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North Idaho COVID-19 cases stay at 39
Panhandle Health District announced Saturday that there were no new COVID-19 cases North Idaho.
Porthill border temporarily reducing hours
PORTHILL — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is temporarily reducing the hours of operation at the Port of Porthill, beginning Monday, April 6. The Port of Porthill is currently open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m....
Keeping septic systems healthy
BONNERS FERRY — With the COVID-19 virus crisis, there has been a shortage of toilet paper, paper towels, napkins, and more as people stock up and prepare to ...
KRI Casino and Spa closure extended
BONNERS FERRY — The partial closures of the Kootenai River Inn Casino and Spa (KRI) has been extended to May 1.
Second Bonner County COVID-19 case confirmed
The Panhandle Health District has announced North Idaho now has 39 total COVID-19 cases, including a second case in Bonner County.
Idaho sees initial claims for unemployment insurance jump 143%
Idaho workers laid off due to the coronavirus filed 32,941 initial claims for unemployment insurance between March 22 -28, 2020, an increase of 143 percent o...
1M COVID-19 cases reported globally
The total number of COVID-19 cases topped one million worldwide on Thursday, according to Worldometers, a reference site that provides counters and real-time...
PHD: North Idaho has 37 COVID-19 cases
Panhandle Health District officials say the total number of cases of COVID-19 is 37 in the Panhandle area.
Affected Government Services
BONNERS FERRY — According to a press release from Andrew O’Neel, Director of Emergency Management and Public Information Officer, the Boundary County essential government services have been affected as a result o...
Local small businesses may apply for aid
BONNERS FERRY— The CARES Act, signed into law on Friday, March 27, by President Donald Trump, offers economic relief for both individuals and businesses.
Quilters become mask makers
BONNERS FERRY — They are just bits of fabric.
Fifteen Boundary County volunteers cook, deliver meals
BONNERS FERRY — In tough times, people always seem to emerge from the crowd to step up and help others, but in Boundary County, this is more evident than man...
Fear, stress and how to cope
Therapist, pastor address worries brought on by COVID-19 pandemic
Vehicle slides off road into stream
BONNERS FERRY — On Monday, March 30, Boundary County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call of a man outside a residence at 8:50 a.m.
City council meetings held online for public participation
BONNERS FERRY— The Bonners Ferry City Council met again via the Zoom video meeting app on Monday, March 30.