Moores ordered to pay $15M in civil case
A former Bonners Ferry chiropractor and his wife must pay the bereaved family of Brian Drake more than $15 million after a First District Court judge earlier ruled they were civilly liable for damages.

Pair charged in alleged sex abuse case
Police arrested a Bonners Ferry couple amid an ongoing investigation of alleged sexual offenses against a minor. Arrested were Richard Gerald Cowell III, 54, and Katherine Christine Cowell, 50, both of Bonners Ferry. Richard Cowell is charged with criminal conspiracy and is being held on a $1 million bond. Katherine Cowell is charged with lewd conduct with a child under the age of 16.
This Week in History - Feb. 6, 2025
Local history in Boundary County, from Naples to Porthill, and from Bonners Ferry to Moyie Springs.

PREP BASKETBALL: Girls win a thriller and prep for districts, boys beat Coeur d’Alene to remain undefeated
The Bonners Ferry Badgers girls (12-8) won a thriller on Senior Night at the Badger Den Jan. 30 against the Lakeside Knights (11-7).

City Council talks road safety, energy spending and police fleet
City officials covered a wide range of issues at Tuesday’s meeting, addressing safety concerns with city roads, spending for energy-efficient projects and leasing new police vehicles.

PREP WRESTLING: Dodd wrestlers to fourth-place finish at North Idaho Rumble
PREP WRESTLING: Dodd wrestlers to fourth-place finish at North Idaho Rumble

COLLEGE NOTEBOOK: Rickter finishes sixth at Grandview Open
COLLEGE NOTEBOOK: Rickter finishes sixth at Grandview Open

Colton Cohen of Bonners Ferry sets personal records at Spokane Highschool Invitational
Bonners Ferry High School junior Colton Cohen competed in the Spokane Highschool Invitational at the Podium Jan. 24 through 26.

From the Archives - Feb. 6, 2025
This is a great example of an unfinished project in the Museum's collection. It came from the Eveline Ruhberg Collection. No information is known about this piece; so it could have been made by her, her mother, or her grandmother? Or a friend...... oh, to hear the story about it.
Festival of Hearts celebrates, supports Boundary Community Hospital
The Fry Healthcare Foundation is inviting the community to join in the fun of the annual Festival of Hearts on Saturday, Feb.15, 2025, at the Kootenai River Inn.

Local rescue dog to undergo critical surgery
A local Search and Rescue dog is set to undergo surgery Friday after a grass seed made its way into his lungs and causing a serious infection.
BCSD February meeting location change
The Boundary County School District has moved the regular February board meeting to the Bonners Ferry High School auditorium. The meeting is normally held at the Boundary County Middle School library. The meeting is on Monday, Feb. 10 at 6 p.m.
University of Idaho hosts backyard forest workshop
University of Idaho is hosting a backyard forest workshop on Thursday, Feb. 20, from 1-4 p.m., at the University of Idaho Extension office.

Local firefighters aid in L.A. wildfire battle
Paradise Valley firefighters returned safely to Boundary County Jan. 28 after two weeks in California fighting the most destructive wildfires to ever hit Los Angeles County.

Area Bowling Scores – Feb. 6, 2025
The Tuesday's Trouble has finished 20 weeks of bowling.
Legals for February, 6 2025

North Idaho Classical Academy announces new 2026 opening date
After careful consideration, North Idaho Classical Academy (NICA) is moving its opening date to August 2026.

Vouchers and refundable tax credits: Comparing Ada and Butte counties
From the moonscape of Butte County to the meandering Boise River in Ada, there is plenty to see across the Gem State. When we talk about school vouchers (including educational savings accounts and refundable tax credits), the differences extend beyond the scenery.
Gary Pinkerton, 81
Gary Norris Pinkerton passed on December 22, 2024.

Boundary Consignments owners to sell
Luke and Nancy Croll are selling Boundary Consignments after eight years of owning the family department store.