Friday, July 29
Kuy Lonh Has Been Found
Kuy Lonh was located around 5:20 a.m. July 29 by a rescue helicopter crew from Two-Bear Air Rescue (Kalispell, MT).
Applications due for free and reduced meals at BCSD
Due to the pandemic, breakfast and lunch have been offered free to students for the past two years. For the 2022-2023 school year meal applications are required by the state for free and reduced-price meals for 2022-2023.
BFHS Volleyball season 2022 info
Bonners Ferry High School volleyball coaches welcome athletes and parents to the 2022 fall volleyball season. Below are a few key dates and information to help everyone plan for the upcoming season.
Thursday, July 28
Search Ongoing for Lost 54-year-old Man in Boundary County
Boundary County Sheriff’s Office 9-1-1 Dispatchers received a call Wednesday night, July 27th, at around 10 p.m. requesting assistance to locate a man missing in the vicinity of Bethlehem Mine/Camp Nine Road in Boundary County.
Patricia Irene Poulton
Patricia Irene Poulton recently passed away
The greatest theft of taxpayer dollars in history
Unemployment fraud during the pandemic has been the greatest theft of taxpayer dollars in American history.
Commission ignore public in accepting ARPA funds
Boundary County commissioners voted unanimously to accept and spend ARPA funds
Kevin Robert Larson, 60
Kevin Robert Larson, 60, died on July 24, 2022.
Boundary County Calendar - July 28, 2022
The events, activities and meetings taking place in Boundary County over the coming week.
Kootenai River Days 2022
A jam packed week of Kootenai River Days had people dancing, running and spending time with friends.
Kootenai River Days Cornhole Tournament 2022
38 cornhole teams came out for the 2022 tournament. This included local Boundary County residents as well as teams and players from Sandpoint and Usk, Washington.
Spokane man caught with hundreds of fentanyl pills
A Spokane man is facing multiple drug charges after he was found in possession of approximately 600 fentanyl pills and other substances.
KRR runners race to fund scholarships
Over 160 runners and walkers participated in last Saturday’s Kootenai River Run, part of the 2022 Kootenai River Days. The run raises scholarships for local cross country and track athletes and is sponsored by ERA Shelman Realty and Idaho Forest Group.
County accepts ARPA funds for projects
After consulting with county attorneys, Boundary County commissioners accepted the first two American Rescue Plan Act payments for various county projects at the July 18 meeting – some in attendance were not pleased.
Burden of proof provided in lewd conduct trial
District Judge Barbara Buchan found that the prosecution established a man's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt in a lewd conduct case during a Wednesday bench trial. Sentencing will take place in October.
Free physicals at BCH Aug. 2
Free physicals for students are scheduled at Boundary County Hospital on August 2nd from 5pm-7pm.
Court Records - July 28, 2022
Information on local cases in Boundary County
This Week in History - July 28, 2022
Fire started in boiler room while crew was at dinner
From the Archives - July 28, 2022
Stories of the community's people, places and events
Legals for July, 28 2022
Wednesday, July 27
Idaho sued over law banning abortion after 6 weeks pregnancy
The reproductive health organization also sued in June over Idaho's total abortion ban passed in 2020
BFHS cheer team hosting fundraiser
Bonners Ferry High School cheer team will be hosting a car wash Saturday, July 30, at Columbia Bank from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Tuesday, July 26
North Idaho Now podcast Episode 152: Headlines from 7/23 through 7/26
In this episode of the North Idaho Now Podcast, Chanse Watson and Molly Roberts take you through 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 23-26.
Summer Reading 2022 at BCL
The summer reading program has started at the Boundary County Library.
Registration due July 29 for “Forest Insect & Disease Field Day” in St. Maries
Nearly everyone has seen dead trees dotting northern Idaho forests. Most of the trees you notice were killed by bark beetles, but many other insects and diseases kill trees, often in less visible ways.
Saturday, July 23
Convicted killer gets up to life in prison
The Bonners Ferry man convicted of killing 45-year-old Melyssa Schloe could spend the rest of his life behind bars.
Friday, July 22
Man likely shot wolf-dog hybrids, not wolves
The animals shot and killed July 10 by a Troy, Montana man are likely wolf-dog hybrids and not wolves as originally reported.
