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 […]
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Addie man pleads guilty to possessing bombs
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, […]
Misha Davis free after plea deal
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 […]
First half taxes due by December 20
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. […]
Commissioners uphold P&Z commission on PDI appeal
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 […]
Anna Michelle Hathaway — service will be Thursday
From Anna’s husband, Matt Hathaway: I regret the misunderstanding and the short notice, but services for Anna will be held Thursday, December 12, 2024, at New Life Church, 1925 N […]
An ages-old trust betrayed, another cherished kindness lost
The dogs in our community can no longer look forward to tasty bones from South Hill Locker brought home for them to chew. A few “care for nobodies” have abused […]
Free IPN F Christmas trees for fourth graders
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 […]
Basil gets 15 years for jail drug death
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 […]
Drivers in fatal Highway 95 collision named
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, […]
Mikey’s family asks we refrain from posting updates
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 […]
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 […]
Former BFHS teacher hosts quinceanera for daughter
By Piper Banning Eva Naranjo, a sophomore at Bonners Ferry High School and the daughter of former BFHS Spanish teacher Jessica Vineyard and her husband Nolan, celebrated her quinceañera November […]
Deputy’s initiative brings vests for detention deputies
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 […]
Troy woman missing, family frantic
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 […]
I went to see him and say goodbye, and I am coming home with hope
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 […]
Man with county ties coaching pro soccer in Lexington
In a defining moment for Lexington Sporting Club, Lexington, Kentucky, and the local soccer community, the club proudly announced Terry Boss, who has deep roots in Boundary County, as the […]
Flags half staff Saturday for Pearl Harbor Day
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 […]
Slickeryer roads in Saturday forecast
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 […]
Winter weather warning issued for Kootenai/Cabinet
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 moved to Post Falls facility, Polar Plunge to honor him
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 […]
Aurora hanging out at the Restorium
Cathie Peterson gifted this hand painted mobile of a stork-like bird, named Aurora, for the enjoyment of Restorium residents and their visitors. Now hanging just inside the main door, it […]
Homestead Produce honored as Local Food Leader
Homestead Produce, a pioneering farm in Bonners Ferry, has been awarded the Local Food Leader award at this year’s Selkirk-Pend Oreille Food Summit held November 8. This accolade recognizes their […]
The problem with our cats
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 […]
Hope for Mikey, but no promises
Doctors in the critical care unit continue to do everything they can to help Mikey Bjoraker, hit by a vehicle and seriously injured on Highway 95 in front of Liberty […]
One door closes and a blessing arrives: Cote Banuet rocks CAP food drive
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 […]
Mikey still critical, visits on hold
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 […]
Moyie family needs after cancer diagnosis
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 […]
Charlie and Tay wander home after mug shots appear
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 […]
Mikey Bjoraker in critical care, visitors welcome
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 […]
Mikey Bjoraker: No broken bones, sjkull intact!
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 […]
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 […]
Public hearing set on Agricultural Protection Area Ordinance
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 […]
Badger girls wrap the week with a hoops tournament win!
This week was a long one for the girls varsity basketball team. With intense practices and a loss to Moscow on Monday, they went back to the court in Kellogg […]
Connie, Shelley Restorium Employees of the Month
On behalf of the Friends of the Restorium, the Restorium Residents Council recognized Ray Olsen Employee of the Month “We Care” Award recipients Connie Gentry, September, and Shelley McPherson, October. […]
ISP seeks public’s help in fatal crash investigation
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 […]
RV renewals due by year’s end
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, […]
Sir? Are there any woods around here?
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 […]
Family seeks cell phone holding photos of child lost in collision
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 […]
Chuck Quillin’s Three Mile Thanksgiving legacy of thanks lives on
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, […]
Lady Badgers take the win AGAIN tonight against the Kellogg Wildcats, 49-21!! The Badgers host the Moscow Bears at 7 p.m. Friday, December 6 … Go Badgers!
Lady Badgers take the win AGAIN tonight against the Kellogg Wildcats, 49-21!! The Badgers host the Moscow Bears at 7 p.m. Friday, December 6 … Go Badgers!
