Category: Feature

Heather Stevens has had a spell of tough luck of late and she’s trying to make her way back home. With nothing panning out, she’s asking for help from her […]

Press Release by Rick Durden, President of EAA Chapter 757 On Saturday, May 31 from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 757 will hold the first of five […]

Press Release: In a significant development for its local members, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the formation of a new Stake based in Bonners Ferry. […]

On the evening of May 14, the Boundary County Sheriff’s Office, in close cooperation with Boundary County Probation and Parole and with support from the Bonners Ferry Police Department, conducted […]

Press release – Idaho Fish and Game On the evening of May 9, a hunter shot and killed a young female grizzly bear he mistook for a black bear. The […]

Panhandle Health District is pleased to announce the start of the next Diabetes Prevention Program class on Monday, May 19, 2025, at noon at 7402 Caribou Street in Bonners Ferry. […]

The Boundary County Sheriff’s Office is issuing an urgent public notice regarding the misuse of our non-emergency dispatch line. Over the past several days, our dispatch center has received approximately […]

On Sunday, May 18 at 3 p.m. the Bonners Ferry Community Orchestra will be hosting a free public concert at the Bonners Ferry High School Becker Auditorium. The Bonners Ferry […]

9B.News has partnered up with Second Chance Animal Adoption to help find these four-legged friends their forever homes. Bubba and Josie are the pets of the week this week and […]

Tuesday, May 20, is voting day, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Boundary County School District is requesting a renewal of their $2.4 million supplemental operations and maintenance levy. If it […]

Boundary County is seeking letters of interest from qualified individuals interested in volunteering as a Boundary County Parks & Recreation Board member. This Board is advisory to the Boundary County […]

This Friday, May 9th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, May 10th from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Bonners Ferry High School FFA and Agriculture Education are […]

Working in health care has its rewards, but it’s fraught with drawbacks as well; seeing people in agony, seeing people die. Seeing people who don’t want to be in your […]

By Mike Weland The third flagpole north of the Boundary County Museum once again bears a brand-new flag waving, a flag that’s flown for decades, and Bonners Ferry has a […]

Come join the Moravia Cemetery Association for a day of clean-up and maintenance on Saturday, May 17th starting at 8:30 a.m. Bring your mowers, weed eaters, rakes, gloves and chairs. […]

Sky Reinhardt, son of Ben Reinhardt and Dr. Liegia Reinhardt, Bonners Ferry High School graduate and junior at the University of Idaho, placed fifth in the nation in soil judging, […]

Mt. Hall Calvery Chapel presents Joseph Pfeifer As the summer season quickly approaches, Mt. Hall Calvary Chapel is excited to announce their upcoming Summer Worship Nights. Once a month for […]

The Idaho Transportation Department will be performing final patch repairs on a section of US-95 near McArthur Lake on Tuesday. To minimize impacts on commuter traffic, work will take place […]

  Most recent North Idaho College CNA graduates – Back row left to right: Jadin Falck, Laura Enz, Alessa Moran, Elsie Johnson, Hailey Dickson, Trina Johnson – Front row left […]

There have been questions raised in the recent past regarding the Boundary County School District maintenance and operations levy that is on the ballot, set to be voted for on […]

ABoundary County School District #101 is an equal opportunity employer. Applications for all positions are accepted any time during regular business hours. These applications are reviewed whenever an opening occurs […]

It is hoped the polls will be packed to the gills at county polling places on Tuesday, May 20, as Boundary County electors choose a library Trustee in Zone 2 […]

The National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service will be held Sunday, May 4, to honor firefighters who died in the line of duty. In accordance to Public Law 107-51, the American […]

Bob Copeland, 50, was tragically killed in a fiery three car collision on April 14, 2025. He was a beloved friend to many and is greatly missed. A memorial fund […]

By Michelle Muir Hello Garden Friends, I hope you enjoying our spring weather! We have our cold crops planted and patiently waiting to get the rest of the garden going! […]

Swim Lesson Sign Ups! Thursday, May 1, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. at Bonners Ferry City Hall council room the Bonners Ferry City Pool will be having summer swim lesson sign-ups. […]

Andrew Cunningham is a 100-percent disabled vet from his service during the First Gulf War, still needs a fence so he and his service dog, Bronnie, can go outside and […]

