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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.

Sheriff investigates complaint against Reinbold's absences

The West Bonner County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a criminal complaint against West Bonner School District trustee Troy Reinbold for nonfeasance as a public official. The West Bonner school board has been unable to have a meeting because Reinbold has been absent, and therefore, school business has ground to a halt. The five-member board was reduced to three following the August recall of two board members. The board needs three for a quorum to meet.

ITD: Ruling only delays construction of bypass

SANDPOINT — The future of the Sand Creek Byway may be in jeopardy after the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an emergency injunction Wednesday that halts construction on the polarizing project.

PHD: Recreation may increase lead exposure

Says contaminated materials continue to be a threat to health

As the warmer weather has returned, more people are spending time outdoors taking in all of the outdoor experiences North Idaho has to offer. Panhandle Health District wants to remind residents and visitors in the Silver Valley and the Coeur d’Alene River Basin to go about recreation activities responsibly to protect their health while also having fun. Historic mining, milling, smelting, and disposal activities employed in the Silver Valley led to widespread heavy metal contamination hazards found throughout the region.

Are you sure you can vote?

A lot of voters in Boundary County are unaware that they actually are not registered to vote, according to Boundary County Clerk Glenda Poston. Sometimes they learn they are unable to vote only when they show up at the polls on election night and their names are not in the official poll book.

Our leaders must build a path toward healing

An ordinary citizen who believes in God, country, the Constitution, and this beloved Planet Earth, and all humanity.

North Idaho Now podcast Episode 110: Headlines from 2/23 thru 2/25 and interview with Hayden Mayor Steve Griffitts

In this episode of the North Idaho Now Podcast, Chanse Watson and Molly Roberts take you through the latest news coming out of the Coeur'd Alene/Post Falls Press, the Bonner County Daily Bee, the Shoshone News-Press, and the the Bonners Ferry Herald from Feb. 23-25.

Legals for July, 4 2024

Logging a big part of area history

BONNERS FERRY — The logging industry has been a part of Boundary County since the early 1900s. With the rise and fall of the economy over the decades, the industry has adapted and grown to new and more innovative techniques and the utilization of more advanced equipment developments over the past century.

The year of the grizzly

2022 saw an increase in grizzly bear and livestock interactions across the county.

Commission to work with Canadian counterparts

By LAURA ROADY

Iron Goat Mastication Services cleans up property

BONNERS FERRY — Owning a large portion of forested property may be a selling point to upcoming property owners. However, maintaining the property may prove costly when supplying the equipment as a private owner.

Elmer D. Smith

A funeral for longtime Bonners Ferry resident Elmer D. Smith will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24, 2007, at the Spring of the Living Water, Free Methodist Church in Bonners Ferry.

Newspaper Association: End of Idaho Legislative Session Report

The First Regular Session of the 64rd Idaho Legislature adjourned sine die at noon on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 on the 80th legislative day.

Gale J. Plato

Gale J. Plato

Martha Mae Dirks, 97 Martha Mae Dirks, 97

Martha Mae Dirks was born June 25, 1922, to Charles E. and Gail Day Butts in Elkhart, Kansas. She peacefully passed away in the early morning on April 21, 2020, at Sunset Home, Bonners Ferry, Idaho at 97 years of age.

Badgers fall to Lions, fresh off Senior Night win

Fresh off swapping the Priest River Spartans on Friday, the Badgers scored multiple runs against Lincoln County, but lost the doubleheader on Tuesday.

Suppiger is the best choice for District 1 seat

I support Gary Suppiger for the position of District 1 representative. I have know Gary and his family for many years, as his children attended Sagle Elementary School while I was the principal there. I cannot think of a finer or more qualified person than Gary Suppiger for this position.

Top stories of 2021

2021 was a busy year filled with local and regional news. From construction projects to missing persons and moose incidents. To larger and wide topics such as COVID-19, population increase, housing issues and crime. At this time of the year we at the Bonners Ferry Herald look back at the year and the top stories.