outages scheduled next week that will affect Moyie Springs to Bonners Ferry’s North Side and Island. Outages are planned to begin between […]
Trump and Hegseth favored our top military with a full frontal view of chaos
By Jim Jones JJ Commontater When the history of Donald Trump’s second term is written, September 30, 2025, will be known as the time when America’s top military leaders became […]
Weather or not, we are going fishing
The Moyie was out of question due to 1) I wanted to catch a trout and 2) the wind was going to be ripping in the canyon where I had planned to go. The Kootenai in town is slow this time of year and the wind really would have played my line hard. So I opted for a nearby creek in hopes to escape the pesky wind and put a couple trout in my net.
Danny Kaye Lockman
Danny Kaye Lockman, 78, left for elk camp September 27, 2025, after a 56-year-long battle with Agent Orange. He was surrounded by peace, family and more love than the room […]
Sunset Home returning to the heart of senior care … ‘we are all family’
Sunset Home Assisted Living, 510920 US-95, Bonners Ferry, is undergoing changes to administration and recently added a new nurse manager, and with the change of staff comes a change of […]
Helen Hill
Helen Hill, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, and cherished friend, entered into eternal rest on September 28, 2025, at the age of 89. Rosary will be 11:30 a.m. […]
Mi Pueblo family thanks communities
Yoni, Chito, Walter, and the rest of the staff at Mi Pueblo all want to say thank you to everyone who sent prayers and love. To the people who sent […]
Volleyball association season starting, teams and players needed
The Boundary County Volleyball Association is looking for people to join us for league this winter! Participants can sign up as a team of six or as free agents and […]
Important reminders about rules in the Unit 1 CWD management zone
After chronic wasting disease was detected in three white-tailed deer near Bonners Ferry, a portion of Unit 1 was designated as a CWD management zone effective Oct. 1. During the […]
Meet BCH Dr. Ali Swanson
Originally from Buffalo, New York, Doctor of Physical Therapy Ali Swanson brings both expertise and passion to the Boundary Community Hospital Rehab team. After earning her Doctorate in Physical Therapy […]
PSAT/NMSQT testing at BFHS October 22
PSAT for 10th graders and NMSQT for 11th graders will be administered at 8 a.m. Wednesday, October 22, at Bonners Ferry High School. If a non-BFHS student would like to […]
Welcome to the world, Max!
Maximus Gabriel Hall was born Adam and Christine Hall at 11:38 a.m. Monday, September 22 weighing in at seven pounds, nine ounces and standing 19.25 inches tall. His Bonners Ferry […]
A fitting tribute
The sign said, “We stand with Charlie Kirk.” Next to it, a Confederate flag, heroic symbol of slavery, stuck in the Kootenai River mud, in full view of the Kootenai […]
Flags to half staff for fallen firefighter, funeral to be held Saturday
Governor Brad Little has ordered U.S. flags and State of Idaho flags to be lowered to half-staff to honor Isabella Oscarson, an Idaho Department of Lands fire crew member who […]
Wet wading in the great outdoors
I used to wear a pair of my father’s old thick Hodgmen neoprene waders during my winter fishing trips up the Moyie river until I fell through the ice in January 2023 and tore a big hole in them on a river rock below. Now, I own a pair of cheap-o hip waders that work very well if I need them, which in reality is not that often.
Michael ‘Mick’ W. Droptiny
Michael “Mick” W. Droptiny, born June 8, 1941, in Pinconning Michigan, and moved to Idaho in the early 1970s, where he lived until he peacefully passed away on June 29, […]
9BCropSwap raising funds for Thanksgiving dinners
9BCropSwap is a shareable food movement that includes bartering harvest and or donations for families unable to grow a garden and a resource to discuss growing techniques, create community connections, […]
The Joke is on U.S.
