Category: Feature

The Bonners Ferry Distinguished Young Women Scholarship Program will soon be underway for 2025-2026. This scholarship and honors program recognizes, rewards, and encourages excellence while promoting self-esteem among young women. […]

By Senator Jim Woodward Idaho District 1 The Idaho Legislature is back in session in Boise. We have completed two weeks. I expect we have at least ten more weeks […]

North Bench Fire District will hold its annual meeting from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, February 22, at Fire Station #164464 US-2, Bonners Ferry, and all who reside or […]

By Rich Stephens This is not a letter that I thought that I would be writing anytime soon. It is a thank you but also a goodbye to the citizens […]

By Mike Weland Two new and two returning county elected officials were sworn in this morning on the steps of the Boundary County Courthouse, but the big surprise is the […]

Idaho Fish and Game has received information about a bald eagle that was shot and killed near Sandpoint in the Panhandle Region. Fish and Game is requesting the public to […]

Gavin Miglio was a typical teenage boy until about three weeks after his 15th birthday August 2. He loved video games, days at the lake. Torturing his little sister in […]

6:09 p.m.: It is official! She is found safe! 3:27 p.m.: From Bonner County — Bonner County Sheriff and Search and Rescue are looking for a missing 10 year old […]

Rick Gross, 61, Moyie Springs, had his bond reduced from $500,000 to S250,000 and can be placed under house arrest once bond is paid following his first appearance in a […]

According to the Idaho Transportation Department, the first collision involving a state snowplow in the region happened Saturday in Boundary County. Fortunately, neither driver was hurt. ITD crews are working […]

A Moyie Springs man has been arrested on multiple charges today for allegedly driving a Dodge Ram pickup November 22, tried to pass a line of cars and hit a […]

The National Weather Service, Spokane, had issued a winter weather advisory for as much as three inches of valley snow overnight tonight in Boundary and Bonner Counties , which could […]

On December 7, the University of Idaho, Moscow, held its 130th winter commencement and among those to have made the transition from student to alumna was Bonners Ferry’s Eika Willis, […]

The Boundary County Sheriff’s Office jail has once again met the standards and received certification from the Idaho Sheriff’s Association Jail Standards for being in compliance. Being in compliance reduces […]

The Idaho Panhandle Avalanche Center in Sandpoint has issued a backcountry avalanche watch in effect from 7 a.m. today through 7 a.m. Saturday for Idaho’s five northern counties; Boundary, Benewah, […]

By Mike Weland Did I write last about Mikey that it’s hard to keep a good man down? Well, he’s up and moved again. I may have mentioned that on […]

By Mike Weland Publisher For many, myself included, the winter doldrums are a real thing, a general malaise brought on by shortened days, mostly gray. A desire to sleep the […]

By Jan Bayer Superintendent Thank you to the leadership classes for organizing the friendly competition between the middle school and high school to see who could collect the most hams […]

After being released from jail having served 167-days Thursday, December 12, after reaching a plea deal shortly before her felony trial was set to begin, JaMisha Nevarez, 46, also known […]

When she went to bed Thursday, McKinley Hobson, 2, was excited about getting a Christmas tree with presents under it to show her dada and memaw, Dennis and Chastity Webster, […]

Two cute elvises escaped Santa’s workshop in the Far North Thursday to spread holiday cheer on Main Street Bonners Ferry, bringing big Merry Christmas smiles to the faces passers-by … […]

In August 2023, disabled U.S. Army veteran Andrew Cunningham had to put down his faithful companion, his service dog Lebron. The community rallied, helping lay Lebron to rest and bringing […]

By Jan Bayer Superintendent, Boundary County School District 101 Earlier this afternoon, we were informed that an individual might be video-taping our students at recess. Our School Resource Officer was […]

By Mike Weland I was surprised and delighted to get a phone call this afternoon and hearing a long familiar “how ya doin’?” the voice tired but still strong and […]

The National Weather Service, Spokane, has issued a winter weather advisory for an area including North Idaho for moderate snowfall and slick road conditions from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. […]

The Bonner County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in locating Patricia Albo, 66, who has brown hair, blue eyes, is 5’06” and weighs 180 pounds. She was last […]

A man who had terrorized his Old Addie Road neighbors since 2018 over a well agreement pled guilty last month to unlawful possession of destructive devices or bombs. Pipe bombs, […]

After 167 days in the Boundary County Jail, Jamisha Nevarez, also known as Misha Davis, 46, walked out free Wednesday after entering a plea agreement on the morning her case […]

