Power outages due to wind

Wednesday morning saw power outages and wind and flood advisories for Bonner, Boundary and Kootenai counties.

Power Outages Due to Wind

Wednesday morning saw power outages and wind and flood advisories for Bonner, Boundary and Kootenai counties.

'Hidden crisis': North Idaho needs foster parents

Families who accept teens are especially needed

When Tali Nichols was a 21-year-old newlywed, she didn’t plan to have children for a few years, maybe not until after she finished her degree in elementary education.

Yankees win Idaho championship

BONNERS FERRY — Bonners Ferry Little League players are making history this summer —first district champions, now state champions.

Dehlbom earns academic honors

Kimberly Dehlbom of Bonners Ferry has been named to Sherman College of Chiropractic’s president’s list for the spring 2020 academic quarter. President’s list students have achieved a grade point average of 4.0 for the quarter.

A Boundary County new resident starter kit

Many people are moving to our great part of the world, whether it is because of the lifestyle, the recreational opportunities, property opportunities, politics, relatives, friends, and the list can go on and on, welcome….unless you are running from the law… then your welcome kit will consist of special bracelets and lodging at the Sheriff’s Office.

Suspect competent to stand trial, prosecutors claim strong case

Daniel Moore deemed competent to stand trial

City starts over again in hiring new police chief

Based upon legal counsel’s advice, the city of Bonners Ferry has re-posted the chief of police position.

Economist likes look of 2022 — kind of

Mitchell sees continued growth in Idaho

John Mitchell talks ecoomy

Shuman cares deeply about county, rule of law

I am voting for Dave Shuman for Boundary County Sheriff. Dave has spent over 40 years in service to others.

News from Boundary Ambulance

Boundary Ambulance recently requested additional funding from the county commissioners.

FFA State Leadership Conference a great experience

The annual State Leadership Conference (SLC) for Idaho FFA had a theme this year of “Break Away.” The Bonners Ferry FFA Chapter has attended SLC every year because it is always a great experience for the new and old FFA members. The trip this year was April 5-10th and everyone who went accomplished something.

PHD board member accused of lying in bio

Banks of Bonner County stands by teaching claim

The longtime health board member told the Hagadone News Network he no longer teaches at the University of Wisconsin. The university says he never did.

AUG NIBJ: Starlink revolutionizes land value in North Idaho

North Idaho is experiencing a significant shift in its real estate landscape, thanks to groundbreaking advancements in technology and changing living preferences. Here is a breakdown of what these changes mean for local landowners.

Letter to the Editor

SMART GROWTH: A power grab via the UN

Woodward understands how our government works

The contrast between state Sen. Jim Woodward, R-Sagle, and several members of the Idaho Legislature is striking.

Plans for river restoration making progress

Streambank stabilization and lower floodplains are a few of the goals that the Kootenai Tribe of Idaho has for the Kootenai River. The Kootenai Tribe presented their habitat restoration plan on Thursday. 

Herald reporter recieves national honor from ACP

Bonners Ferry Herald reporter Sally Balcaen has received national recognition from the Associated Collegiate Press for an editorial she wrote while a student in the journalism program at North Idaho College.

Women's health legislation prompted voting decisions

A friend who lives in Bonners Ferry has stage 4 endometrial cancer. After she was diagnosed, her gynecologist closed her Bonners Ferry practice and left North Idaho.

Alcohol believed to be a factor in pickup-train crash

The driver of a pickup is believed to have been drinking alcohol when he drove through a stop sign and into the path of train 11:40 a.m. Wednesday on Meadow Creek Road, police said.