Police respond to welfare check, man faces domestic battery charges

A Sept. 18 welfare check led to the discovery of a possible domestic battery in progress, which led to the arrest of a Mark Gillaspy, Bonners Ferry Police said.

Six Sandpoint Strikers FC teams medal at Pend Oreille Cup

Over 130 teams from Idaho, Washington, Montana, and Canada competed in the 42nd annual Pend Oreille Cup.

Idaho Legislature likely to focus on education, property tax

During the legislative preview, Idaho Gov. Brad Little noted that housing affordability is an issue, and said the state has “got room to do some work” on property taxes

Bonners Ferry wins back the Kootenai Cup

For the first time since 2013 and returning from a four-year COVID induced hiatus, Mirror Lake Golf Club won the Kootenai Cup over the Creston Golf Club for the 30th anniversary of the event.

House Bill 380 Could be a Double Hit to Revenue and Federal Fiscal Aid

A proposal from the Idaho Legislature will result in deep state revenue cuts, as well as risk federal fiscal aid dollars to Idaho, according to analyses by the Idaho Center for Fiscal Policy.

House Bill 380 Could be a Double Hit to Revenue and Federal Fiscal Aid

A proposal from the Idaho Legislature will result in deep state revenue cuts, as well as risk federal fiscal aid dollars to Idaho, according to analyses by the Idaho Center for Fiscal Policy.

This Week in History - Feb. 27, 2025

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

From the Archives - Feb. 27, 2025

"In 1908, A.J. Kent, local real estate dealer, acquired the property on the corner of Second and Kootenai streets. He remodeled the building on the site, making it into a one and a half storied civic hall." ~ Howard Kent, Jr.

Search and rescue dog, Zuko, home and recovering after critical surgery

Zuko, a local search and rescue dog, is on the road to recovery after a successful surgery. The K-9 underwent a thoracotomy procedure on Feb. 7, after a grass seed made its way into his lungs, causing a serious infection. Zuko is expected to be able to return to working light duty in a month.

2020 Spirit of Freedom awardees honored

In Idaho, we do not have to look far for good works. So many Idahoans work hard to lift burdens and brighten the days of others. This year’s Spirit of Freedom: Idaho Veterans Service Award recipients are a reminder of the great Idahoans who make our state such a wonderful place to live.

Clark Edward Reno, 56

Clark Edward Reno, 56 passed away as a result of a massive heart attack at Kalispell Regional Hospital on June 27, 2007. Services will be held on Thursday, July 5, 2007 at 1 p.m. at the Crossroads Chapel in Bonners Ferry, Idaho,

Kerby named to Idaho Hall of Fame

Annexaton 2.0 draws fire

BONNERS FERRY — Resounding opposition was voiced at the public hearing for the second attempt of annexation by the city of Bonners Ferry on Tuesday, Dec. 11.

Marcella Lee (Elston) Abell 66

Beware the cross-eyed visitor, and other New Year's advice

As it is with most modern holidays, we have pagans to thank for the original idea of celebrating the New Year.

Woman attempts to give baby to hitchhiker

A Yakima, Wash., official doubts a Bonners Ferry woman, who attempted to give her baby to a hitchhiker on Sunday in Kootenai County, will get her back.

Board agrees to hire teacher at Naples

BONNERS FERRY — Third graders at Naples Elementary won’t be split into two combination classes, a second/third grade and a third/fourth grade, once a third grade teacher is hired.

BFHS Honor Roll - 2017-2018

Bonners Ferry High School recently announced its honor roll for the second semester of the 2017-18 school year.

This day in Bonners Ferry History

100 Year

Kootenai River Days events begin next week

This is just a reminder from the Bonners Ferry Chamber of Commerce, that Kootenai River Days-2017, from July 4-8, is coming up and this year’s event should be especially exciting with events from the Bull Bash, to Comedians at the Kootenai River Inn, the Rotary Wine Walk and a Street Fair in downtown Bonners Ferry with vendors, arts, crafts, FREE bouncy castles and musicians, including special guest the Tru North Band, hitting the stage Saturday night, after the Bull Bash, at 8:30 p.m. on Bonner Street in downtown Bonners Ferry.