Tuesday, January 14
New sheriff in town
Kramer, Stephens out, Stolley, Zimmerman in
Travis Stolley was sworn in as Boundary County sheriff Monday on Jan. 13 to fill the position formerly held for two terms by Dave Kramer, who is retiring after 50 years of local service.
Thursday, January 9
Bonners Ferry expands rental market with new duplexes
As the nation’s housing costs continue rising, Boundary County remains relatively stable.
Affordable new duplexes have hit the market in Bonners Ferry, adding to the area’s growing list of renter-friendly developments, as much of Idaho faces inflated housing costs.
PREP BASKETBALL: Badgers' historic run continues with Williams' record-breaking game
Asher Williams broke the Badgers single-game scoring record with 45 points, playing only three quarters in a Jan. 7 home win over Libby.
Entrants encouraged to participate in upcoming spelling bee
Free registration offered before Dec. 31 for character-building program
The Idaho Character Foundation announced Wednesday the Inland Northwest Spelling Bee will be held at 9 a.m. Feb. 8 in North Idaho College's Schuler Performing Arts Center.
PREP WRESTLING: Liermann, Pope impressive at Western Montana Invitational
PREP WRESTLING: Liermann, Pope impressive at Western Montana Invitational
Boundary County Calendar - Jan. 9-19, 2025
Upcoming events, activities, and meetings taking place in Boundary County.
COLLEGE NOTEBOOK: Pluid helps Snow College to 12th win of season
Four area athletes also received academic honors
Gov. Little opens Idaho's legislative session with State of the State
School choice, an investment in the state’s natural resources and expanded efforts to address the state’s housing needs were some of the key issues highlighted in Monday’s opening of the legislative session.
Little proposes $50 million for private school expenses
Idaho Gov. Brad Little kicked off the state’s 2025 legislative session Monday by proposing new tax cuts, increased funding for public schools and spending taxpayer dollars on tuition at private schools.
Idaho governor calls for funding for public schools, tax cuts and investments in wildfire fighting
Gov. Brad Little outlines budget, policy priorities in annual State of the State address
LOCAL NOTES: Hall coaches UVU to wins over Oregon State, California Baptist
LOCAL NOTES: Hall coaches UVU to wins over Oregon State, California Baptist
NIC Workforce Training expands to Sandpoint
Programs tackle demands for skilled health care workers, commercial truck drivers
The North Idaho College Workforce Training Center is bringing training programs closer to home for residents of Bonner and Boundary counties.
Area Bowling Scores – Jan. 9, 2025
Tuesday's Trouble has finished sixteen weeks of bowling.
Strengthening our national defense
At the Republican National Convention in 1980, President Ronald Reagan said, “We know only too well that war comes not when the forces of freedom are strong, but when they are weak. It is then that tyrants are tempted.”
Legals for January, 9 2025
Wednesday, January 8
From the Archives - Jan. 8, 2025
"In this week's issue of the Herald we commence the publication of a new feature known the nation over as the Crossword Puzzle.... in 1924 the world was scratching its head over the Crossword Puzzle. Everybody's doing it, and we don't want the Herald's readers to miss the sport. The world has suddenly gone crazy over the puzzles. On trains, in cars and on the streets dignified men talk about them and compare notes. Children do them with their homework and mothers do them after the children have gone to bed."
Bonners Ferry Gun Club Winter League Begins
January 5, 2025 (Bonners Ferry, ID) The Bonners Ferry Gun Club (BFGC) and the Duke's Claybusters High School trap team kicked off their league season with a soft opening this week, with the start of the 8-week Spokesman-Review Trapshoot.
Boundary County Records - Jan. 8, 2024
Court records from Dec. 28, 2024 - Jan. 3, 2025
This Week in History - Jan. 8, 2025
Local history in Boundary County, from Naples to Porthill, and from Bonners Ferry to Moyie Springs.
Dabbs murder trial underway
The two-week jury trial of Shannon Dabbs, accused of killing his wife and setting their house on fire in 2020, began on Jan. 6 at the Boundary County Courthouse.
Upcoming events at The Pearl.
The Pearl Theater has always been the venue to see concerts and plays in Bonners Ferry, but the theater is expanding programs to include a wider variety of events. Events you can now find at the Pearl include groups, workshops, a drum circle, karaoke and much more.
Tuesday, January 7
PREP BASKETBALL: Bonners Ferry Boys make history with 10-0 start, but Girls are upended with injuries
The Badgers cruised to another tournament victory with a 47-point win in the Championship game of the Avista Holiday Tournament. They are the first Badgers basketball team to open the season 10-0 in school history.
Thursday, January 2
Boundary County Court Records - Jan. 2, 2025
Michael D Calder (DOB 1972) charged with exceeding the maximum posted speed limit (16 MPH or over), an infraction, on Dec 4, 2024, by BFPD. Disposition: Guilty with fines of $98.50 and costs of $56.50.
PREP BASKETBALL: Bonners Ferry boys win Reardan Tournament, girls fall just short
The visiting Badgers faced their toughest test of the season, but Asher Williams scored 32 points and came up with some key steals as Bonners Ferry defeated the tourney host Screaming Eagles in the championship game of the Reardan Christmas Tournament.
Jennifer Geier, 77
Jennifer A. Geier, 77, passed away at Schneidmiller Hospice House on November 26, 2024.
Betty Belden, 82
Betty Jean Belden passed away peacefully at home on the morning of December 18, 2024.
Boundary County Calendar - Jan. 2-12, 2025
Upcoming events, activities, and meetings taking place in Boundary County.
Jean 'Ginger' Lawrence, 91
Ginger Lawrence passed away peacefully at the age of 91 on Christmas Day, 2024.
Boots & Bling: A New Year Bash
Celebrate the new year with friends and family at Boots & Bling: A New Year Bash, on Saturday, Jan. 4, at the Boundary County Fairgrounds.
Paul Wright, 83
Paul Madison Wright passed away December 13, 2024.
This Week in History - Jan. 2, 2025
Local history in Boundary County, from Naples to Porthill, and from Bonners Ferry to Moyie Springs.
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 is expanding programs to include a wider variety of events. Events include groups, workshops, a drum circle, karaoke, and much more.
From the Archives - Jan. 2, 2025
Today, January 2nd, is "National Buffet Day" The buffet dining option is where people can serve themselves from a wide selection of food. The buffet makes it possible for every member of the family to find what they want to eat.
Idahoans should be alarmed by the scarcity of trial court candidates
Very few well-qualified lawyers have applied for Idaho district court positions in recent years. District courts handle trials of felony cases, as well as all types of civil cases affecting the lives and property of individuals and businesses. Putting these disputes in the hands of judges without substantial experience is risky business.
Give blood for a chance to win $10,000
The Vitalant blood drive returns to Bonners Ferry to ring in the new year with a chance for three people to win $10,000.
Retail chains come to town
The newly opened O’Reilly Auto Parts and Tractor Supply Co. bring product overlap with existing businesses, but owners agree that the corporate chains will enhance the local economy.
Boundary County 2024 in review
This year, the 2024 elections brought new beginnings on all levels, with a new sheriff-elect in town. Precious times also came to an end, as Boundary County celebrated the lives of deeply valued and influential people who passed away. At the schools, the community celebrated historic sports victories and mourned defeats on the local ballot. As the state population climbed to above two million, new businesses continued opening throughout North Idaho.