North Idaho Now podcast Episode 151: Headlines from 7/20 through 7/22
In this episode of the North Idaho Now Podcast, Chanse Watson and Molly Roberts take you through the latest news coming out of the Coeur d'Alene/Post Falls Press, the Bonner County Daily Bee, Bonners Ferry Herald, and the Shoshone News-Press from July 20-22.
Thursday, July 21
BFXC fundraiser 2022
Bonners Ferry High School Cross Country will be having their annual car wash/bake sale fundraiser Friday, July 22.
Public defender shortage hits close to home
Judges in Boundary County had to conscript local attorneys
'Best Of' voting period closed
The folks of Boundary County have voted. Now all that remains are for the votes to be counted to determine who is the Best of Boundary County 2022.
Basketball Summer League Highlights 2022
The boys basketball program went 14-3 this summer and played teams all over our region.
Students build ‘bots, friends at STEM camp
Bonners Ferry High School robotics team First Team Alpha 2130+ welcomed 30 young students for STEM activities, robot building, friendship building and learning at last week’s robotics camp.
Sandpoint man charged with forcible rape
A Sandpoint man has been charged with forcible rape agianst a minor under 16.
Nancy Ruth Ashburn Tucker, 91
Nancy Ruth Ashburn Tucker, 91, passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2022.
City budgeting for inflation
The city of Bonners Ferry is still workshop the the budget for fiscal year 2023 to balance inflation.
Team Idaho wins big at Fargo
Bonners Ferry wrestlers Eli Richards and Savannah Rickter and the rest of Team Idaho’s national wrestling team are competing in Fargo, North Dakota, at the 2022 U.S. Marine Corps 16U & Junior Nationals.
Get ready, get set for the Kootenai River Run
For the second year, the Kootenai River Run is part of the Kootenai River Days and will have some guests and new additions.
BCSA cultivating community
The Skate and Music Showcase on Saturday was family-packed fun despite the scorching heat.
Court Records For July 21, 202221
Information on local cases in Boundary County.
Calendar for July 21-27
The events, activities and meetings taking place in Boundary County over the coming week.
Exploring solutions to mass shootings
Idahoans deserve to live without fearing for their lives
Library recall movement is wrong
Fair library policies allow for choice
This Week in History - July 21, 2022
Considerable excitement was caused after a report of a dead man on the Northside
From the Archives - July 21, 2022
Stories of the community's people, places and events
Speeding has consequences
Deputies from Boundary County Sheriff’s Office are joining with law enforcement officers across Idaho to help keep area roads safe. Beginning this week through the end of the July, patrols will be dedicated to stopping aggressive drivers.
Man charged with grand theft to be sentenced in August
A Boundary County man is being charged with grand theft after a burglary investigation by the Boundary County Sheriff’s Office.
Back on the streets of Bonners Ferry after pandemic pause
If you happen to be near the Bonners Ferry Gateway Visitor Center this week, you may notice that a pre-pandemic fixture is back on the sidewalks: smiling faces standing next to colorful carts featuring a positive message and free Bible-based literature.
Peter Armando Jimenez, 81
Peter Armando Jimenez passed away on July 6, 2022.
Alva Vernon Baker, 89
Alva Vernon Baker, 89, passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2022.
Library shown support by community members
After a Boundary County Library Board meeting was canceled “in the interest of public safety,” community members descended on the library Monday to show their support through messages of encouragement and gratitude on the nearby sidewalks.
Mary Ella (Bennett) Dirks, 76
Mary Ella (Bennett) Dirks passed away on July 10, 2022.
GPS takes visitors the wrong way
Bad GPS directions led visitors to an unused bridge — and left them lost in a remote section of the county.
Pop-up bakery serving up tasty treats
A pop up bakery has come to the Pearl Theater serving scones sent from above and much more every Sunday.
Man killed in Peterson Hill crash, quick thinking saves life
A Boundary County man was taking a bath when he heard a crash. At first, the man, who asked that his name not be used because he did not want recognition, told the Bonners Ferry Herald that he thought it was a gunshot.
It’s a wrap Badger Volleyball Camp 2022
What do you get when you have 37 campsters, 10 volunteer Bonners Ferry High School volleyball athlete-mentors, three coaches, and 12 hours of volleyball spread over three days?
Legals for July, 21 2022
Wednesday, July 20
BFHS football meeting July 27
A Bonners Ferry High School football meeting for players and parents is scheduled for Wednesday, July 27th, 7 p.m. in the football bleachers.