More than a family can bear alone
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 […]
Juvenile dies in head-on crash near Elmira
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 […]
Finding county offices
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 of sale of building, call for bids
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 […]
9B.News Snowline is open
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.
Honoring the people behind our historic November 5 election
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.
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 […]
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING on the status of funded activities
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 […]
Seniors…are you ready to exercise?
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 […]
Girls basketball, and football-volleyball All-League wrap
The only game we had last week was girls basketball. The varsity lady Badgers had their first match up of the season last night against the 5A Sandpoint Bulldogs. Sophomore […]
PDI appeal hearing reset, situation gets worse
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 […]
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 […]
Shooting hoops, shooting targets and wrestling in this week’s wrap
Welcome back, Bonners Ferry Badger fans! It’s basketball season again. I have heard some great things about the season ahead and just yesterday I got some intel from head coach […]
Jimmy and Brenda Ball …
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.
A Veteran’s Day to remember
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 […]
Eagles Auxiliary gives to Friends of the Restorium
The Bonners Ferry Eagles Auxiliary was proud to present The Friends of the Restorium a check for $538 raised from last month’s Eagle’s Breakfast. Presenting check to Friends president Jeannie […]
Semper Fi and a phone scam … Tim Wilson’s Sunday
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 […]
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, […]
Looking for ways to help?
Foundations School is looking for warm, gently used coveralls, basic tools and safety gear for their skills day students. The weather is getting cooler and skills days are often in […]
The actual election process
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 […]
An election that will go down in history
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 […]
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 […]
Boundary County General Election Results 2024
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.
Valley View recognizes young stars
The first Super Star Citizens of the Bonners Ferry High School Class of 2037 have been identified by Valley View teachers Susie Alvarez and Lauren Bartoe … they are kindergarteners […]
Elderly man missing in Bonner County
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 Great Pumpkin brings Halloween fun to the Restorium
… And so in the year of 2024, the Cornman had brought to the Restorium a batch of pumpkins, and hiding amongst them must have been the Great Pumpkin, for […]
Trick or treat? Nope … open or concealed
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 […]
Tribal cultural discoveries propel McArthur Lake project to national award
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 […]
Fire season to close Friday
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 […]
Early/absentee voting could set record
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 […]
ON TO STATE! This week’s wrap!
By Piper Banning Badger Sports It was a long week for the Badgers this week. Cross Country and Volleyball had districts, the girls and boy’s varsity soccer teams went to […]
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 […]
Spongy (formerly gypsy) moth found in Sandpoint
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 […]
How to find out if BCSD101 schools are closed
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 […]
ISP warns of new phone scam
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 […]
Bonner County Sheriff looking for teen runaway
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 […]
Community, friends step up for the Cornman
Jim Cadnum, also known as “Bird” or “The Cornman,” 78, is one of those good people who’ve given much to this community we call home, both as a long-time forester […]
Sauter speaks to voters’ concerns
By Representative Mark Sauter Idaho House District 1 A (208) 627-6288 As I’ve been campaigning over the last few weeks, people have been asking me some good questions about my […]
Hope House needs help stocking freezers
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’ election underway
“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 […]
$5,000 reward offered for missing sex offender
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 […]
Fugitive sex offender loose in North Idaho
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 […]
Bonners Ferry Pupuseria celebrating five years
By Mike Weland Before packing up and moving to Bonners Ferry, Jay Carr and Elva Zepeda would pack their tent and picnic basket to go camping at Ocean Cove, and […]
PDI appeal may be drifting into a perfect storm
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 […]
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 […]
Badger boys, girls both on their way to soccer district championship
By Piper Banning The Badger boys win another shutout 2-0 over Grangeville this afternoon! They’ll play the championship game vs. CdA Charter Wednesday at 6 p.m. in Post Falls! Let’s […]