Looking of employment? Boundary County has six employment opportunities posted; two are part-time and four are full time with benefits. Full time positions include PERSI retirement program, Health, dental and […]

On May 3 the Rotary Club of Bonners Ferry’s annual free CommUNITY Breakfast and Auction will be held at the Boundary County Fairgrounds from 8:30 to 11 a.m. There will […]

“It has been such a joy to work with this incredible group of young ladies – each one brought something unique, inspiring, and beautiful to the program.” Lori Carpenter, DYW […]

The Bonners Ferry Planning and Zoning Commission will meet at 5:15 p.m. Thursday, May 15, to hold public hearings on special use permit applications for a new daycare in the […]

By Katie Banning and Mike Weland Teascarlet Fine Art, owned and operated by the artist herself, Hannah Sucsy, had its second anniversary celebration today, complete with mimosas, beer, music and […]

The 2025 Boundary County Distinguished Young Woman is Jane Moellmer!

If you are planning domestic travel or entering a federal facility, you will be required to have what is now being referred to as a Real ID, or Star card. […]

Bonners Ferry locals Bud Ewing and Darleen Jackson, founders of the Boundary County ministry Living Sanctuary, will be traveling to downtown Spokane Saturday to take food to the homeless, continuing […]

A live fire training day will be held from 7 a.m. to at least 1 p.m. tomorrow in Bonners Ferry that will involve all seven fire departments in Boundary County. […]

If you just need to feel the soft breeze on your face as you enjoy the ambiance, a glass a wine and your favorite homemade meal, look no further than […]

By Mike Weland With a special thanks to Sue Kemmis for research at the Boundary County Museum In November 1974, Boundary County voters passed a bond issue by a vote […]

April 24, 2025 From: Boundary County Chaplain Corps For immediate release: The month of May marks two national memorials that recognize the sacrifices made by law enforcement and fire personnel. […]

Boundary Community Hospital Health Fair and Fun Run Here’s what you can look forward to: Superhero Fun Run: Participate in a 3K Family Walk, a 5K Run, or a 10K […]

By Julie Montgomery – Principal at Foundations School As Administrative Professionals Day approaches on April 24th, we want to take a moment to celebrate and honor Dustin Solt – a […]

By Katie Banning Would all of our 9B.News family join me in wishing, my husband, Jesse Banning a happy 50th birthday? 50 years ago, he weighed in at 12 pounds, […]

Built in 1910, this Bonners Ferry historical office building with nearly 13,000 square feet is at auction and open for bidding. Located at 7202 Main Street, Bonners Ferry, Idaho, this […]

Morgan Clark, a Bonners Ferry local, had his E- Bike stolen today from in front of the Kootenai River Inn at 12:51pm on April 22, 2025. Security footage from the […]

Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday dear, Molly! Happy birthday to you! Dearest Molly, Our wonderful baby girl is now 13. How truly blessed we feel. […]

In observance of agriculture, spring, and new beginnings, Boundary County Farm Bureau is delighted to announce the arrival of this year’s first baby of spring, Jade Sophia Ramer! Born at […]

By Willie Cowell on behalf of Amanda and the entire Cowell family February 5, 2025, is now a day in Cowell family history which moving forward will be remembered as […]

Turning Moments into Memories: Save the Date Events In the world of unforgettable celebrations, details matter. At Save the Date Events, no detail goes unnoticed. Founded in 2024 by Ginny […]

To donate, click here UPDATE: 1:29 p.m. Monday, April 21 — It was an amazing weekend for Isaiah. His mom, Maygen says they are in a regular room and working […]

Second Chance Animal Adoption is working to improve their foster system by shaping to better fit needs of their animals and the community, and they’ve launched a survey to held […]

By Mike Weland The “liberals” are marching. After 10 years of mostly lying low as the era of Donald Trump here in “Trump Country” grew ever more bizarre and inimical […]

Fun was had by all! The Boundary County Fairgrounds was filled today with a sea of children adorned in pastels scurrying around searching for candy filled and golden eggs. Parents […]

A message from the Curley Creek Community Hall: Easter Egg Hunt Recap! A little rain didn’t stop the fun! While we had fewer kids than usual this year, around 50 […]

Where there’s a need; she’s there to meet it. Where there’s prayer needed, she’s there to pray. Where there’s a family in crisis, she’s there with resources. This is Charli […]

