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SPOT connects communities with free public transit
April 25, 2024 1 a.m.

SPOT connects communities with free public transit

Selkirks-Pend Oreille Transit Authority (SPOT bus) provides public transit in the two most northern counties in Idaho – Bonner County and Boundary County. Let SPOT Bus do the driving with safe, reliable, free transportation.

Center notes change in executive leadership
April 25, 2024 1 a.m.

Center notes change in executive leadership

The Boundary County Senior Hospitality Center, a leading organization dedicated to serving the elderly community in Bonners Ferry, recently announced a significant change in its executive leadership effective March 26, 2024.

Historic Pearl Theater brings the community together
April 25, 2024 1 a.m.

Historic Pearl Theater brings the community together

Along with rugged beauty and vast outdoor experiences, Bonners Ferry is known for its quaint charm and long history. Among the historic buildings in the city’s limits, the Pearl Theater stands proudly on Ash Street overlooking the Kootenai River.

Boundary County Museum showcases, celebrates community
April 25, 2024 1 a.m.

Boundary County Museum showcases, celebrates community

Keeping Boundary County Museum growing and moving forward is of prime consideration for the board of trustees, museum staff, and volunteers. This past year has been filled with events, partnerships, collection donations, and visitors to this museum.

Community support behind BCSD's success
April 25, 2024 1 a.m.

Community support behind BCSD's success

Boundary County School District No. 101 is thankful for our students, parents, staff, and community.

BCSO dedicated to community's safety
April 25, 2024 1 a.m.

BCSO dedicated to community's safety

The Boundary County Sheriff’s Office has partnered with the Boundary County School District and the Bonners Ferry Police Department to staff an additional school resource officer position with a sheriff’s deputy.

BFPD remains focused on serving, protecting
April 25, 2024 1 a.m.

BFPD remains focused on serving, protecting

For the Bonners Ferry Police Department, calendar year 2023 into the first quarter of 2024 has yielded significant change within our department.

NICA sees a year of milestones
April 25, 2024 1 a.m.

NICA sees a year of milestones

Looking back, North Idaho Classical Academy has had some significant milestones this past year:

Mendenhall Stadium remodel is a community affair
April 25, 2024 1 a.m.

Mendenhall Stadium remodel is a community affair

A new grandstand has been built at the Mendenhall Stadium on the Bonners Ferry High School and Boundary County Middle School campus thanks, in part, due to community donations.

Kootenai Tribe sees continued success
April 25, 2024 1 a.m.

Kootenai Tribe sees continued success

The Kootenai Tribe of Idaho had a phenomenal 2023. We continued to see success in both our government projects and our commercial enterprises.