Badger boys shut out Lumberjacks in soccer districts
By Piper Banning In Europe, the game of soccer is called football. In Post Falls Monday in game 1 of the 2024 Intermountain League District4A boys soccer, the Badgers put […]
Proactive actions lower bond amount for Valley View Elementary
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 […]
Where to turn for emergency school information
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 […]
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 […]
Today last day to pre-register to vote November 5
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 […]
Commissioners table PDI decision
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 […]
Closed fire season extended indefinitely
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 […]
After waiting a century, Badger Hall of Fame inaugural is nigh
By Piper Banning We are small, but fierce. The Bonners Ferry Badgers have, since infancy, housed athletes in the four walls of each school in Boundary County, some of them […]
Where the dog stops
Clarice McKenney heard laughter from around the visitors center while meandering about the Farmers Market Saturday that sounded as something fun or funny were afoot, so she set out to […]
Water woes hamper refuge duck hunts
Water woes continue to plague Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge with the one remaining pump not operating at full capacity. The south end of the managed waterfowl hunt has achieved desirable […]
Commissioners to hear Panhandle Door and Drawer appeal Wednesday
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 […]
Troy man embarks on life of a Coastie at sea
Richard Harris, a 2024 graduate of Troy High School, the son of Mike and Brooke Harris, Troy, and big brother to Salix Harris, graduated Coast Guard boot camp at Cape […]
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 […]
Houck Farms receives Idaho Century Farm Award
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 […]
Tompkins graduates U of I
A total of 226 degrees were awarded to 222 University of Idaho students in graduation ceremonies for summer, 2024. The sole Boundary County graduate is Benjamin M. Tompkins, Bonners Ferry, […]
Last winter it snowed … inside a Valley View restroom
By Michelle Halter Valley View Principal One of the things that I always looked forward to every school year – for as long as I can remember – was getting […]
Light turnout at Proposition 1 town hall
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 […]
USS Idaho launched to meet the sea
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 student artists asked to think winter
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 […]
Portion of Unit 1 in Panhandle added to CWD Management Zone
After three white-tailed deer tested positive for chronic wasting disease near Bonners Ferry, the portion of Unit 1 within Boundary County and east of the Selkirk Mountains crest (see map […]
KVR&PC kicking off season with open house
Kootenai Valley Rifle & Pistol Club shooters have won local and state matches, earned college scholarships, a place on the line at the Junior Olympics, and produced nationally recognized NRA […]
BFPD seeking Kaniksu Street sign thief
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 […]
James Joseph “Jim” Neumayer
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of James Joseph “Jim” Neumayer, a beloved husband, father, and friend, who departed this life peacefully September 25, 2024, at […]
Sunday conditions ripe for fire — red flag warning issued
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 […]
Boundary County CWD hunt finds two more cases
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 […]
Sunset Home unveiling new Hospice suite today
Sunset Home Assisted Living, 510920 Highway 95, Bonners Ferry, just north of Three Mile, will unveil a gift to the community, from the community, at a very special open […]
Open Primaries (Prop 1) attacked by opponents using false statements
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 […]
Storm claims Sandpoint teen
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 […]
Wednesday’s sudden storm time lapse
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 […]
Badgers have fire up their butts Week in review, September 16-21
By Piper Banning Badger Sports Reporter Last Monday and Tuesday were big for the Boys varsity soccer team with a win 6-0 versus Priest River on Monday and the very […]
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BCH welcomes orthopedic surgeon Dr. Lisa Galasso
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. […]
Raven and Camille elicit super smiles
Bonners Ferry teens Raven Rory, 13, and Camille Jones, 12, got up early Saturday, dressed up like their favorite super heroines and walk over to Saturday Farmers Market just to […]
Meeting set on refuge floodplain project
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, […]
Mike Weland’s ‘Boundary County Doodles’ posters can be yours!
By Mike Weland I caught the drawing bug in the spring of 1969, crammed in the back seat of a red Ford Galaxy 500 in the sliver of seat grudgingly […]
A fine jaunt up Roman Nose despite cold rain, roadwork
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 […]
Squirrelly Tees Snack Shack has moved
Squirrelly Tees Snack Shack has outgrown its old place and has relocated to the Riverside Auto parking lot in the old service center show room! Their permanent hours are 10 […]
Shelly needs community’s help … Jose can’t do it alone
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 […]
Get your Badger Booster card, save big!
