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No average (Trader) Joe in N. Idaho
About 100 people – the first arrived at 5:45 a.m. - waited for the national grocer to open its doors at 8 a.m. Wit…
Pertussis outbreak continues in region
With the region in the middle of a pertussis outbreak, there is help available, Panhandle Health District officials said. And, the earlier you seek treatmen…
Heirston named September “We Care” Award at Restorium
Night supervisor Tabitha Heirston has been named the August 2024 recipient of the Ray Olson Employee of the Month “We Care” Award by the Boundary County Restor…
Kimball to compete at state DYW competition
Rylie Kimball, Bonners Ferry’s 2024 Distinguished Young Woman, is set to compete for $42,500 in scholarships and the opportunity to represent the state as the …
BFPD seeks eighth officer
The Bonners Ferry Police Department is seeking an eighth officer.
IPPLI sets Oct. 2 open house
The newly formed Idaho Panhandle Public Lands Initiative is hosting an open house at 6 p.m. on Oct. 2 at the National Guard Annex, 6566 Main St., Bonners Ferry.
Help celebrate John Alt’s Birthday
Come out and help celebrate John Alt’s 90th birthday. The celebration will be held at p.m. on Oct 5, at Rotary Park on Snow Creek, 2043 Lions Den Rd, Bonners Ferry.
House passes temporary bill to avoid shutdown as lawmakers punt spending decisions to December
The House has passed a temporary measure that would keep federal agencies funded when the new fiscal year begins next Tuesday while punting final spending deci…
Fluoride in drinking water poses enough risk to merit new EPA action, judge says
NEW YORK (AP) — Fluoride in drinking water poses a risk to the intellectual development of children, and U.S. environmental regulators need to address it, a fe…
Idaho Panhandle Public Lands Initiative to host open house
The newly formed Idaho Panhandle Public Lands Initiative is hosting an open house at 6 p.m. on October 2 at the Boundary County Annex, located at 6566 Main Str…
Bonner County man arrested for threatening to kill former President Trump
According to court documents, Warren Jones Crazybull called Mar-a-Lago on July 31, 2024, and threatened to kill former President Trump.
OCT NIBJ: Staying on top pf plumbing issues protects home's value
When it comes to home improvement or preparing your house for sale, the last thing on your mind is probably the condition of the plumbing, until there is an im…
Welcome to Scare School: As Silverwood becomes Scarywood, actors hone their spooky skills
A spooktastic Halloween experience calls for an eerie, bone-chilling atmosphere, ghastly ghouls lurking in dark corners, haunted attractions that turn the bloo…
Dual enrollment surges at North Idaho College
Overall enrollment up 15% this fall
BFPD: ‘Fentanyl incidents increase in community’
Over the past few months, incidents with fentanyl have increased in the community.
Second “North Idaho Bear Fair” at Fairgrounds
Come learn the basics of how to live and recreate safely in bear country on Sept. 28 at the Boundary County Fairgrounds.