I’ll make this short, sweet, and to the point. Yesterday, I watched President Trump address the United Nations General Assembly. We have a president who’s certainly no comedian, but he […]
Several RR crossings set for pre-winter maintenance
As winter draws nigh, seven Boundary County railroad crossings have been slated for maintenance beginning September 30 through October 14, each of which will require a day-long, 7 a.m. to […]
Friends of historic places has historic season
The Friends of Boundary County Historic Places has had a very successful season, starting the year by hosting an open house at Snyder Guard Station and following up with three […]
Evelyn Darlene Zeltnor
Evelyn Darlene Zeltnor died September 17, 2025, at Sunset Home Assisted Living in Bonners Ferry with her family by her side. Viewing will be held from 9 to 10 p.m. […]
Barbara Kaye Gravelle
Barbara Kaye Gravelle of Bonners Ferry Idaho, being comforted by her family, passed away on Friday September 19, 2025, at the age of 86. Kaye’s services will be held at […]
A lawsuit has been filed to prevent subsidizing private/religious education
By Jim Jones JJ Commontater A lawsuit to prevent taxpayer money from being used to pay for private and religious education is now before the Idaho Supreme Court. A dedicated […]
Frost advisory in effect to 10 a.m.
The National Weather Service, Spokane, has issued a frost advisory in effect from 2 a.m. to 10 a.m. Tuesday, September 23, for temperatures of 32 to 36 degrees, which will […]
Decisions made in good times coming home to roost
By Senator Jim Woodward Idaho District 1 In the past decade, we have made substantial investments in Idaho’s future by investing in infrastructure. Rural sewer and water, state and local […]
Updated: Grief finds Cesena Jr. again as father killed in car crash
By Mike Weland Updated 8:12 a.m. Saturday, September 20 We have learned that Jose’s father was driving a box truck Wednesday morning near the intersection of 7th Street and Margo […]
Meet Hall of Fame inductee Roland ‘Toad’ Hall
Congratulations to the next Badger Hall of Fame inductee for the Class of 2025. Dr. Roland Houston Hall, or as his family and early childhood friends affectionately called him, “Toad,” […]
Meet Hall of Fame inductee Tom Wofford
Time to recognize another successful Bonners Ferry High School Badger coach who is being inducted into the BFHS Athletic Hall of Fame in the Class of 2025. Tom Wofford was […]
Mock DUI crash demonstration at BFHS Wednesday
Bonners Ferry High School is set to host a dramatic and educational Mock DUI crash demonstration at 8:55 a.m. Wednesday, September 17, at Bonners Ferry High School, 6485 Tamarack Lane. […]
Introducing two 2025 Badger Hall of Fame inductees
The Bonners Ferry Badger Athletic Hall of Fame is excited to introduce two of the six individuals and team who will be inducted in the hall’s Class of 2025; Kathy […]
Is Pentagon firepower an effective and lawful path to a drug-free America?
By Jim Jones JJ Commontater Donald Trump released a video on September 2 showing a boat being blown up in International Waters about 2,000 miles from America’s shores. Trump claimed […]
Victoria “Vicki” Jo Ellersick McClellan King
Victoria “Vicki” Jo Ellersick McClellan King, 77, Twin Lakes, Idaho, passed away Saturday, September 13, 2019, in Boise. A Celebration of Life will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. […]
Fulcher holding telephone town hall
U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher will hold a telephone town hall beginning at 5 p.m. Tuesday, September 16. The event serves as an opportunity for residents of Idaho’s First Congressional District […]
Closures on Blue Lake and School House Roads next week
Day long road closures are planned next week at two Union Pacific railroad crossings in the Naples area to allow crossing maintenance and repair. On Monday, September 22, the crossing […]
Good old boy found lying in highway, wants to go home
This sweet old fella was found lying in Highway 2 near mile 74 today and he really does want to go home. He’s nice as can be and he’s not […]
Time to see kokanee spawning in Trestle Creek
It’s a sight you will never forget. The rhythmic sound of moving water, the crisp fall air and the vibrant red fish filling the creek will all leave you with […]
Filling the boot in city parking lot for fallen North Idaho fire fighter
Boundary County firefighters are passing the boot today in honor of Priest River firefighter J. Hank Hester, 70, who died of a heart attack on Monday, September 8, while working […]
Locals fight back against Idaho Parental Choice Tax Credit program, get good news for Valley View
Reclaim Idaho Executive Director Luke Mayville and members of his team stopped in Bonners Ferry tonight on behalf of Save Our Schools Idaho to tell over 20 people of work […]
