Category: Feature

The Moyie Springs waterline is fixed and they are running water! Thanks go out to all on the system for your patience and for conserving water. “We all owe a […]

By Sheriff David Kramer To help clarify some of the issues with huckleberry pickers that appear to be picking commercially in Boundary County, I share the following information. The Boundary […]

By Clarice M. McKenney Two Boundary County voters of different party persuasions recently met Karen Matthee on their doorsteps. Both told this reporter that they were impressed enough to vote […]

Alderson Lane is closed just north of the Paradise Valley Road intersection in Bonners Ferry until 5 p.m. today for work on a water main. Passenger vehicles can access Paradise […]

Personnel at the Boundary County Fairgrounds are shifting into overdrive as the 2024 Boundary County Fair draws near, and one thing they truly don’t have time for is vandalism, but […]

Starting Monday, July 8, through Thursday, July 11, road crews will close lanes of traffic on Highway 95 in two areas north of Bonners Ferry to repair the road surface. […]

By Mike Weland If official records were kept, today’s 2024 Independence Day parade could quite possibly have swept multiple records … few in attendance recall one of its duration, its […]

An old scam is once again being perpetrated in Bonners Ferry, this one targeting the elderly. A Bonners Ferry grandmother received a call today that came up on caller ID […]

Photos by Sue Kemmis As part of the reclamation and clean-up of Ambush Rock, the Kootenai Tribe of Idaho, working with Goodfellow Bros. and Boundary County Search and Dive Rescue, […]

It is shaping up to be a deadly summer on Idaho roads. As many Idahoans make Fourth of July travel plans, the Idaho Office of Highway Safety (OHS) encourages caution […]

Nationwide, there are 60 large wildfires and complexes. Idaho Department of Lands firefighters and support staff are in Alaska assisting with the 172 active wildfires across that state. Currently, Idaho […]

Did you know that the Boundary County Fair operates with only five employees? Two are hired specifically for the summer months leading up to the fair. The rest of our […]

Alleged threats against Boundary County Prosecutor Andrakay Pluid and her children, made to a probation officer administering a court-ordered urinalysis on a Bonners Ferry woman facing two recent misdemeanor charges […]

It has come to the attention of the Boundary County Sheriff’s Office that a person claiming to be Deputy John Lund is advising people that they have a warrant for […]

As part of the reclamation and clean-up of Ambush Rock, the Kootenai Tribe of Idaho is working with Goodfellow Bros. to remove the car bodies that are located along the […]

When sheriff’s deputy Michael Valenzuela arrived at Three Mile at about 3 p.m. Friday, June 21, in response to a report of a man down with no pulse and not […]

A body found Sunday morning and recovered from the Kootenai River in Lincoln County has been identified as Jessica Prado, who had been reported missing Wednesday, June 26, while kayaking […]

By Mike Weland Publisher President, Restorium Resident’s Council The rain held off long enough today to make for a pleasantly cool Community Restorium Annual BBQ, but came with a rush […]

JaMisha Nevarez was taken into custody for the third time Friday since being fired, as Misha Davis, as CEO of the Bonners Ferry Seniors Center on May 31, this time […]

By Mike Weland Piper Banning was resuscitated at birth and has overcome hardships that would bow the lesser spirit to become a “typical” 16-year-old few would imagine has faced and […]

Friends of the Restorium vice president Donna Jo Dirks presented facility maintenance supervisor Kevin Schnuerle a “Maintenance Superhero” photo today at a coffee reception in his honor at the Restorium […]

Roosevelt Road, east of North Idaho Energy Logs and west of Zimmerman Road, will be closed July 8-11 while TC Energy/GTN works on the pipeline. During this closure, residents west […]

At approximately 7:58 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Dispatch received a call of a missing person in the Kootenai River. It was reported that Jared Satterlund and Jessica […]

