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Risch: Title 42 expiration will open immigration floodgates

As one of several lawmakers who just introduced legislation to stop the smuggling of fentanyl into the United States, U.S. Sen. Jim Risch is firm in his stance on immigration and enforcement at the southern border.

NIC trustees hire new attorney

North Idaho College trustees conducted business Wednesday night, hiring new legal counsel for the college, taking a first look at the proposed budget for fiscal year 2024 and approving tenure for faculty members.

'Creativity is in my blood'

A local artist is pursuing her passion by opening an art studio and gallery in downtown.

Baseball on nine-game winning streak

Badgers pitchers Trey Bateman and Blake Rice earned a no hitter in game one against Lincoln County on April 25 to sweep the Lions in nonleague play.

Canada Mining threatens ecological efforts in Kootenai Basin

The Kootenai Tribe of Idaho has joined a group of First Nations and Tribes in calling on Canadian officials to address the impact of industrial mining on waterways in historic tribal lands.

Lloyd Cody Funderburg, 68

Lloyd Cody Funderburg passed away in Sandpoint, Idaho, on March 6, 2023, at the age of 68.

John Read Schlener, 78

John Read Schlener, age 78, went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 14 of 2023.

County and cities discuss local issues, possible solutions

Boundary County commissioners and Bonners Ferry and Moyie Springs city council members met in a joint meeting Monday to discuss local issues and explore possible solutions.

From The Archives - April 27, 2023

Fifty years ago, on May 3, 1973, Governor Cecil D. Andrus declared Bonners Ferry, Idaho “Capital For A Day.”

William Harvey Gillett, 75

William Harvey Gillett, 75, passed away on April 19, 2023.

BCSO offering OHV course to youth

The Boundary County Sheriff’s Office is once again offering an Off-Highway Vehicle training course for youth.

This Week In History - April 27, 2023

Local history in Boundary County, from Naples to Porthill and From Bonners Ferry to Moyie Springs.

Free microchip, vaccination clinic set

The best way to ensure the quick and safe return of your pet is to have them microchipped with up-to-date information and wearing visible ID tags on their collar.

Badgers soar at PR Invite, duo places at Mooberry Relays

Bonners Ferry boys and girls Track and Field teams finished third and fourth overall at the 26th annual Priest River Track and Field Invitational on Saturday.

Boundary County Calendar - April 27-May 4, 2023

The events, activities and meetings taking place in Boundary County over the coming week.

Two Badgers medal in Timberlake match

Braylyn Bayer and Eli Blackmore took first for the Badgers against the Timberlake Tigers at the Mirror Lake Golf Course on Tuesday.

Badgers fall to Lions, fresh off Senior Night win

Fresh off swapping the Priest River Spartans on Friday, the Badgers scored multiple runs against Lincoln County, but lost the doubleheader on Tuesday.

Badger sports schedule April 27-May 3

Bonners Ferry High School sports scheduled for April 27- May 3.

Seed swap at first spring market

The Bonners Ferry Farmers Market opens up for the season this Saturday, welcoming back the community after a long winter and offering a seed swap.

Distinguished Young Woman Moellmer to welcome this years recipient

Leah Moellmer, the Bonners Ferry Distinguished Young Woman for 2022-2023, will take the stage at the Becker Auditorium one final time on April 29 at this year's program to welcome the new recipient of the title.

Deadline for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat controlled hunts closing April 30

Moose, sheep and goat drawing results will be online in early June

Court denies request to lift gag order in Idaho killings

The Idaho Supreme Court has turned down a request by 30 news organizations to lift the gag order in the criminal case of a man accused of stabbing four University of Idaho students to death. The unanimous court did not weigh in on whether the gag order violates the First Amendment rights of a free press, but instead said the news organizations should have first brought the request to the magistrate judge handling the criminal case. Bryan Kohberger is charged with four counts of first-degree murder in connection with the deaths in Moscow, Idaho. The gag order prohibits the attorneys, prosecutor's office, law enforcement officials and others involved with the case from talking to the news media.

Clark running for Library Board

Lewis Clark is running for the Boundary County Library trustee Zone 3, for a term of six years.