The hunt for a hatch
Young fly fishers, whether by age or how green they are in the neck, seem to like traveling to other rivers and streams, continuously trying new things like a kid […]
Flags to half staff for Charlie Kirk
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION As a mark of respect for the memory of Charlie Kirk, by the authority vested in me as President […]
Jerry Linden Roop
Jerry Linden Roop returned home on August 30, 2025, at Boundary Community Hospital in Bonners Ferry, Idaho surrounded by family. His Memorial Service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, […]
Moyie Springs special meeting
CITY OF MOYIE SPRINGS NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOYIE SPRINGS, IDAHO 6 p.m. Thursday, September 11 Moyie Springs City Hall, 3331 […]
AG warns of crypto ATM scams
Attorney General Raúl Labrador is warning Idaho families about a dangerous surge in cryptocurrency ATM scams, which predominantly target seniors through fake tech support calls and government imposter schemes that […]
Go, my brother, the last cast is yours
As life moves on, and summer drifts past us once again, our time at the river becomes less about each cast and more about becoming a part of the current ourselves. We rush past new landscapes, find ourselves stagnant in the slow waters only to take up speed again as we encounter rocks and boulders in our way, wildlife that laps up a bit of our soul, and share a feeling that there is an end to this all but we might as well enjoy the flow for a bit longer.
Michael Wayne Stephens
Michael Wayne Stephens was born in Spokane, Washington, on April 7, 1947. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, September 27, at Victory Faith, 2024 N Argonne […]
Eric Paul Thaxton
Eric Paul Thaxton was born on February 13, 1955 to Donald and Sydney Thaxton at the US Army Hospital in Landstuhl, Germany, and grew up in the military. He died […]
IFG ice cream cools down hot day
As the temperature crept its way up into the high 90s Thursday, Restorium residents kept cool on the gazebo. The Boundary County Maintenance Department teamed up with Idaho Forest Group […]
George Wallace Davidson celebration of life
A celebration of George Wallace Davidson’s life will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, September 6, at the Davidson family farm, 2766 Riverside Street, Bonners Ferry.
Keely Anne Nielsen
Keely Anne Nielsen, 53, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2025 at Boundary Community Hospital with her family at her side. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, […]
IPNF foresters remind shooters of Forest Service rules
After several recent incidents, foresters on the Panhandle National Forest remind everyone about shooting safety and responsible recreation. Foresters working behind a gate near Hudlow Mountain and Hayden Lake have […]
Play Smarter Kids seeking teacher
Play Smarter Kids, 6913 Oaks Street, Bonners Ferry, is accepting applications for a preschool teacher who is patient, kind and passionate about early education. $13-$15 per hour D.O.E, full tuition […]
Naples man facing sixth DUI after Highland Flats crash
A 54-year-old Naples man is in jail charged with aggravated DUI, a felony, and driving without privileges after a head-on collision on Highland Flats road that seriously injured a Bonners […]
Night work scheduled on Long Bridge
Starting next week, the Idaho Transportation Department will begin a six-week project on the Long Bridge to address joints and improve winter maintenance operations. All work will take place overnight, […]
State network shutdown resolved
UPDATE: 8:38 a.m. September 3, 2025 The statewide network issues impacting the Idaho Transportation Department and other state agencies have been resolved. Online services and DMV transactions are now fully […]
Crews respond to a serious two-vehicle injury collision
6:10 p.m.: Highland Flats Road is closed while ISP investigates this collision.6:10 p.m.: Highland Flats Road is closed while ISP investigates this collision. 4:30 p.m.: LifeFlight is on the ground. […]
Bits and pieces of ugly scenery on the road to a totalitarian state
By Jim Jones JJ Commontater As a person who volunteered to fight in the Vietnam War, I’m astounded by the silence of Idaho’s top leaders as the country travels the […]
Bailey Mohler has been listed as endangered
7:54 p.m.: Bailey Mohler has been listed as endangered missing by the Bonner County Sheriff’s Office. Anyone with information on her location or where she might be are asked to […]
Stop complaining and just get outdoors
It is a nice feeling to wake up each day knowing that I do not live in a fishing destination necessarily, but I am surrounded by decent fishing and many […]
Trump, MAGA or goats?
