Category: News

PRESS RELEASE – City of Troy, Montana The City of Troy was notified that Layton Artigo turned himself in to local authorities in Southern California yesterday afternoon. Lincoln County Sheriff’s […]

We are receiving reports that Bill Markgraff is missing. He has been reported to have gone a drive last night up to Black Mountain tower off of Twenty-Mile Road. Please […]

News from North Idaho Classical Academy North Idaho Classical Academy is exploring partnerships for an onsite preschool. We are looking for an individual or company interested in opening and operating […]

Gabby and Luke Skywalker 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 1775 in a Philadelphia bar called Tun Tavern, the United States Marine Corp was born. It was formed when the Continental Congress passed a resolution to raise two battalions […]

Many citizens of Boundary County count on the multitude of services that Kootenai Health offers. If you have Regence BlueShield of Idaho, your care may be affected. According to Kootenai […]

Setting the Record Straight: Boundary County School District’s Financial Update By Boundary County School District A recent news article suggested that a “financial windfall” would allow the Boundary County School […]

Nyx 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 […]

This year Play Smarter kids will be working with the local care and share program to adopt two children for the holiday season. The Play Smarter Kids preschoolers will be […]

The Idaho Transportation Department is updating the Idaho Statewide Rail Plan and is asking for public input to help guide the future of rail infrastructure across the state. The plan […]

The Idaho State Police Forensic Services (ISPFS) released its Annual Toxicology Report for Fiscal Year 2025, offering a detailed analysis of alcohol, volatile substance, and drug testing trends across Idaho. […]

By Katie and Piper Banning Ranked 61 in all of Idaho high school football and number 12 in 4A high school athletics, the Badgers ended their regular season 7-2 and […]

Do you receive food stamp benefits from the State of Idaho? Do you use an EBT card to pay for your groceries? The issuing and processing of SNAP benefits, also […]

In commemoration of Native American Month, the Kootenai Tribe of Idaho in conjunction with Boundary County Historical Society, Inc. welcomes Randy’L Teton (Shoshone-Bannock) the official model for the U.S. Dollar […]

  By T.J. Ross Idaho Fish and Game A large habitat restoration effort is set to begin this fall on the Pack River delta, continuing work to improve fish and […]

By Clark Corbin, Idaho Capital Sun October 10, 2025 The latest budget documents released by the state show Idaho is projected to end the current fiscal year in June with […]

By Mike Weland Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth today announced the signing of a letter of acceptance to build Qatar an air force base at Mountain Home Air Force Base, […]

Rusty Cordle Jr.’s life took an unexpected turn this week when he was forced to undergo an emergency quadruple bypass surgery on Tuesday. Rusty Jr. is the brother of Jason […]

By Mike Weland U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, spoke on the floor of the U.S. Senate this week in opposition to a senate […]

More than two dozen nonprofit organizations serving North Idaho’s Bonner and Boundary Counties have recently been awarded $311,057 in grants through the Equinox Foundation Grant Program at Innovia Foundation, with […]

The Bonneville Power Administration has two planned power outages scheduled next week that will affect Moyie Springs to Bonners Ferry’s North Side and Island. Outages are planned to begin between […]

Boundary County man accused of killing his wife and setting their Moyie Springs cabin on fire in 2020 will stand trial again this week in Boundary County after a mistrial […]

Nyx 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 […]

If anyone is looking for an afternoon opportunity to serve this wonderful community, Community Action is in desperate need of help in the afternoons on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Friday. […]

Have you had a change in your life, and your furry friend no longer fits into what is happening in your life? Second Chance Animal Adoption has a home-to-home adoption […]

May 10 through October 20 is closed fire season and a burn permit is required. According to the Idaho Department of Lands, “Individuals living outside city limits anywhere in Idaho […]

Notice from the Boundary County Sheriff’s office – On September 9, Boundary County Probation and Parole, in conjunction with Boundary County Sheriff deputies, conducted a compliance check on an individual […]

Bonners Ferry — As the Kootenai Floodplain Habitat Restoration Project winds down, the Fall managed waterfowl hunt units at Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge (Refuge) will be open and flooded by October […]

