City Council approve of new systems to upgrade city infrastructure, troubles with BNSF

City Council met on Tuesday, Nov. 17, and discussed improvements to better serve the community through finding new financial resources, designs and upgrading existing systems.

Repetition of a lie creates reality

In the past week we have seen, anywhere one looks in the media, the thousands of people who deny the reality of the election results.

Care-N-Share program continues to help community, applications open

The Care-N-Share program spearheaded by Linda Lederhos is now in its 38th year of existence. It is currently accepting applications for their program that ensures no child goes without something nice for Christmas.

Commissioners approve spending for remote emergency dispatch system

According to county records, commissioners approve $30,000 in spending to acquire a remote dispatch system amid COVID-19 concerns.

Legals for November, 19 2020

Little orders Stage Two, calls up National Guard to help health care efforts

The Gov. stopped short of implementing a mask mandate but continues to recommend masks.

Mayor Staples raises funds for community

BOISE, Idaho — Bonners Ferry Mayor James R. Staples participated in the annual Mayor’s Walking Challenge along with 80 mayors across the state; challenge champions earned $1000 for their community.

It’s our turn to protect veterans from a new enemy – COVID-19

It’s our turn to protect veterans from a new enemy – COVID-19

Coalition urges governors for collaboration to save salmon

A coalition of 25 organizations from the Pacific and Inland Northwest region has issued a letter to the four governors of Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington, calling on the four governors to support and direct the regional salmon recovery in the Columbia River Basin.

Jehovah’s Witnesses initiate global campaign

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

A shameless plug for Christmas cheer

The holidays are upon us!! For some people, this may not be a very exciting time, but for the Bonners Ferry Chamber of Commerce, it’s one of our favorite times!

River otters: playful and fast swimmers

It was just a flash of a furry animal with short brown hair and a long tail by the creek that got my attention. Upon further observation I saw it was an adult river otter. I grabbed my camera and the race was on.

This Week In History - Nov. 12, 2020

News and stories throughout the years from the Boundary County Museum.

Moore's trial scheduled for April, reopens for business

During Moore’s arraignment hearing, he pleads not guilty to the felony charges of murder in the second degree.

Veterans Day & working together for Idaho veterans

It is a great benefit to our state that more than 115,000 veterans choose to make Idaho their home. Idaho veterans offer a helping hand to their fellow veterans, military families and broader communities time after time. I look to Idaho veterans, the veterans organizations they lead and the veterans program staff they work with for their helpful insight in ensuring federal programs truly support their service while deployed and when they return home.

Agencies work to increase Idaho apprenticeships

A team of state agencies is using more than $5.8 million in federal grants to foster growth and expansion of registered apprenticeships as a solution for Idaho businesses struggling to find a skilled workforce.

Veteran recalls World War II, Korean service

Dong served in the 411th Field Artillery in the European Theater, stationed in England and Germany. He was one of the approximately 20,000 Chinese Americans who served. Later, he served stateside with the Army National Guard during the Korean War.

Legals for November, 12 2020

It’s our turn to protect veterans from a new enemy – COVID-19

It’s our turn to protect veterans from a new enemy – COVID-19

Joe Biden declared presidential election winner

After a nearly week-long counting of the votes in a number of battleground states all over the country, Joe Biden has been elected the 46th President of the United States of America.