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County’s first snowfall prompts 20 weather-related traffic reports
From Nov. 18 through 24, there were at least seven accidents and 13 slide-offs reported in in the county. Most, if…
2024 DYW participants 1-3 unveiled
The first three participants of this years Bonners Ferry Distinguished Young Women program have been announced.
Submit business reviews for visitor guide
The Herald team is asking you to submit reviews of your favorite local businesses for the 2024 Boundary Visitor's Guide, to be published in June. Business owne…
Saturday night shooting near Porthill
Boundary County Sheriff Office responded to a reported shooting in the Porthill area Chisholm Road on Saturday, March 9 at 7 p.m.
BCH Auxiliary annual Pi Day Pie sale
Celebrate a sweet slice of National Pi Day while supporting a great cause, the Boundary Community Hospital Auxiliary will host its annual Pie Sale on Thursday,…
Doctor: Death scene was staged
Kendy Howard’s death “bears the hallmarks of a staged crime scene,” doctors said in court Friday.
Bill restricting absentee ballots sent out for possible amendments
A bill that would place restrictions on who could apply for an absentee ballot in Idaho was sent out for possible amendments Wednesday after members of the pub…
Fugitive found deceased in Athol home
Late last month, the U.S. Marshals Greater Idaho Fugitive Task Force located 50-year-old Todd Andrew Miller dead in a residence off Kelso Lake Road in Athol fo…
Sandpoint to unveil sports center plans
Curious about what the new James E. Russell Sports Center at Travers Park will look like on the inside? A "question and answer" public meeting is being held…
Athol woman didn’t die from gunshot, medical examiner says
Police and death investigators said Kendy Howard’s death appeared suspicious from the beginning.
Larson seeks state representative seat
Kathryn Larson is seeking a seat in the Idaho House of Representatives in District 1B.
Troop 114 thanks donors
Boy Scout Troop 114 officials want the Bonners Ferry Eagles to know they appreciate the organization’s generous donation of $350, which helped the troop purcha…
Boundary County emergency notification methods
With many new residents moving to Boundary County, it's a good time to refresh our memories on how the local county government will notify residents of an emer…
Trump overwhelmingly wins Boundary County and Idaho
Despite heavy snow, voters lined up outside the Boundary County Middle School to vote at the Republican Presidential Caucus on Saturday, March 2.
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Trains collide near Mirror Lake Road, crewman injured
A railroad crewman received minor injuries after two trains collided on a Union Pacific track on Monday shortly before noon near Mirror Lake Road west in Bound…