Opal Mae Unruh Dirks

Opal Mae Unruh Dirks was born to Odes B. Unruh and Sadie Jantz Unruh on September 2, 1927, in Copeland, Kansas.

Rosalie Hatfield

Rosalie Hatfield of Council Bluffs, Iowa, went to her heavenly home Wednesday December 2, 2020, two days before her 87th birthday.

Robert Allen Smith

Robert Allen Smith (Uncle Bubber) went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Dec. 4, 2020, at his home in Bonners Ferry, Idaho.

Constance (Connie) Portrey, 95

On Dec. 5, 2020, heaven gained a special angel in Constance (Connie) Portrey, 95.

Was virus aid money 'corporate welfare?'

The Small Business Administration, through the Paycheck Protection Program, recently granted loans to "small businesses" in Boundary County amounting to millions of dollars here locally.

Community Mourns the loss of Rockey Burkholder

Residents are mourning the loss of a valued member of the community; Rockey Burkholder, 72, passed away Dec. 7, at 7:27 p.m. at the Bonner General Hospital.

New website program designed to help small businesses survive

Small businesses need all the help they can get. Well, here's a bunch.

Legals for December, 10 2020

This week in BFHS sports: 12/3-12/9

It’s a busy upcoming week for the Bonners Ferry High school winter sports teams. Although a wrestling match and boys basketball game were both canceled, there is still plenty of action in the next seven days. Here’s what is on tap for the Badgers this week.

TeamsWin baseball and fast-pitch league open for registration

We’re only just now getting into the winter months in Northern Idaho, but before we know it, summer will be right around the corner. And with summer comes the TeamsWin fast-pitch softball and baseball leagues in Boundary County.

This Week In History - Dec. 3, 2020

Boundary County's people, places and events — as shared by the Boundary County Museum.

Entrepreneur competition open to high school, college students in Idaho

Total of $42,000 in prize money to be awarded

High school and college teams are encouraged to apply by submitting a 90-second "elevator pitch" by Feb. 26.

UI Extension forest health program being offered

"Current Topics in Forest Health" is an Idaho Forest Stewardship program, co-sponsored by University of Idaho Extension, the Idaho Department of Lands, and many other agencies and organizations.

Bonner County delays PHD defunding proposal

Bonner County commissioners table controversial proposal to defund the Panhandle Health District for imposing a mask mandate meant to slow the spread of novel coronavirus

Record rainbow trout legacy endures

Record-breaking rainbow trout was caught by Wes Hamlet in Lake Pend Oreille in 1947

ProPublica examines disparities in COVID-19 response

Nonprofit investigative journalism organization ProPublica is highlight the disparity between Idaho and Washington's novel coronavirus response

Local congregation working to provide hope digitally

Throughout November, the Jehovah’s Witnesses worldwide will distribute the Watchtower magazine’s issue entitled “What Is God’s Kingdom?” in digital format.

Legals for December, 3 2020

GROW seeks community support on Giving Tuesday

Local community garden nonprofit, GROW!, Gardeners for Regional Organic Well-being, is asking for Boundary County’s support on this year’s Giving Tuesday, which is Dec. 1.

Jerry Everhart

Jerry Everhart of Bonners Ferry, Idaho, passed away peacefully in his home on Nov. 14, 2020, with his family by his side. He joins his parents, Ray and Edna, along with his sisters, Linda and Judy.