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Area Bowling Scores — Dec. 26, 2024

Area Bowling Scores — Dec. 26, 2024

PREP GIRLS BASKETBALL: Lady Badgers take down Flathead Valley

Sophomore Taren Bateman poured in a season-best 31 points in the win.

Fair board seeks sponsorships and facilities upgrades

The Boundary County Fair Board is seeking new funding sources to sustain popular events and upgrade aging facilities. Though the fairgrounds get most of its attention during the summer months, its staff is hard at work in the off-season to sustain and improve hallmark community events.

COLLEGE NOTEBOOK: Bair receives CSC Academic All-District honors

COLLEGE NOTEBOOK: Bair receives CSC Academic All-District honors

Boundary County Court Records - Dec. 26, 2024

Dallas Victor Amoth (DOB 1964) of Bonners Ferry; charged with motor carrier – overweight (1-4000 lbs.) exceeds allowable gross loads, an infraction, on Dec 18, 2024, by Port of Entry, Idaho. Disposition: Guilty with fines of $15 and costs of $56.50.

Elks Hoop Shoot Winners

Elks Hoop Shoot Winners

Homestead Produce earns Local Food Leader Award

Honored with Local Food Leader Award at 2024 Selkirk-Pend Oreille Food Summit

Homestead Produce, a pioneering farm in Bonners Ferry, has been awarded the Local Food Leader Award at this year's Selkirk-Pend Oreille Food Summit.

Regehr captures silver at Idaho MS State Wrestling Championship

Regehr captures silver at Idaho MS State Wrestling Championship

Legals for December, 26 2024

Opportunities and limitations of industrial growth in Boundary County

What local property rights conflicts reveal about county zoning ordinances

The recent dispute over Panhandle Door Inc.'s industrial expansion near residential homes has highlighted a larger issue in Boundary County: where should industrial development go?

COLLEGE NOTEBOOK: Ussher runs new indoor mile PR in LCSC track & field debut

Camille was the top NAIA finisher, only falling to three NCAA Division I athletes while beating out six others; she also bested three NCAA Division II athletes in the process.

Center hosting Fit and Fall Proof classes

The free, hour-long classes are held on Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:45 a.m. and Fridays at 9:30 a.m. It is part of a state-supported program taught by trained volunteers across five northern counties in Idaho's Panhandle.

Vader headed to national 4-H speech competition

Katie Vader, a member of the Boundary County 4-H horse program, is headed to the national competition for public speaking.

YOUTH SPORTS: Multiple Badgers win titles at middle school wrestling district championships

Bonners Ferry's girls placed third, the boys fifth, at their respective middle school district championships.

Celebrating adoption in Idaho

For 25 years, National Adoption Day has been celebrated just before Thanksgiving, making the holiday season a beautiful reminder of the Idaho families who lovingly grow through adoption

Area Bowling Scores — Dec. 19, 2024

Area Bowling Scores — Dec. 19, 2024

PREP BASKETBALL: Bonners Ferry boys reach 5-0 with rout of Logos; girls take down St. Maries

Bonners Ferry's boys (6-0) will not play again until Dec. 27 when they head to Reardan High for the Lions Club Christmas Tournament.

Boundary County Calendar - Dec. 19-29, 2024

Upcoming events, activities, and meetings taking place in Boundary County.

Is Santa Claus real?

I don’t remember my exact age. I was too old to believe in a Santa Claus who slides down chimneys. But I was not old enough to give up on the old elf altogether.

Polar Plunge raises over $5,000 for Special Olympics

Local residents plunged into the frigid waters of the Kootenai River Saturday to raise money for Bonners Ferry Special Olympics.

This Week in History - Dec. 19, 2024

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

From the Archives - Dec. 19, 2024

Next Week is Christmas. Have a Merry Christmas!

Appellants pledge legal action after Panhandle Door receives new permit

Boundary County commissioners approved a new conditional use permit Dec. 11 for Panhandle Door, Inc., a large-scale manufacturer located near residential county homes. The amended permit, set for adoption in the coming weeks, will resolve a nine-month zoning dispute involving numerous allegations of dangerous and illegal conduct by Panhandle Door over the course of several years. Opposers to the permit have indicated they now intend to take legal action.

PREP WRESTLING: Dodd places fourth at Tri-State Invitational

Bonners Ferry's boys and girls teams will both compete Friday and Saturday at the George Wild Invitational hosted by Kellogg.

YOUTH SPORTS: Bonners Ferry Elks Hoop Shoot winners and finalists

Winners from this past Saturday’s competition will travel to Sandpoint on Jan. 11th to see how they fare against their peers from North Idaho.

Kenneth R. Wombacher, 76

Kenneth Richard Wombacher passed away on August 18, 2024.

MEDIA POLL: Bonners Ferry boys basketball tops 4A in first poll

MEDIA POLL: Bonners Ferry boys basketball tops 4A in first poll

Boundary County Court Records - Dec. 19, 2024

Court records for the period of Nov. 9-15, 2024.

