Fire season to close Friday

Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) will rescind its extended Closed Fire Season order, effective at 7 a.m. Friday, November 1, thanks to cooler temperatures and reduced fire risk across the […]

Early/absentee voting could set record

Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane announced today that ballots cast in early voting and absentee for the November 5 General Election have already surpassed the total ballots cast statewide […]

FFA Harvest Auction at high school Saturday

By Rylann Lewis Bonners Ferry FFA Chapter Reporter For 76 years, the Bonners Ferry FFA has been putting on the Harvest Auction. With the help of donations from businesses and […]

Politics without a Fairness Doctrine

In the last decade or more our country’s electorate has crossed insidiously precarious lines. The fracturing of our information sources has fueled not just the growing political divide throughout the […]

Spongy (formerly gypsy) moth found in Sandpoint

The Invasive Spongy Moth was detected in Sandpoint for the first time in more than 30 years. The Idaho Department of Lands (IDL), in collaboration with the Idaho State Department […]

How to find out if BCSD101 schools are closed

With the winter months at hand, Boundary County School District #101 wants to inform patrons that emergency school closures will be announced on the following stations: KREM (Channel 2), KXLY […]

Need legislator who’ll do the hard work

Mark Sauter wrote Sandpoint Reader October 24, 2024, that he supported women’s health during his time in Boise. Mark did – kinda – the easy votes. Six months of birth […]

ISP warns of new phone scam

The Idaho State Police (ISP) is alerting Idaho residents to a new wave of phone scams targeting Idaho residents. Callers are posing as law enforcement officers, using false claims of […]

We need ranked-choice voting!

Do we want to send our District 1 U.S. Representative to Washington with only 18% of the vote? Under the present system, that is possible this November 5. There are […]

Arlene Norwood

Arlene Norwood passed away at the age of 94 at the Boundary County Community Restorium, Bonners Ferry, on October 23, 2024. A Memorial Service will take place at a later […]

Bonner County Sheriff looking for teen runaway

The Bonner County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate runaway Eleanor “Ellie” Howard, 14 years old, 5’7″ tall and 200 pounds with short brown hair, brown eyes, with three facial […]

Why I voted for Harris, Proposition 1

By Mike Weland Publisher The role of a political party is to help like-minded citizens more effectively present their ideas and ideals for the betterment of a nation’s government, provided, […]

Idaho: Playing politics with voting rights

By Jim Jones JJ Commontater Extreme elements of Idaho’s Republican Party voted in 2011 to close the GOP primary election to purge party ranks of so-called moderates. The strategy has […]

Community, friends step up for the Cornman

Jim Cadnum, also known as “Bird” or “The Cornman,” 78, is one of those good people who’ve given much to this community we call home, both as a long-time forester […]

Lila Navarro

On Monday September 2, 2024, Lila Navarro, loving Wife and Mother of eight, passed away peacefully at the age of 81. There will be a celebration of life this spring. […]

Sauter speaks to voters’ concerns

By Representative Mark Sauter Idaho House District 1 A (208) 627-6288 As I’ve been campaigning over the last few weeks, people have been asking me some good questions about my […]

Hope House needs help stocking freezers

Hope House and owners Eli and Anna Pine are ready to help any time a Boundary County family faces disaster or need, but on rare occasion they need the community’s […]

What happens if bond doesn’t pass?

Valley View PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) members posed a question yesterday on Facebook, “What happens if the Valley View Bond doesn’t pass?” They answered as well, using data they requested […]

‘Crazy busy’ election underway

“Crazy busy” is how Boundary County election clerk Cherry Grainger describes this year’s election with just 11 days left on the countdown to what many say will be the most […]

Last day to have ballots mailed

Today is the last day to have an absentee ballot mailed to you, though voters can still come into the Boundary County Clerk’s office during normal business hours and vote […]

$5,000 reward offered for missing sex offender

The Hernando County Crime Stoppers in Florida is offering up a $5,000 reward for information directly leading to the arrest of Christian Bert Fischer, a fugitive convicted in Florida for […]

Representative Sauter is needed for another term

We should be able to count on our Representatives to stand up for us with District issues. Representative Mark Sauter has always been available by phone to discuss issues and […]

