Category: Feature

Did you know that there is a group in Boundary County called Boundary County Clean-Up Project? This Boundary County Cleanup Project | Facebook page is a hub for volunteers to […]

The National Weather Service, Spokane, has issued a wind advisory for North Idaho and much of eastern Washington, in effect from 8 a.m.to 9 p.m. Sunday. Southwest winds of 20 […]

Stacie Watts has officially announced her candidacy for Boundary County Clerk, bringing a combination of public service experience, financial management expertise, and a strong commitment to community engagement to the […]

By Kyle Pfannenstiel, Idaho Capital Sun The Idaho House on Thursday widely passed a bill that would fine local and state governments for flying flags that aren’t on the Legislature’s […]

Many of you may remember Marianne and Roy Hale. Marianne worked for Boundary County School District for many years and only a few years ago, they retired and relocated to […]

After 87 years, the man who was called in as a mediator during the 1992 Ruby Ridge Standoff, James “Bo” Gritz, has died. Bo served as a Special Forces officer […]

Mina and Hugo are the pets of the week this week at Second Chance Animal Adoption. Don’t forget that the pets of the week are 50% off the regular adoption […]

“I’m proud of this team. They have come such a long way since our first game.” Head Coach Greg Kissee said Tuesday, “This is going to be a great experience, […]

By Kristie Campbell Although the competition in the 108th Spokesman-Review Trapshoot is over, final results weren’t in by the end of the weekend. Final standings will be reported next week. […]

The Bonner County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in locating runaway juvenile, Anjellic Baker. Anjellic is a 16-year-old female described as 5’7″, 130-pound, hazel eyes and blonde hair. […]

In support of the national United Methodist Church Immigrant Justice Day Wednesday, five of us from Bonners Ferry UMC stood in the icy winds on the Kootenai River Bridge waving […]

Many of you may remember Travis and Sarah Inman. They called Bonners Ferry their home for several years with Travis working at the border and Sarah working as a registered […]

Boundary County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a firearm stolen from a vehicle on Westwood Drive, Moyie Springs, at about 12:42 p.m. today. The handgun, valued at about […]

By Kyle Pfannenstiel, Idaho Capital Sun A bill backed by Idaho Republican legislative leaders that would let the state freeze funds for local governments if the state’s attorney general suspects […]

I’m Chuck Lowman, and I’m seeking your support to represent our district in the Idaho House of Representatives. My life has always been centered around service. From earning my Eagle […]

According to Wikipedia – Fentanyl is a highly potent synthetic opioid of the piperidine family, used primarily as pain medication. It is 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine. Its primary clinical use is in pain […]

The Bonners Ferry Senior Hospitality Center, a warm and welcoming haven for Boundary County’s elders to gather for good company, a meal or a hot cup of coffee, a game […]

By Sheriff Travis Stolley Over the weekend sheriff’s dispatch received reports from the community about “spoofing calls.” The calls appear to be coming from our administrative phone number pretending to […]

Are you planning on traveling to Mexico in the near future? Read this security alert before you make travel plans. According to the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Mexico website […]

“They took on the challenge and they won!” Tom said, “I wanted to inspire and I was happy to lose this challenge. The employees took the bull by the horns, […]

Second Chance Animal Adoption dogs and board members were set up at Tractor Supply today taking tickets for the goodie basket raffle, donations for the shelter and applications for pet […]

Former Badger, Helene Rae, daughter of Brian and Teresa of Bonners Ferry, is making waves as a Yote. As a freshman, Helene threw an impressive 45.87 feet in the shot […]

UPDATE: On February 23, tracks were seen in the area of Monroe and Boise Streets. The Bonners Ferry Police Department has received reports of a mountain lion in the area […]

State Representative Cornel Rasor announced Tuesday that he will seek re-election to the Idaho House of Representatives, District 1B, in the Republican primary on May 19, 2026. Rasor, a North […]

Republican State Senator Jim Woodward is announcing his re-election campaign for the Legislative District 1 senate seat. The primary election is Tuesday, May 19, followed by the general election on […]

  The first ‘honor roll’ dates back to as far as 1776 when the College of William and Mary first introduced the honor roll system. As it has morphed over […]

Felonies and misdemeanors February 7, 2026 through February 13, 2026 Judge Justin Julian Zap Jospeh Andrejczak, Bonners Ferry, Bonners Ferry Police Department, born 2005, charged fail to stop for damage […]