On Tuesday, Donald John Trump positively glowed throughout a more than three-hour televised “cabinet meeting,” and rightly so. No other president in U.S. history has ever listened to so many […]
ISP warns of phone scam
The Idaho State Police (ISP) is warning the public about a scam in which callers are spoofing ISP phone numbers, making it appear the calls are coming from official ISP […]
Sheriff’s Office seeks public’s help locating twins, S&R activated – FOUND SAFE!
UPDATE: August 28 at 9:30 p.m. FOUND SAFE! The Boundary County Sheriff’s Office is urgently seeking the public’s assistance in locating runaway twins, Kiya Jo Eliassen and Arianna Lynn […]
What hunters need to know about CWD requirements
Hunters in 2025 will have mandatory testing for chronic wasting disease for deer in seven hunting units, including the addition of Unit 63A north of Idaho Falls, which was added […]
Then they came for me
First they came for women’s reproductive freedom, and I didn’t speak up because I am too old to get pregnant. Then they came for the drag queens and trans people, […]
Roger Eugene Plato
Roger Eugene Plato, 67, passed away on August 8, 2025, in Apache Junction, Arizona. There will be a private interment at Grandview Century where he will be laid to rest […]
Flags to half staff in the wake of shooting at Annunciation Catholic School
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION As a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on August 27, 2025, […]
School district bracing for measles
School district 101 nurse Ashley Martinez sent a letter to parents this week to let them know there are confirmed cases of measles in neighboring counties and to be alert […]
BCSD 101 immunization requirements
Boundary County School District 101 is required to provide educational services to all school age children who reside within its boundaries. Attendance at school may be denied to any child […]
BFPD reminds motorists to slow down aznd stay alert once school starts
From Bonners Ferry Police On September 2, Boundary County School District 101 students return to school. The Bonners Ferry Police Department reminds everyone that the speed limit is reduced on […]
Colville man’s plea for help falls short
A 35-year-old Colville, Washington, man who led police on a high-speed chase north on Highway 95 from the Ponderay Walmart, where he’d been reported for commercial burglary, to the top […]
Cashier’s petit theft charge compounded during booking
A former Grocery Outlet employee caught stealing last year faces up to three years in prison after a misdemeanor theft charge was compounded to a felony drug charge when she […]
Man sentenced for grand theft
A 50-year-old Bonners Ferry man faces up to seven years in prison after entering a plea agreement for grand theft by possession of stolen property. The case broke when Jessee […]
Herndon announces senate bid
Sagle home builder Scott Herndon announced he will seek the Republican Party nomination for State Senate, District 1, in the May 19, 2026, Republican primary election. A former member of […]
Carl Henning Dahlberg
Carl Henning Dahlberg was born in 1929 to Olaf and Delphine Dahlberg. He went to be with his Lord on August 23, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 2 […]
NBVFD holding town hall to look at funding optuions
North Bench Volunteer Fire Department will hold a town hall meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday, September 15, at NBVFD Station 1, 64464 Highway 2 East, Three Mile, to address an […]
What does the rule of law mean and why is it so important to America?
By Jim Jones JJ Commontater We hear a lot of talk these days about “the rule of law” but not so much about what those words mean. They mean that […]
Joseph Fletcher Figgins
Joseph Fletcher Figgins passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, surrounded by his family. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 30, at Grandview […]
Ruby Amoth Seaman
My dear wife, and our cherished mother and “Granny,” Ruby Amoth Seaman died August 21, 2025. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 27, at Mountain View […]
Present Halcyon
Many things drag us out into the wilderness: the daily barrage of incomprehensible political decisions, the copious amounts of brain-rot produced by the inevitable screen watching and scrolling that has […]
Stories in Stone — Cemetery walk slated
Cemeteries are outdoor repositories of history and art. The Boundary County Historical Society & Museum conducts an historic outdoor classroom each August at one of the county’s cemeteries. Curator Sue […]
2025 – 2026 School Information
The first day of school for students is Tuesday, September 2. Students may register at any time during regular school office hours by contacting the schools. Bonners Ferry High School […]
Inner Village Kootenai fly fishing, part deux
Sheer beauty comes from all places while you are fly fishing: the bluebirds song against the drone of a rolling creek, the ripples caused by emerging insects and the subsequent trout nose breaking the surface to feed, the analeptic response from feeling the tug of a trout at the end of your line. Or, sometimes the waters decide to paint a picture for you, a snapshot of nature that you, and only you, are usually there to witness.