Fulcher a nattering nabob of negativity

I lifted this title of N-words from the disgraced former vice-president who served with Richard Nixon. Just last Tuesday, I attended a meet-and-greet event at the Boundary County Fairgrounds for […]

Proposition 1 and greater democracy

by Timothy Braatz Do you want greater democracy or less democracy? When an elected legislature votes on a bill, that’s “representative democracy.” But does that legislature actually represent the interests […]

Supporting Mark Sauter for State Representative

With three excellent letters supporting Mark it is a bit difficult to find much more to say about his attributes. Jeff Hood obviously knows much more than I about Mark’ […]

Fugitive sex offender loose in North Idaho

Yesterday evening, the U.S. Marshals Service Greater Idaho Fugitive Task Force attempted to arrest fugitive Christian Bert Fischer, 42, in Athol on his out-of-state warrant. However, Fischer effectively eluded law […]

In support of Proposition One

North Idaho Voter Services (NIVS) supports Proposition One. Voting for Prop One will help restore sanity to our struggling political system. Idaho’s current system of closed primary elections began with […]

Stave off jungle primaries — Yes on 1

Opponents of Proposition 1 claim it will create a “jungle” primary. Sorry, folks … but we have a jungle primary system now. Both the Democratic and Republican Party(s) have been […]

See them for what they are … fascists

By Mike Weland Oh, how I’d love to see a return to the halcyon days of American politics when most who sought or held office of public trust recognized that […]

District 1 needs, deserves Larson

Kathryn Larson’s campaign postcard says it best: “You deserve to be represented.” As many of you already know, Larson is running for District 1 state representative, and hopes to represent […]

LeRoy Kelson

LeRoy Kelson passed away peacefully on October 11, 2024 in his sleep at his home in Moscow, Idaho at the age of 91. Services and celebration of life will take […]

Beware of political games

By Georgia Earley For as long as I can remember, the economy has been a top voter issue and especially this election year. Since the middle of 2020 we’ve all […]

Slanderous claims simply false, PDI is a good neighbor

Regarding your article published October 7, “Commissioners to hear Panhandle Door and Drawer appeal,” the zoning dispute between Panhandle Door Inc. and adjacent neighbors is just that, a zoning dispute, […]

Third generation Republican voting for Larson

On May 21, I was one of over 7,000 District 1 Republicans who voted for Chuck Lowman for State Representative. Lowman carried Boundary County with just over 53-percent of the […]

Sauter walks the walk, walks the talk

I am voting for Mark Sauter for Legislative District 1 Representative 1A. Mark is one of the best legislators ever elected to serve North Idaho. He listens to his constituents, […]

Shirley A. Smith-Ross

Shirley A. Smith-Ross went home to be with her Lord and Savior on October 13, 2024. A memorial to celebrate Shirley’s life will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 […]

Sauter integral to our public schools

Education is the backbone of our community. Mark Sauter has been consistent in his support of our public schools throughout his service as our District 1 Representative. He has supported […]

We need Mark Sauter tending our interests in Boise

Mark Sauter’s record of getting things done for North Idaho needs to continue. In 2024 he voted for six Idaho agriculture related bills that were signed into law. He co-sponsored […]

Is Herndon just sour grapes?

Has Bonner County Republican Central Committee (BCRCC) Chairman Scott Herndon defected from his own party? Herndon, a newcomer to Idaho politics, first registered to vote in Idaho just eight years […]

Judy (Lyle) Robertson

Judy (Lyle) Robertson, originally from Troy and a long-time Bonners  Ferry resident, passed away at about 4 a.m. today. Services and an obituary are pending. Arrangements are under the care […]

Prop 1 support tips the scales

Last fall, late-night commentator/entertainer John Oliver mocked Idaho Legislator Mark Sauter for stating in an interview that he only recently had become aware of the pain surrounding issues about abortions. […]

Great job, BCSD101! I’m a ‘yes!’

