Local charged with killing grizzly bear

Jeremy Hill, 33, Bonners Ferry, is facing federal charges for allegedly killing an endangered grizzly bear on his property May 8.

The charge was brought Monday,  by U.S. Attorney Wendy Olson after an investigation by the Department of the Interior and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

The penalty for killing an animal listed as threatened under the endangered species act is up to one year in prison and a fine of up to $50,000.