Ellington

David Lee Crum, 62

David Lee Crum, 62, passed away on May 29, 2021.

North Idaho Now podcast Episode 52: Headlines from 7/27 thru 7/30

In this episode of the North Idaho Now Podcast, Chanse Watson and Madison Hardy go over the latest news coming out of the Coeur'd Alene/Post Falls Press, the Bonner County Daily Bee, the Bonners Ferry Herald, and the Shoshone News-Press from July 27-30.

Cooling center set up for residents

Cooling center set up for residents

IDEQ issue air pollution forecast

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality has issued an air pollution forecast and caution to notify residents of Boundary, Bonner, Kootenai, Shoshone and Benewah Counties outside of reservation boundaries of degraded air quality.

Court records - 07/23/21

Court records - 07/23/21

Trump accomplished more than most two-term presidents

This shows more accomplishment by one president

U.S. Constitution guarantees us freedom of speech, choice

We are losing choice every day and being blamed for everything that goes wrong.

Fire response was amazing

All who helped put out fire were amazing

UI lists Boundary County graduates

University Communications and Marketing at the University of Idaho is pleased to release the list of graduates during Spring Commencement.

Community calendar - July 29 to August 4

Community calendar - July 29 to August 4

Court-ordered fines and fees undercut integrity and fiscal prudence of criminal justice in Idaho

According to a new report released by the Idaho Center for Fiscal Policy, the choice made by Idaho’s lawmakers to use court-ordered fines and fees as a revenue source for state and local criminal justice services results in harmful consequences for Idahoans impacted by the criminal justice system, Idaho’s state and local budgets, and the overall safety of our communities.

2021 Kootenai River Run results

2021 Kootenai River Run results

Health advisory issued for Hayden Lake

Panhandle Health District (PHD) and the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) have issued a public health advisory for the northern portions of Hayden Lake. PHD and DEQ are urging the public to use caution when recreating in or near the water, especially where ingestion is a risk.

From the archives - July 29, 2021

From the archives - July 29, 2021

Class of '56 celebrate their 65th reunion

Class of '56 celebrate their 65th reunion

Social isolation and the risk of investment fraud

The Idaho Department of Finance is urging the public to be aware that heightened isolation and loneliness during the COVID-19 pandemic has created a perfect storm for senior financial exploitation.

This week in history - July 29, 2021

This week in history - July 29, 2021

COVID-19 Information - July 29, 2021

The latest novel coronavirus numbers from the region, state and country.

Primary Care Provider Christina Rust Joins Functional Medicine of Idaho

Christina Rust, DPT, PT, MCHS, PA-C, has joined Functional Medicine of Idaho. Rust is a certified physician assistant specializing in non-opioid pain management, nutrition counseling, obesity and weight loss, and healthy aging and longevity.

An 'adventure' in beauty

Great photos from around the community.

2021 Kootenai River Run proves fun for all

Over 130 participants of all ages ran and walked in the Kootenai River Run on Saturday, July 24. It was part of this year’s Kootenai River Days celebration and kicked off Saturday’s events with exercise, music, community interaction and a coming together for a good cause.

Sheriff's log - 07/20 - 07/27

Sheriff's log - 07/20 - 07/27

Home in Paradise

A sunrise scene as captured by local photographer Robert Kalberg.

Police log - 07/20 - 07/27

Police log - 07/20 - 07/27

Ensuring Idaho Medicare beneficiaries receive coverage for cancer detection

Under current law, Medicare only covers preventive services Congress has explicitly authorized or the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has recommended.

Legals for July, 29 2021

Hankey accepts plea agreement, misses sentencing

Donald Paul Hankey accepted a plea deal on May 21 but failed to appear at sentencing on July 23.

Sheriff's log - 07/20 - 07/27

Sheriff's log - 07/20 - 07/27

Police log - 07/20 - 07/27

Police log - 07/20 - 07/27

Community calendar - July 29 to August 4

Community calendar - July 29 to August 4

North Idaho Now Episode 51: Headlines from 7/24 thru 7/27

n this episode of the North Idaho Now Podcast, Chanse Watson and Josh McDonald go over the latest news coming out of the Coeur'd Alene/Post Falls Press, the Bonner County Daily Bee, and the Shoshone News-Press from July 24 to 27.