Updated 11:50 a.m. June 26 — Work will get underway tomorrow to repair and restore the Moyie Springs water system after a major line breach March 24 forced the system […]

Maas Loop just north of Pine Street will be temporarily closed from July 1 – 3 while TC energy/GTN works on the pipeline. During this closure, residents north of Pine […]

Concerns are being raised that a June 18 arrest warrant issued against Jamisha Nevarez, 46, Bonners Ferry, that culminated in her arrest and a two-day jail stay before her release […]

By Clarice McKenney   “He’d be right here in the middle,” said Billie Jo Klaniecki, an elderly woman in a white blouse and tie-dyed skirt, who had been rocking to […]

Mountain West Bank is closed on Juneteenth each year, but for the employees, it’s an ideal day to give back to their communities, and it’s become a bank tradition in […]

Isaac Gorman is the young man I write about in the article, “Last week tough, but it had bright moments.” He submitted this original poem as a letter to the editor, which is not the proper section for such work. I’m instead running it as a news item as there isn’t an alternative … yet. Isaac’s poem may turn out to be the premier entry in an entirely new section, tentatively titled “Your Voice,” an outlet for all the creative writers in our Boundary County communities!

By Clarice McKenney Legislative candidate Kathryn Larson, running for Idaho House of Representatives Seat 1B, discussed issues with residents from the towns and rural areas of Boundary County during a […]

By Mike Weland Publisher It’s been over a week since the 9B.News website and my Facebook sites went wonky June 7, and it’s been by turns exhausting, excruciating, exhilarating, It […]

An arrest warrant was issued today for Jamesha Nevarez, better known as Misha Davis, who was hired as CEO of the Bonners Ferry Seniors Center April l and fired May […]

Our bloodhound mix is missing. He took off scared during the thunderstorms and hasn’t made it back home. Please call or message me if you see him (208) 603-1477. The […]

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service Northern Region is investing $1 million to expand the collaborative work with the Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) to reduce wildfire risk and […]

Blume Hill Road will be closed between Arrowleaf Drive and French Point Drive from Monday, June 24, until about Thursday, June 27, while TC energy/GTN works on the pipeline. There […]

Beverly Krichbaum was driving through the Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge June 6 when she spotted this doe and her fawn scant moments after the birth … Momma was still cleaning the newborn! Beverly was and to get a number of good shots before mother and child bounded off together.

By Jessica Tingley The Pearl Theater In response to Steve Tanner’s letter of June 13. The Bonners Ferry Pride event is a rental. The Pearl Board could not cancel it […]

The Board of Directors of the North Bench Fire District is pleased to announce the appointment of Ken Baker as Chief of the North Bench Volunteer Fire Department. The appointment […]

Boundary County Soil Conservation District is set to open an Idaho State Department of Agriculture watercraft inspection station in Bonners Ferry. Starting June 12, the station will serve as a […]

The Bonners Ferry City Pool, 7040 Helena Street, will open for the 2024 season this Sunday, June 9, offering free swimming through August 31, plus swimming lessons for ages four […]

Kenny Mendenhall Stadium will once again be the final setting for another class of Bonners Ferry High School graduates, their work done, their games played, tests taken. At 11 a.m. […]

Sulet Hiatt and her dog Molly were walking back to the car in the high school parking lot from their morning run on the track Thursday when Molly sniffed out […]

As of July 1, Idaho libraries will have to adhere to the “Children’s School and Library Protection Act,” otherwise known as HB-710 that amends section 18-1514 and creates 18-1517B in […]

It’s been two months and six days since a Moyie Springs water main breach March 24 took down the city’s water and the speed at which the water system was […]

Boundary County Commissioners will meet in special session at 1 p.m. today, Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Commissioner’s Chambers, Room 28 in the courthouse at 6452 Kootenai Street, Bonners Ferry, […]

With quiet dignity and little fanfare, Boundary County veterans in American Legion Post 55, Veterans of Foreign War Post 3622 and Disabled American Veterans Chapter 28, joined by other veterans […]