PSAT for 10th graders and NMSQT for 11th graders will be administered at 8 a.m. Wednesday, October 22, at Bonners Ferry High School. If a non-BFHS student would like to […]

Lou has been missing from his home on Alderson Lane in Bonners Ferry since yesterday evening, September 26, after the football game. He is a black and white border collie […]

The Boundary Amateur Radio Club (BARC) applied for and received a grant of $9,394 from the Amateur Radio Digital Communications (ARDC) organization. The funding will be used to purchase and […]

The Friends of Boundary County Historic Places has had a very successful season, starting the year by hosting an open house at Snyder Guard Station and following up with three […]

Piper 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 […]

The National Weather Service, Spokane, has issued a frost advisory in effect from 2 a.m. to 10 a.m. Tuesday, September 23, for temperatures of 32 to 36 degrees, which will […]

A message from the Bonners Ferry Farmers Market: The Bonners Ferry Farmers Market is temporarily moving to downtown Bonners Ferry on Main Street on Sept 27, 2025, from 8 a.m. […]

American conservative activist, author and founder of Turning Point USA, Charlie Kirk was gunned down while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025. He leaves […]

Four young kittens were brought to Second Chance Animal Adoption without their mother. They are still too young to eat hard food and are in need of milk replacer. With […]

Sonic drive through riders, Kaylee Stolley and Emma Roberts, represented Bonners Ferry well last weekend at the United States Eventing Association Area VII Championship Horse Trials at Aspen Farms in […]

Update from Sheriff Stolley – A message from Sheriff Stolley: We are once again asking the community to be on the lookout for these young twin girls. Last seen around […]

By Senator Jim Woodward Idaho District 1 In the past decade, we have made substantial investments in Idaho’s future by investing in infrastructure. Rural sewer and water, state and local […]

Clutch and Sassy 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 […]

U.S. Congressman Russ Fulcher will hold a telephone town hall beginning at 5 p.m. Tuesday, September 16. The event serves as an opportunity for residents of Idaho’s First Congressional District […]

Boundary County Middle School picture day is this Monday, September 15, 2025. Order forms went home with students this week. Or you can order online at www.leosphotography.com using code FAL227205.

𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐓 𝐈𝐍𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐁𝐅 𝐓𝐑𝐔𝐂𝐊 & 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐎𝐑 𝐏𝐔𝐋𝐋 — happening this Saturday, September 13 from 6-9 p.m., at the Boundary County Fairgrounds. Tickets are $15 (CASH ONLY) for […]

Yard sale and bake sale to benefit our local Special Olympics team, the Bonners Ferry Mountaineers, on Friday and Saturday, September 19 and 20 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. […]

On September 10, 2025, Charlie Kirk, American political activist, author, founder of Turning Point USA, and media personality was assassinated at an event at Utah Valley University. Suspect, 22 year […]

September 11, 2001, a day that is etched in the memories of so many and a page in the history books that will not soon be forgotten. Today, we remember […]

UPDATE: Brian Myers has been located and returned home. *** Bonner County Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance in locating Brian Myers 16 year old male, 5’08”, 140 pounds, brown eyes, […]

According to multiple sources, Charlie Kirk, 31, American political activist, author, founder of Turning Point USA, and media personality has died after being shot at a Utah event. He leaves […]

CITY OF MOYIE SPRINGS NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOYIE SPRINGS, IDAHO 6 p.m. Thursday, September 11 Moyie Springs City Hall, 3331 […]

By Kathy Konek The Kootenai Valley Rifle and Pistol Club (KVRPC) is dedicated to the sport of small-bore rifle, air rifle and pistol shooting and invites other interested people to […]

After several recent incidents, foresters on the Panhandle National Forest remind everyone about shooting safety and responsible recreation. Foresters working behind a gate near Hudlow Mountain and Hayden Lake have […]

Starting next week, the Idaho Transportation Department will begin a six-week project on the Long Bridge to address joints and improve winter maintenance operations. All work will take place overnight, […]

6:10 p.m.: Highland Flats Road is closed while ISP investigates this collision.6:10 p.m.: Highland Flats Road is closed while ISP investigates this collision. 4:30 p.m.: LifeFlight is on the ground. […]