Safeguarding Idaho's farmland

There has been increased concern in Idaho and across the country regarding Chinese companies’ purchases of U.S. farmland. Idaho agricultural land is a precious resource that should be protected from foreign adversaries. I recently co-sponsored legislation that would prevent foreign adversaries’ purchases or investment in U.S. farmland.

Portion of Augusta to be closed during school hours

Starting May 1, a section of Augusta Street between Lincoln Street and Stephens Street directly in front of Valley View Elementary will be closed to vehicle traffic during school hours, Bonners Ferry city officials announced.

Get out and vote in library election

There is an important library board election May 16 for those of you living in zones 3 and 5. Incumbents Aaron Bohachek (Zone 3) and Lee Colson (Zone 5) deserve your support. Both have demonstrated excellent leadership and are strongly committed to making sure the library is accessible to all.

Keep our library open for our community

We are so fortunate to live in a community that has vast beauty, clean air, and many caring constituents. Having lived in Boundary County for 40-plus years, the library has always been an inviting place to gain knowledge.

9B Family Foundations providing care packages to soldiers

9B Family Foundations is inviting community members to join them in gathering care packages for deployed soldiers.

Job Fair at BFHS May 10

Bonners Ferry High School will be hosting a job fair on May 10, from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. in the high school commons area. The job fair will provide students with an opportunity to meet with local businesses and explore potential career paths.

101 birthdays — and counting

Even as a youngster, Darrell Ewing didn't spend much time inside. On the go, hanging out with friends, he rarely was found indoors. It was a great place to grow up, the 101-year-old former Bonners Ferry resident said at a party in his honor at Second Avenue Pizza on his birthday on Tuesday.

Legals for April, 27 2023

NIC releases Macomber report

A report issued by North Idaho College attorney Art Macomber recommended that trustees nullify President Nick Swayne’s employment contract due to an open meeting law violation that allegedly occurred the day Swayne was hired.

Badger girls win at Genesis Prep invite, Bayer Medals

Avery Bayer shot 77 to earn medalist honors while leading the Badgers to the team title with a 386 at the Genesis Prep Invitational at The Links Golf Club in Post Falls on Wednesday. The Badger girls won the tournament by 52 stokes leading by 386.

NIC trustees nullify Swayne’s contract

▶️ Audio story available. North Idaho College trustees voted 3-2 Monday night to nullify the contract of President Nick Swayne but said he will continue as active president “until the board decides otherwise.”

BCRCC announces no-confidence vote for Sauter

The Bonner County Republican Central Committee issued a vote of no-confidence for freshman District 1 Rep. Mark Sauter, contending he failed to represent the party’s platform and principles during the legislative session.

Athlete of the Week: April 23-29

Riley Petesch, junior, is named Athlete of the Week for Badger boys track and field.

MAY NIBJ: Target audience: Cats — and those who love them

Julie Rosengrant saw a market need and started a business to fill it. Now, The Catnip Getaway is the purrfect vacation destination for all things cats, when owners take a vacation of their own.

Cd'A School District declares financial emergency

A financial emergency was formally declared by the Coeur d’Alene School District. Trustees voted 3-2 during a special meeting Friday to move ahead with the declaration. Chair Rebecca Smith, who attended via phone, Vice Chair Casey Morrisroe and Trustee Heather Tenbrink voted in favor. Trustee Allie Anderton, who also attended by phone, and Trustee Lesli Bjerke voted against the motion.

Former state trooper charged with murder

A former Idaho State Police officer has been charged with killing his wife. Daniel Charles Howard, 57, of Athol, was arrested Friday night and charged with first-degree murder in connection with the 2021 death of his wife, 48-year-old Kendy Howard. Jail records indicate that Daniel Howard also faces a felony domestic battery charge.

Emails show NIC trustees, lawyer planned meetings in private

Emails reveal that North Idaho College attorney Art Macomber and trustees Greg McKenzie, Todd Banducci and Mike Waggoner used personal email addresses to secretly prepare for the public meetings where the board majority hired Macomber and ousted NIC President Nick Swayne.