By Kristie Campbell In the Spokesman-Review Trapshoot, Bonners Ferry retook 9th place in Division III for Week 6. The top scorers for Week 6 were Ron Campbell and Donald Donoho […]

The Valentine’s Day matchup between the Spokane Falls Community College Sasquatch and the Treasure Valley Community College Chukars ended with a strong finish and another win for the Chukars! Former […]

On February 2, 2026, the Roadrunners 4-H Club had their first meeting of the year. The Roadrunners are one of five 4-H Clubs here in B0undary County. The Catacootas, Groom […]

Some of you may remember Hannah and Adrian Teutsch and their sweet baby girl, Hadrianna. In August of 2024 at just two months old, Hadrianna passed away from SIDS. Fast […]

Attorney General Raúl Labrador, joined by the Idaho Judicial Branch, the Idaho Sheriffs’ Association, and the Idaho Prosecuting Attorneys Association, issued a renewed consumer alert Thursday warning Idahoans about jury […]

According to the Idaho Transportation Department, on Friday, January 23, a hypodermic needle was found hidden beneath a handrail inside a restroom stall at the Lenore Rest Area, approximate 23 […]

Community pillar, Bruce Merrifield was taken to Boundary Community Hospital on February 6, 2026, with severe chest pain. The doctors discovered that this was caused by a severe aortic dissection […]

John and Linda Alt welcomed their herd ‘s first calf of the season Wednesday, an easy birth to start this year’s calving season … with 27 more calves expected in […]

Many of you may know the wonderful man who has been a local pilar of this community for years. You may have seen him at church, or at his shop […]

By Boundary County Sheriff Travis Stolley We recently responded to a report of a bullet striking a home in our county. Unfortunately, this isn’t the only time this has happened. […]

by Logan Finney, Idaho Capital Sun February 10, 2026 This story was originally published by FāVS News on Feb. 10, 2026. Idahoans serenaded the Capitol halls Monday morning with a […]

A 30-year-old Rathdrum man who fell for a sting operation by the Boundary County Sheriff’s Office last summer will spend three to four years in prison and pay a $1,000 […]

By Katie Banning The trial of Boundary County woman Katherine Cowell accused of two counts of lewd conduct with a child under 16 in February 2025 is over after just […]

By Katie Banning The trial of a Boundary County woman accused of two counts of lewd conduct with a child under 16 in underway in Bonner County. On February 5, […]

By  Idaho District 1 Senator Jim Woodward I was happy to hear about the great turnout for the January townhall meetings and sorry I had to miss them. Our next […]

Luke Skywalker and Sparky are the pets of the week this week at Second Chance Animal Adoption. Don’t forget that the pets of the week are 50% off the regular […]

In 2025, Boundary County Library had around 60 people complete the Book Nerd Challenge (read 10 books in different categories) and 45 people complete our Book Dragon Challenge (read 50 […]

Friends are rallying for Lisa Barton, whom many in Boundary County might know for her bright smile, warm welcome and helping hand in her many years working at the Bonners […]

Festival of Hearts Returns Feb. 28 with “Golden Era Glamour” Gala Night to Benefit Boundary Community Hospital Get ready for a night of sparkle, celebration, and community spirit. The Fry […]

Union Pacific Railroad will be performing track maintenance at the District Two Road crossing between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. Tuesday, February 10. During this time, the crossing will be […]

On January 29 a Motion in Limine was filed to exclude evidence of silence in the case of lewd conduct with a minor under the age of 16 against Katherine […]

Henry and Luna are the pets of the week this week at Second Chance Animal Adoption. Don’t forget that the pets of the week are 50% off the regular adoption […]

Meet Charlee Schmitz – age three, full of throttle and already chasing that checkered flag! Charlee is seeking sponsorships for the 2026 season of arena cross and is ready to […]

In the Spokesman-Review Trapshoot, Bonners Ferry stayed in 9th place in our Division for Week 4. The top scorers for Week 3 were Dustin Myers, 25; Ron Campbell 24, Donald […]

Suspicious circumstance reported. On January 30 at 10:37 a.m. Boundary County dispatch responded to a call from Columbia Bank personnel reporting a threatening letter addressed to all of the bankers […]