Erik Ketner is the new Director of Panhandle Health District. The District’s Board of Health made the announcement Thursday after the decision was confirmed at their Board of Health meeting. […]

  Memorial Day, which is observed on the last Monday of May, commemorates the men and women who died while in the military service. In observance of Memorial Day, fly […]

The Idaho Democratic Party announced the final statewide results of the Idaho Democratic presidential caucus held today. With 2,412 votes cast in the Idaho Democratic presidential caucus, President Biden won […]

By Mike Weland A repudiation of sorts Tuesday in North Idaho of the extremist “conservative” sect of the the GOP, and a John Bircher’s attempt to return the Democrats to […]

While investigation continues, it is now confirmed after weeks of speculation that Boundary County Sheriff candidate Dave Schuman is under investigation by the Idaho Peace Officer Standards and Training Academy […]

By Mike Weland Naples Elementary Principal Robin Merrifield emailed today asking that I help spread word that each of Boundary County School District 101’s three elementary schools are accepting not […]

By Laura Roady Naturally North Idaho Do you have expired bear spray sitting around? Not sure how to dispose of bear spray properly? Boundary and Bonner County residents and visitors […]

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has issued a severe geomagnetic storm warning from a solar outburst due to reach Earth this afternoon, possibly disrupting power, radio and television. The […]

If you’ve driven Boundary County’s highways and byways much at all in the last several years, you have likely seen a blue Dodge Ram pulled well off the roadway. You […]

By Clarice McKenney More than 90 people crowded the room where Boundary Board of County Commissioners intended to hear from the public about the proposed amendment to the enforcement provisions […]

Idaho Burn Permits are required annually between May 10 and October 20. Obtaining a burn permit ensures your burn is in compliance with Idaho law (Idaho Code 38-115). Individuals living […]

By Mike Weland It’s been nearly two years since Boundary County has heard much of anything from Big Bear Owen Benjamin, his 10-acre property on the banks of the Moyie […]

Notice is hereby given that a public hearing pursuant to Idaho Code and Boundary County code has been set for the Boundary County Board of County Commissioners at 2 p.m. […]

The United States Congress created the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation to lead a nationwide effort to remember America’s fallen firefighters. Since 1992, the tax-exempt, nonprofit Foundation has developed and expanded […]

Bonners Ferry High School principal Lisa Iverson is pleased to present her school’s North Idaho College Idaho Top Scholars (l-r) Helene Rae, Morgan Tye, Sydney Hinthorn, Jesse Fess, Sydney Beckle, […]

As primary election day 2024 draws near, Boundary County Clerk Glenda Poston wants to ensure county residents are aware of new electioneering setbacks from polling sites signed into law March […]

The Seniors Hospitality Center, 6635 Lincoln Street will reopen its doors on May 6, following a temporary closure after the discovery of significant management issues. An audit is now underway, […]

By Piper Banning There was an amazing amount of talent in and around Bonners Ferry High School’s Becker Auditorium Saturday evening as 14 young women, all high school juniors, culminated […]

A Moyie Springs family stopped at the store on their way home Friday so they could spend the weekend at home, but when Rae Stindt opened the door of their […]

  By Piper Banning Your Bonners Ferry Distinguished Young Woman of 2024 is Riley Kimball (left), 1st Runner Up: Sydney Hinthorn, 2nd Runner Up: Alexandra Fodge and 3rd Runner Up: […]

By Mike Weland Wednesday was special for a three-year-old Bonners Ferry boy and his family, coping with the very worst news any parent could ever have to face; “I’m sorry, […]

The Boundary County School District 101 Administrative Office has been moved into offices built at the north end of Valley View Elementary in offices built after the school gym collapsed […]

Lavelle Mayhew, Joan Moellmer and Julie Erikson, sixth, seventh and eighth grade respectively, were identified by Boundary County Middle School staff as being safe, civil and/or productive and were paid […]