I would like to take a moment and thank all those who make voting in Boundary County a pleasure. From easy to read information, courtesy, notifications and signage it would […]

Consider our county’s future, support Steve

I endorse Steve Johnson for Bonner County Commissioner. Steve’s lifelong ties to our county and his dedication to local values are evident in his campaign promises. He pledges to uphold […]

Trust Matthee to trust our doctors

For months now, Karen Matthee has addressed the loss of our doctors in Idaho. She will do something about it and that’s why I’m voting for her on November 5. […]

Where to turn for emergency school information

With the winter months at hand, Boundary County School District #101 wants to inform patrons that emergency school closures will be announced on the following stations: KREM (Channel 2), KXLY […]

NWS offers weather spotter training

In most years, thunderstorms, tornadoes and lightning cause hundreds of injuries and deaths and billions in property and crop damages. To obtain critical weather information, the National Weather Service (NWS) […]

Scout recruiting event Tuesday at Fairgrounds

Scouting of America Bonners Ferry troops invite the community for an evening of fun at an upcoming recruitment event for all three units at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 15, at […]

NIC holding free dental clinic for veterans

NIC’s Dental Hygiene program will host a free dental care clinic for veterans from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, November 8, at the NIC Dental Hygiene Clinic in Winton […]

ITD hosting meeting Highway 95 project near Sagle

The Idaho Transportation Department will host a public meeting on Wednesday, October 16, to present updated plans for improving U.S. Highway 95 between Dufort Road and Lakeshore Drive in Bonner […]

Today last day to pre-register to vote November 5

Today is the deadline to pre-register to vote at VoteIdaho.gov ahead of the November 5 General Election. Following the Friday deadline, eligible voters may register in-person at polling places during […]

Arnold Michael Fessler

Arnold M Fessler, 94, a lifelong resident of Bonners Ferry, peacefully passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Boundary Community Hospital. A recitation of the rosary will begin at 10 […]

Let’s give credit where credit is due

Let’s give credit where credit is due Let’s be clear. It was the Democrats in the Idaho Statehouse, and in particular Senator Melissa Wintrow, who deserve credit for working for […]

Sauter gets things done

Representative Mark Sauter is effective and experienced. These qualities make him the best choice to represent the interests and values of District 1. During the 2024 session, Representative Sauter distinguished […]

Proving lies and irresponsibility

By Mike Weland My last opinion piece, “Make America Great Again? No, let’s make her ever more perfect,” in which I call former president Donald J. Trump a liar, elicited […]

Commissioners table PDI decision

About 100 people turned out for an appeal hearing in the Becker Auditorium at Bonners Ferry High School on a conditional use permit for an after-the-fact expansion at Panhandle Door […]

Closed fire season extended indefinitely

Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) has announced the extension of the closed fire season, requiring burn permits statewide beyond the original end date of October 20, 2024. This decision comes […]

Where the dog stops

Clarice McKenney heard laughter from around the visitors center while meandering about the Farmers Market Saturday that sounded as something fun or funny were afoot, so she set out to […]

ISP seeking top notch individuals

The Idaho State Police (ISP) is now accepting applications for commissioned trooper positions and offering a $2,000 signing bonus. The next training academy begins in January 2025. “ISP offers a […]

Water woes hamper refuge duck hunts

Water woes continue to plague Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge with the one remaining pump not operating at full capacity. The south end of the managed waterfowl hunt has achieved desirable […]

Arnold M. Fessler

DATE CHANGED: Arnold M. Fessler, 94, a lifelong resident of Bonners Ferry, died Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Boundary Community Hospital. A recitation of the Rosary will begin at 10 a.m. Friday, October 18, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 6712 El Paso Street, Bonners Ferry, followed by a funeral Mass at 11 a.m.

