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Local woman charged in threats case
July 3, 2024 1 a.m.

Local woman charged in threats case

A local woman is facing a felony charge for alleged threats toward the Bonners Ferry prosecuting attorney.

Coeur d'Alene combats 'hate crimes'
July 2, 2024 1 a.m.

Coeur d'Alene combats 'hate crimes'

New proposed ordinance 'will enable city to prosecute racially motivated crimes'

A city report said, "The criminalization of this behavior will enable the city to prosecute racially motivated crimes, leading to separate charges and enhanced penalties in appropriate cases."

Searchers recover missing woman's body from Kootenai River
July 1, 2024 9:54 a.m.

Searchers recover missing woman's body from Kootenai River

Lincoln County Sheriff Darren Short told The Western News searchers found the...

ISP seeks info connected to fatal crash
July 1, 2024 1 a.m.

ISP seeks info connected to fatal crash

Idaho State Police is seeking any information or camera footage in connection to a Saturday early evening crash that has claimed the lives of two people Specifically of interest to the agency is any information or video showing a dark blue Ford F-150 pickup truck that was witnessed turning westbound onto Schoolhouse Road from the northbound lane on U.S. 95 around the time of the crash, which happened just before 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 29.

Accident closes highway near Naples
June 29, 2024 6:47 p.m.

Accident closes highway near Naples

The Boundary County Sheriff's Office is advising U.S. 95 is closed near Schoolhouse Road in Naples due to what the department is referring to as a "major accident."

Search crews scour Kootenai River for missing kayaker
June 29, 2024 4 p.m.

Search crews scour Kootenai River for missing kayaker

Search teams continued to look Saturday for a missing woman who disappeared while kayaking the Kootenai River in Northwest Montana earlier in the week.

Authorities search for missing woman in Kootenai River
June 27, 2024 1 p.m.

Authorities search for missing woman in Kootenai River

A cooler was found near the shore above Kootenai Falls and the damaged kayak and other property were recovered below Kootenai Falls.

DEQ approves Moyie Springs emergency water main replacement
June 27, 2024 1 a.m.

DEQ approves Moyie Springs emergency water main replacement

The city of Moyie Springs has made progress with the waterline project as a temporary easement with Idaho Forestry Group on Moyie Mill property has been signed as of June 12.

Idaho law enforcement prepares for Fourth of July with increased patrols
June 27, 2024 1 a.m.

Idaho law enforcement prepares for Fourth of July with increased patrols

Starting this week regional law enforcement partners are working together to ensure the safety of North Idaho travelers and recreators this Fourth of July with an all-hands-on-deck approach to targeting impaired driving and boating.

11th annual multi-church VBS set for July 8
June 27, 2024 1 a.m.

11th annual multi-church VBS set for July 8

BONNERS FERRY — All kids who are entering kindergarten through sixth grade are invited to three days of lively fun and learning at the 11th annual Multi-Church Vacation Bible School.

Temporary road closure due to pipeline work
June 27, 2024 1 a.m.

Temporary road closure due to pipeline work

Temporary road closures will continue at TC Energy/GTN continues work on the pipeline.

Boundary County Calendar - June 27-July 7, 2024
June 27, 2024 1 a.m.

Boundary County Calendar - June 27-July 7, 2024

Upcoming events, activities, and meetings taking place in Boundary County.

Ensuring access to quality health care for rural Idahoans
June 27, 2024 1 a.m.

Ensuring access to quality health care for rural Idahoans

More than a quarter of Idahoans and over 46 million Americans nationwide live in our vibrant rural communities. However, living in such remote areas has made it far too difficult for far too many Americans to access reliable, high-quality health care.

From the Archives - June 27, 2024
June 27, 2024 1 a.m.

From the Archives - June 27, 2024

All that can be said about this is: In December 1955, the Mint Club went to the dogs!

This Week in History - June 27, 2024
June 27, 2024 1 a.m.

This Week in History - June 27, 2024

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

2024 4th of July Events
June 27, 2024 1 a.m.

2024 4th of July Events

Fourth of July will be here before we know it, and there are more local events than in past years.

Boundary County Court Records June 27th
June 27, 2024 1 a.m.

Boundary County Court Records June 27th

Boundary County Court Records from June 15 - June 21, 2024

Building over barriers
June 27, 2024 1 a.m.

Building over barriers

Gunther Chaney, a recent graduate of Bonners Ferry High School, exemplifies determination and creativity.

Local man sentenced on enticing charge
June 27, 2024 1 a.m.

Local man sentenced on enticing charge

A local man was sentenced to 15 years, 10 years with 5 years indeterminate, after he pled guilty to three charges of child enticing two 12 year old girls on June 25.

June 27, 2024 midnight

Legals for June, 27 2024