By Darrell Kerby Neighbor helping neighbor. Eight years ago, at about 1 a.m. Thursday, April 21, 2016, tragedy struck our Bonners Ferry Community’s Catholic Family. In the heart of our […]

By Mike Weland Members of Bonners Ferry American Legion Post 55 held their annual election April 11 and elected Joe Knight, an Army veteran born in the Oakland Naval Hospital, […]

By Mike Weland Members of the Rod Benders Car Club of Bonners Ferry are putting out a call to all car clubs and hot rod and motorbike enthusiasts in the […]

Governor Brad Little ordered U.S. flags and State of Idaho flags to be lowered to half-staff to honor Ada County Deputy Tobin Bolter who was shot while conducting a traffic […]

Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) is proposing to provide funding to the Kootenai Tribe of Idaho to restore floodplain connectivity to the Kootenai River historic floodplains within the Kootenai National Wildlife […]

Through March 31, incumbent Sen. Scott Herndon and challenger Jim Woodward have spent $132,162 ahead of the May 21 GOP primary. Anyone who has been following Idaho elections has been watching this Panhandle rematch between two Sagle Republicans.

By Laura Roady NaturallyNorthIdaho.com  Dead livestock. No trailer or tractor. There is help. If you live in Boundary County, Idaho, a free program was started in late 2023 to help […]

By Clarice McKenney Sagle resident Kathryn Larson engaged with Boundary County residents in downtown Bonners Ferry in her bid for the Idaho House of Representatives on April 16. Larson, the […]

Jim Woodward’s life story is a testament to the values that define true conservatism in Idaho. His dedication to serving the country is evident from his honorable military service in […]

As of April the bridge abutments and pier, which serve as foundations for the bridge itself, are nearing completion on US Highway 95 near McArthur Lake. Once these are finished the […]

After 17 days hospitalization at Kootenai Health in Coeur d’Alene following a two-vehicle head-on collision on Highway 95 near Elmira March 27, Jesse Schmitz, now a grandpa, is back home, […]

UPDATE: Within moments of learning that help was needed, three of Boundary County’s most adventurous outdoorsmen and explorers, Genny, Kale and Pat, called, geared up and were on the way. […]

By Mike Weland Boundary County Sheriff Dave Kramer is out of town training for life after his long and illustrious law enforcement career draws to a close early next year. […]

The Bonners Ferry Distinguished Young Women program is excited to welcome Kris Crocker as the emcee for this year’s Distinguished Young Women Scholarship program at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 27. […]

People may have gone to the Bonners Ferry Seniors Hospitality Center Tuesday night hoping to see fireworks, but those fizzled quickly, quenched by a take charge new interim CEO who […]

By Dave Schuman I’m a candidate for the elected office of Sheriff in Boundary County, Idaho. After I declared my candidacy, and after a law enforcement career spanning decades with […]

Students in Miss Jantz sixth grade class at Mountain View Christian School used a paper cup with a pinhole in the bottom, tilted onto a flat surface, to safely capture […]

A Bonners Ferry mother of two is hospitalized in Spokane and facing the possibility of losing her sight. She and her family haven’t asked, but they could certainly use the […]

By Mike Weland A 57-year-old Addie man faces up to five years in prison and/or up to $5,000 in fines after three finished pipe bombs and material for several more […]

A two-vehicle head-on collision on Highway 3 near Kitchener, British Columbia, just east of Creston Thursday claimed the lives of both drivers and the unborn child one was carrying, left […]

By Mike Weland When Marciavee Cossette found the doors of the Bonners Ferry Seniors Hospitality Center closed last Friday and she learned that the closure could be long term, tears […]

This year, 14 of Bonners Ferry’s most outstanding junior girls will be given an opportunity to win scholarship money in the annual Bonners Ferry Distinguished Young Women Scholarship Program (formerly […]