Tuesday, July 19
North Idaho Now podcast Episode 150: Headlines from 7/16 through 7/19
In this episode of the North Idaho Now Podcast, Chanse Watson and Molly Roberts take you through 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 16-19.
Patriot Front members plead not guilty
Defendants appeared via Zoom
Defendants appeared via Zoom
Monday, July 18
Second Harvest food distribution July 22
Second Harvest Inland Empire will return to Bonners Ferry with their free food distribution on Friday, July 22. The distributions are scheduled drive-through events at the Boundary County Fairgrounds.
CdA man killed in Peterson Hill crash
A 28-year-old Coeur d’Alene man was killed in a Saturday accident on Peterson Hill, according to an Idaho State Police press release.
Friday, July 15
North Idaho Now podcast Episode 149: Headlines from July 13-15
In this episode of the North Idaho Now Podcast, Chanse Watson and Molly Roberts take you through the latest news coming out of the Coeur d'Alene/Post Falls Press, the Bonner County Daily Bee, Bonners Ferry Herald, and the Shoshone News-Press from July 13-15
Assistance available for those seeking bear deterrent fence
“Bears are one-time learners,” Annis said. “Once they find a food source, they’ll never forget it. Prevention is the key.”
Two Bonners Ferry wrestlers off to nationals
Bonners Ferry wrestlers Eli Richards and Savannah Rickter will be competing July 16-22 in the Fargo USA Nationals at North Dakota State University for Team Idaho.
Thursday, July 14
Naples Gallery grand opening
After a 13-year hiatus, Naples Gallery held its grand opening July 1.
BCSD Aug. 30 Bond Election
Boundary County School District will run a school bond for a new Valley View Elementary in the Aug. 30 election.
Gas tax gimmicks distract from real solution to high gas prices
We need to unleash American energy production
Mai sentenced in sexual battery case
A Bonners Ferry man was sentenced to a year in jail with a maximum of five and will be required to register as a sex offender after a plea deal on a lewd conduct case stemming from 2021.
This Week in History - July 14, 2022
Work on re-timbering the county bridge across the Kootenai River will start at once
From the Archives - July 14, 2022
Stories of the community's people, places and events
Plea deal reached in fentanyl case
A Bonners Ferry man was sentenced to two to five years in jail on a charge of possession of a controlled substance with the intent to manufacture or deliver. The sentence follows a plea deal in the case.
Grand theft at Ponderay Walmart
A Kalispell woman is being charged with grand theft after she allegedly took more than 140 items totalling $1,390.91 from the Ponderay Walmart.
Correction
The GROW! Community Garden is located on the grounds of Trinity Lutheran Church on Buchanan Street in Bonners Ferry. The public is welcome to visit, but cannot harvest the produce due to the beds/plots being rented out.
Kootenai River Days 2022
The Kootenai River Days promises a lot of fun this year.
Community vacation bible school announced
VBS being held July 19-21
Boundary County Calendar - July 14, 2022
The events, activities and meetings taking place in Boundary County over the coming week
Mary Ella Dirks, 76
Mary Ella Dirks, 76, passed away on July 10, 2022 at Boundary Community Hospital.
Senior Walk Club sees traction
The Boundary County Park and Recreation Senior Walk Club, now known as the Riverside Ramblers, is getting traction with a solid core group of walkers and new members coming in stride.
Summer science programs at the library
Science adventures are happening at the Boundary County Library every other Friday.
Group starts recall for library board
Efforts have begun to recall members of the Boundary County Library Board.
Registration for co-ed youth soccer due July 16
Registration for Boundary Parks and Recreation co-ed youth soccer is due July 16.
Dive into Shark Week and help prevent a blood shortage
After a recent steep drop in blood donations, the American Red Cross and Discovery are teaming up for Shark Week to encourage donors to give blood and help prevent a summer blood shortage.
22 Badger wrestlers at Bread and Butter Camp
Bonners Ferry Wrestling Club had a wonderful week of wrestling at the Bread and Butter wrestling camp.
County attorney researching ARPA
Boundary County commissioners have requested Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Tevis Hull analyze any liability the county may face for accepting American Rescue Plan Act funds.
BCMS football practice coming Aug. 8
Boundary County Middle School football practice is set to start Aug. 8. Practices will be held from 4-6 p.m.
Court Records - July 14, 2022
Information on local cases in Boundary County.