Boundary County Treasurer Jennifer Economu reminds all Boundary County taxpayers that the deadline for paying the first half of the 2024 property taxes without penalty is Friday, December 20, 2024. […]

Boundary County Commissioners affirmed Wednesday evening what Owen Benjamin knew and what Nelson Mast seems to have bet on when he bought a small mom and pop cabinet business on […]

Calling all fourth graders! This year’s Every Kid Outdoors program is underway, and the Idaho Panhandle National Forests (IPNF) wants to make sure all eligible fourth graders (and their parents […]

Twyla Dawn Basil, 46, Bonners Ferry, was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for distribution of fentanyl that resulted in serious bodily injury and death. Chief U.S. District Judge […]

The driver of the pickup involved in a fatal collision on Highway 95 near Cindy Lane south of Elmira November 22 has been identified as Rick Gross, 61, Moyie Springs, […]

Dear friends of Mikey Bjoraker, I am reaching out on behalf of Mikey’s family, who have asked me to communicate with the community during this challenging time. The Bjoraker family […]

Boundary County Sheriff’s Detention Deputies recently received a generous donation from Shield 616, an organization founded to provide all-day rifle protection for First Responders who sacrificially serve our communities. According […]

UPDATE: 11:45 a.m. December 9: I have verified that the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office has notified the family that Stephanie has been found and that she is okay. The family […]

Connie Mieryteran, former owner of Alberto’s Restaurant on the South Hill in Bonners Ferry, was one of the first people to give Mikey Bjoraker the chance to be an adult […]

United States flags should be flown at half-staff on Saturday, December 7, in honor of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. On the 7th of December 83 years ago, 2,403 service […]

Roads were slickery this morning and the National Weather Service, Spokane, says they’re likely to be even more slickeryer from 4 a.m. to 10 p.m.  Saturday as a storm system […]

The National Weather Service, Missoula, has issued a winter weather advisory for the Kootenai/Cabinet Region in effect from 2 to 10 a.m. Saturday, which then switches over to a winter […]

Mikey Bjoraker has been transferred to a Post Falls medical facility in stable condition but in a coma and still unresponsive after doctors in critical care at Kootenai Health determined […]

By Clarice McKenney My husband and I have had a Backyard Wildlife Refuge certified by the National Wildlife Foundation for 20 years. This means that our third of an acre […]

Wednesday was a busy day for a lot of people, and it took a lot of people to make that work possible. And thanks to all those people and all […]

By Mike Weland Mikey Bjoraker, 45, remains in critical care at Kootenai Health in Coeur d’Alene after being hit by a car while crossing Highway 95 Tuesday evening as he […]

Lance Clifton, Moyie Springs, is known for his humor, laughter and helping spirit. He is marshaling each attribute and more to fight stage four metastatic abdominal cancer diagnosed last week […]

UPDATE: 11:04 a.m. — After two days on the lam, Sydney thinks the indignity of having their picture in the local press compelled Charlie and Tav to end their wandering […]

Idaho State Police are investigating a vehicle versus pedestrian injury crash that occurred Tuesday evening on US 95 near milepost 507, near the Liberty Station in Bonners Ferry. According to […]

A man who has been a ray of sunshine to nearly all his South Hill neighbors has been flown to Kootenai Medical after being struck and seriously injured by a […]

Boundary County is initiating an ordinance, as required by the State of Idaho, to establish a process, application requirements, and standards, to provide a voluntary opportunity for landowners to protect […]

The Idaho State Police (ISP) continues to investigate a fatal crash that occurred at about 8:35 a.m. Friday, November 22 near milepost 490 (Elmira) on US 95, close to Cindy […]

The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is reminding all recreational vehicle (RV) owners that their RV registration renewals are due by the end of the year. To avoid any last-minute rush, […]

Satire by Mike Weland “We have a situation where we’re looking very strongly at sinks and showers and other elements of bathrooms where you turn the faucet on – and […]

In the process of being extricated from the mangled 2008 Ford Edge she was driving Friday morning following a horrendous head-on collision on Highway 95 near Cindy Lane south of […]

For more years than most care to remember Chuck Quillin and his Three Mile Cafe epitomized the true meaning of Thanksgiving as he and his crew volunteered to come in, […]

By Mike Weland A Moyie Springs man, 61, is in the hospital today, paying the price for being in a hurry to get somewhere south on a road just changed […]

Idaho State Police are investigating a two-vehicle fatality crash that occurred at 8:35 a.m. today on US95 near milepost 490, near Elmira. At approximately 8:35 a.m., a 61-year-old male from […]

By Clarice McKenney Last week, I needed the services of several county offices. I found that several are no longer located in the Boundary County Courthouse. So I asked Boundary […]

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, sealed bids will be received by the Board of Trustees of Boundary County School District #101, Bonners Ferry, Idaho for the “Old” District Office/BCSD #101 Administration […]

9:56 a.m. Thursday, November 21: Octavian lives in the Three Mile area. He has an important appointment today but can’t get out without have his drive plowed. if you can help, call him at (949) 400-8771.