Emails show NIC trustees, lawyer planned meetings in private

Emails reveal that North Idaho College attorney Art Macomber and trustees Greg McKenzie, Todd Banducci and Mike Waggoner used personal email addresses to secretly prepare for the public meetings where the board majority hired Macomber and ousted NIC President Nick Swayne.

Badgers girls win at Genesis Prep invite

Avery Bayer shot 77 to earn medalist honors while leading the Badgers to the team title with a 386 at the Genesis Prep Invitational at The Links Golf Club in Post Falls on Wednesday.

Boundary County Calendar - April 20-27, 2023

The events, activities and meetings taking place in Boundary County over the coming week.

Badgers sweep Lumberjacks, IML champs

Senior Blake Rice homered in both games and drove in 11 runs on the day to lead the Badgers to a nonleague sweep of the Lumberjacks at City Park.

BF wrestlers compete at national competition

Bonners Ferry Wrestling Club’s Savannah Rickter, Nevaeh Therrien and Aubree Graves competed in the Women’s USA Freestyle National Championship in Spokane April 14-17, facing off against other elite wrestlers from across the country.

Mary Lou Carol Venard, 70

Mary Lou Carol Whitney Venard of Bonners Ferry, Idaho, passed away on April 6, 2023, surrounded by family.

From the Archives - April 20, 2023

This “Smith Frederick” signed silhouette features an elegant, charming young lady in her garden.

This Week in History - April 20, 2023

Local history in Boundary County, from Naples to Porthill and From Bonners Ferry to Moyie Springs.

City raises hourly wage for water and sewer department

City Council recently approved a $3 hourly wage increase for the water and sewer department as part of an effort to help recruit new staff for two vacant positions.

City residents to vote on LOT in May

At the Tuesday May 16, election Bonners Ferry residents will hit the polls to vote for a local option tax of 1% on taxable goods to fund the Bonners Ferry police department, fire department, street crews and snow removal.

Joe B. Gilmer, 85

Joe was born in Kingsport, Tenn., to Joe and Kitty Gilmer on May 30, 1937.

Robotics makes lots of memories at Regionals

Boundary County’s First Team Alpha+2130 robotics team made a lot of memories at the Regional Competition in Nampa at the end of March, but unfortunately won’t be advancing to the next competition.

Public notice from Boundary County Noxious Weed Control

For 2023 the Boundary County Noxious Weed Department will continue to offer weed identification, site review, herbicide type/rate advice, rental sprayers, booklets, brochures, and other land management information. Spraying of Road Rights-of-Way: Many county roads will be sprayed with herbicides on weed infested rights-of way this season, mid-April through October.

Sports schedule April 20-27

Bonners Ferry High School Sports schedule for April 20-27

50 year Class reunion BFHS Class of ‘73

Bonners Ferry High School class of 1973 is having their 50th Class reunion August 18 and 19 in Bonners Ferry.

Museum event celebrates community's music, poem

When the community comes to a program offered in Portrait Hall on Saturday, May 6, they are in for a treat. That's because Gary Eller is returning to Bonners Ferry to share his "Songs and Poems of the Early Idaho Panhandle Region," an Idaho Humanities Council grant project that began in 2021.

Boundary County Court Records - April 20, 2023

Information on local cases in Boundary County.

Health of Idaho forests key to addressing wildfire costs

Idaho has the unfortunate distinction of being in the top five states for acres burned by wildfire in 2022, including the disastrous Moose Fire that impacted Salmon, Idaho, and other nearby communities. The Moose Fire burned for more than 100 days and consumed more than 130,000 acres. Wildfires are burning longer and hotter, harming natural resources, wildlife habitat, budgets and workforces. They also carry an immense human toll, including the loss of firefighters who risk all to keep communities safe, health issues from smoke-clogged skies and lost homes and livelihoods.

William Edward Julian, 91

William Edward Julian, 91, passed away on April 13, 2023.

Track Roundup: Finney Co-Ed Relays, IML Duals

Badger track and field teams have been busy, competing at the IML Duals and in Washington.

Shane Ryan Brown, 30

Shane Brown, 30, passed away. This tragic loss is felt by many. He will forever be loved and missed.

Viola J. Sims, 93

Viola J. Sims, 93, passed away on April 10, 2023.

