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SANDPOINT — Scarecrows, sunflowers and late summer fun are coming up as the Boundary County Fair presents its annual celebration of community, agriculture, and livestock Aug. 17 through 20. A community mainstay since 1920, the fair offers plenty of options for getting involved. For those who have always wanted to participate as well as those who take part regularly, now is the time to get an entry ready for one of the many contests on offer. 

Traveling back in time: This day in Bonners Ferry history

100 Year

Clarence, the guardian angel

Is there no greater classic old movie than “It’s a Wonderful Life” with Jimmy Stewart? Remember the story? George Bailey had to take over the savings and loan after his father died. All of his big plans to travel and see the world were reduced to the size of the small town where he was born and raised. Then when mean old Mr. Potter stole the money that George’s forgetful uncle was trying to deposit, and the bank examiner was on his way to the savings and loan, it looked like George was going to lose the savings and loan and also go to jail. George, thinking he was worth more dead than alive, jumped in the river to kill himself.

Karen Nadine (Wallace) MacDonald, 79

On February 28, 2021, our world lost Karen Nadine (Wallace) MacDonald, a truly beautiful soul.

Five ways to help your local economy, and why it’s important

So, what’s the deal with the “support small business” trend? Aren’t businesses getting support from all those loans and grants that the government is offering? After all, everyone is struggling right now, why would businesses need more support than anyone else?

Illegal northern border crossings continue to break records

(The Center Square) – Illegal border crossings at the northern border continue to break records, according to the latest data released by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

McGrane: Idaho won't be the next California

Says state is becoming more and more firmly Republican

McGrane said nearly 70 percent of those who have moved to Idaho are affiliating as Republicans. In Kootenai County, 72% of new arrivals are registering as Republicans.

New COVID-19 cases reported in Kootenai County

SANDPOINT — For the second day in a row, the Panhandle Health District reported a new COVID-19 cases in Kootenai County on Sunday, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in North Idaho to 70. Of the cases in the region, 66 are no longer being monitored.

It's official: 'Big Lie' is a big bust in Idaho

Officials only found a roughly 0.1% margin of error across the three counties where the recount was done — Bonner, Butte and Camas.

The respect tour

John Bryant has visited more than 200 World War II museums, memorials

The youthful Bryant, in total, has visited 150 sites in Europe and 92 in the U.S. — 180 museums, 52 memorials and eight cemeteries.

A tale of two school districts

The difference money can make in education

A student’s zip code can make a big difference in their education. It can determine whether bonds and levies get passed and for how much, whether teachers will be highly paid, and whether students learn in new or outdated schools. It comes down to this: Some communities are wealthier than others, and are more willing and able to spend on education.

Lewd charges dismissed in child enticing cases

A local man being held with charges of enticing children through the internet, waived his preliminary hearings on Friday, June 23.

Boundary County Court Records - April 20, 2023

Information on local cases in Boundary County.

Demolition derby is a hit with fans, drivers

BONNERS FERRY — The demolition derby was set to start at 6 p.m., yet the stands of the Boundary County Fairgrounds filled quickly on Saturday, Sept. 8, almost reaching capacity by 5:30 p.m. The lure of the sound of metal on metal, engines racing, and the perfume of exhaust in the air, drew the spectators to the 2018 Smash & Bash put on by Glass House Productions, LLC.

Freshman-packed softball team wins districts

The Bonners Ferry High School softball team made history Tuesday, taking the Intermountain League 3A District trophy from the Timberlake Tigers at Timberlake High School for the first time.

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.

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THURSDAY,

13 Badger boys qualify for state

Saber Blackmore (120), Brandon Williams (126), Israel Johnson (145), Eli Leyden (160) and Taylor Dodd (285) won the district championship for Bonners Ferry at the two-team state qualifying tournament at Timberlake High on Thursday.

CLUB WRESTLING: Three local wrestlers win both Freestyle and Greco-Roman State Championships

The Idaho Freestyle and Greco-Roman State Championships were held April 19-20 at Twin Falls High.

SEASON OPENER: Track takes third at BF Invite

On the sunniest and perhaps warmest day of the year so far, both Badger track teams finished third at the Bonners Ferry Invite March 18 against several area teams.