The November 5th General Election was a historic milestone for Idaho with the highest total voter turnout in state history! In Boundary County, 90 neighbors made it happen, including Linda Ashby, Donna Irons, Charlene Wells, Linda Cromwell, Melanie Staples, Diana Tombleson, Sandy Daniel, Linda Alt, Cherry Grainger, Pam Barton, Rebecca Jensen, Kelly Navarro and Lauressa Borgman. They all deserve our thanks.

The City Council of Moyie Springs will hold a public hearing at 6 p.m. Tuesday, November 19, 2024, for the review of the City’s Sewer Project; said hearing to be […]

The Fit and Fall Proof® exercise class for seniors has been going strong this past year. It is part of a state-supported program taught by trained volunteers in a variety […]

By Mike Weland While a contentious Boundary County Planning and Zoning appeal still smolders between Nelson Mast, owner and president of Panhandle Door Inc. (PDI) and several home and property […]

Eli and Anna Pine, owners of Hope House, extend their thanks to Jimmy and Brenda Ball for allowing Hope House to operate in Moyie Springs rent-free since long before they took it over.

By Mike Weland It wasn’t General Black Jack Pershing who gets credit for Veteran’s Day, even though the holiday officially falls on the 11th hour of the 11th day of […]

On Sunday, the 249th birthday of the United States Marine Corps, Boundary County attorney Tim Wilson’s phone rang. He was being arrested, the caller said, for not showing up for […]

By Ron Sukenik Bonners Ferry As the dust settles on this year’s Election, I want to take a moment to discuss it. Not the campaign, not who won or who […]

By Mike Weland Like much of the nation, turnout was high in Boundary County, with 88-percent casting ballots as voters nationwide moved the political pendulum farther to the right in […]

Like much of the nation, Boundary County voters moved farther to the right in today’s election, killing both the school levy and the bond, trouncing Proposition 1 and choosing to send Donald J. Trump back to the White House.

The Bonner County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in locating Howard Converse, 84, who is 5’10, and 155 pounds with hazel eyes and salt and pepper hair and […]

The Sheriff’s Office Drivers license ladies dressed up this Halloween to have some fun with the difference between “open carry and concealed carry.” The ladies who also issue concealed weapons […]

Cultural discoveries on a highway construction project in northern Idaho that change the narrative for Native American heritage in the area was the catalyst for an award from the nation’s […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

“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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

By Mike Weland About 100 people turned out at Bonners Ferry High School October 9 for a public hearing on a land use appeal that appears simple; an open and […]

By Laura Roady How does a school district lower property owner’s taxes? By being proactive instead of reactive. For example, replacing a roof during the summer instead of after it […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

By Mike Weland Kelli Martin is no stranger to tears, but on Saturday evening, passing by her late brother-in-law’s basement room while doing laundry, she broke and wept as waves […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

The National Weather Service, Spokane, has upgraded the fire weather watch issued this morning for an area including Boundary County and North Idaho, to a red flag warning in effect […]

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 […]

By Clarice McKenney Full disclosure: I strongly support Proposition 1, which will be on our November ballot, because I want every voter in Idaho, regardless of party affiliation, to be […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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, […]

By Clarice McKenney A friend and I went to Roman Nose for huckleberries Tuesday. Heads up to other local pickers. Wink, Inc. is replacing culverts all the way up. That […]

I’m Mike Weland, resident at the Boundary County Restorium assisted living facility in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, where Shelly isn’t just a personal care assistant, helping residents maintain as much independence […]

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 […]

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. […]

High school senior girls from across Idaho, including Rylie Kimball of Bonners Ferry, will join together in Idaho Falls for the Distinguished Young Women of Idaho program to be held […]

Despite his contention that he was being persecuted for purely political reasons, on August 29 Idaho Peace Officer Standards and Training Division Administrator Brad Johnson formally revoked the Idaho POST […]