Breaking News
For the latest breaking news, see below. We'll share breaking news stories as we have them so you're kept up to date at all times.
BSCO: Missing 9-year-old twins near Labrosse Hill, Found
The Boundary County Sheriff's Office is advising of missing 9-year-old twin girls from Labrosse Hill area, Bonners…
Fire update Sept. 13
As of the morning of Tuesday Sept. 13 the Kootenai River Complex fires are estimated to be at 19, 708 acres and 79 percent completion.
Kootenai River Complex Fire Update Sept. 12
The Russell Mountain and Trout Fires burned together and will now be called the Russell Mountain Fire. Fire activity on the Russell Mountain and Katka Fires co…
Fire Update for Saturday Sept. 10
The Incident Management Team reported that on Friday Sept. 9 the Russell Mountain Fire slowly backed down the slopes west of the Westside Road, this generated…
No Evacuations in Place – Westside Road Restricted to Residents Only
There are currently no evacuations in place in Boundary County in response to the Kootenai River Complex fires, however, as a precaution the following “Ready, …
Prescribed Field Burning in Kootenai River Valley Sunday
Starting around 1 p.m. Sunday Sept. 4, Boundary County residents may see several fields being burned by private landowners on the east side of the Kootenai Riv…
Pre-evacuation of Ball Creek on Westside Road
There has been a pre-evacuation notification for north of Ball Creek on Westside road.
Prescribed Field Burning Possible Today, Expanded Pre-Evacuation Notifications
County residents may see several fields being burned today by private landowners on the east side of the Kootenai River.
Russell Mountain and Scotch Creek fire update
The current “Ready” stage for potential evacuations is extended for the Russell Mountain and Scotch Creek fires, since after the morning briefing from the Inci…
33-year-old man killed by train
Positive identification of the 33-year-old victim has been made and next of kin are in the process of being notified.
Vaccine requirements at Boundary Community Hospital
Boundary Community Hospital is moving to require COVID-19 vaccinations for employees, but said it has developed an exemption process for employees who need it.f
Police seek community help with ongoing investigation
Law enforcement is asking for the assistance of the community to identify if there may be additional victims. BFPD requests that anyone with information contact Assistant Chief Marty Ryan at (208) 267-2412.
Library board hires former mayor to director position
After months of being closed, the Boundary County Library Board unanimously voted Tuesday to hire former Bonners Ferry Mayor David Sims as library director.
Boundary County urges public to attend fireworks show, not light fireworks
Based on the current extreme heat and a hot/dry weather outlook, the Idaho Department of Lands has categorized the current fire danger as VERY HIGH for the Nor…
Russ Fulcher announces cancer diagnosis
U.S. Rep. Russ Fulcher has announced on a social media post his recent medical diagnosis confirming he has cancer in his renal system
Planning and Zoning issues formal complaint to Owen Benjamin
Boundary County Planning and Zoning issued a formal complaint to Owen Benjamin last week, detailing potential land use violations for his Moyie River property.