By John Becker We are Forerunner Inc., the 501c3 non-profit organization that organizes and promotes the Boundary County 4th of July Celebration. It’s been an honor to serve you for […]
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School board meeting 6 p.m. May 19
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ABOVE-NAMED SCHOOL DISTRICT IS SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, MAY 19, 2025 – 6 PM Boundary County […]
Huckleberry Pancake Breakfast
Bonners Ferry EAA Chapter 757 will host its famous huckleberry pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday, May 31, at the Boundary County Airport in the Northern Air […]
Burger Express to host Badger Soccer
Bonners Ferry fixture, Burger Express, managed by Stormy Benson and Brandson Erickson, is again, going above and beyond the call of duty. They have committed to serving the community of […]
BCH gearing up for health fair
Boundary Community Hospital invites the community to lace up their sneakers and take charge of their health at the BCH Health Fair & Fun Run, happening from 9 a.m. to […]
Annual Community Farm and Forestry Tour
At 8 p.m. Friday, May 16, the bus for the annual community farm and forestry tour will depart from the Boundary County Fairgrounds to discover the heart of the community […]
One for the kids: A Bonners Ferry Easter
By Mike Weland There’s a bit of magic underway in Bonners Ferry and while some of our neighbors know their roles in the mysterious dance now being orchestrated, there’s only […]
Meeting set to form Copeland Grange
A community informational meeting about starting a new Grange charter in Boundary County will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, April 18, at the Copeland Community Hall, 3208 Highway 1, […]
New era for local Rotary begins Tuesday
The new era of the Bonners Ferry Rotary Club begins noon Tuesday, April 15, at the Kootenai River Inn. Stage 2 of this amazing club … where the Magic of […]
Second Harvest coming April 17
The next 2nd Harvest Mobile Food Market of the season will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, April 17, at the Boundary County Fairgrounds. Cars should enter […]
‘Within the Silence’ coming to the Pearl
A free live performance of “Within the Silence” by Living Voices is being presented by the Boundary County Human Rights Task Force, co-sponsored by the Idaho Humanities Council, at 6:30 […]
North Idaho Collision to Host Customer and Vendor Appreciation Event.
North Idaho Collision Repair Center will be hosting a customer and vendor appreciation event on Friday, May 16, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the North Idaho Collision […]
Can you keep a secret? The Badgers are coming home!!
By Bonners Ferry High School’s Administration The Badgers have done it again! Join us as we welcome home our 2x State Champion Boys Basketball Team for a special SURPRISE celebration! […]
New Stampin’Up! Card Class – with Ruth Jones
Have you ever been shopping for a greeting card and find them so impersonal and dull? Well, now is your chance to get together with new and old friends and […]
Bonners Ferry City Pool to open for lesson sign ups in May
From the City of Bonners Ferry: It is great to hear of the interest that the community already has in this year’s swim schedule at the Bonners Ferry city pool. […]
Charli is HOME! Taco bar and silent auction, coming up!
Who loves tacos and silent auctions?! You may have read about the dream vacation gone wrong where Charli Turner nearly lost her leg at Shark’s Cove in Hawaii about three […]
4th of July events seeking volunteers
Are you looking for a way you can make a difference in this community this coming summer? John Becker and his team are looking for volunteers for the 4th of […]
Festival of Hearts lets you share the love
The Fry Healthcare Foundation invites the community to the annual Festival of Hearts on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at the Kootenai River Inn. This elegant evening will feature a chef-curated […]
Make your Valentines Day exquisite with Two Tones for two
Make this Valentines Day extra special with the amazing flavors and the experience of an intimate Two Tones Sweetheart Dinner for two. The six-course preset dinner will amaze you in […]
Come bid farewell to a law enforcement legend
Boundary County residents, those in the law enforcement community who’ve served Boundary County at any time since the early- to mid-1970s, Boundary Search and Dive Rescue and Boundary Ambulance and […]
Soup’s On!