As the season starts warming up, the Boundary County Fair Board is looking for a few good hands; three fairgrounds bartenders, two temporary maintenance and janitorial workers and one year-around, […]

The Friends of Boundary County Historic Places has launched a new website to encourage everyone interested in helping to encourage the protection and proper use of the historical sites in […]

Rylie Kimball will take the stage at the Becker Auditorium one final time on April 26th as the Distinguished Young Woman of Bonners Ferry to welcome a new recipient of […]

By Wyatt Blackmore C/1st Lt, CAP The Selkirk Composite Squadron will host an open house for the community from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, in the Bonners Ferry […]

The Bonners Ferry Distinguished Young Women program receives its funds and support entirely through the donations of local community members and businesses. Without this support the program would not exist. […]

By 2130 Alpha + On March 26th the Alpha + Robotics team headed out to Nampa, Idaho to compete in the FIRST robotics Idaho Regional Competition at the Ford Center. […]

Kiki is turning six today! Join us in wishing her a very ‘Happy Birthday’. Kiki, here is a special message from someone who loves you very much: Daddy and Bobbo […]

By Clarice McKenney Boundary County Commissioners held a town hall meeting this evening that was refreshingly cordial on all sides as commissioners explained necessary changes in the recycling program, plans […]

By Mike Weland Spokesman Review columnist Jim Kershner remembered how a renowned rural prosecutor started his career in Boundary County 50 years ago in today’s edition of  “This Day in […]

On March 27th there were reports made of unknown men trying to follow women into the restroom at the Bonners Ferry Visitor Center. These events have spurred local groups to […]

No plans for Easter dinner? Let the Tavern at the Lodge serve you. Chef Dirk and Kim along with their staff wish best wishes for a joyous Easter and spring […]

Yard sale season is upon us, and Paradise Valley is kicking it off with a ‘bang’. On Saturday, May 10, 2025, there will be a community garage sale in the […]

Second Chance Animal Adoption Thrift Store and Shelter is pleased to announce the donation receptacle that is now located to the left or west side of the entrance to the […]

Last Thursday, Burger Express hosted the Bonners Ferry High School Esports team. They donated 100% of sales and tips to the team between the hours of 5 p.m. and 7 […]

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Do you have a student plan on attending college or trade school and live in Kootenai County? If so, this may be part of the answer you are looking for. […]

By Sydney Beckle If you see members of the 2025 Bonners Ferry High School Senior Class “floatin” around with swimming goggles and pool floaties, don’t be alarmed. The senior class […]

Jon and Chelsea Mowery have, since they married, had a deep desire to be parents. In 2021, after two miscarriages and the discovery of infertility, they had almost given up […]

The SAGA Competitive Cheer team out of Sandpoint, Idaho with competitors from Boundary County, announced that one of its teams has earned a bid to the 2025 All-Star World Championships […]

A Naples man died today and his juvenile passenger was LifeFlited to an area hospital following a fiery three-vehicle collision on Highway 95 near mile 495. According to the Idaho […]

On May 7, the Transportation Security Administration will no longer accept state-issued identifications that are not REAL ID compliant at security checkpoints. All airline passengers 18 years and older, including […]

Hannah Sucsy had a dream; a dream that would not soon enough come true. For nearly 15 years she was held back by echoes of what others might think, “It’s […]

For the fifth year, the Worzala family has been hard at work since March adding more garden space around their home near the Bonners Ferry City Pool, not to stock […]

Are you a parent or grandparent with littles that are so excited to do an egg hunt for Easter and you just can’t muster up the energy or gumption to […]

The year 2029 is just around the corner and the Badger class of 2029 is about to celebrate their promotion to high school. The parents of the class of 2029 […]

By Bonners Ferry Veterinary Clinic After 16 cumulative years at Bonners Ferry Veterinary Clinic, we are both excited and tearful to announce the upcoming retirement of Dr. Beth Walker. At […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  CONTACT: Christianné Allen, Christianne.Allen@mail.house.gov  CONTACT: Marisa Melton, Marisa.Melton@mail.house.gov Congressman Fulcher Telephone Town Hall Key Excerpts WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, Congressman Russ Fulcher hosted a live telephone town hall, taking questions from […]

Burger Express is at it again. They will be donating every dollar of the sales earned from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. tomorrow night to the Bonners Ferry High School […]