Inner village Kootenai fly fishing
The issue comes with the amount of mending one has to do to keep a good drift. It is the Kootenai, and with that comes an incredible power of cross currents, undercurrents, back drift, and spots of stillness. But if you have a good line and a bit of mending knowledge, it is manageable and rewarding.
Heat advisory
The National Weather Service, Spokane, has issued a heat advisory for an area including Boundary County, in effect from noon Monday through to 8 p.m. Tuesday with local temperatures in […]
Moyie Springs City Council Meeting
Wednesday, August 6 City Hall 3331 Roosevelt Road Moyie Springs Agenda Special Session – 6:45 PM Kennon McClintock – Legacy Project Update – Support Letter Action Item Regular Meeting – […]
Todd Achilles a candidate worth listening to
When I was working to promote Prop 1 I did so by working through “Veterans for Idaho Voters.” One of my fellow veterans in that organization was Todd Achilles. At […]
Evan Jon Koehn
Evan Jon Koehn was born on August 13, 1980, to Russell and Nancy Koehn in Merced, California, and departed this Earth on July 31, 2025, at Sacred Heart Hospital, Spokane, […]
Idaho wildland firefighters get bonuses
Governor Brad Little announced the State of Idaho’s hardworking wildland firefighters and other critical support staff will receive one-time bonuses of up to $5,000 today. “Our firefighters have done an […]
Crayton Garrett aiming for Sports Illustrated cover
Crayton Garrett, 10, Bonners Ferry is competing for Youth Athlete of the Year and a chance to be on the cover of Sports Illustrated magazine. You can help Crayton make […]
Third Chalk the Block adds community color
Downtown came alive with color, creativity and community during the third annual Chalk the Block, a week-long sidewalk art festival put on by Hannah Sucsy, owner of Teascarlet Fine Art. […]
Edward “Ed” Paul Gould
Our world became much smaller when Edward “Ed” Paul Gould, born August 22, 1938, peacefully passed away on July 15, 2025. Ed studied literature at both Graceland College and the […]
Commissioners’ Meeting Minutes – Week of July 14
***Monday, July 14, 2025 at 9:00 a.m., Commissioners met in regular session with Chairman Ben Robertson, Commissioner Tim Bertling, Commissioner Lester Pinkerton, Clerk Glenda Poston, and Deputy Clerk Stephanie Sims. […]
Busy season for FBCHP and more to come
The Friends of Boundary County Historic Places have completed more than 300 hours of volunteer service in addition to donating over $2,000 in materials and supplies to special projects within […]
Projected insolvency in Social Security and Medicare trust funds due to OBBBA
The nonpartisan CRFB (Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget) projects that our Social Security and Medicare trust funds are a little more than seven years away from insolvency. When the […]
Big changes coming to Bonners Ferry garbage pickup
Frederickson’s B.F. Garbage, the city’s garbage collection contractor, is switching from manual curbside garbage collection to automated curbside garbage collection approximately October 1 to customers inside city limits. Frederickson’s will […]
Sofas, chairs and more on sale at Beck’s
Stationary sofas, sectionals, loveseats and chairs are on sale until July 31 at Beck’s Furniture, strategically placed on the showroom floor so you can test seat height and seat depth […]
A stream runs through it
I loaded the car with two fly rods, a backpack full of fly boxes and coffee making paraphernalia, my wife and my son then we were on the road towards not the nearest creek nor the furthest creek but a creek nonetheless.