Softball sees rough start, Tigers sweep

The Badger softball team had a rough start against the Timberlake Tigers on Friday, as nine players were struck out in the first game of the doubleheader.

Let's talk about war

Let's talk about war. Why are we constantly engaging in it? Who benefits? What is the military-industrial complex? The names of companies that might come to mind are Ford Motor Company, International Harvester, Caterpillar, Boeing aircraft and perhaps hundreds of others. But what about the Russian military-industrial complex?

Bohachek offers stable leadership on library board

If you live in Library Zone 3 (as I do) or in Zone 5, you have an important, upcoming election to choose your zone's library board member. Check with the courthouse clerk to discover which library zone you are in.

Fox settles with Dominion

On Tuesday afternoon in a Delaware courtroom, Fox made a settlement with Dominion Voting Systems for $787 million, by which process Fox will not have to answer a lot of difficult and embarrassing questions in court about their ongoing policy of intentionally lying to the American public in support of the Trump administration.

Legals for April, 20 2023

Joint county and cities meeting Monday

A joint county and cities meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 24 at 6 p.m. at the Boundary County Annex (formerly Armory).

Rae wins shot put at Van Kuren Invite, Weaver and Petsch place

Badger Helene Rae won the shot put at the Van Kuren Invite against Washington and Idaho schools of all classifications on Saturday.

Abubakari places in two events at Pasco

Badger Track and Field Athlete, Asha Abubakari competed at the Pasco Invite on Saturday and placed in shot put and long jump against athletes from Washington Idaho schools across classifications.

DYW participate in 'Be Your Best Self Week'

Bonners Ferry Distinguished Young Women is excited to participate in National Be Your Best Self Week, taking place April 17-21. National Be Your Best Self Week is a national outreach effort led by program participants across the country to spread the Be Your Best Self message to as many young people as possible.

Badger takes second at duals, Individual IML rankings

Bonners Ferry and Timberlake Track and Field teams went head-to-head at the Intermountain League Duals on Friday.

Athlete of the Week April 16- 22

Brooke Petesch, sophomore, is named Athlete of the Week for Badger Track and Field.

Bonners Ferry sweeps Timberlake for IML title

With the sweep, Bonners Ferry (6-6, 3-1 IEL) won the season series from Timberlake (7-6, 1-3) 3-1, and will be the No. 1 seed and have home-field advantage when the Badgers face the Tigers in early May in a best-of-3 series for the 3A District 1 title. With Kellogg and Priest River dropping to 2A this year, Bonners and Timberlake are the only two remaining baseball-playing members of the IML.

Lincoln Day Dinner 2023

The Boundary County Republican Central Committee is hosting their annual Lincoln Day Dinner and fundraiser on Sat. May 6 at the Great Northwest Territories Event Center.

Dinning receives Idaho Distinguished Service Medal

Former Boundary County Commissioner Dan Dinning has been awarded the Idaho Distinguished Service Medal by the Idaho National Guard. The award was given in recognition of Dinning’s service to the county, Idaho Military Division, and the Idaho Office of Emergency Management.

Bond reduction denied in lewd conduct case

Bond reduction was denied for a Copeland man charged with sex crimes with children under 16.

Williams named All-Idaho Player of the Year

Bonners Ferry sophomore Asher Williams was voted the 3A All-Idaho Boys Basketball Player of the Year by the state’s coaches. It is not known if a Bonners Ferry boys basketball player has ever received this honor.

Woman faces charges from BCSD office collision

A Bonners Ferry woman is facing a DUI and drug charges in connection to a vehicle collision at the Boundary County School District Office on April 4.

County Seal still set to be trademarked

Despite Boundary County Watchman officials saying the group was changing its emblem to a custom logo, Boundary County commissioners moved forward with trademarking the county’s seal.

Bayer twins on top at golf match

Bayer twins, Avery and Braylyn finish as the top two girl golfers against Lincoln County High School on April 6 at the Indian Springs Ranch golf course.

Road project access to Sturgeon Plaza approved, many uncertain

The Boundary County Commissioners approved a proposed road plan to access the Kootenai Tribe of Idaho’s Sturgeon Travel Plaza on April 4, many business owners were not satisfied.