Troy man embarks on life of a Coastie at sea

Richard Harris, a 2024 graduate of Troy High School, the son of Mike and Brooke Harris, Troy, and big brother to Salix Harris, graduated Coast Guard boot camp at Cape […]

Houck Farms receives Idaho Century Farm Award

On September 6, 2024, Houck Farms proudly received Century Farm status during a special Houck family event held at the farm. Bonners Ferry Mayor Rick Alonzo presented the award to […]

Tompkins graduates U of I

A total of 226 degrees were awarded to 222 University of Idaho students in graduation ceremonies for summer, 2024. The sole Boundary County graduate is Benjamin M. Tompkins, Bonners Ferry, […]

Light turnout at Proposition 1 town hall

By Clarice McKenney Local residents from across the political spectrum attended the Proposition 1 Town Hall on Thursday at the Pearl Theater. Some were in full support of the proposal […]

John Edward Arthur

John Edward Arthur, 82, of Naples, Idaho, passed away on September 16, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, October 20, at The Pearl Theater, […]

Lois Edna McAbee

It is with profound sadness that her family announces the passing of Lois Edna McAbee, 93, our beloved mother and grandmother, who departed at 3:28 a.m. Wednesday, October 2, 2024, […]

USS Idaho launched to meet the sea

One of the U.S. Navy’s newest attack submarines, the future USS IDAHO (SSN 799), launched from General Dynamics Electric Boat’s shipyard into the Thames River, August 6. The launch, also […]

Idaho student artists asked to think winter

Idaho students are invited to get into the holiday spirit and put their most creative artwork on display with the Idaho Department of Education’s 2024 Holiday Card Contest. The contest […]

A possible path to polite politics

Wouldn’t it be great to have political campaigns where all parties and all candidates discussed issues and solutions –rather than indulge in name-calling and mud-slinging? Currently, there’s a debate over […]

KVR&PC kicking off season with open house

Kootenai Valley Rifle & Pistol Club shooters have won local and state matches, earned college scholarships, a place on the line at the Junior Olympics, and produced nationally recognized NRA […]

BFPD seeking Kaniksu Street sign thief

On Wednesday, September 25, the Bonners Ferry Police Department was dispatched to a theft call on Kaniksu Street. The individual pictured allegedly stole a Harris campaign sign on the side […]

IPPLI open house set Wednesday

The newly formed Idaho Panhandle Public Lands Initiative (IPPLI) is hosting an open house at 6 p.m. Wednesday, October 2, in the Boundary County Annex, 6566 Main Street, Bonners Ferry. […]

We are Idahoans first

I’m a proud Democrat. I have lived in Idaho for over 50 years and in Bonner County for the past 38 years. Democrats live here and have for generations. We […]

We are lucky to have a candidate like Larson

In the coming election I will be proud to cast my vote for Kathryn Larson for Idaho State Representative from District 1B. Kathryn is intelligent, thoughtful, positive and energetic. She […]

James Joseph “Jim” Neumayer

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of James Joseph “Jim” Neumayer, a beloved husband, father, and friend, who departed this life peacefully September 25, 2024, at […]

Boundary County CWD hunt finds two more cases

Sample results from the recent chronic wasting disease surveillance hunt in a portion of Unit 1 yielded two additional white-tailed deer that tested positive for CWD; results are pending from […]

The time to build a new Valley View is now

f you’ve never been in Valley View or Mt. Hall, you should go on their scheduled tours. They are 70-plus year old buildings that were built with used cement blocks […]

Sunset Home unveiling new Hospice suite today

  Sunset Home Assisted Living, 510920 Highway 95, Bonners Ferry, just north of Three Mile, will unveil a gift to the community, from the community, at a very special open […]

Storm claims Sandpoint teen

The brief but fierce wind storm that wreaked so much havoc across the region Wednesday evening claimed the life of a Lake Pend Oreille Alternative High School junior, hit by […]

Power outages causing multiple problems

Due to the widespread power outage that is impacting our county, all Boundary County administrative services will be unavailable, as the Courthouse will be closed. The main county landfill will […]

Wednesday’s sudden storm time lapse

As o f 4:10 p.m., Northern Lights is reporting 5,932 customers without power … an amazing accomplishment considering the scope and extent of the damage. If you see a weary […]

Trump a savior or a sap? Two opinions

Heaven help us if there are too many people in our country like you. What a rambling opinion of a man I for one of many consider a savior of our country from the communist left. ~ Marsha Travis — While I do respect your and other’s right to your own opinion, it pains me that so many are so scared that they choose to believe the lies of a conman. ~ Mike Weland

BCH welcomes orthopedic surgeon Dr. Lisa Galasso

Boundary Community Hospital is excited to announce that Dr. Lisa Galasso, a board-eligible orthopedic surgeon with specialized expertise in shoulder and elbow care, will be joining our orthopedic team. Dr. […]