By Mike Weland Daniel Peter Floyd, 59, terrorized the Good Grief/Eastport area in general and Old Addie Road neighbors Dave and Kim Eccles in particular for more than seven years […]

By Foundations School At Foundations School, we believe education should shape the whole child heart, mind, and hands. We are a Bible-based, trade-focused K–12 school offering hands-on learning paired with […]

The Boundary County Restorium is seeking donations for the residents for the “Lucky Buck Store.” The residents earn “Lucky Bucks” attending activities once and month then use their earned bucks […]

The Bonners Ferry FFA Chapter traveled to Moscow, Idaho on Friday for the District 5 Farm Bureau Discussion Meet and Speech Contest. Let’s give a round of applause to Ethan […]

Jim Woodward Idaho Senator District 1 Greetings from Boise! We are wrapping up the third week of the 2026 session. The General Fund revenue projection for the next budget year […]

North Idaho Classical Academy (NICA) is set to open its doors in August 2026, offering a tuition-free, public charter school experience grounded in classical education principles. Located in Bonners Ferry, […]

Cabinet Motors is a 30-year family-owned fixture in Boundary County, a business that prides itself on being able to rely on their reptation for on word-of-mouth referrals to keep their […]

North Idaho Classical Academy is intentionally screen-free – not because technology is bad – but because children learn best through direct instruction, thoughtful discussion, and engagement with great books. Screen-free […]

On January 18, the Bonners Ferry Eagles Aerie #3522 hosted a huckleberry pancake breakfast complete with eggs, sausage, fruit and coffee with all proceeds being donated to Second Chance Animal […]

Boundary County Parks and Recreation Basketball Update: More Boys 3rd/4th and Girls 3rd/4th players are needed and an additional coach for each division. The current teams are big but there […]

By Kathy Konek On January 17 and 18, the Kootenai Valley Rifle Club, in Bonners Ferry, hosted the Idaho State Junior Olympic Rifle Championship. Shooters from around the region participated. […]

Foundations School executive director Charlisa “Charli” Turner has been nominated for National Life Group’s 2025-26 LifeChanger of the Year award. National Life Group’s LifeChanger of the Year recognizes and rewards […]

Felonies and misdemeanors January 10, 2026 through January 16, 2026 Judge Justin Julian Rose Marie Abraham, Bonners Ferry, Boundary County Sheriff, born 1989, charged with possession of a controlled substance […]

With the commencement of the 2026 Idaho legislative session January 12, District 1 lawmakers announced a series of town halls in Bonner and Boundary counties. Senator Jim Woodward, R-Sagle, and […]

The Idaho Transportation Department is inviting residents, businesses, and travelers to an open house event focused on safety along U.S. Highway 95 between Ponderay and the Canadian border. The event […]

Nyx and Zelda are the pets of the week this week at Second Chance Animal Adoption. Don’t forget that the pets of the week are 50% off the regular adoption […]

The Idaho Governor’s Office of Species Conservation (OSC) has funding available to implement preventative measures aimed at reducing wolf and grizzly bear conflict. Proposals will be accepted through March 1. Proposals […]

By Kristie Campbell Hi Gun Club Members and Guests! Welcome to 2026 and the next season of Winter Leagues. Our soft launch into the season began last week with the […]

Mr. Speaker, Mr. Pro Tem, Mr. President, honored legislators, my fellow constitutional officers, Mr. Chief Justice and members of the judiciary, my wife and your First Lady, Teresa, our family, […]

7:37: Carly and Bearic have been located. The Bonner County Sheriffs Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating missing Carly McPeak and her son, Bearic Spence, out of Sandpoint. […]

The Pro‑Voice Project Presents: OBGYN Care on the Line, a Community Conversation at the Sandpoint Library SANDPOINT, IDAHO — The Pro-Voice Project will host “OBGYN Care on the Line: A […]

Spring planting season will be here soon, and the Boundary Soil Conservation District is now taking orders for their annual Tree Seedling Sale- with locally sourced seedlings arriving early April. […]

Bonners Ferry’s favorite music teacher and musician Glenda Novinger and her husband Ross were just settling in for Christmas with their family and unwinding after the long trip to California […]

by Laura Guido, Idaho Capital Sun The engine room of one of the U.S. Navy’s newest fast attack submarines, the USS Idaho, will be named for former Idaho Governor and […]