Northern Beauty Bar is the new location for Neurogen Brain Balancing of Idaho. Stacy Munoz was born and raised in Arizona and moved to the Pacific Northwest in 2016. She […]

Trenton Dyck, owner and operator of Selkirk Seamless Gutters, has been installing and repairing gutters since 2021. A master at his work, Trenton takes pride in meticulously precise gutter installation […]

Parade planners Charli and Lucas Turner are already hard at work getting ready for the Bonners Ferry Fourth of July parade, and it’s time for the community to begin gearing […]

In addition to books, periodicals, videos, magazines and all its other resources, the Boundary County Library is now hosting a Boundary County Seed Library offering county gardeners free seeds acclimate […]

By Mike Weland I am convinced there is no program more transformative available to young women than Distinguished Young Women, and that no community puts more into it or is […]

The Bonners Ferry Girl Scout Troop 2506 has excess boxes of Girl Scout cookies that must be sold by April 13th, 2025. The girls will be at the Moyie Springs […]

Mark your calendars and put your party pants on! Two Brews Coffee has been serving coffee and sustenance to the people of Boundary County for a full year now and […]

Despite having a tough time catching his breath and serious chest pain, Michael Carmean arrived for his shift as a cook at Three Mile Cafe on time Tuesday, April 1. […]

By Clarice M McKenney Peacekeeper volunteers did a great job controlling a crowd, estimated at 800 attending Saturday’s “Hands Off” protest in Sandpoint. They did everything from shepherding pedestrians safely […]

PTR (Circuit Breaker) REMINDER: A circuit breaker exemption is a tax relief program that limits the property tax on real property valued at a certain amount, usually less than five […]

Eight of Bonners Ferry’s most outstanding junior girls will be given an opportunity to win scholarship money in this year’s annual Bonners Ferry Distinguished Young Women Scholarship Program. The theme of this year’s program is “Run for the Roses.”

A Bonners Ferry couple facing multiple sexual abuse charges against two of their now-adult children were both denied reduction of their million-dollar bond at their arraignment hearing today in Boundary […]

Advanced Non-Invasive Body Contouring and Skin Tightening at Hourglass Body Sculpting Do you want to feel and look better in your own skin? Do you want to emulsify fat cells […]

Do you have dental pain? Do you have a tooth or teeth that you need to have extracted but just cannot afford to have them removed? April 28, 2025, Dr. […]

By Mike Weland After seven years, the Old Addie Road Water War, fought over a well shared by two neighbors, has ended and peace returns to the Good Grief as […]

The Second Annual Rock Hunt Do you remember the painted rocks that were hidden around town last year? Well, it’s that time again. Just in time for the Easter season, […]

Over the weekend, Boundary County Sheriff’s Dispatch received calls regarding a scam. A male caller identifying himself as a county deputy was calling and telling people they missed jury duty. […]

To give, visit https://www.gofundme.com/f/RyanandKel By Mike Weland I don’t know if it’s common among young humans first trying to grasp the concept of numbers to set about counting to the […]

Mr. BFHS is an annual tradition that has been a part of Bonners Ferry High School for more than 40 years. It is a competition for a group of senior […]

It is with sadness I report that former Boundary County Commissioner Walt Kirby passed away peacefully at home. “He’s had an awesome 94-year adventure with life,” his daughter, Marcia Kirby, […]

Animal strikes, fender benders, collisions…Accurate Northwest Auto Body has got your back! Their staff is committed to providing excellent service from start to finish, every time. With a team loaded […]

Two Brews Coffee Co. is hiring! Located on the south end of town, Two Brews Coffee is in search of the perfect new team member to add to their team […]

After missing a few hearings and skipping state, Daniel Peter Floyd is back in the Boundary County Jail and a new sentencing hearing has been set for unlawful possession of […]

Boundary County is seeking letters of interest from qualified individuals interested in volunteering as a Boundary County Waterways board member. This board is advisory to the Boundary County Board of […]

The Boundary Soil Conservation District annual tree sale is set for delivery of local tree seedlings next week and it’s not too late to order. Their local Tree Seedling Program […]

By Mike Weland Not many know it, but there’s a street in Bonners Ferry named for a diminutive human dynamo whose smile and boundless energy brightened the community she adopted […]

