Legals for December, 26 2024

Legals for January, 16 2025

Jury nears verdict in Dabbs trial

The jury in the Shannon Dabbs’ murder and arson trial has been deliberating a verdict since Jan. 14 after more than eight days of witness testimony and photo, video and audio evidence exhibited by state and defense lawyers.

Upcoming events at the Pearl

The Pearl Theater has always been the venue to see concerts and plays in Bonners Ferry, but that isn’t all you can find there. The theater is expanding programs to include a wider variety of events. Events include groups, workshops, a drum circle, karaoke, and much more.

From the Archives - Jan. 8, 2025

"In this week's issue of the Herald we commence the publication of a new feature known the nation over as the Crossword Puzzle.... in 1924 the world was scratching its head over the Crossword Puzzle. Everybody's doing it, and we don't want the Herald's readers to miss the sport. The world has suddenly gone crazy over the puzzles. On trains, in cars and on the streets dignified men talk about them and compare notes. Children do them with their homework and mothers do them after the children have gone to bed."

Senior center connects community, seniors

2024 was an adventurous year for the Senior Hospitality Center. The center had several changes in administration and has acquired new board members. “We have a great team to go into 2025 with,” Linda Lederhos, center chief executive director, said.

Dabbs murder trial underway

The two-week jury trial of Shannon Dabbs, accused of killing his wife and setting their house on fire in 2020, began on Jan. 6 at the Boundary County Courthouse.

Memory Bear Maker an instant hit — stuffed animals keep loved ones close, cozy

Creating memory bears and gifting them to community members has offered Sebern a fulfilling way to express her creativity — a driving force for her craft. “I really like doing art and things, but art with purpose is really much more meaningful to me,” Sebern said. “I really have to have purpose behind it, or I lose steam. So, this really is the perfect outlet for me.”

Boundary County Calendar - Jan. 9-19, 2025

Upcoming events, activities, and meetings taking place in Boundary County.

Boundary County Calendar - Jan. 2-12, 2025

Upcoming events, activities, and meetings taking place in Boundary County.

New sheriff in town

Kramer, Stephens out, Stolley, Zimmerman in

Travis Stolley was sworn in as Boundary County sheriff Monday on Jan. 13 to fill the position formerly held for two terms by Dave Kramer, who is retiring after 50 years of local service.

This Week in History - Dec. 26, 2024

100 Years Ago Announcement of a reduction in the prices of all Dodge Brothers passenger cars was received this week by the Crescent Garage, local Dodge Brothers dealer. The reductions are especially sharp on the closed types. The Type A sedan, for example, on which the list price was formerly $1,385, is now $1,245. The announcement from Dodge Brothers also carried the information that balloon tires are standard equipment on all passenger cars.

Over 80 families served at food drive

Joint efforts by Boundary County School District, Community Action, and the pastoral team (In His Image) at Mountain Springs Church, have helped feed 80 families for the Christmas holiday.

Opportunities and limitations of industrial growth in Boundary County

What local property rights conflicts reveal about county zoning ordinances

The recent dispute over Panhandle Door Inc.'s industrial expansion near residential homes has highlighted a larger issue in Boundary County: where should industrial development go?

NIC Workforce Training expands to Sandpoint

Programs tackle demands for skilled health care workers, commercial truck drivers

The North Idaho College Workforce Training Center is bringing training programs closer to home for residents of Bonner and Boundary counties.

Boundary County 2024 in review

This year, the 2024 elections brought new beginnings on all levels, with a new sheriff-elect in town. Precious times also came to an end, as Boundary County celebrated the lives of deeply valued and influential people who passed away. At the schools, the community celebrated historic sports victories and mourned defeats on the local ballot. As the state population climbed to above two million, new businesses continued opening throughout North Idaho.

Idaho governor calls for funding for public schools, tax cuts and investments in wildfire fighting

Gov. Brad Little outlines budget, policy priorities in annual State of the State address

Legals for January, 9 2025

This Week in History - Jan. 2, 2025

Local history in Boundary County, from Naples to Porthill, and from Bonners Ferry to Moyie Springs.

Gov. Little opens Idaho's legislative session with State of the State

School choice, an investment in the state’s natural resources and expanded efforts to address the state’s housing needs were some of the key issues highlighted in Monday’s opening of the legislative session.