It’s time again for the Badger Booster Cards for discounts around the community! If see a Badger athlete around, hit them up for one; only $20, cash or check. This […]
Remembering the first day at Valley View
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 […]
CWD chats in Boundary County end
Community Chat meetings in Bonners Ferry regarding Chronic Wasting Disease are done unless\until additional information is available to share with the public. With the Unit 1 surveillance hunt now over […]
ICF awards $17,093 to Boundary County
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. […]
Homecoming week in review — Badgers staying busy
By Badger Reporter Piper Banning It was a busy week for the Badgers. So busy in fact, that some of the scores and stats didn’t make […]
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 […]
Rylie Kimball leaving soon to vie for state DYW title
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 […]
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 […]
An incredible journey revisited
This story originally appeared March 1, 2003, seemingly just yesterday but 21 years ago. It’s now 71 years since two teenage boys left their parents and eight siblings on the […]
Tabitha Heirston Restorium Employee of the Month for August
On behalf of the Friends of the Restorium, the Restorium Residents Council recognized night supervisor Tabitha Heirston as the August 2024 recipient of the Ray Olson Employee of the Month […]
BFHS Class of ’74 celebrates
Topping the billboard charts coming into the new year of 1974 was Jim Croce’s “Time in a Bottle,” and Barbara Streisand would have the top song of the year with […]
POST upholds allegations, Schuman loses law enforcement certifications
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 […]
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 […]
‘Mr. Badger’ Ron Smith now a Badger Hall of Famer
Homecoming is the perfect day to announce our next 2024 Bonners Ferry Badger Athletic Hall of Fame inductee, Badger fan, Ron Smith, born in Bowling Green, Kentucky, in 1938. He […]
BF Family Medicine welcomes Dr. Riley Diehl
Dr. Troy Geyman is pleased to welcome Dr. Riley Diehl, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, to Bonners Ferry Family Medicine. Dr. Diehl is an Internal Medicine physician. She received her bachelors […]
Homecoming happenings
HOME COMING!! Friday, September 13 10 a.m. – Float judging 11 a.m. – Parade Roll Call and Line Up Noon – Parade (Floats to BFHS after) 12:30 p.m. – Tailgate […]
Piper’s Badger sports roundup: Homecoming coming up!
By Badger Reporter Piper Banning It was a busy week for Badgers sports. On Tuesday the boys’ varsity soccer team won against their rival, the Timberlake Tigers, with a shutout, […]
Prescribed burns planned in Boulder Creek area
The Bonners Ferry Ranger District plans to ignite several prescribed burns in the Boulder Creek project area beginning this Sunday, September 8 and continuing Monday and Tuesday, depending on weather […]
Tomkins commissioned second lieutenant
After four years of college and ROTC, Ben Tompkins was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the United States Army this week. “This is a huge accomplishment and we are […]
100 deadliest days claim 82 in Idaho
Eighty-two lives were lost in traffic crashes during the 100 Deadliest Days on Idaho roads. The Idaho Office of Highway Safety (OHS) has preliminary data on this year’s 100 Deadliest […]
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 […]
No write-ins, no supervisory challenges
The filing deadline for write-in candidates passed at 5 p.m. today and none applied to run in any county race. We’ll have the list of candidates and questions that will […]
BCSD 101 enrollment up
The first day of the 2024/25 Boundary County School District 101 school year saw 1,492 students enrolled, 100 of them in the district’s new online school, according to superintendent Jan […]
Amy Leach is sitting pretty
Colleen won the Senior Center raffle drawing Monday for this beautiful recliner donated by Beck’s Furniture. So why is center chef Amy Leach sitting in it (besides getting a little […]
John Alt gearing up to celebrate 90th birthday!
John Alt will celebrate his 90th birthday at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 5, with a feast cooked up by the cousins at Rotary Park, 2043 Lions Den Road, Bonners Ferry. […]
Badger sports week in review August 26-31
By Piper Banning Badger Sports Reporter This last week was a little calmer than the previous although the week was still full of Badger sports. On Tuesday, the varsity girls’ […]
Family planning funeral for infant child now being evicted
By Mike Weland When it rains, it pours, and a young Bonners Ferry couple is reeling, grasping at reeds trying to stay afloat. And so far, the reeds have been […]
What can’t dedicated teachers do? VVES third graders get STEM carts!