Upcoming events at the Pearl

The Pearl Theater has always been the venue to see concerts and plays in Bonners Ferry, but that isn’t all you can find there. The theater has recently expanded its programs to include a wider variety of events. Events include groups, workshops, a drum circle, karaoke, and much more.

Kootenai Tribe buys district office

Contruction plans for a Valley View Elementary replacement will begin after the Kootenai Tribe bought the old school district office building. The tribe won the bid to acquire the office building after placing the sole bid at $611,601.

Hometown Holidays a success

Downtown Bonners Ferry was bustling with holiday cheer on Dec. 7 as residents gathered for the annual Hometown Holidays festivities.

Legals for December, 19 2024

Final days for Care-N-Share pickup

Dec. 20 is the final day to pick-up a tag for Care-N-Share donations. The final deadline is Dec. 21.

Foundation leader cites impact of Idaho nonprofits

Says ICF has big plans for 2025

Next year, the ICT is looking to pass the $200 million mark in terms of grants made in Idaho, It also wants to engage new Idahoans. Burns said about 25% of Idaho residents moved here in the past five years.

Basil sentenced for involvement in fentanyl overdose death

46-year-old Twyla Dawn Basil has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for distribution of fentanyl that resulted in serious bodily injury and death.

Boundary County Calendar - Dec. 12-22, 2024

Upcoming events, activities, and meetings taking place in Boundary County.

ISP investigating Upper Pack crash

ISP officials said the driver of a silver 2012 Kia Sorento was westbound at 2:54 a.m. when they lost control of the vehicle, crossed the eastbound lanes and left the road, striking a tree.

Empowering Parents grants growing in popularity

Idaho's Empowering Parents educational grant program has received more than 42,500 applications from Idaho families for the 2024-25 award year since opening Oct. 21, marking the strongest application period to date.

Property taxes due by Dec. 20

Boundary County Treasurer Jennifer Economu is reminding residents that property tax payments for the first half of 2024 are due by Dec. 20.

Boundary County Court Records - Dec. 5, 2024

Court records for the period of Nov. 2-8, 2024.

Celebrating Idaho's spirit of freedom

Idaho, home to more than 119,000 veterans, is brimming with a sense of duty to our country and a deep respect for those who have backed our freedoms with their lives.

COLLEGE NOTEBOOK: Abubakari makes track & field debut for Fresno State

Asha competed at the Silver State Invitational & Multis meet held Dec. 5-7 at the University of Nevada.

Comment period is open for black bear plan

Deadline is Dec. 3

Fish and Game will consider approving the plan at its January meeting

Festival of Trees closes for bidding Friday, Dec. 13

The 2024 Festival of Trees silent auction at Boundary Community Hospital is set to close bidding on Friday, Dec. 13 at 1 p.m. sharp.

National nonprofit gifts armor to county deputies

On Dec. 5, Shield 616, a nonprofit based in Colorado Springs, donated about $20,000 worth of body armor to Boundary County Sheriff’s deputies.

NICA eyes lot behind fairgrounds as alternative to Boulder Creek

The North Idaho Classical Academy is set to open next fall, though its exact location remains to be seen. An emerging alternative plan to occupying Boulder Creek would place the charter school on the vacant industrial lot behind the fairgrounds, repurposing the sawmill that has been inactive for nearly 20 years.

This Week In History - Dec. 12, 2024

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

Eunice Spalding-Brinkerhoff, 91

Eunice Irene (Spalding) Brinkerhoff passed away on August 22, 2024.

Free food pantry feeds residents, community spirit

As the holiday season approaches and the weather grows colder, the need for community support becomes more evident. A local mental health therapist, who recognized the financial and emotional strains that many face during this time of year, has taken a unique step to help neighbors in need.

'Care for nobodies' abused store's trust, hurting everyone

The dogs in our community can no longer look forward to tasty bones from South Hill Locker brought home for them to chew. A few “care for nobodies” have abused the owners not locking the bone room so people can pick through the trash cans for meaty bones and chunks of suet for woodpeckers and other winter birds.

From the Archives - Dec. 12, 2024

The Boundary County Historical Society and Museum, 7229 Main, Bonners Ferry, Idaho sponsors this column.

Joseph Nicholas, 85

Joseph T. Nicholas passed away on December 1, 2024.

PREP WRESTLING: Brown leads Lady Badgers at Blizzard Tourney

Brown, wrestling at 138 pounds, finished second in her weight class.

Upcoming holiday events in Boundary County

From parties, to shopping, performances and craft fairs, Boundary County is abuzz with holiday cheer and festive activities for the month of December.

Area Bowling Scores – Dec. 12, 2024

The Tuesday's Trouble have finished 13 weeks of bowling.

PREP BASKETBALL: Bonners Ferry boys remain undefeated; girls win two of last three

The Bonners Ferry High boys ands girls basketball teams combined to go 5-1 in the first week and a half of December hoops.

Braves hosting benefit hockey game for family tragedy

The Spokane hockey community is continuing to support the local family whose five-year-old daughter died in a head-on crash near Elmira last month. The Spokane Braves hockey team is hosting a benefit game to raise money for the Carollo family.