The BFPD is seeking motivated officer

The Bonners Ferry Police Department is currently seeking highly qualified, self-motivated applicants/laterals for a current job opening with the Bonners Ferry Police Department. They offer a competitive salary and health […]

Raven and Camille elicit super smiles

Bonners Ferry teens Raven Rory, 13, and Camille Jones, 12, got up early Saturday, dressed up like their favorite super heroines and walk over to Saturday Farmers Market just to […]

Meeting set on refuge floodplain project

Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) has prepared a draft environmental assessment (EA) for the proposed Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge Floodplain Reconnection Project, which describes the project and why it is needed, […]

Evelyn Stallings

Evelyn Stallings passed away peacefully September 21, 2024, at age 97. She was a Christian. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, September 26, at Bonners Ferry Funeral […]

Squirrelly Tees Snack Shack has moved

Squirrelly Tees Snack Shack has outgrown its old place and has relocated to the Riverside Auto parking lot in the old service center show room! Their permanent hours are 10 […]

Why elect Herndon Jr.?

Remember when 8,219 North Idahoans voted Scott Herndon out of office in the May Primary? Fifty-two percent of District 1 voters sent a message to Mr. Herndon that he was […]

Get your Badger Booster card, save big!

It’s time again for the Badger Booster Cards for discounts around the community! If see a Badger athlete around, hit them up for one; only $20, cash or check. This […]

Remembering the first day at Valley View

By Mike Weland Until midway through the eighth grade, both Helen Seaman and Irene Merrifield knew they were small town girls. Though neither was tame by any stretch of the […]

CWD chats in Boundary County end

Community Chat meetings in Bonners Ferry regarding Chronic Wasting Disease are done unless\until additional information is available to share with the public. With the Unit 1 surveillance hunt now over […]

ICF awards $17,093 to Boundary County

The Idaho Community Foundation (ICF) announced that more than $275,000 has been awarded to 40 nonprofit and educational organizations serving North Idaho communities through the Forever Idaho North grant cycle. […]

Young performers sought for ‘Happiness Isa …’

Talent Team Inc. is calling performers ages five years through young adult to perform in the holiday show: “Happiness Is….” This is a family-friendly, uplifting show that has a happy […]

Stop the GOP steal of Idaho’s Great Seal

By Jim Jones JJ Commontater The extremist branch of the Idaho Republican Party is in an absolute panic about the Open Primaries Initiative (OPI), which will give every Idaho voter […]

DeAnna Bitton Spurgeon

DeAnna Bitton Spurgeon was born in Ogden, Utah, on September 19, 1947, to parents David LaVor Bitton and Iona Bullock Bitton. She died September 13, 2024. Services will be held […]

IDL auctioning Priest River recreational lots

The Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) will auction eight state endowment owned lots on Priest Lake appraised at $10,878,720 for deeded ownership during a public, oral auction at 10:30 a.m. […]

Sunset Home Assisted Living seeking LPN or RN

Sunset Home Assisted Living is seeking a dedicated licensed  practical nurse (LPN) or RN to join its healthcare team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for patient care and […]

Vote Yes on Proposition 1

Isn’t it about time Idahoans have a more equitable, a more transparent way to vote? Isn’t it about time all Idahoans regardless of their political affiliation have the opportunity to […]

An incredible journey revisited

This story originally appeared March 1, 2003, seemingly just yesterday but 21 years ago. It’s now 71 years since two teenage boys left their parents and eight siblings on the […]

BFHS Class of ’74 celebrates

Topping the billboard charts coming into the new year of 1974 was Jim Croce’s “Time in a Bottle,” and Barbara Streisand would have the top song of the year with  […]

Matthee strives to make Idahoans’ lives better

I have been working with Karen Matthee, candidate for Representative running against Mark Sauter, for 10 months now. She inspires me everyday with her drive to help make lives better […]

North Idaho Bear Fair returning September 28

If you live in North Idaho, you live in bear country, plain and simple. North Idaho is home to both black and grizzly bears, and living and recreating safely in […]

Republicans for Open Primaries membership list

By Jim Jones JJ Commontater Republicans for Open Primaries formed in 2023 to reform Idaho’s election system. It does so by eliminating closed party primary elections, allowing every voter to […]

Service over self or self first?