Community garden open house Aug. 4

If interested in learning more about the Boundary County community garden, then join GROW on Wednesday, Aug. 4, from 10 a.m. to noon to see demonstration gardens including hoop houses, tall raised bed rentals, easy automatic watering systems, cover crops for your garden and an easy no-turn composting system. Complimentary refreshments and herb bundles to take home! The GROW Community Garden is on the grounds of Trinity Lutheran Church, at 6634 Buchanan St.

North Bench receives grant funding, purchases equipment

North Bench Fire District received over $15,000 in grant funding to purchase new equipment and protective equipment for firefighters.

Second Harvest food distribution Aug. 6

Second Harvest Inland Empire will be bringing their food distribution truck to Bonners Ferry on Friday, Aug. 6.

Michael Scott Koehn, 49

Michael Scott Koehn, age 49, passed away on July 23, 2021, the night of the Buck Moon.

Court records - 07/23/21

Court records - 07/23/21

Man steals construction vehicle, faces grand theft charges

On July 18, at 6 a.m., Idaho State Police Cpl. Shane Grady responded to a report of a stolen D8-T Caterpillar being driven by Boundary County resident Allen Funkhouser.

North Idaho Now podcast Episode 50!: Headlines from 7/21 thru 7/23

In this episode of the North Idaho Now Podcast, Chanse Watson and Madison Hardy go over the latest news coming out of the Coeur'd Alene/Post Falls Press, the Bonner County Daily Bee, the Bonners Ferry Herald, and the Shoshone News-Press from July 21-23.

Blumenauer sentenced 35 years

On July 21, Bill Blumenauer, 46, was sentenced to five counts of lewd conduct with a minor. Each count required a minimum sentence of seven years; First District Judicial Officer Barbara Buchanan presided over the case.

'Adventure Drive' beauty

Summer scenes as captured by local photographer Robert Kalberg.

COVID-19 Information - July 22, 2021

The latest novel coronavirus numbers from the region, state and country.

Moose involved car accident, passengers survive

On Saturday, July 17, around 11 p.m., Dixie Stephens struck a Moose on Highway 95 at milepost 525.

Idaho students’ SAT scores are out

For the first time in two years, Idaho has results from the spring SAT college entrance exam, which was postponed in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

New ICAC training for law enforcement addresses child porn investigations

The Office of the Attorney General’s Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children Unit is hosting a training for Idaho law enforcement officers and prosecutors to help them more effectively investigate and prosecute cases of child pornography.

ISP release yearly crime reports, county offenses increase

According to the Idaho State Police’s Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Boundary County has seen a 67.9% increase in narcotics offenses in 2020 from the previous year.

Community calendar - July 22 to July 28

Community calendar - July 22 to July 28

Working to lower prescription drug costs for Idahoans

Lower Costs, More Cures Act is a comprehensive, market-based approach

Disinformation campaign responsible for COVID's comeback

These two are responsible for making COVID political

Sheriff's log - 07/13 - 07/20

Sheriff's log - 07/13 - 07/20

Police log - 07/13 - 07/20

Police log - 07/13 - 07/20

NLI members report aggressive scam callers

Northern Lights Inc. has received around two dozen reports in the last week of aggressive scam callers falsely claiming to be Northern Lights.

From the archives - July 22, 2021

From the archives - July 22, 2021

This week in history - July 22, 2021

This week in history - July 22, 2021

Court records 07/16/21

Court records 07/16/21

Boundary Community Hospital offering free sports physicals

Boundary Community Hospital is continuing our yearly sports physicals in conjunction with Bonners Ferry High School and Boundary County Middle School. Physicals are required before the first practice starts for students participating in any sports, including robotics and flag football, entering grades seventh, ninth, 11th or if the student is new to the sports programs.

Fulcher comments of revival of WOTUS regulations

Congressman Russ Fulcher is pushing back on the Environmental Protection Agency’s recent announcement that it will look into restoring rules and definitions for the Waters of the United States regulations implemented by the Obama Administration. In 2015, this rule established definitions that allowed the federal government to regulate bodies of water.

Legals for July, 22 2021

New ICAC training for law enforcement addresses child porn investigations

The Office of the Attorney General’s Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children Unit is hosting a training for Idaho law enforcement officers and prosecutors to help them more effectively investigate and prosecute cases of child pornography.

North Idaho Now podcast Episode 49: Headlines from 7/17 thru 7/20 and interview with USFS District Fire Manager Sam Gibbons

In this episode of the North Idaho Now Podcast, Chanse Watson and Josh McDonald go over the latest news coming out of the Coeur'd Alene/Post Falls Press, the Bonner County Daily Bee, and the Shoshone News-Press from July 17 - 20.

