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Reinbold's absence again forces meetings' cancellation

A trio of West Bonner school board meetings were canceled Tuesday morning when Zone 3 trustee Troy Reinbold advised he would be unable to attend. Reinhold's absence, attributed to an unspecified family emergency, caused the cancellation of two special meetings set to interview candidates for two open board seats set for Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 18. The Zone 3 trustee's absence also caused the cancellation of the board's regularly scheduled meeting for October, set for Wednesday, Oct. 18.

New compound forming, residents present zoning violations to commissioners

Concerned residents of Boundary County near the Moyie River along Earl Lane Road spoke to county commissioners on Tuesday, May 25, about an alleged “Ruby Ridge-style” compound forming in Boundary.

County will pay $60,000 to developer

After a year of court dates and hearings, a Bonners Ferry home developer will receive $60,000 from Boundary County for a property zoning dispute.

19 lot subdivision to go before P&Z Thursday

A proposed urban 62-acre subdivision is scheduled to go before Boundary County Planning and Zoning Commission on Thursday. Called Poulton Pines, the subdivision would create 19 lots from two parcels adjacent to 822 Chokecherry Drive.

Petition to stop work on Wifi towers denied

A petition signed by 20 county residents seeking to impose a moratorium on the continued construction of two high speed wireless internet towers in the county was denied Monday by county commissioners.

February is Library Patron Appreciation Month

All libraries think that their patrons are the best; the Boundary County Library is no different.

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More about missing hikers found safe

When I heard my childhood friend Melody Braden was lost with Ray Sayers, I wanted to look for them. Alicia told me that a helicopter, and a long list people including Search and Rescue were already looking.

Community Theater coming soon

Coming soon to a theater near you: plays, musical performances, matinees, summer theater, comedy and more and will be  Bonners Ferry’s first official Community Theater for the Performing Arts and will be opening soon in the Community Fellowship Church on Ash Street.

Sports

Bonners Ferry Badgers got on the scoreboard quickly against St. Maries at home on Friday, but it would be their only trip to the end zone as the Lumberjacks capitalized on Badger errors to dominate the game for a 27-6 win.

Colson sworn in for library district board

Lee Colson was sworn in as the Boundary County Library Board newest trustee.

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Airport acquiring land for pilot safety

Trees growing into the instrument approach zone at the Boundary County Airport are threatening the existence of the instrument approach.

Bill Hunt: Missing in action; never forgotten

Bill Hunt was 31 when he was last seen alive. Leaning up against a tree, badly wounded, the Special Forces ranger provided cover for a wounded comrade that November in 1966. He never came home. Married with two kids, Hunt had served in the military before but got out after one enlistment to return home to Sandpoint.

Discover the wonderful world of bats

Learn the facts about these misunderstood, yet beneficial creatures of the night from Jenny Barnett, Zone Inventory and Monitoring Biologist.

As election nears, control of West Bonner board in question

Anxiety about which trustees will control the West Bonner school board continues to swirl through the surrounding towns and backroads of this remote Idaho Panhandle district. For seven months, division and mistrust on the five-person board and with the community have been commonplace. Parents and patrons vocally disagreed and challenged board decisions throughout the summer.

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David E. Barros, born 1958, charged with misdemeanor driving without privileges on July 6, 2014 by BFPD. Disposition: Dismissed on Nov. 17. No fines, costs or jail.