By Lauren Necochea Idaho Democratic Party Chair When it comes to politics, character matters. It’s not about style; it’s about values like integrity, honesty, empathy, and respect. Character is what […]

Vote Karen Matthee to House Seat 1A

I encourage you to vote for Karen Matthee for Legislative District 1 House Seat A. Karen is a good listener and through her experience as a journalist knows the necessity […]

Matthee will put her values into action

Karen Matthee puts her values into action. One example is the July 1, 2024, library rally that she organized to call attention to HB 710. This law states that school […]

Planning underway for Washington D.C. trip

Boundary County students ages 11-13, get ready for the ultimate adventure as  planning is underway for another unforgettable educational journey to Washington DC in June 2026! A parent meeting will […]

2024 Boundary County Artist Studio Tour this weekend

The 2024 Boundary County Artist Studio Tour, fostering connection, inspiring creativity and building community, is a free, self-guided tour of Boundary County’s tucked away art studios featuring a dozen talented […]

School Trustees call again for more public school funding

This fall, Idaho school trustees will consider a legislative platform dominated by calls for more public school funding, and punctuated by controversial — if expected — stances like support for early childhood education and opposition to state funding for private or religious schooling.

BF Family Medicine welcomes Dr. Riley Diehl

Dr. Troy Geyman is pleased to welcome Dr. Riley Diehl, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, to Bonners Ferry Family Medicine. Dr. Diehl is an Internal Medicine physician. She received her bachelors […]

Here’s Your Sign

By Gregory Graf Political Potatoes Dorothy Moon, chairwoman of the new Idaho Republican Party, recently called anyone supporting Proposition 1 her “mortal enemy.” To make her point, she’s put up […]

Ask Kathryn Larson anything Tuesday

I hear Boundary County residents complain that we get left out of important events. Not so when it comes to Idaho House of Representatives candidate Kathryn Larson. She has reached […]

Save our local DMV

Boise is trying to close our local Department of Motor Vehicles office by making it cheaper to make your transactions online or by mail. If you walk in, you are […]

Homecoming happenings

HOME COMING!! Friday, September 13 10 a.m. – Float judging 11 a.m. – Parade Roll Call and Line Up Noon – Parade (Floats to BFHS after) 12:30 p.m. – Tailgate […]

Harris shows Trump for what he is

Opinion By Mike Weland That there could be people who, having purportedly watched the same ABC presidential debate broadcast last night as I did, still abide the delusion that Donald […]

Apply respect: Vote the statesman, not the politician

By Idaho Representative  Steve Berch I’ve knocked on nearly 40,000 doors and spoke with tens of thousands of people from across the political spectrum in my district. This experience has […]

Phyllis Juanita Jansen

Phyllis Juanita Jansen died September 7, 2024, at Boundary Community Hospital in Bonner Ferry. Graveside Services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, September 14, at Grandview Cemetery. Phyllis was […]

Beverly Ann Plato

The Plato family invites friends to join them for a celebration of life in loving memory of their mother, Beverly Ann Plato, at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, September 21, at Trinity […]

Prescribed burns planned in Boulder Creek area

The Bonners Ferry Ranger District plans to ignite several prescribed burns in the Boulder Creek project area beginning this Sunday, September 8 and continuing Monday and Tuesday, depending on weather […]

Tomkins commissioned second lieutenant

After four years of college and ROTC, Ben Tompkins was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the United States Army this week. “This is a huge accomplishment and we are […]

100 deadliest days claim 82 in Idaho

Eighty-two lives were lost in traffic crashes during the 100 Deadliest Days on Idaho roads. The Idaho Office of Highway Safety (OHS) has preliminary data on this year’s 100 Deadliest […]

Chaplains Corps to commemorate 9/11

In honor of those whose lives were lost or permanently impacted on September 11, 2001, the Boundary County Chaplain Corps is sponsoring a local commemoration at the Boundary County Fairgrounds […]

