EMILY BONSANT
I have deep North Idaho roots and graduated from Eastern Washington University with an English degree with a creative writing emphasis with a minor in film.
I worked at at the Bonner County Daily Bee before coming to work at the Bonners Ferry Herald in August 2021. I enjoy writing for the paper that my great-grandfather read and covering the same small town community that is still alive today.
I cover all things Badger sports, local politics and government, community news, business, outdoors and appear on the 7Bee podcast for the Herald's update.
When I'm not working I can be found reading a good book and sipping tea, knitting or attempting to sign opera.
Recent Stories
Walk-a-thon for new shoes to local kids
Eli Pine, known by many locals as the man who walks, is again organizing a personal walk-a-thon to fundraise for shoes for area youths.
BPA seeking scoping comments for KNWR floodplain reconnection project
The Bonneville Power Administration is seeking comments to help determine issues that should be addressed in an environmental review for the Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge floodplain reconnection project.
TRACK & FIELD: 12 Badgers named district champs
A dozen Bonners Ferry track and field athletes earned district championship honors at the 3A IML district meet on Thursday and Friday. Twenty-three Badgers will advance to the 3A state championship in Middleton.
Local man faces murder charges
A local man is facing murder charges stemming from a December 2023 alleged battery of a 6-month-old infant.
North Idaho counties report increase of sexual assault
As reports of sexual assault increase throughout North Idaho, advocates, law enforcement and prosecutors are working to keep up.
New absentee voter box at the courthouse
Boundary County Clerk Glenda Poston is assuring voters that security steps are in place to ensure the security of a new outdoor voter absentee ballot drop box outside of county courthouse.
TRACK & FIELD: Abubakari wins discus at Meet of Champions, state rankings
Senior Asha Abubakari placed first in the discus with a new personal record of 136–8 at the District 1 Meet of Champions hosted by Post Falls High on Thursday, May 1.
GOLF: Badgers sweep at 3A District 1 tourney
Eli Blackmore and Braylyn Bayer earned 3A District 1 medalist honors for Bonners Ferry, who swept team titles at Twin Lakes Village Golf Club, advancing to the state tournament being held Monday and Tuesday, May 13-14, back at Twin Lakes Village.
Electioneering at the polls no longer allowed within 250 feet
The May 21 Primary will see some changes in electioneering on election day, since a new bill has increased the distance from 100 feet to 250 feet within a polling place or any building where an election is being held.
Travis Stolley responds to financial history and qualifications
Boundary County Sheriff candidate Travis Stolley is disputing claims on social media questioning his ability to hold the office due to his past financial history and training on April 26.