F&G Commission approves discounted fishing licenses for foster families

Youth in extended foster care aged 18 to 20 and one foster parent per family who wish to participate in the program will receive a voucher upon request from DHW that can be redeemed at a Fish and Game office for a fishing license.

Legals for December, 12 2024

LOCAL NOTES: Hall coaches UVU wrestling to wins over Presbyterian, Duke

Fellow Bonners Ferry Alum Adam Hiatt has the Orediggers men's basketball team off to a 9-0 start.

COLLEGE NOTEBOOK: Trio of former Badgers named NAIA-Daktronics Scholar-Athletes

COLLEGE NOTEBOOK: Trio of former Badgers named NAIA-Daktronics Scholar-Athletes

Boundary County Calendar - Dec. 5-15, 2024

Upcoming events, activities, and meetings taking place in Boundary County.

Upcoming holiday events in Boundary County

From parties, to shopping, performances and craft fairs, Boundary County is abuzz with holiday cheer and festive activities for the month of December.

$18,000 raised for Boundary County Victim Services

The annual Fall Festival & Fashion Show to raise funds for Boundary County Victim Services was a success, organizers said. The event took place on Nov. 9 with about 80 people attending the event.

Upcoming events at the Pearl

The Pearl Theater has always been the venue to see concerts and plays in Bonners Ferry, but that isn’t all you can find there. The theater has recently expanded its programs to include a wider variety of events. Events include groups, workshops, a drum circle, karaoke, and much more.

From the Archives - Dec. 5, 2024

This photograph was on the front page of the Bonners Ferry Herald on December 6, 1912. It is of A.J. Kent standing in a Bonner County fair booth in 1912 showing products grown in the Kootenai Valley.

Honoring Idaho's Native American heritage

In addition to honoring the remarkable achievements of Native Americans and their ancestors, the resolution emphasizes Congress’s reaffirmation of tribal self-governance and the government-to-government relationship between the United States and Native American governments.

This Week in History - Dec. 5, 2024

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

Boundary Community Hospital receives $1,420 grant

Boundary Community Hospital has received a $1,420 grant from The Junior Garnier and Bud Ashford Military Veteran's Fund through the Idaho Community Foundation to support veteran patients in Boundary County.

Go fishing for a chance to win prizes in the 2024 Lake Pend Oreille Angler Science Program

Idaho Fish and Game is working hard to ensure Lake Pend Oreille remains a world-class trophy fishery, which has been producing more rainbow trout over 20 pounds than anywhere else on earth, according to a press release from the agency.

Bonners Ferry Community Orchestra presents 'Christmas through the Ages'

The Bonners Ferry Community Orchestra will be performing a free holiday concert at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8, at Bonners Ferry High School’s Becker Auditorium.

Carrol Ilene Mastre, 82

Carrol Ilene Mastre passed away on November 25, 2024.

ISP seeking help, video of fatal crash

Idaho State Police is seeking the public's assistance as troopers continue to investigate a fatal crash on Friday, Nov. 22.

Polar Plunge for Special Olympics set for Dec. 14

Residents of Boundary County are “freezin’ for a reason” as they take the Polar Plunge to raise money for the Special Olympics on Dec. 14.

Community Restorium honors Gentry, McPherson

Two dedicated Community Restorium employees have been recognized with the Ray Olsen "We Care" Award, recognizing their exceptional service and compassion.

Robert C. Case

Robert C. Case passed away on Nov. 29, 2024.

Area Bowling Scores – Dec. 5, 2024

The Tuesday’s Trouble have finished 12 weeks of bowling.

Don't change what isn't broken

Those of you who are scratching your head when you hear that Bonners Ferry was "Idaho's Friendliest City," you are not alone. This being in the past is about the only thing that the locals and newcomers can agree on. Sad, but true.

Anna Michelle Hathaway, 44

Anna Michelle Hathaway passed away on November 28, 2024.

Boundary Electric team takes cross-country donations to Helene victims

Two months ago, Hurricane Helene laid waste to North Carolina, causing floods that destroyed homes, cars, and claimed 103 lives. When Will and Tammy Hendrix, owners of Boundary Electric, saw the widespread devastation, they knew they had to help in any way possible.

Urban wildlife

When large wildlife and communities mix, it often ends poorly for the animals

Fish and Game manages wildlife in communities with public safety and the welfare of the animal in mind

North Idaho schools are most dependent on local dollars, least capable of passing levies

Of the 25 supplemental school levies on the ballot in November statewide, only three failed, all in North Idaho.

Legals for December, 5 2024

BFH looks to take advantage of an early December homestand

This week Bonners Ferry High School will host seven sporting events in the most action-packed homestand of the winter season.

Badgers rout Sandpoint in season opener

Williams scores 24, Hinthorn banks half-court buzzer beater in a wire-to-wire victory in a packed house at the Badger Den.

Williams scores 24, Hinthorn banks half-court buzzer beater in a wire-to-wire victory with a packed house at the Badger Den.