By Darrell Kerby There are men who pass through public life like a summer storm—loud, brief, and gone. And then there are those who move like rivers through the land: […]

UPDATE: Family found and will be reunited soon! This scared geriatric dog would love to go home to his family. He was found about five days ago off Highway 95 […]

Second Harvest Inland Empire is scheduling a mobile food distribution delivery to Boundary County on Thursday, January 15, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is a special truck […]

In a small community like Boundary County, teamwork is everything. For years, the Boundary County School District (BCSD) has found a dedicated partner in the Kootenai Tribe of Idaho. Through […]

At about 11:30 a.m. Thursday, January 8, Mika Waltering and Tristen Hafner were waiting for a tow after they lost control of their pick-up that came to rest in a […]

Idaho Transportation Department folks talk a lot about giving plows space … and this is exactly why. On Wednesday, January 8, one of their trucks was hit while working to […]

Jeremiah Kiley, 29, was taken into custody without incident Tuesday by the Bonner County Sheriff’s Office on a charge of second degree murder for allegedly killing his grandfather, 69-year -old […]

The National Weather Service, Spokane, has issued a winter weather advisory for snow affecting Boundary, Bonner and part of Kootenai Counties through 4 a.m. Thursday, January 8. Two to four […]

Felonies and misdemeanors December 27, 2025 through January 2, 2026 Judge Justin Julian Roy L Brown II, Boundary County Sheriff, born 1969, charged with weapon, unlawful possession by convicted felon, […]

4-H Enrollment ends on Jan. 10, 2026. Step 1: Log in to https://4h.zsuite.org and Register. Step 2: Come to the Boundary County Extension Office located at 6791 B Main Street […]

A message from the Bonners Ferry Police Department: Over the next few weeks, we will be outfitting our patrol vehicles with AED units. These units were purchased by obtaining a […]

Buddy and Hugo are the pets of the week this week at Second Chance Animal Adoption. Don’t forget that the pets of the week are 50% off the regular adoption […]

According to Northern Lights Electric Cooperative at 7:20 p.m. PST Our crews are responding to a power outage caused by a vehicle collision with a power pole near our Mt. […]

The National Weather Service, Spokane, has issued a winter weather watch from Tuesday morning through Wednesday morning for copious amounts of snow across North Idaho. Predictions call for accumulations of […]

The National Weather Service, Missoula, has issued a winter storm watch for the Kootenai/Cabinet region of northwest Montana, with from four to eight inches of snow possible in the valleys […]

South Boundary Fire is proud to announce the award of a grant from the North Idaho Healthcare Coalition to purchase three Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs). This is a major step […]

The Montana Tech Orediggers took the road tonight to windy North Dakota to take on the Bismark State Mystics. Why does 9B.News care about a Montana and North Dakota game […]

The National Weather Service, Spokane, has issued a winter weather advisory for mixed precipitation and snow, in effect for an area including Boundary County, in effect from 4 p.m. today […]

Badgers Basketball made the 260-mile round trip trek to Reardan, Washington twice this week to take part in the Lion’s Club’s 79th annual Reardan Christmas Tournament at Reardan High School. […]

Attorney General Raúl Labrador is warning Idahoans about a text scam claiming recipients must act urgently to receive $2,000 tariff rebate checks. The fraudulent messages, complete with bold and capitalized […]

Felonies and misdemeanors December 20 through December 26, 2025 Judge Justin Julian Jesse Robert Gondek, Bonners Ferry, born 1991, charged with petit theft, a misdemeanor, December 23, 2025, Bonners Ferry […]

Boundary County Sheriff’s Office has some non-emergency phone lines that are down today. 911 lines have not been affected. Personnel are still working on getting all non-emergency phones lines restored.

Al Wilson’s old auto repair shop at 6714 Main Street, Bonners Ferry, now Elite Tire & Suspension, went up in flames early this morning, drawing a response from the Bonners Ferry Fire Department and other fire crews from outlying departments called in for mutual aid. As of 7:30 a.m., crews are still on scene.