We here at 9B.News will be making our best effort to make it to Badger events this season. However, we are few and we need your help! If you are […]

Did you know…it could cost up to $28,000 to outfit just one firefighter for a structure fire complete with thermal camera and radio? Secondhand gear can be an option, but […]

King and Willow 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 […]

7:54 p.m.: Bailey Mohler has been listed as endangered missing by the Bonner County Sheriff’s Office. Anyone with information on her location or where she might be are asked to […]

On August 28, 2025, Hope and Greg Lee experienced a loss that many will never understand. Their beautiful baby girl was ushered into this world and then, the same day, […]

The Yukon fire (48 57.357 X – 11622.298) off Highway 1 and County Road 49 near Hall Mountain, was reported by WildCAD at 3:22 p.m. on Friday, August 29, 2025, […]

From the Boundary County Sheriff’s Office: An observant citizen contacted the Boundary County Sheriff’s office at around 7:45 p.m. on August 28, 2025, with information that ultimately led to the […]

Boundary County School District 101 is required to provide educational services to all school age children who reside within its boundaries. Attendance at school may be denied to any child […]

UPDATE: August 28 at 9:30 p.m. FOUND SAFE! Kiya and Arianna have been on the run again since about 2 a.m. around the area of Farm to Market Road and […]

By Bayleigh Nielsen My mom has been bravely battling stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. The cancer has spread to her lymph nodes, spine, abdomen, and nearby organs. Despite her strength […]

North Bench Volunteer Fire Department Town Hall Event September 15, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., Station 1, 64464 Highway 2 East, 3 Mile, Bonners Ferry, Idaho, United States, 83805 As many […]

A 35-year-old Colville, Washington, man who led police on a high-speed chase north on Highway 95 from the Ponderay Walmart, where he’d been reported for commercial burglary, to the top […]

A former Grocery Outlet employee caught stealing last year faces up to three years in prison after a misdemeanor theft charge was compounded to a felony drug charge when she […]

Sagle home builder Scott Herndon announced he will seek the Republican Party nomination for State Senate, District 1, in the May 19, 2026, Republican primary election. A former member of […]

Hope House is a non-profit organization that has been serving Boundary County since 2009 originally founded by Amy and Stan Christopherson. After they were called to the mission field, they […]

Boundary County Commissioners Participate in Historic Meeting with U.S. Forest Service Leadership in Coeur d’Alene PRESS RELEASE – The Boundary County Board of Commissioners announced today that they participated in […]

4-H Friday Friends is looking for a program coordinator for the 2025-2026 school year. It is a part-time position at 18 hours per week and pays $14.50 per hour. This […]

The 24th annual Bob Manley’s Friends of the NRA banquet is just around the corner. On September 20, 2025, friends of Bob Manley and friends of the National Rifle Association […]

Today is Sean’s 45th birthday! It’s not quite the birthday, he or anyone else thought he would be having, but it’s still his birthday none the less. Please join us […]

Attention Boundary County youth ages 8 to 17 interested in winning a sewing machine from 9B Quilters and Stitchin’ Dreams Quilting. Applications are available to pick up at Little Comfort […]

Viggo Mortensen to present film Falling at Panida Theater SANDPOINT PRESS RELEASE – Actor and filmmaker Viggo Mortensen will host and provide insights for a showing of his 2020 film, […]

With the generosity of the community the Auxiliary was able to present a check tonight to Chief Ken Baker with the funds to buy a Seek Fire Pro and a […]

Boundary Community Hospital Receives Jeff Martin Leadership Award for Second Consecutive Year The award recognizes BCH’s proactive steps to improve the care of sexual assault victims through specialized training, policy […]

This week at Second Chance Animal Adoption all black dogs are the pets of the week. There are five beautiful black canines that need loving homes. Don’t forget that the […]

The Bonners Ferry local option tax for a 1% sales tax increase was voted on and approved by voters on May 16, 2023, and it has shown to have been […]

Bonner County Sheriff is seeking the public’s assistance in locating missing person Troy Powell from the Priest River area. Troy is a 61 year old male described as 5’09”, 200lbs, […]

