SPOT Bus Ridership Down

Spot Bus ridership was down for 2020. Not a surprise to anyone due to the COVID-19 outbreak, but what was surprising was the high percentage: ridership was down by 44%.

Bonners Ferry Border Patrol Explorers looking for new recruits

Bonners Ferry Border Patrol Explorers Post #190 Law Enforcement Exploring is open to young men and women ages 14-20 with an interest in learning more about careers in the field of Law Enforcement.

Life saving nasal spray

According to the Boundary County Public Information Officer Michael Meier, the Boundary County Sheriff’s Office is equipping Patrol and Detention Deputies with Narcan Nasal Spray. The nasal spray is used to potentially save the life of anyone experiencing an opioid overdose. The Narcan Nasal spray and training were made possible through a grant offered by the Idaho Office of Drug Policy.

Ansley opens Edward Jones office in downtown Bonners Ferry

BONNERS FERRY — An investment in the future of Boundary County has moved downtown. Merle Ansley, financial advisor for Edward Jones, opened his office July 31, in the prior Art Groove Studio building across from the Mi Pueblo restaurant in downtown Bonners Ferry.

Ken English receives Lifetime Achievement Award

Ken English has received a lifetime achievement award from the Idaho Fish & Game for his work caring and rehabilitating birds of prey in the region.

Barton earns Road Master and Scholar certifications

Boundary County’s Road & Bridge road foreman Bradley Barton received both his Road Scholar and Road Master certifications on Monday, Sept. 25.

Distinguished Young Women Program gearing up for 2019

The Bonners Ferry Distinguished Young Women Scholarship Program (formerly Junior Miss) will soon be underway for 2019-2020. This scholarship and honors program recognizes, rewards, and encourages excellence while promoting self-esteem among young women.

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.

Annual United Methodist Women’s spring rummage, book and bake sale March 4-5

Annual United Methodist Women’s spring rummage, book and bake sale: March 4 — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and March 5 — 9 a.m. to noon.

Chief of Police to step down Alonzo will continue to serve his community

Bonners Ferry Police Cheif Rick Alonzo will retire after the first of the year. 

Becker, volunteers produce epic fireworks show for community

Independence Day parade and fireworks were held on Saturday, July 3, to celebrate the birth of the United States and patriotism was on full display in Bonners Ferry.

Registrations due for forestry program

Registrations for UI Extensions’s Annual Forest Health Program in Cour d’Alene are due Dec. 9.

Improving veterans' access to care

åIdaho veterans and their family members have made it clear that the Veterans Choice Program (Choice program), created to make it easier for veterans to get health care, does not work for Idahoans. To address concerns raised by Idaho veterans, I introduced the Improving Veterans Care in the Community Act of 2016, S. 3401, to make it easier for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to send veterans into their local communities for health care, to make it easier for veterans to access this community health care and to make it easier for veterans to access the services they need.

Chase named Bonners Ferry's DYW

Ana Chase was named the 2024 Bonners Ferry Distinguished Young Woman at the “Jurassic Quest” program on Saturday, April 29.

Football Program: 'I am shocked and disgusted to learn of the allegations against volunteer coach Bill Blumenauer.'

As the person having oversight of the Bonners Ferry fifth and sixth grade football program, I am shocked and disgusted to learn of the allegations against volunteer coach Bill Blumenauer.

Welcome back to school

Smoke season: Becoming a health hazard in Idaho

Ethan Sims and Wesley Pidcock know what to expect when fire season arrives. As doctors who specialize in helping people breathe, they see what happens when wildfire smoke spreads into communities throughout Idaho. Every time there is a spike in the air quality index — a rating for hazardous air — there is a spike in hospital visits, they said.

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Explore 4-H Afterschool Fun

What opportunities are available to youth and volunteers in Boundary County on Fridays? 

Opal Christine Todd

Opal Christine Todd ended her earthly journey on June 14, 2007 and started her journey with her Heavenly Father. She eagerly looked forward to an eternity with her Savior. She was a member of the Bonners Ferry United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women. Her mission was knitting mittens and hats for Head Start children. "Keep those children warm."