A Palmer, Alaska, woman who spent much of her youth and early adulthood in Bonners Ferry, graduating from Bonners Ferry High School in 1986 and was proud to have joined […]

“In 1988, a small group of us locals started the North Idaho Chapter of the National Audubon Society. The North Idaho chapter was both Bonners Ferry and Sandpoint …” Jan […]

In November, Kootenai Health announced that they were unable to reach an agreement with Regence BlueShield and would be out of network for thousands of patients beginning January 1, 2026. […]

A generous community donor has made it possible for local residents to take advantage of a special holiday ticket promotion for the upcoming Boots & Bling Cowboy Ball, a New […]

By Mike Weland At about 10:18 p.m. Thursday, July 24, calls flooded into sheriff’s dispatch of a domestic disturbance at a residence in Kaniksu Trailer Court on Bonners Ferry’s North […]

Kat Baron and her husband recently moved their family from the Coeur d’Alene area to beautiful Bonners Ferry to escape the fast-paced city life and start their homesteading journey and […]

By Mike Weland Jacob Ronald Navarro, 34, formerly of Boundary County and now living in Sandpoint, faces up to 15 years in prison and/or up to a $50,000 in fines […]

The flood relief food drive for Libby has come to an end, and I am very proud of all that we as a community managed to provide for our lovely neighbors to the east. Hundreds of pounds of food and water were delivered to the Libby Christian Church Food Pantry along with a good amount of monetary donations as well.

Cynthia Cummings, a friend to all who meet her, your hometown volleyball coach, wife to Brian, a mom of four and a grandma of three, was recently diagnosed with invasive […]

FINAL: Orediggers WIN 82-75. Bonners Ferry’s own Asher Williams, as a freshman, was point leader for the Orediggers and a point leader with 20 for the game second to Montana […]

Update from Northern Lights Electric: Wednesday, 3:00 P.M. PST Crews continue working across our service area to restore power as safely and quickly as conditions allow. Today’s storm damage is […]

10:11 a.m.: Ruby Creek Road is partially washed out in the 310o block. 10:08 a.m.: The Boundary County Courthouse will be closed until further notice due to a power outage. […]

The National Weather Service, Spokane, has issued a high wind warning for southwest winds gusting as high as 70 miles-per-hour over an area including Boundary County, in effect from 10 […]

Jaxon and Buddy are the pets of the week this week at Second Chance Animal Adoption. Don’t forget that the pets of the week are 50% off the regular adoption […]

By Panhandle Republican Women In March 2024, we hosted a Sheriff’s Debate that brought over 600 people together in one room. The questions weren’t scripted. They came directly from public […]

Froyo Mama, your favorite neighborhood spot known for refreshing frozen yogurt and creative flavors, is expanding its menu in a delicious new direction. The owners of both Froyo Mama and […]

This friendly hound wound up in the pound and he wants to go home! If you belong to this fine looking neutered young man, call Second Chance Animal Adoption, (208) 267-7504. He’ll be plumb tickled if you did.

Jackie disappeared yesterday afternoon from Paradise Valley at the top of Brown Creek Road. She’s ten-year-old golden retriever on two medications. Her contact information is on her collar. If you see Jackie or know where she might be, call Dina at (253) 370-3515.

“After a tough battle on the court against Lewiston on Friday night, several of the varsity Badger boys along with their coach, Greg Kissee showed true Badger Pride by giving […]

Northwoods Tavern, along with friends and family of Bill Markgraff are holding a benefit fundraiser on January 25, 2026, at 1 p.m. to help offset the financial hardships for Jessical […]

Inspire Girls Basketball Club’s 7th grade team coached by Tomi Bateman and Clint Arthur participated in the Lake City Jamboree on Friday in Coeur d’Alene where middle school basketball players […]

The National Weather Service, Spokane, has issued a high wind watch for an area including Boundary County, in effect from Tuesday evening through Wednesday afternoon. Sustained southwest winds of 25- […]

Santa Claus is coming to town in Chariots of Fire On December 20, a brilliant parade of fire engines decked out in an array of Christmas lights will carry Santa […]

The National Weather Service, Spokane, has issued a special weather statement for the folks in the Idaho Panhandle that weather is likely to get a tad bit frisky next week […]

Boundary Community Hospital is proud to announce the successful three-year redesignation of our Stroke and STEMI (Heart Attack) programs under Idaho’s Time- Sensitive Emergency (TSE) system. These designations confirm that […]

By Mike Weland Unseasonably warm temperatures … who among us remembers seeing a thermometer reading 50F on December 11? … and nearly a week of continuous rain with a few […]