Community calendar - July 22 to July 28

Community calendar - July 22 to July 28

BFHS Football Schedule

BFHS Football Schedule

Mary Van Etten

Mary Van Etten passed away July 19, 2021.

Moyie Springs sues resident for setback violation

The City of Moyie Springs sues resident Rosanne Smith for violations regarding residence zoning.

Joseph A. Morelli, 64 involved in fatal motorcycle crash

According to Idaho State Police, on July 20, 2021, at approximately 11:54 a.m., Idaho State Police Investigated a two-vehicle motorcycle crash on Highway 95 at milepost 530, eight miles south of Eastport.

Law enforcement tackles aggressive driving

Beginning Friday, July 23, the Sheriff’s Office will join close to 60 law enforcement agencies statewide, putting extra officers on the roads looking for aggressive drivers.

Free to fly

'Wolf' soars to freedom after two-month rehab at Birds of Prey Northwest

Bald eagle recovers

NLI members report aggressive scam callers

Northern Lights Inc. has received around two dozen reports in the last week of aggressive scam callers falsely claiming to be Northern Lights.

Bonners Ferry families prepare emergency kits

Flashlights, bottled water, a first aid kit, and ready-to-eat items fill the Jenkins’ living room floor in Bonners Ferry. The family isn’t going camping — they are preparing for potential disasters by putting together an easy-to-carry kit, often called a go bag.

Court records 07/16/21

Court records 07/16/21

Boundary Community Hospital offering free sports physicals

Boundary Community Hospital is continuing our yearly sports physicals in conjunction with Bonners Ferry High School and Boundary County Middle School. Physicals are required before the first practice starts for students participating in any sports, including robotics and flag football, entering grades seventh, ninth, 11th or if the student is new to the sports programs.

Ban on all outdoor open burning on the Kootenai Reservation

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 10, in coordination with the Kootenai Tribe of Idaho, has issued a ban on all outdoor open burning on the Reservation due to elevated pollution from regional fires and weather projections indicating poor air quality.

Lois Jean Myers Reyburn, 80

Lois Jean Myers Reyburn, 80, passed away on Nov. 13, 2020.

North Idaho Now podcast Episode 48: Headlines from 7/14 thru 7/16

In this episode of the North Idaho Now Podcast, Chanse Watson goes over the latest news coming out of the Coeur'd Alene/Post Falls Press, the Bonner County Daily Bee, the Bonners Ferry Herald, and the Shoshone News-Press from July 14-16.

Hemlocks restaurant hosting live performance

Old West Texas BBQ at The Hemlocks RV & Lodging in Moyie Springs will be hosting a live performance of Scott Helmer on Friday, July 16, at 7 p.m., as part of his Campfire Songs US Tour 2021.

Parks and Rec host bocce ball lessons

Bocce ball has been around for thousands of years. The first recorded instance of the game dates back to a 5200 B.C. painting of two boys playing a version of the game, discovered by English scientist Sir Francis Petrial in an Egyptian tomb.

From the archives - July 15, 2021

On these many days of hot weather we have had here in Boundary County, we have all wished for some rain.

Kootenai River Run 2021

Kootenai River Run’s 2020 race may have been canceled due to Covid-19 last year, but it’s back in 2021 and bigger than ever. This year we’ve joined Kootenai River Days and are now part of a bigger, cohesive, and fun weekend of events planned all over town.

U.S. tax compliance contingent on trust

Nearly every American engages in what the IRS calls "voluntary tax compliance."

Court records - 07/09/21

Court records - 07/09/21

This week in history - July 15, 2021

This week in history - July 15, 2021

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Idaho Small Businesses

Small nonfarm businesses in 19 Idaho counties and neighboring counties in Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Washington are now eligible to apply for low-interest federal disaster loans from the U. S. Small Business Administration, announced director Tanya N. Garfield of SBA’s Disaster Field Operations Center-West. These loans offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by drought in the following primary counties that began June 29, 2021.

Dennis Sienkiwicz, 72

Dennis Sienkiwicz, 72, passed away on July 3, 2021.

Public displays of disrespect are shocking

We should not be subjected to your shameful public display of profanity.

Sheriff's log - 07/06 - 07/13

Sheriff's log - 07/06 - 07/13

Community Calendar - July 15 to July 21

Community Calendar - July 15 to July 21

Melvin Cornella faces drug trafficking charges

Melvin Cornella, 60, posts bail and faces three felony charges for being a persistent violator, trafficking heroin and possessing a controlled substance.

