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SPOT staff, founders and employees net honors
More commonly known as the SPOT bus, the local transit authority’s founders, employees and board were recently rec…
Moyie Springs concerned with lack of law enforcement
Moyie Springs officials shared their frustrations with the lack of law enforcement presence at the July 22 joint County and Cities meeting,
Teen joins family as volunteer firefighter
An 18-year-old from Naples received her firefighter certification, joining the rest of her family as a volunteer firefighter at South Boundary Fire Protection …
Sex discrimination complaints filed against Coeur d'Alene School District
A Sandpoint resident has filed two complaints with the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, one of which will be investigated.
Emergency shortage of type O blood continues
It's summertime and blood donors are few and far between. Citing a 30% blood donation shortfall during early July and overall low donor turnout this summer, nonprofit blood services provider Vitalant said the is…
Red, white and blue, this fair’s for you
For over 100 years the Boundary County Fair has been a summer event the entire community looks forward to. This year, the fair is scheduled for the week of Aug…
Junior Badger Cheerleaders serving food at Mountain West Bank
Friday, Aug. 2, the Junior Badger Cheerleaders will be serving up hotdogs, chips and water from 11 a.m. to 23 p.m. (or until food runs out).
North Idaho air quality expected to reach advisory levels
Impact on air quality "likely continuing as the summer progresses."
Hecla says ‘bad actor’ lawsuit dismissed, coalition vows to keep fighting mine
In May 2024, however, Hecla announced Baker had retired after nearly 23 years of service and was also stepping down from the board.
Girls Scouts of America group for 10-12 age girls, wanted
A local mom is looking to start a Girls Scouts of America group for 10-12 age girls in Bonners Ferry. There is currently no such group for girls in this age range in the community.
Destructive device and bomb possession case to go before jury in October
A Good Grief man accused of unlawfully possessing bombs and destructive devices is scheduled for an October jury trial.
Troy man charged with two counts lewd conduct to child
A Troy, Montana man is charged with two counts of lewd conduct upon a nine-year-old and is set to stand trial on August 8.
Wells graduates from Marine boot camp
Aubrey Wells, Bonners Ferry High School Class of 2024 alumni, has graduated from Marine boot camp.
Kootenai River Days reunites friends, creates memories
Kootenai River Days was a time of rekindling friendships and making new memories for all in attendance, particularly the Class of 2004, which held its 20th reu…
Prosecutor threat case advances to district court
The case of a local woman charged with threatening the Bonners Ferry city prosecutor has advanced to district court.
Pool offers additional swimming lessons
If your young ones still need swimming lessons, the Bonners Ferry Municipal Pool is now offering additional lessons starting Aug. 5-16.