Some of you may remember Rick and Beverly Cruz. They were cherished members of this community from 2010 – 2014. Rick and Beverly worked with and mentored many people in […]

UPDATE: Found safe. Runaway girls Be on the lookout for twin girls Kiya and Airanna Eliassen. They were last seen yesterday evening up in the Mt. Hall area wearing pink […]

Notice from Frederickson’s B.F. Garbage Residents within the City Limits of Bonners Ferry: We wanted to take a moment to update you on a few things regarding the new Tipper-Cart […]

2025 4-H and FFA Market Animal Sale:

UPDATE 1:38 p.m. – The South Meadow Creek Fire was detected on August 12th. The fire is currently estimated at 60 acres, with 70% exhibiting active fire behavior, mainly on […]

This group of siblings, Meow Meow, Little Petey, Benji and Oscar are the pets of the week this week at Second Chance Animal Adoption. Don’t forget that the pets of […]

On July 31, 2025, Evan Koehn, beloved husband, father, son and friend departed this earth at the age of 44. He had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2024 but […]

UPDATE:  She has been located. The Bonners County Sheriff’s Office thanks the public for their assistance. The Bonner County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the publics assistance in locating runaway juvenile, […]

Free Development Screening for children from birth to fifth birthday. This is a screening to assess your child’s development in speech and language, large and small muscles, academic concepts, self-help […]

The National Weather Service, Spokane, has issued a heat advisory for an area including Boundary County, in effect from noon Monday through to 8 p.m. Tuesday with local temperatures in […]

The second Safe Haven Baby Box in the State of Idaho was installed and was dedicated on August 4, 2025, in Sandpoint Idaho at 521 S. Division Street. According to […]

A fire, started by a swather, broke out on a District 5 field about two miles past Mission Road on Thursday. According to a bystander, “There was an awesome response […]

The Bonners Ferry Special Olympics team is selling raffle tickets at their Boundary County Fair booth to win a 2025 Toyota Tundra. It is a statewide raffle with 100,000 tickets […]

Wednesday, August 6 City Hall 3331 Roosevelt Road Moyie Springs Agenda Special Session – 6:45 PM Kennon McClintock – Legacy Project Update – Support Letter Action Item Regular Meeting – […]

On Aug 4, 2025 , the Boundary County School District was awarded over $13.2 million to replace Valley View Elementary without the use of a bond. The district is also […]

The Lightning Creek Fire was reported late Wednesday night, 30 July, up the Lightning Creek drainage approximately 8 miles east-northeast of Hope, ID. August 5, 2025: 79 Total Personnel; 3 […]

PRESS RELEASE – August 4, 2025 BONNERS FERRY – Dave Wenk, long-time community leader and dedicated public servant, is officially announcing his candidacy for Boundary County Commissioner – District 1. […]

Buddy and Princess Leia 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 […]

Authorities launched a manhunt today after a shooting at an Anaconda, Montana, bar that left four people dead. According to http://www.cdapress.com, “The suspect, who was identified as 45-year-old Michael Paul […]

UPDATE: July 31, 2025, and there was a good report from the family and fast forward to today, October 7, 2025, it has been reported to us by Sean’s fiancé […]

 Meat the Need, Give Today Accurate Northwest Auto Body welcomes the community’s support in donating to their second annual meat drive in efforts to support the Boundary County Senior Center. […]

The annual Hope House Back to School Bash will be here before you know it and it’s just about time to sign up for those free back-to-school shoes! The Hope […]

***Monday, July 14, 2025 at 9:00 a.m., Commissioners met in regular session with Chairman Ben Robertson, Commissioner Tim Bertling, Commissioner Lester Pinkerton, Clerk Glenda Poston, and Deputy Clerk Stephanie Sims. […]

Concerned citizen suspects mountain lion in the Copeland area off Highway 1 in Boundary County. “Something large drug a deer off into the wooded area behind my son’s house a […]

News from http://www.cbc.ca Creston, B.C.-  A man was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries following a grizzly bear attack near Creston, B.C., officers say. The B.C. Conservation Officer Service (BCCOS) said in a […]