Friday, July 31
NEW EVENTS
INL contributes to Pluto images
As we look with amazement at the close-up pictures of Pluto, the complex technology it takes to make those images possible is difficult to wrap one’s head around. But, beyond the fascinating and scientific advancement, this is also a proud achievement for Idaho considering the critical role scientists at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) have had in this development.
Two grizzlies die this summer
By LAURA ROADY
Spectacular views from the Shorty Peak Lookout
Waking up on top of a mountain as the horizon turns orange with nothing blocking the view is an amazing sight--especially from the comfort of a bed within four walls.
Thursday, July 30
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Robert Cope Boyd, 94
Two killed in Highway 95 Friday crash
COLBURN — Two people were killed in a head-on collision with a dump truck on U.S. Highway 95 on Friday.
Roric William Davis-Perez
Friday, July 24
Do you know?
• Lightning bolts may strike in one location or they may split and simultaneously strike multiple points up to five miles apart.
Lightning position best choice when unable to seek shelter
Raising PTSD awareness
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County may boost some landfill fees
BONNERS FERRY — There are some changes in motion concerning the Boundary County Landfill.
Crews mop up Bakers Camp fire
Gertrude Ann (Trudy) Chisholm, 88
Betty Jane (Rice) Cossairt, 81
Myrna Margaret Helms Amoth
Friday, July 17
Explosion rips through aerospace plant
NEWPORT, Wash. — An explosion ripped through the Zodiac Aerospace plant in Newport Tuesday night, sending five employees to the hospital and forcing nearby residents to evacuate the area.
RV fire claims toddler's life
SANDPOINT — Bonner County sheriff’s officials say a 2-year-old girl was killed in a fire that consumed a recreational vehicle in the Hoodoo Valley on Tuesday night.
Five ways lightning can strike a person
Bakers Camp fire 75 percent contained
BONNERS FERRY — As of July 15, the Bakers Camp wildfire has grown to 49 acres and is 75 percent contained. Hot spots continue to persist in a small portion (about one acre) of the southeast corner of the fire, according to Mike Meier, Boundary County PIO.The area is being heavily monitored, but the possibility of spot fires across the containment line exist.
Gabby Goose to closer doors after 26 years
Pow Wow a vibrant event
Thursday, July 16
Free sports physicals July 28
BONNERS FERRY — Boundary Community Hospital’s Medical Staff and hospital employees are volunteering their time so youth in Boundary County participating in sports receive a free physical.
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Jessie Alice MacDonald Schlener
Myrna Amoth
Myrna Amoth passed away at the Community Restorium on July 14, 2015. Services will be held on Monday, July 20, 2015, at 11 am in the Mountain View Mennonite Church with interment following in the Mountain View Mennonite Cemetery.
Brendan David Melendez, 20
Les Levig, 91
Karen J. Hockett, 66
William (Bill) Warner Hays, 82
Friday, July 10
Sidewalk work to begin on Augusta Lane next summer
Spiritsong to perform homecoming concerts
Man injured in fire
City fees increase
BONNERS FERRY — A water capitalization fee of $2,929 and sewer capitalization fee of $863 (per equivalent dwelling unit) was adopted by the Bonners Ferry City Council on July 7.
Firefighters work to contain Bakers Camp fire
BONNERS FERRY —A wildfire has been reported near Bonners Ferry at Bakers Camp near Smith Creek.
Veterans continue having problems with services
Be prepared for a bear encounter or attack
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Harold H. Newby , 91
Tech Partners moves, undergoes name change
BONNERS FERRY — Tech Partners held its grand opening on June 26.
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Friday, July 3
Huckeberry Variety closes
BONNERS FERRY — After 12 years, Huckleberry Variety closed its doors on June 29.
Be safe in woods: Agencies implement fire rules
BONNERS FERRY — Above normal temperatures paired with below normal precipitation have increased the fire potential for this summer. The trend will continue with above normal temperatures forecasted for the next three months according to the Climate Prediction Center.
Know signs for grizzly bears
Seeing grizzly bear tracks in the snow on the trail always heightens my awareness, especially relatively fresh tracks where the claw marks can still be seen. The scenarios of what could happen start rolling through my head as I begin to make more noise.
Robert C. Boyd, 94
Tom Joseph Sawyer, 71
Alt. 2 favorite option for South Hill project
BONNERS FERRY — Discussion of the Bonners Ferry South Hill project continued as a meeting was held in Bonners Ferry city hall on June 25.
Kootenai Tribe to host pow wow July 10-12
BONNERS FERRY —The Kootenai Tribe will hold a pow wow during Kootenai River Days. The pow wow will begin Friday evening on July 10 at 7 p.m. and end Sunday at 8 p.m. on July 12.