By Sheriff David Kramer One of the first signs of spring in Boundary County is seeing Terry Huggins picking up trash along the roads. I have seen Terry along Highway […]

After an apparent shakeup in board and staff since last week, the Bonners Ferry Senior Hospitality Center has been closed and attempts to reach someone in authority to provide answers […]

Boundary County Sheriff Dave Kramer extends a welcome to two new calm voices who have recently joined the team in the dispatch center, there to provide calm when all around […]

Jesse Schmitz is above all else a devoted family man. He was seriously injured Wednesday in a two vehicle collision in Elmira. His 49th birthday is Thursday and he’s praying […]

The deadline for partisan candidates to withdraw their candidacy for the May 21 primary election was Friday, March 29, 2024 at 5 p.m., which followed the March 4-15 filing period. […]

This year, 14 of Bonners Ferry’s most outstanding junior girls will be given an opportunity to win scholarship money in the annual Bonners Ferry Distinguished Young Women Scholarship Program (formerly […]

Kids young and old worked together and had plenty of fun helping the Easter Bunny and the Bonners Ferry Rotary Club get ready for Boundary County’s biggest annual Easter Egg […]

At about 9:40 p.m. Sunday, March 24, Bonners Ferry Police officers were dispatched to assist a transport officer under contract with Turning Winds School, Troy, Montana. Turning Winds school is […]

By James Hanlon, Spokesman Review jamesh@spokesman.com Boundary County sheriff candidates Jon VanGesen, Travis Stolley and Dave Schuman debate at Bonners Ferry High School on Thursday. Photo by James Hanlon – […]

3:15 p.m.: The 14-year-old is back in custody, one of two cars he allegedly stole in Bonners Ferry is being towed back home and the keys to a first car […]

By Mike Weland It was 125 years ago this week and the Kootenai Herald, the pioneer paper of Kootenai County, Idaho, advertised that everything was new the International Hotel, a […]

This year, 14 of Bonners Ferry’s most outstanding junior girls will be given an opportunity to win scholarship money in the annual Bonners Ferry Distinguished Young Women Scholarship Program (formerly […]

The North Idaho Avalanche Center, Sandpoint, has issued a backcountry avalanche warning for Boundary and Bonner Counties in effect through 6:30 a.m. Monday due to warming temperatures and sunshine that […]

The Boundary County Museum began three days filled with hustle, bustle, and the energy that comes with fourth graders March 4. Working in groups, peering closely across tables, they searched […]

Lifelong Bonners Ferry resident Mary Collett suffered serious injuries December 6 in a two vehicle collision on Highway 95 in front of the Kootenai River Inn that left both vehicles […]

The Bonners Ferry High School FIRST Robotics Team, 2130 Alpha Plus, has been working hard in preparation for this year’s regional competition taking place Thursday and Friday, March 20-23, in […]

This year, 14 of Bonners Ferry’s most outstanding junior girls will be given an opportunity to win scholarship money in the annual Bonners Ferry Distinguished Young Women Scholarship Program (formerly […]

Bonners Ferry High School would like to congratulate this year’s Top Ten Seniors, above. These students finished with the highest grade point averages in their class and have worked exceptionally […]

As of this morning, 11 county residents have filed declaration of candidacy petitions for local offices to appear on the May 21 primary election ballot, all of them, thus far, […]

Investigation continues and Chisolm Road in north Boundary County remains closed after a shooting incident Saturday night left two people injured, one in serious condition. Details remain sketchy, but according […]

The Idaho Democratic Party announced locations for the 2024 Idaho Democratic Presidential Caucus. In Boundary County, the caucus will be held at the Boundary County Fairgrounds, 6567 Recreation Park Road, […]

Searchers on Saturday located and recovered the body of snowmobiler Lance J. Gidley, 54, Sandpoint, who was caught in an avalanche Friday afternoon in Boundary County. A group of experienced […]