Soup’s On! Join Brian and Cynthia Cummings for food and fellowship, 11:30 to 1 p.m. Friday, December 27, at Naples Fire Station One, 20 Stagecoach Road, Naples.
Rebecca Huseby again calling all carolers
Rebecca Huseby is once again calling all carolers in the region to come over the rivers and through the woods by car or carriage or sleigh to join her on […]
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, […]
Veterans Day plans set; 99-year-old sailor, USAF nurse to get quilts
At 11 a.m. Monday, on the 11th day of the 11th month, 106 years after the guns fell silent, marking the end of the war to end all wars, the […]
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 […]
V4IV sponsor ‘Majority Rule,’ Bonners Ferry showing October 26
By Clarice McKenney An engaged group watched the documentary on Alaska’s Open Primaries called “Majority Rules” Saturday at the Sandpoint Community Center. The screening was presented by Veterans for Idaho […]
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 […]
Choir concerts celebrate 13 international tours with local singers
Travel around the globe with Boundless and Spiritsong choirs as they celebrate some favorite music from the 13 tours the choirs have made since 2001 under the direction of conductor […]
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 […]
Last Second Harvest truck of ’24 here Thursday
The seventh and last Second Harvest truck of the year will be in town distributing food from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, September 19, on the east side of […]
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 […]
Auditions set for singers in Spiritsong, Boundless
Auditions for men will be held at 5 p.m. Sunday, September 8, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 6784 Cody Street, Bonners Ferry. The men of the Boundless choir have performed in […]
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 […]
Multi-church vacation Bible school set for 11th year
All kids entering kindergarten through sixth grade are invited to three days of lively fun and learning at the 11th Annual Multi-Church Vacation Bible School from 12:30 to 4 p.m. […]
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 […]
Chalk the Block to add color to Kootenai River Days
In case you haven’t heard, the Second Annual Chalk the Block is in the works to add a little color to Kootenai River Days. This year will be more fun […]
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 […]
Rotary Club bringing Culpepper & Merriweather circus to town
The Bonners Ferry Rotary is bringing the circus back to the Boundary County Fairgrounds for two shows on Sunday, June 16, along with a tent raising and tour as they start setting up at 9:30 a.m.
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 […]
Fly- in pancake breakfast season at the airport returns
Bonners Ferry Experimental Aircraft Association 757 is again holding Huckleberry Pancake Breakfasts from 8 to 10:30 a.m. on the last Saturday of each month through September, beginning May 25. All […]
BCH Health Fair calling all community super heroes
Boundary Community Hospital (BCH) invites the community to its annual Health Fair and Fun Run on Saturday, May 18, starting at 9 am at the hospital located at 6640 Kaniksu […]
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, […]
Memorial service for fallen firefighter, peace officers set
The month of May marks two national memorials that recognize the sacrifices made by law enforcement and fire personnel. The National Fallen Firefighters Memorial weekend is observed in Emmitsburg, Maryland, […]
Bonners Ferry Fourth of July Celebration 2024 gearing up
By John Becker President Hello, from the organizers/promoters of the Boundary County Fourth of July Celebration! Our team is seeking donors to help us deliver another great firework display for […]
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 […]
Civil Air Patrol Selkirk Squadron holding open house April 2
By Cadet Second Lieutenant Leah Koch Selkirk Composite Squadron invites you to attend our open house from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 2, in the Bonners Ferry High School […]
Meet First District Democratic candidates for U.S., State House
Idaho First District Democratic candidates for the U.S. and Idaho House will be at the Pearl Theater, 7160 Ash Street, Bonners Ferry, at 6 p.m. Monday, March 4. All are […]
Free showing of ‘Cool Runnings’ at the Panida
A free showing of Cool Runnings will be held Sunday, February 25 at 2:30 p.m. at the Panida Theater, sponsored by Innovia Foundation. Theater doors open at 1:30 p.m. after […]
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 […]