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Bonners Ferry Community Orchestra performing folk festival May 19
As conductor and music director for the Bonners Ferry Community Orchestra, I’d like to share with you the inspirat…
Open house at NICA this Friday
North Idaho Classical Academy is hosting an open house and campus walk on Friday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Critchfield unveils incremental funding formula change
State superintendent Debbie Critchfield and two lawmakers Friday unveiled a late-session proposal to shift a small portion of the K-12 school budget to “per-st…
Library bill clears House after tense debate
A bill requiring Idaho public and school libraries to move materials deemed harmful to children, or face lawsuits, passed the Idaho House on Wednesday.
BCSD board meeting changes locations
Monday's Boundary County School Board meeting has changed locations to the Boundary County Middle School library.
Sheriff candidate debate on March 21
Boundary County sheriff’s candidates will meet in a March 21 debate at the Bonners Ferry High School gym. The debate will begin at 6 p.m.
U.S., Canada take steps to address mining pollution in Kootenai Watershed
On Monday, the Ktunaxa Nation, U.S. and Canada took the first step to address mining pollution in the Elk-Kootenai Watershed, by submitting the issues to the I…
Candidate for May 21 Primary filing closing
The filing deadline for Boundary County and District 1 candidates closes on Thursday, March 14.
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…