After attending a STEM conference this summer, third grade teachers Kelsey Rice and Shelly Hoisington were determined to integrate more STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) activities into their classrooms. […]
Rowdy BFHS Class of ’54 gathers
Kitty Kalen’s “Little Things Mean a Lot” was the #1 song in the nation 70 years ago and folks flocked to the movie theaters to make “White Christmas” the top […]
A win for the JV football team, with a hard loss for varsity
By Piper Banning Badger Sports We have a win, ladies and gentlemen! The JV Badger football team dominated against the Eureka Lions with 28-0 win last night in their second […]
Back to school, BCSD 101 — what you need to know
In general • The first day of school for students is Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024. • BCSD#101 has a four-day school week: Monday-Thursday. There will be no school on Fridays. […]
Bidding farewell to wonderful neighbors, turning page to a new chapter
By Clarice McKenney I was loading my trunk for a huckleberry picking morning when I saw a for-sale sign at the house of my deceased neighbor and dear friend, Barb […]
Fore! Tee off for better healthcare at the FHF Golf Tournament
Swing into action for a healthier community at the annual Fry Healthcare Foundation (FHF) Golf Tournament! This year’s tournament tees off on Friday, September 6, with all proceeds focused on […]
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 […]
Quite a week for the seniors center
By Mike Weland What an amazing birthday I had, thanks not only this amazing community, but to amazing friends from years ago. The response to my request for relief from […]
Tucker to be inaugural inductee in Badger Athletic Hall of Fame
Over the next few weeks, the Bonners Ferry Badger Athletic Hall of Fame will introduce and share biographies of our 2024 inaugural inductees to the Bonners Ferry Badger Athletic Hall […]
Mourning the loss of their infant daughter, young couple needs community
There is no pain greater than that of parents grieving the loss of a child. When those parents are yet young, just starting out and working hard to happily live […]
Phone scammers at it again
By Assistant Chief Jeremy Garrett Bonners Ferry Police Department A community member called in this afternoon after receiving a message from Sergeant Frisco with the Bonners Ferry Police Department regarding […]
Election deadlines near
Some deadlines are fast approaching for the November 5 general election. The filing period for three supervisor positions with the Boundary County Soil District closes at 5 p.m. Friday, August […]
BFHS Class of ’91 rallies around classmate
A heartwarming display of friendship and support recently took place at Hospice of North Idaho’s inpatient unit, The Schneidmiller House, where terminal cancer patient Teresa Skeen, 52, was surprised with […]
Bonners Ferry FFA named Three Star Chapter
The Bonners Ferry FFA chapter of Bonners Ferry, Idaho, has been recognized in 2024 National Chapter Award Program from the National FFA Organization. The program recognizes outstanding FFA chapters from […]
County looking to future of its airport
Boundary County, the owner and operator of the Boundary County Airport, is looking to the future. The County has been working with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to conduct an […]
Badger season opens with bad jitters
By Badger Reporter Piper Banning Unfortunately, the season opener for Badger Football was not what anyone hoped for, with Lakeland taking the wins for both JV, 6-26, and varsity with […]
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 […]
Former resident dies trying to save others
A former Bonners Ferry resident was one of three people who died Friday in a drowning incident in Tulare County, California. A fourth person was seriously injured. According to his […]
Piper’s away running XC, needs help covering home Saturday
9B.News Badger sports reporter Piper Banning is asking help from Badger fans Saturday as she’s competing in the only sport with an away meet … she and the Badgers will […]
Slow down, you move too fast
From the Bonners Ferry Police Department In the last two weeks the Bonners Ferry Police Department has written over 50 excessive speeding tickets within the city limits of Bonners Ferry. […]
Pipeline blowdown this morning near Moyie
TC Energy will be conducting a Natural Gas Pipeline Blowdown today between 9 a.m. and noon. A natural gas pipeline blowdown is a routine procedure that involves releasing pressurized natural […]
Family left with little after house fire, GoFundMe set up
Updated 11:12 a.m. Friday, August 23: While firefighters were able to contain a fire to the kitchen of the home in the 3300 block of District 2 Road where it […]