Tractor Supply CUP hearing redone, approved

Due to a noticing issue at the former Planning and Zoning hearing, the Tractor Supply Co. store conditional use permit hearing had to be redone before the commissioners on April 4. It was approved unanimously.

Badger duo inducted into NIHOF

Bonners Ferry High School athletes Asha Abubakari and Braylyn Bayer were inducted to North Idaho Hall of Fame at the 60th annual North Idaho Sports Banquet on April 8.

Crocker returns to emcee DYW program

Kris Crocker returns as the emcee for this year’s Bonners Ferry Distinguished Young Women Scholarship program on April 29, at 6:30 pm. Crocker has emceed for the program in the past and is again lending her talents this year.

Herald welcomes new advertising consultant

Lucas “Luke” McMillan has joined the Bonners Ferry Herald as its new advertising sales and marketing consultant.

Gym's kindness means a great deal

I'd like to thank Mike and Deb, owners of Iron Mike's Gym, their staff and members

Dismay and outrage over IFF's false claims

In responding to Governor Little’s veto of HB 314a (The School and Library Protection Act), IFF President Wayne Hoffman said, “We are dismayed and outraged that Little would choose to betray children and families like this, choosing instead to give in to the pressure from the special interests that have been all too eager to expose children to harmful materials.”

Albert Fred Runnells, 88

Albert Fred Runnells passed away peacefully at home on April 3, 2023.

Robert Howard, 79

Robert “Bob” Earl Howard, Esq., 79 of Sand Springs passed away at his home on Wednesday, March 29, with his family near.

Harry Francis Shearer, 87

Harry Shearer passed away on April 2, 2023, of Bonners Ferry, Idaho, surrounded by his family at his home.

Biden budget is unaffordable

The White House recently released its Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 budget proposal a month late, and it would run our country deeper in debt. It would drive up federal spending to $6.9 trillion, while deficits would rise to more than $2 trillion by FY 2033. Interest on federal debt will skyrocket from $661 billion this year to more than $10 trillion over the next ten years. To make matters worse, the President’s budget calls for nearly $5 trillion in new and increased taxes to help fuel tax-and-spend proposals. We simply cannot afford this.

This Week in History — April 13, 2023

Local history in Boundary County, from Naples to Porthill and From Bonners Ferry to Moyie Springs.

From the Archives - April 13, 2023

Moored on the north bank of the Kootenai River, the J.M. Schnatterly, a 45-foot cabin cruiser, owned by John Miles "J.M." Schnatterly, was damaged by fire on April 11, 1923.

Boundary County Calendar - April 13-20, 2023

The events, activities and meetings taking place in Boundary County over the coming week.

Boundary County Court Records-April 13, 2023

Boundary County Court Records from the April 13, 2023 edition of the Bonners Ferry Herald.

Badger sports schedule April 13-19

Bonners Ferry High School sports schedule April 13-19

Critchfield touring state to discuss new education laws

Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie Critchfield and officials from the State Department of Education will tour the state beginning Tuesday to discuss changes to education laws and budgets approved during the recent 2023 legislative session.

New Idaho driver’s license, ID card are here

Idaho has a new driver’s license design as the Idaho Division of Motor Vehicles launched the new cards Wednesday. All new cards, renewals, and replacements will have the new design.

Galena Mine officials confirm fatal accident

A miner tragically died on Tuesday following an accident at the Galena Mine Complex near Wallace.

Legals for April, 13 2023

Helping Hand of Naples looking for new members

Helping Hands of Naples is looking for new members and invites anyone interested to an open house and afternoon tea on April 19 at 1 p.m., at South Boundary Fire Station.

Athlete of the Week April 9-15

Thomas Bateman, sophomore, is named Athlete of the Week for Badger boys baseball.

Petesch and Rae shine at Bigfork Invitational

Bonners Ferry athletes Riley Petesch and Helene Rae placed in all their field events at the Bigfork Invitational on April 8, amongst many Montana track and field teams.

BOCC scolded for chaotic four-hour meeting

After tensions rose to an all time high at last week’s Bonner County commissioners meeting, many public commenters called out the behaviors of the commissioners Tuesday morning.