Woman accepts plea deal related to drug charges

On July 9, Tina Cornella, 59, pleaded guilty to three charges in a plea agreement which included possession of a controlled substance, driving without privileges and drug paraphernalia.

Affordable housing out of reach for workers earning low wages in Idaho

Rental prices throughout Idaho continue to exceed renter wages, according to the 2021 Out of Reach report released today by the National Low Income Housing Coalition. Idaho’s housing affordability challenge affects many of the state’s small towns and rural communities, forcing households across the state to pay more than they can afford.

Badger Building Center sells, new owners issue press release

TAL Holdings LLC, an 11-store chain of retail building material centers in Oregon and Washington, announced that they have reached an agreement in principle to acquire the 4-store chain of Badger Building Center operating in Post Falls, Sagle, Bonners Ferry and Kalispell, MT.

We need to treat each other with respect

Enough is enough with uncivil behavior

Summer is here: Queue up the adventure

Summer scenes as captured by local photographer Robert Kalberg.

Police log - 07/06 - 07/13

Police log - 07/06 - 07/13

Idaho board of education encourages career exploration during summer months

Idaho State Board of Education and the Idaho Workforce Development Council are encouraging both students and their parents/family members to keep cool and spend some downtime this summer contemplating their dream jobs.

BRIEF: Free avian flu testing

BRIEF: Free avian flu testing

Allan Dahl Sr.

Allan John Dahl Sr. passed away on July 4, 2021.

Civility began to deteriorate with Democrats' lies

One person suffered for the totality of lies

Legals for July, 15 2021

Affordable housing out of reach for workers earning low wages in Idaho

Rental prices throughout Idaho continue to exceed renter wages, according to the 2021 Out of Reach report released today by the National Low Income Housing Coalition. Idaho’s housing affordability challenge affects many of the state’s small towns and rural communities, forcing households across the state to pay more than they can afford.

Osprey feeling the heat, too

Effects of early summer's record heat discussed on annual Osprey cruise

Osprey cruise write-up

Idaho board of education encourages career exploration during summer months

Idaho State Board of Education and the Idaho Workforce Development Council are encouraging both students and their parents/family members to keep cool and spend some downtime this summer contemplating their dream jobs.

North Idaho Now podcast Episode 47: Headlines from 7/10 thru 7/13

In this episode of the North Idaho Now Podcast, Chanse Watson and Josh McDonald go over the latest news coming out of the Coeur'd Alene/Post Falls Press, the Bonner County Daily Bee, and the Shoshone News-Press from July 10 to 13.

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available to Idaho Small Businesses

Small nonfarm businesses in 19 Idaho counties and neighboring counties in Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Washington are now eligible to apply for low-interest federal disaster loans from the U. S. Small Business Administration, announced director Tanya N. Garfield of SBA’s Disaster Field Operations Center-West. These loans offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by drought in the following primary counties that began June 29, 2021.

Rep. Fulcher committed to serving Boundary County

I am here to represent you and stand up for Idaho values like limited government, fiscal responsibility and the wise use of our natural resources.

Kootenai River Run 2021

Kootenai River Run’s 2020 race may have been canceled due to Covid-19 last year, but it’s back in 2021 and bigger than ever. This year we’ve joined Kootenai River Days and are now part of a bigger, cohesive, and fun weekend of events planned all over town.

Lavon Williams, 79

Lavon Williams, 79, passed away recently at her home.

Parks and Rec host bocce ball lessons

Bocce ball has been around for thousands of years. The first recorded instance of the game dates back to a 5200 B.C. painting of two boys playing a version of the game, discovered by English scientist Sir Francis Petrial in an Egyptian tomb.

Badger Building Center sells, new owners issue press release

TAL Holdings LLC, an 11-store chain of retail building material centers in Oregon and Washington, announced that they have reached an agreement in principle to acquire the 4-store chain of Badger Building Center operating in Post Falls, Sagle, Bonners Ferry and Kalispell, MT.

Gov. Little urges Idahoans minimize wildfire risks

Governor Brad Little joined state and federal fire managers during a press conference today at the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) in Boise to urge Idahoans to be safe and smart in the outdoors to minimize the risk of wildfire during what could be the worst fire season Idaho has faced in years.

