Ring in the New Year with ‘Boots & Bling’

Mark your calendars, dust off your boots and get ready for “Boots and Bling: A New Year Bash,” as the Boundary County Fair Board is ringing in 2025 with a […]

Going after Tom in 16th 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 […]

Hannah saying ‘thanks’ with Beer Sit today

Everyone has a talent they imagine might lift them from ordinary to extraordinary, that will elevate them from the factory, the store, the routine 9 to 5 with a week’s […]

BFHS student council hosting blood drive

The Bonners Ferry High School Student Council (STUCO) is hosting their November Blood Drive from 8:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Thursday, November 14, in the Bonners Ferry High School gym, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Looking for BFHS members of BFHS Class of ’54

The Bonners Ferry High School Class of 1954 just attended their 70th class reunion Saturday! Organizer Verna Studer, the daughter of class member Irene Merrifield Rice, is trying to reach […]

CASA to benefit from Battle of the Stands

  North Idaho ” CASA is thrilled to announce a fundraiser for the Bonners Ferry/Boundary County area. The First Annual “Battle of the Stands, otherwise known as Coffee for CASA […]

Avian flu testing set for July 24

Free Avian flu tests will be given from 2 to 6 p.m. , Wednesday, July 24, at the fairgrounds indoor arena. The test will require a simple blood draw; they […]

2nd Harvest truck coming July 18

2nd Harvest Inland Empire will return to Bonners Ferry with their free food distribution from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, July 18. They are hoping to again serve over […]

Serious skateboarders coming to Bonners Ferry

There will be some word-class skateboarding going on at the Bonners Ferry Skate Park soon as the Boundary County Skatepark Alliance continues to work on building a park worthy of […]

Help needed to celebrate 248 years of independence

John Becker and the crew working diligently to put on another outstanding Bonners Ferry Independence Day on Thursday, July 4, are still looking for volunteers, a necessary ingredient for any […]

Seeking silent auction item for Restorium BBQ

The Friends of the Restorium have stepped into high gear as the annual Community Restorium BBQ draws close, and they’ve put out a call for silent auction items, which can […]

Bridges Home returning with their instruments

Bridges Home, a high-energy duo made up of husband and wife Tami Belzer-Gunter and Dave Gunter, return to the Pearl stage Saturday night, June 8, for an unforgettable night of […]

2nd Harvest coming June 13

The third 2nd Harvest free food distribution of the season will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, June 13, at the Boundary County Fairgrounds. Cars should enter […]

Artist Studio Tour signup deadline extended

Hannah Sucsy, owner of Teascarlet Fine Art and Tamara Wagner, owner of Wood Thief Art, are joining forces again to put on another art event! The 2024 Boundary County Artist […]

Hundreds of Beavers invading Bonners Ferry

Prepare yourself for the funniest movie you have ever seen! The Pearl Theater is thrilled to be hosting the North Idaho premier of Hundreds of Beavers, the comedy cult hit […]

Kootenay Lake Board of Control to meet at KRI

The International Kootenay Lake Board of Control will hold its annual public meeting from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, at the Kootenai River Inn, 7196 Plaza Street, Bonners […]

Drone show to light up Creston’s 100th birthday

Indulge in a mesmerizing Drone Show – an exquisite fusion of dazzling lights and enchanting music, meticulously crafted exclusively for Creston! Watch as the sky ignites at the Creston & […]

BOUNDLESS gets raves at Carnegie Hall

Bonners Ferry’s BOUNDLESS vocal ensemble performed to a standing ovation at Carnegie Hall toward the end of April, and the small-town ensemble received big New York City accolades for their […]

Two legislative candidates forums set

Idaho District 1congressional candidates are set to appear at one of two forums scheduled at Covenant Bible Church, 56 Plato Drive at Three Mile, both at 6 p.m. On Tuesday, […]

Next TNR cat clinic coming up April 13

Since Dr. Roland Hall DVM and the crew at the Bonners Ferry Veterinary Clinic began their TNR (Trap, Neuter, Release) Cat Spay and Neuter Clinic in October, more than 120 […]

Claude Bourbon returning to the Pearl

Claude Bourbon returns to the Pearl Theater for another of his amazing virtuoso progressive blues performances that involve all 10 of his flying fingers to elicit a sound from his […]

Three day Queer Pride event planned in June

The local Bonners Ferry Pride committee is excited to announce the first ever Queer Pride event in Bonners Ferry! It will be held at the Historic Pearl Theater Friday through […]

Festival of Hearts returning with renewed excitement

Mark your calendars! The Fry Healthcare Foundation is thrilled to announce the triumphant return of its beloved Festival of Hearts Gala, an in-person extravaganza taking place at 5 p.m. Saturday,  […]

A comedic legend coming to Bonners Ferry

Way back in the mid-80s, living in Spokane, I came to the conclusion, ultimately proven false, that I was going to be a stand-up comic when I grew up. In the few years it took to disabuse myself of the notion, I had a few successes and made a number of dear friends. One of them, it gives me great pleasure to say, will perform in Bonners Ferry this month. If you like comedy and a good laugh, you will love Nick Theisen. ~ By Mike Weland

Andrew Rivers to open Panida Comedy series

Andrew Rivers will be kicking off the first Comedy Avalanche show in the 2024 series on Saturday, January 13 at the Panida Theater in Sandpoint. His comedy specials seen on […]

The Sweet Lillies coming to the Pearl

The Historic Pearl Theater welcomes The Sweet Lillies to the stage for the first time at 7 p.m. Sunday, January 14! The Sweet Lillies’ music is, first and foremost, heartfelt […]

Santa Claus is coming to a fire station near you

Have you been naughty or nice? Well get your list ready, because Santa Claus is coming to a local Boundary County fire station this Saturday, December 16, and he’s looking […]

Bonners Ferry Bridge Club offering lessons

Having started the Bonners Ferry Bridge Club 12 years ago, Marlene Manion and Mark Hatten are once again seeking to fill seats at their weekly games by offering lessons in […]