  A 74-year old Naples man was found lying in the snow in a remote area on Southside Road near Star Creek in Montana about three miles east of the […]

Bonners Ferry once, and not all that long ago, had civic clubs and organizations for nearly every age group and interest: The Lion’s Club, Kiwanis, Jaycees and many more. But […]

Bonners Ferry Eagles #3522, the biggest little Aerie in Idaho, will be selling raffle tickets for a 10.1-inch Android Baken professional tablet, with proceeds to benefit Mikey Bjoraker and the […]

Do you want to learn a skill that will last a lifetime? Do you want to learn how to cook from scratch and make cooking your art? This might be […]

Bonners Ferry native and leader of the out-of-the-box ministry called ‘Your Jesus Journey’ has reached out to us and graciously agreed to do a Sunday segment devotional for 9B.News! Thad, […]

By Mike Weland For former Hollywood actor and comic Owen Benjamin, who now lives in Sandpoint, it’s the best of times, it’s the worst of times. His business endeavors have […]

Community helping community. Eli Pine knows what it’s like to have community surround him when he needed it the most. After a medical event himself, he wanted to do something […]

Bonners Ferry Eagles is Hiring The Bonners Ferry Eagles is now hiring bartenders. Please call 208-267-3024 between noon and 8 p.m. Monday through Friday to schedule an interview. “The Fraternal […]

By Sheriff Travis Stolley Mailers have gone out recently to residents in the State of Idaho from the Idaho Sheriffs’ Association on behalf of your County Sheriff. If you have […]

Our community has always been one to step up when it matters most, and right now, Willy and Amanda Cowell, who have both dedicated their lives to serving others, need […]

Richard Cowell III and Katherine Cowell remain incarcerated in Bonner County following today’s preliminary hearing. On February 6, 2025, the victim(s), two of the Cowell’s now adult children, came forward […]

Soup, salad and coffee…delivered…in Bonners Ferry? Yes please! S tarting this week, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Kokanee Coffee will bring your coffee, breakfast and lunch […]

The Badger Robotics team, 2130 Alpha +, comprised of 15 Badger team members, is heading to the regional competition on March 26th, 2025. They will play in a bracket until […]

Turner Plumbing, LLC, owned and operated by Lucas Turner is one of the few plumbing companies in North Idaho to hold a public works license. A public works license for […]

This Monday, March 17, 2025 is St. Patrick’s Day. A day that recognizes all things green, leprechauns, gold, beer and food! The Rusty Moose is a Bonners Ferry Staple. Many […]

Dr. Issa lives and practices in Boundary County and he is holding a conference on metabolic health on April 13, 2025. Are you tired of feeling uncomfortable in your own […]

By Katie Banning Since Jesse, Piper and I took the reins of 9B.News, I have occasionally had to write my email or phone number on sticky notes or scrap of […]

Both Dr. Marty Becker and his daughter, Mikkel, are far better at giving help rather than asking, but sometimes you have to humble yourself and ask for help … especially […]

Jeff Avery was diagnosed with colon cancer a few years back and it has recently reared its ugly head, again. Jeff and Tia Avery are long time citizens of Boundary […]

Preliminary hearings for Richard and Katherine Cowell, Bonners Ferry, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, March 17, in the Bonner County Courthouse before of Judge Tera Harden. The married […]

Foundations School, located in Naples, Idaho and is a Bible based, trade focused school and they have an opportunity for you to make a difference. Buy a brick for their […]

By Mike Weland When their knocks and announcements went unanswered, Boundary County Sheriff’s deputies forced entry into a home at 7152 Ash Street about 8:02 a.m. Monday to execute a […]

By Mike Weland After nearly three weeks on the lam after a no-bond warrant was issued February 21 when he failed to appear for sentencing, the U.S. Marshal’s Service notified […]

Have you fallen on hard times and need a leg up or have you been abundantly blessed and want to help bless others? Laundry Blessings was started just about a […]

Are you a homeschool family who would like to access public funds for your materials and supplies? ($1700 per student) Do you feel like you sometimes need the support and […]

Boundary Community Hospital is excited to invite job seekers to a Facilities & Nutrition Services Job Fair from 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday, March 20, at the Fry Education House, […]

Second Harvest Inland Empire Northwest will bring their mobile food truck to Bonners Ferry to distribute free food from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, March 20. This will be […]