FS Road 427 closed for construction
The Idaho Panhandle National Forests today announced an approximately 1.7 mile segment of Callahan Creek Boulder Road (Forest Service Road 427) in southeast Boundary County has closed for public safety […]
Group plans to file suit over Beartaria
A Reddit community of 38 members to date has recently been formed for the purpose of filing a class action lawsuit on claims of land fraud allegedly perpetrated by Owen […]
Community Hospital welcomes clinic manager
Boundary Community Hospital administrators are thrilled to introduce their new Clinic Practice Manager, Ryan Geiler, who brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to their team. Originally from a small […]
Moyie Bridge inspection will cause minor delays
Minor bridge inspection work on the Moyie River Gorge Bridge on US-2 begins at 8 a.m. today, affecting traffic in both directions during daylight hours. Traffic will alternate and a […]
USFS road work set, seasonal closures begin soon
The Idaho Panhandle National Forests (IPNF) today announced several forthcoming road closures on the Sandpoint and Bonners Ferry Ranger Districts. The closures will facilitate road maintenance and repair activities through […]
Eminent conservative jurist to cast first vote for a Democrat
Retired federal Judge J. Michael Luttig, a conservative and eminent legal scholar appointed to the federal bench by President George H.W. Bush, today endorsed vice president Kamala Harris to be […]
More details on upcoming CWD hunt
Following news of the first confirmed case of chronic wasting disease in the Panhandle Region, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission met on August 15 and approved a surveillance hunt […]
IDFG holding CWD surveillance hunt starting Saturday
During its August 15 conference call meeting, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission approved a nine-day chronic wasting disease surveillance hunt starting Saturday, August 24, with the goal of collecting […]
Won’t you please think of Amy … give for my birthday!
By Mike Weland My birthday is coming up August 29, and what I’d like this year are donations with which to buy a good set of commercial grade professional cookware […]
Why does the community rally?
Publishers note: Following my report of a recent serious workplace injury, I received a comment from Kate, whose IP address is in the Porthill area, asking a number of pointed […]
BCSD gets $1.5-million to expand CTE program
The Idaho Career Ready Students (ICRS) council met this week to reconsider 17 proposals that were recommended for funding by the council previously, but were not awarded due to a […]
A desert bloom of sorts at the senior center
By Mike Weland We’re still waiting for the official data to define this year’s Boundary County Fair, but if the response to one small plea is any indication — and […]
Eighth grade football players needed
The Badger eighth grade football team needs more players! If you are interested, go to the Bonners Ferry Youth Football Facebook page, and print out a registration form! To learn […]
Family needs help to keep the blush on the rose
Mitch was 20 and Barb 17 when they met in the early summer of 1981 while living in the same apartment complex. It was the beginning of a lasting friendship […]
CWD confirmed in Boundary County
Idaho Fish and Game recently received test results confirming a positive case of chronic wasting disease in an adult female white-tailed deer roughly three miles outside of Bonners Ferry in […]
Eli Pine named July Restorium Employee of the Month
When Eli Pine started working at the Boundary Community Restorium in 2017, taking care of others was a prospect that filled him with trepidation. The road that brought him here […]
Officials to study impact of mining on Kootenai River
By Mia Maldonado, Idaho Capital Sun August 14, 2024 Officials from the U.S. and Canada are taking steps to address concerns from Native American tribes and environmental groups in Idaho […]
Iversons lose a combine, thank a community
By Mike Weland Ty and Lisa Iverson, Bonners Ferry, experienced a farm family’s nightmare Monday when one of their combines caught fire and burned while harvesting grain in one of […]
Seniors Center seeking board candidates
The Bonners Ferry Seniors Center annual meeting and board election is coming up at 6 p.m. Wednesday, September 18, but director Linda Lederhos would like to get word out that […]
Kokanee Coffee now thriving where Mojo’s once stood
One of Bonner’s Ferry’s most popular coffee stands has a new owner. Kokanee Coffee is now operating the former Mojo’s Coffee stand in the Super One Bonners Ferry parking lot. […]