Community Calendar - July 15 to July 21

Community Calendar - July 15 to July 21

Sheriff's log - 07/06 - 07/13

Sheriff's log - 07/06 - 07/13

Police log - 07/06 - 07/13

Police log - 07/06 - 07/13

Court records - 07/09/21

Court records - 07/09/21

Kentucky couple drown in Moyie River

The pair were fly fishing near Twin River Campground

North Idaho Now podcast Episode 46: Headlines from 7/7 thru 7/9

In this episode of the North Idaho Now Podcast, Chanse Watson and Madison Hardy go over the latest news coming out of the Coeur'd Alene/Post Falls Press, the Bonner County Daily Bee, the Bonners Ferry Herald, and the Shoshone News-Press from July 7-9.

Alice Betti (Janke) Giordano, 97

Alice Betti (Janke) Giordano, 97

PHD urges caution when recreating in local waters

Panhandle Health District and the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality advise the public to “enter water at your own risk” this summer.

COVID-19 Information - July 8, 2021

The latest novel coronavirus numbers from the region, state and country.

Ervin Elmer Madson, 84

Ervin Elmer Madson passed away on June 26, 2021.

Ignore comments from the BCRCC, Idaho Freedom Foundation

Since the Bonner County Republican Central Committee called for Jim Woodward’s resignation

Ronald Lee Sinclair, 76

Ronald Lee Sinclair, 76, passed away on June 21, 2021.

Tweedie brings home hardware, wows at tournament

Gage Tweedie competed at the Northwest Championship Tour held in Spokane to place in the top three after multiple days of racing on Memorial Day weekend.

Police log - 06/29 - 07/06

Police log - 06/29 - 07/06

Sheriff's log - 06/29 - 07/06

Sheriff's log - 06/29 - 07/06

From the archives - July 8, 2021

From the archives - July 8, 2021

This week in history - July 8, 2021

This week in history - July 8, 2021

'Forest Insect & Disease Field Day' announced

Class will be held Friday, July 23 in Bonners Ferry

Court records 07/02/21

Court records 07/02/21

Museum releasing book all about Boundary County

The dedication page of the Boundary County Museum’s new book, “Small Towns, Big Dreams” reads “dedicated to the “dreamers” who came before and to those who will come after.”

Funeral home has a new owner

Mick Mellett has been a fixture in Bonners Ferry for over four decades as the director of the Bonners Ferry Funeral Home. New owners Chad and Abbi Workman acknowledge they have some big shoes to fill.

Up for an adventure (drive)?

Scenes from around the county as captured by local photographer Robert Kalberg.

Lighting up the skies

Great photos shared by the many talented photographers in the community.

Community calendar - July 8 to July 14

Community calendar - July 8 to July 14

Words, truth and American civility

Almost anyone who reads the news

Trade promotion authority belongs to Congress

An open letter to Senators James Risch and Mike Crapo:

Legals for July, 8 2021

Library board hires former mayor to director position

After months of being closed, the Boundary County Library Board unanimously voted Tuesday to hire former Bonners Ferry Mayor David Sims as library director.

Museum releasing book all about Boundary County

The dedication page of the Boundary County Museum’s new book, “Small Towns, Big Dreams” reads “dedicated to the “dreamers” who came before and to those who will come after.”

Funeral home has a new owner

Mick Mellett has been a fixture in Bonners Ferry for over four decades as the director of the Bonners Ferry Funeral Home. New owners Chad and Abbi Workman acknowledge they have some big shoes to fill.

Border Brawl begins July 9

Border Braw, a demolition Derby will be at the fairgrounds at 6 pm July 9 and 10.

Community calendar - July 8 to July 14

Community calendar - July 8 to July 14

Plane flips over, Montana man walks away safe

On Wednesday, July 7, around 7 a.m., Boundary County Sheriff’s received a report of a plane upside down at the Boundary airport with the pilot still trapped inside.

Becker, volunteers produce epic fireworks show for community

Independence Day parade and fireworks were held on Saturday, July 3, to celebrate the birth of the United States and patriotism was on full display in Bonners Ferry.

North Idaho Now podcast Episode 45: Headlines from 7/3 thru 7/6 and interview with CrossFitter Laura Nielsen

In this episode of the North Idaho Now Podcast, Chanse Watson and Madison Hardy go over the latest news coming out of the Coeur'd Alene/Post Falls Press, the Bonner County Daily Bee, and the Shoshone News-Press from July 3 to 6.