Rotary CommUNITY Breakfast April 29

Bonners Ferry Rotary is hosting their annual commUNITY breakfast and silent auction to benefit local scholarships.

Softball came within one run in doubleheader

Badger girls softball comes within one run in game two of a double header against Thompson Falls on April 8.

Tuesday’s Trouble: Week 29 of Bowling

Kathy Konek took it all high scratch game 194, high scratch series 488, high handicap game 260 and high handicap series 686.

Priest River man identified as shooter in fatal incident

Suspected burglar had previous criminal charges

Coeur d'Alene Police released the names Monday of the men involved in a fatal incident that occurred Friday outside a shopping center. James Dean, 74, Priest River, was identified as the man who shot a suspected car burglar in a parking lot outside retail stores on West Canfield Avenue, Capt. Dave Hagar said. Shane Ryan Brown, 30, Sandpoint, died at the scene.

Egg-tastic Easter Egg Hunt

The Curley Q’s Homemakers Club and the 4-H Roadrunners had their annual Easter Egg Hunt on April 8. Basket winners included Bodhi Dyck, Karsen McBride and Arabella West.

Badgers splits with Timberlake in chilly twinbill

Brody Rice hit a two-run double to give Bonners Ferry the lead for good in the sixth inning of a 12-8 win over the Timberlake Tigers in the first game of an Intermountain League doubleheader at Bonners Ferry High on Saturday.

Facility Progress for BCSD

BCSD 101 Superintendent Jan Bayer shares facility maintenance and updates for the school district.

BCSD office to reopen after crash

Crews have stabilized the Boundary County School District office and the building is set to reopen, school district officials said.

PEO yard sale for local scholarships

Bonners Ferry’s P.E.O. Chapter is hosting a yard sale Friday, April 14, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Church of the Nazarene, 158 Meadow Creek Road, Bonners Ferry, ID. All proceeds from the yard sale supports college scholarships for young women in Boundary County.

Idaho Senate sees chance, seizes day

The Idaho Senate this week had a tremendous opportunity and seized the day.

Setting the record straight on recent bank failures

Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse was due to massive inflation followed by spiking interest rates and mismanagement that led to a liquidity event, not a capital shortfall. A combination of excessive spending, skyrocketing inflation, rising interest rates, mismanaged interest rate risk, failed supervision and management, and a social media-fueled bank run led to recent bank failures. As Congress and regulators analyze what went wrong, one thing is clear: S. 2155’s targeted reforms did not contribute to bank failures.

The human impact of a changing climate

It is important to begin by understanding the difference between climate and weather.  According to NOAA, climate refers to the long-term average of weather patterns in a particular region, while weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions such as temperature, precipitation, and wind.

Polar Plunge, making a splash for Special Olympics

On April Fool’s Day, folks and fools alike came out to plunge into the Kootenai River in support of Special Olympics Idaho, raising over $2,000.

Cushman birth announcement

Leah Ann Cushman was born to Kimberly Helsper and Trent Cushman on March 10 at 8:25 a.m. at Bonner General Health. She weighed 7 pounds, 3.5 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long at birth.

State to inspect Valley View Thursday

State officials will be inspecting Valley View Elementary today to examine the school’s condition. The move was prompted after two school bonds failed to get enough votes to rebuild the school.

BCRCC prohibits recording at meetings

The Boundary County Republican Central Committee voted to prohibit any form of recording at meetings until after the next elections.

William Edward Kizer, 80

William Edward Kizer (Bill), 80, of Bonners Ferry, Idaho, died of natural causes on March 4, 2023, at his daughter’s home in St. Ignatius, Montana.

Badger Sports Schedule April 7-13

Bonners Ferry High School sports shedule for April 7-13.

Bayer wins at Mirror Lake, boys take second

Braylyn Bayer had a great match to medal for the Badgers in a tri-match with Kellogg and Timberlake at Mirror Lake Golf Course.

Athlete of the Week April 2-8

Kaylee Sumpter, senior is the Athlete of the Week for April 2-8 for Badger softball.