No write-ins, no supervisory challenges

The filing deadline for write-in candidates passed at 5 p.m. today and none applied to run in any county race. We’ll have the list of candidates and questions that will […]

BCSD 101 enrollment up

The first day of the 2024/25 Boundary County School District 101 school year saw 1,492 students enrolled, 100 of them in the district’s new online school, according to superintendent Jan […]

Idaho elections should not be for sale

Lauren Necochea Idaho Democratic Party Chair Democracy works best when elected leaders represent our values and prioritize the needs of our communities, not the interests of out-of-state lobbyists and dark […]

Nine on Idaho ballot for president

Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane announced the list of presidential candidates who have qualified to appear on the November 5 Idaho General Election ballot. The presidential candidates qualified to […]

Weather right for IPNF prescribed burns

Favorable conditions are forecasted in the coming weeks to provide prescribed burning opportunities across the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. Multiple prescribed burning projects are planned this fall, although the exact […]

Amy Leach is sitting pretty

Colleen won the Senior Center raffle drawing Monday for this beautiful recliner donated by Beck’s Furniture. So why is center chef Amy Leach sitting in it (besides getting a little […]

Hadrianna Joy Teutsch

Services for two-month-old Hadrianna Joy Teutsch, the infant daughter of Adrian and Hannah Teutsch, Bonners Ferry, will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, September 22, at the Bonners Ferry Seventh […]

Rowdy BFHS Class of ’54 gathers

Kitty Kalen’s “Little Things Mean a Lot” was the #1 song in the nation 70 years ago and folks flocked to the movie theaters to make “White Christmas” the top […]

Mark Carl Brackebusch

Mark Carl Brackebusch was born on December 15, 1949, at Madigan General Hospital in Tacoma, Washington, to Genevieve Gorney Brackebusch and Carl Otto Brackebusch. A memorial service for Mark will […]

Marc Chubb

Marc Chubb, born in Bonners Ferry June 6, 1951, to William H. and Carol Chubb, died of natural causes in a Phoenix nursing home August 20, 2024. No service is […]

William Myron Spalding

William Myron Spalding, 84, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2024. One of nine siblings, Bill was born October 21, 1939, to Henry and Anna Spalding. Upon graduation from Bonners […]

WaCanId bike ride rolling through soon

With its 395 miles/635 kilometers of breathtaking scenery and vibrant communities, the International Selkirk Loop is becoming a popular destination for cyclists who wish to participate in a unique 6-day […]

Quite a week for the seniors center

By Mike Weland What an amazing birthday I had, thanks not only this amazing community, but to amazing friends from years ago. The response to my request for relief from […]

BFHS notes

The high school has an abundance of dictionaries. If anyone wants any please contact Melinda.brinkman@mail.bcsd101.com. Also any sophomore of junior students interested in taking the October 23 ASVAB, PSAT Or […]

Veterans for Proposition 1

I am an Army Veteran. I joined a group called Veterans for Idaho Voters which is a cross-partisan and independent group of Veterans who believe in fair elections, citizen involvement, […]

Phone scammers at it again

By Assistant Chief Jeremy Garrett Bonners Ferry Police Department A community member called in this afternoon after receiving a message from Sergeant Frisco with the Bonners Ferry Police Department regarding […]

Election deadlines near

Some deadlines are fast approaching for the November 5 general election. The filing period for three supervisor positions with the Boundary County Soil District closes at 5 p.m. Friday, August […]

BFHS Class of ’91 rallies around classmate

A heartwarming display of friendship and support recently took place at Hospice of North Idaho’s inpatient unit, The Schneidmiller House, where terminal cancer patient Teresa Skeen, 52, was surprised with […]

Teresa Skeen

Last night, August 25, as our mom Teresa Skeen took her last breath, surrounded by love, our Heavenly Father greeted her with open arms. Until we see you again, we […]

Forsaking freedoms for snake oil

By Publisher Mike Weland The right-wing rhetoric has ramped up since Kamala Harris took the baton from Joe Biden to make the final sprint to the finish line, not just […]

Matthee takes a stand

Karen Matthee is not afraid to let voters know where she stands on key issues. And she makes clear she supports Proposition 1, the ballot initiative that would create open […]