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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…
BFVC hosting Fourth spay and neutering clinic
The fourth trap-neuter-return spay and neuter clinic at Bonners Ferry Veterinary Clinic is scheduled for Saturday, March 9.
Proposed firearms bill draws concern
A firearms bill being heard by the Senate State Affairs Committee would add a level of “nuance” to state statute, according to its author. However, critics …
Panel sends school board bill to House floor
A bill inspired by the confusion that followed West Bonner's successful recall of two of its five board members cleared the State Affairs Committee on Tuesday.…
Special Olympics Northern Regionals canceled
The Bonners Ferry Special Olympics snowshoeing team was scheduled to participate in the northern regional competition March 9, unfortunately, due to the lack o…
2nd week of Annual United Women in Faith rummage sale
The Annual United Women in Faith’s spring rummage book and bake sale is adding a second weekend March 8-9 a.m.
Sandpoint man dies in avalanche, GoFundMe set up
A GoFundMe campaign has been created for the family of a Sandpoint man killed in a Friday avalanche.
Trains collide near Mirror Lake Road
Boundary County Dispatch was notified of the head-on collision between the two trains on the road, located about a half-mile west of Bonners Ferry, shortly after noon, Andrew O'Neel, Boundary County public informat…
Supreme Court rejects state attempts to ban Trump over Capitol attack
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump says the Supreme Court opinion unanimously restoring him to 2024 presidential primary ballots is a "BIG WIN" for America. The co…
Sandpoint man dies in avalanche
Searchers recovered the body Saturday of a snowmobiler who was caught in an avalanche the day before in the upper mountainous area of Pack River near Hunt Lake.
STATE 3A BOYS CHAMPIONSHIP: At last — Bonners Ferry captures first state boys basketball title
“It’s unbelievable,” said Badger senior Trey Bateman, Thomas’ cousin. “We fought; we’ve earned it, we’ve done everything we can as a basketball team. Mr. Willi…
Festival of Hearts raises over $53,000 for BCC
The Fry Healthcare Foundation’s annual Festival of Hearts gala was a resounding success, raising a total of $53,047.50 to support the purchase of a new EKG mac…
County buys former Safeway building
Last Tuesday, Feb. 20 the Boundary County commissioners approved the purchase of the former Safeway building, located on First street for approximately $700,00…
Matthee announces representative campaign
Former long-time journalist Karen Matthee recently announced her candidacy for the Idaho House of Representatives, District 1A seat.
‘Leap Year’ steeped in traditions, history
For some, the fact that there is an extra day in the year has no significance. For others, Feb. 29, or Leap Day, is a chance to explore history, traditions, a…
BCL has found first ‘Book Nerd’
Marsha Semar has been awarded the first “Book Nerd” T-shirt for completing the adult reading program through the Boundary County Library.