Police log - 06/29 - 07/06

Police log - 06/29 - 07/06

Sheriff's log - 06/29 - 07/06

Sheriff's log - 06/29 - 07/06

PHD urges caution when recreating in local waters

Panhandle Health District and the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality advise the public to “enter water at your own risk” this summer.

Court records 07/02/21

Court records 07/02/21

North Idaho Now podcast Episode 44: Headlines from 6/30 thru 7/2

In this episode of the North Idaho Now Podcast, Chanse Watson and Josh McDonald go over the latest news coming out of the Coeur'd Alene/Post Falls Press, the Bonner County Daily Bee, the Bonners Ferry Herald, and the Shoshone News-Press from June 30-July 2.

Community calendar - July 1 to July 7

Community calendar - July 1 to July 7

Boundary County urges public to attend fireworks show, not light fireworks

Based on the current extreme heat and a hot/dry weather outlook, the Idaho Department of Lands has categorized the current fire danger as VERY HIGH for the North Valleys and North Mountains. Therefore, all open burning has been closed, except for campfires.

Human remains found at Mineral County rest stop

According to Mineral County Sheriff Mike Toth, a huckleberry picker found bones and a shoe near the Dena Mora rest area, a few hundred yards from the off-ramp on the Montana-Idaho border.

Reading testing shows strong statewide gains

Two-thirds of all Idaho students in kindergarten through third grade are reading at grade level.

Know before you go this Fourth of July holiday

Visitors are reminded that fireworks are prohibited on federal public lands.

Libby woman who assaulted, threatened officer accepts plea deal

Holly Evans, 44, from Libby Montana, accepted a plea agreement on June 15 for charges of driving under the influence, resisting or obstructing officers and injury to a child while driving under the influence.

ISHS partners with museums on membership program

Idaho State Historical Society is collaborating with other historical agencies

Right-wing ideologues are trying to save us

In response to those who think people coming in from out of state

Where is our public library?

When our library was closed down

A few thoughts on Newton’s third law

I have recently read articles lamenting the extremism of the “right.”

Who really freed the slaves?

Juneteenth National Independence Day, our new federal and Idaho holiday, has a misleading name.

Ervin Elmer Madson, 84

Ervin Elmer Madson, 84, passed away on June 26, 2021.

Cooling Centers Set Up for Boundary County Residents

Cooling Centers Set Up for Boundary County Residents

This Week in History - July 1, 2021

This Week in History - July 1, 2021

Police log - 06/22 - 06/29

Police log - 06/22 - 06/29

Sheriff's log - 06/22 - 06/29

Sheriff's log - 06/22 - 06/29

Court records - 06/25/21

Court records - 06/25/21

From the archives - July 1, 2021

From the archives - July 1, 2021

PHD Expresses Gratitude and Farewell to National Guard

Since December 2020, Panhandle Health District and other healthcare providers in the area were supported by the Idaho National Guard for the COVID-19 response. With case counts shrinking and a decreased demand for the vaccine, it is time for these service men and women to head home.

BCSO takes part in Operation Dry Water

As boaters look forward to the 4th of July holiday, thousands of law enforcement officers across the United States will be on heightened alert looking for those violating boating under the influence laws.

AAA warns don’t leave pets or kids in hot cars

With temperatures soaring across Washington and North Idaho, AAA reminds drivers not to leave children or pets in a vehicle, even for a short amount of time. Because children’s body temperatures rise three to five times faster than adults, leaving them in a car — even when parked in the shade with windows open — creates a dangerous risk for heatstroke.

City stresses fireworks prohibition during heatwave

As the Fourth of July holiday approaches and weather conditions look to be hot and dry, the city of Bonners Ferry has been receiving questions about the use of fireworks in city limits.

Robert Endicott honored for Gonzaga GPA

Robert Endicott from Bonners Ferry was honored by Gonzaga University and named on the President’s List for achieving a GPA above 3.85 for Spring semester 2021. Students must earn a 3.85 to 4.0 grade-point average to be listed.

Volleyball camp debuts new training program and new varsity coach

The gymnasium at Bonners Ferry High School was buzzing with enthusiasm and activity on Wednesday, day three of the Gold Medal Squared high school volleyball camp.

Traffic stop turns into drug arrest

On June 16, Daniel Church was stopped for potential impaired driving near the 3-mile gas station leading to arrest for drug possession.

UI: Broadband, online initiatives improve accessibility

Broadband investment are a "game-changer"

A perfect day for an 'Adventure Drive'

Scenes from around the county as captured by local photographer Robert Kalberg.

Legals for July, 1 2021