Nighttime paving work to begin on US-95 north of Athol
Starting Monday the Idaho Transportation Department will begin a two-week, nighttime project to grind and repave the center of U.S. Highway 95 from Granite Loop Road to Blacktail Road north […]
Idaho PILT monies allocated
Idaho will receive a total of $42.9 million in Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) funding for 2025. Since local governments cannot tax federal lands, annual PILT payments help cover […]
Fair board seeking summer help
The Boundary County Fair Board is seeking applicants for two temporary summer fairgrounds maintenance/janitorial positions. The primary job responsibilities are to perform a variety of duties related to maintenance, janitorial, […]
Mirror Lake closing for maintenance
Mirror Lake Golf Course will be closed from sunrise to about noon Friday, July 25, for course maintenance. This includes all early morning rounds before tee times begin. Management apologizes […]
Little, Risch and Crapo are betting heavily on Trump’s MAGA program
By Jim Jones JJ Commontater The envelope in my mailbox screamed out, “this ENDORSEMENT has IDAHO LIBERALS worried.” Fearing the worst, I gingerly opened the envelope, only to find that […]
Recent grizzly bear sightings are a reminder that North Idaho is bear country
By T.J. Ross Idaho Fish and Game As summer unfolds and wild berries begin to ripen across the landscape, bears are on the move—and recent sightings in the Panhandle are […]
Commissioners continue to press for USFS action
Boundary County Commissioners continue to press U.S. Forest Service officials to allocate funds and expedite timber harvest on federal lands within the county to mitigate potentially catastrophic fire risk, penning […]
Free Avian Flu testing for fair foul this Wednesdsay
Free avian flu testing for open class poultry entries for the Boundary County Fair takes place from 2 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 23, in the fairgrounds indoor arena. Avian […]
Blue Lining: The zenith of Boundary County fly fishing
The average person just sees a bug. A fly fisher can see the caddis or the mayfly, the salmon fly and stonefly. They see a running current; at the same time a frightening, powerful phenomenon and a thing of beauty. A fly fisher sees the way the water curls over a large rock, the trout nearby waiting for the next course to their meal behind it. The fly fisher sees the water in a different way; it is a whole different experience. A better experience.
Road striping to begin in county Monday
Drivers traveling through Boundary County should expect slower traffic and possible delays as crews with the Idaho Transportation Department paint highway lines beginning Monday. Drivers traveling U.S. Highway 95 through […]
Gentry, Daley Restorium employees of the month
Connie Gentry and Aiden Daley are the Ray Olson We Care employees of the month at the Boundary Community Restorium. Connie Gentry; May recipient, is a Med tech (PSA2) and […]
Anne Louise Dahnke Remaley
Anne Louise Dahnke Remaley, beloved sister, mother, aunt, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away in Pullman on Saturday, June 21, 2025, of natural causes related to interstitial lung disease. She was […]
Troy mountain biker has confrontation with bear
A mountain biker safely managed a close encounter with a bear while riding on the Starry Goat Trail on national forestland near Troy last week. The incident occurred when the […]
Clover Fire close to contained
As of 5 p.m. today, the Boundary County Sheriff’s Office has rescinded all “Ready, Set, Go” evacuation status on the Clover Fire and all evacuation zones are back to normal […]
Pro and con: Is we woke or is we welcome?
Attorney general Raul Labrador says an Idaho teacher displayed a sign in her classroom designed to signal adherence to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Emma Epperly, idednews.org, says it’s time Labrador wake up.
IDL reports good progress on Clover Fire
Firefighters have been making progress battling the fire, which has spread to approximately 30 acres, and is now 75- percent contained as of 2:57 p.m. today. The power in the […]
Déjà vu all over again for families of some American service personnel
By Jim Jones JJ Commontater Sergeant Cuauhtemoc “Temo” Juarez served on three continents as a member of the U.S. Marine Corps from 1995 to 1999. After that, he joined the […]
Rapid, effective response averts disaster on Clover Fire
By Andrew O’Neel Emergency Manager/Public Information Officer On Monday morning the Clover Fire in Boundary County was estimated at 20 acres, is about 25-percent contained, and has approximately 80 personnel […]