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BFPD locating 'Harris' sign thief
General rule of thumb, if it is not yours, leave it alone, especially political signs.
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.
Murder case against Moore dismissed
Daniel Moore’s attorney, Katherine Bolton, requesting a motion to dismiss Brian Drake’s murder case approved by District Judge Barbara Buchanan on May 12, 2021.
Court upholds suppression of evidence, Moore requests motion to dismiss
The state’s motion request to reconsider the suppression of evidence in the case of Brian Drake’s murder was denied on Wednesday, April 14, Moore’s attorney Ka…
Moore granted change of venue
Presiding district judge Barbara Buchanan approved motions to quash subpoena requests of financial and intimate information of Jennifer Drake and approved a mo…
Effective Immediately 16 and Older are Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine
Individuals who are 16 years of age and older are eligible to get their COVID-19 vaccine now through enrolled providers within Kootenai, Bonner, Boundary, Bene…
Idaho Legislature vote to shut down temporarily amid positive cases
The Idaho Legislature voted Friday to shut down for several weeks due to an outbreak of COVID-19.
Idaho National Guard release preliminary results for Feb. 2 helicopter crash
The Idaho National Guard announced the preliminary results of the U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center’s investigation into the Feb. 2 UH-60 Black Hawk mishap tha…
COVID-19 pre-registration now open
Under Governor Brad Little’s direction, the State of Idaho created a new COVID-19 vaccine appointment pre-registration solution to help alleviate the frustrati…