Badger cheer tryouts in May

Bonners Ferry High School Cheer tryouts for the 2023-2023 season are scheduled for May 5 at noon at the BFHS.

Boundary County Calendar - April 6-13, 2023

The events, activities and meetings taking place in Boundary County over the coming week.

Gift celebrates Stations of the Cross

The community is invited to join the congregation on Frday, April 7, at 5:30 p.m. for Good Friday Service. The gift from Mark will be dedicated and blessed. A simple potluck will follow and an invitation to partake in the Stations of the Cross.

Porthill POE extended hours promising, but business uncertain

The Porthill Port of Entry crossing hours were extended to 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., on March 31, previously from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

This Week in History — April 6, 2023

Local history in Boundary County, from Naples to Porthill and From Bonners Ferry to Moyie Springs.

From the Archives - April 6, 2023

In 1973, Bob Spalding, Frank Spalding, and Cecil Holmes purchased Cook’s Battery & Electric from Winston Cook and Raymond Houck. The three men reopened the store in the Houck Building naming it SS&H.

Bonners Ferry Wrestling Club April update

Bonners Ferry Wrestling Club hosted a freestyle/Greco wrestling tournament over the weekend with nearly 200 wrestlers competing from Montana, Washington and Idaho from ages 4-18.

Boundary County Court Records: April 6, 2023

Boundary County Court Records: Week of April 6.

IML Boys Basketball All-League

Four Badger boys basketball players made the Intermountain league All-League team.

Local man files tort claim against sheriff's department

A Boundary County man is seeking $550,000 in damages against the Boundary County Sheriff’s Office, claiming his constitutional rights were violated.

DYW participants 4-6 announced

Three more participants in this year’s Distinguished Young Women of Bonners Ferry are announced.

Grace Bible Church’s 27th Annual Awana Grand Prix

Competition was fierce and smiles were contagious as Grace Bible Church along with Springs of Living Water Free Methodist Awana clubbers took time out from reciting Bible verses, playing fast-action games, and participating in Bible-based council time lessons to race their hand-crafted pinewood creations.

Legals for April, 6 2023

Vehicle strikes school district office

Jan Bayer, Boundary County School District Superintendent was working late on Tuesday night when the district office was struck by a vehicle—right against her office.

Tuesday's Trouble: Week 28 of bowling

Alice VanGundy got high scratch game 171, high scratch series 459 and third high handicap series 636.

Another Idaho hospital to stop delivering babies, cites ‘labor and delivery staffing’

Valor Health, the only hospital in Emmett, announced Wednesday that starting in a couple of months, it no longer will provide labor and delivery services to the city of nearly 8,000 people.

Sanders County derailment spurs memories of 1999 'Silver Bullet Derby'

Sunday’s Montana Rail Link derailment along the Clark Fork River near Paradise brought back memories for some Sanders County locals who recalled a similar incident more than two decades ago.

Letters to the Editor deadline for May 16 election

The cutoff date for Letters to the Editor regarding the May 16 election in the Bonners Ferry Herald is Monday, May 8 at 5 p.m. Letters will be published until the May 11 edition of the Herald.

Freight train derails into Clark Fork River

A Montana Rail Link freight train derailed in Sanders County on Sunday morning, sending multiple railcars into the Clark Fork River.

Derailment sends multiple railcars into Clark Fork River

A Montana Rail Link freight train derailed in Sanders County on Sunday morning, sending multiple railcars into the Clark Fork River. Initial reports indicated no one was injured in the incident along Montana 135 near Quinn’s Hot Springs Resort between Paradise and St. Regis.

Freight train derails into Clark Fork River

A Montana Rail Link freight train derailed in Sanders County on Sunday morning, sending multiple railcars into the Clark Fork River.

DNA technology solves 41-year-old mystery

Montana woman identified

( ▶️ Audio story available.) Mildred Hubertz was 59 when she went missing from St. Ignatius, Mont., in 1968. In November 1982, hunters near Newport, Wash., — an almost four-hour drive from the small town 40 miles from Missoula — found a partial human skull in a remote wooded area north of the small Pend Oreille County community. Friday, Pend Oreille County officials announced the skull was Mildred's — a discovery they said was made possible through investigative genetic genealogy.