Man charged with two counts of lewd conduct
A Boundary County man is being charged with two counts of lewd conduct in a case dating back to January 2019.
Legals for July, 14 2022
Wednesday, July 13
Class of ‘52 celebrates 70th reunion
Bonners Ferry High School Class of 1952 held its 70th class reunion on June 25.
Thursday, July 7
This Week In History — July 1-7, 2022
The Idaho Gold and Ruby Co. celebrated the Fourth of July the mine with a big blow-out.
Grizzly bear attacks area livestock
A bear that attacked livestock in Elmira is most likely the same bear that mauled livestock in the Good Grief area in April
Pete Conrad Leonard, 73
Pete Conrad Leonard, 73, passed away Monday, June 27, 2022
Fourth of July lunch at Restorium
Tablecloths, banners and thistle in red, white and blue filled the Community Restorium common areas as residents received a Fourth of July celebration and lunch.
GROW! officials teach irrigation basics
Gardeners for Regional Organic Wellbeing, or GROW!, put on an irrigation system teaching for the public on June 30 at the GROW garden.
From the Archives Jul 7, 2022
"Boulder Creek Academy students and their teacher painted a beautiful mural on the back wall of the Museum. They were sponsored by the Academy and the Boundary County Historical Society."
Court Records for July 7, 2022
Information on local cases in Boundary County.
Team Spirit of American takes on Yukon 1000
Boundary County’s own Josh Friedman and Julie Kirk are competing in the world’s longest paddle race, the Yukon 1000. Friedman and Kirk have dubbed their kayaking duo, Team Spirit of America.
Calendar for July 7 to 14
The events, activities and meetings taking place in Boundary County over the coming week.
Rain didn’t stop the fireworks
The rain didn't dampen the Fourth of July festivities across Boundary County.
KVRI to hear sturgeon, burbot updates
Meeting set for July 18
Burger joint finds home at AJ's Lanes
The Lyman family has taken over the management of AJ’s Lanes and is revitalizing the much-loved bowling alley, one burger at a time.
James Wallace Whitcomb
James Wallace Whitcomb recently passed away.
Kootenai River Run, cornhole tournament dates announced
Kootenai River Days 2022 is coming up fast and registrations for the big race and cornhole tournament are coming even sooner.
Patients don’t take holiday break, blood donors needed
As record numbers of people make plans to get away for Independence Day, nonprofit blood services provider Vitalant is urging all eligible blood donors to make an appointment in the coming weeks to help relieve a critical blood shortage, reminding the public that patient needs for both routine and emergency blood transfusions don’t take a holiday or summer break.
City Council balancing budget for FY23
Bonners Ferry City Council has balanced the general fund budget for fiscal year 2023 while planning for inflation and giving staff a raise.
BCSA hosting logo contest and music showcase
Boundary County Skatepark Alliance would like to thank all who helped to make our inaugural event, at the Bonners Ferry Skatepark, “Go Skateboarding Day skate jam a big hit” as it was reported on June 23 in the Bonners Ferry Herald.
Mirror Lake Ladies’ Golf Club hits the links
Group meets Tuesday evenings and Wednesday mornings
Data from community input on Comp. Plan
Data from community input provided at the Farmer's Market on June 4 on the city's Comprehensive Plan is in.
Fireworks show was a treat for the senses, community
Thank you for this annual treat.
This July, let's ensure freedom from fear
Around the Fourth of July, the word “freedom” is frequently spoken but seldom defined. We might consider two categories: “freedom to” and “freedom from.”
Failure to know law no excuse to approve cabins
The commission should not be pushed into approval because the applicant didn’t know zoning applied to him.
Legals for July, 7 2022
Tuesday, July 5
North Idaho Now podcast Episode 146: Headlines from 7/2 through 7/5
In this episode of the North Idaho Now Podcast, Chanse Watson and Molly Roberts take you through 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 2-5.
Netra Sue Herford, 81
Netra Sue Herford, 81, passed away on July 3, 2022.
Friday, July 1
'Best Of' voting period now open
Ready, set, vote. The voting period for the Best of Boundary County 2022 is open.
North Idaho Now podcast Episode 145: Headlines from 6/29 thru 7/1
In this episode of the North Idaho Now Podcast, Chanse Watson will take you through the latest news coming out of the Coeur d'Alene/Post Falls Press, the Bonner County Daily Bee, the Shoshone News-Press, and the Bonners Ferry Herald from June 29 to July 1.
