Golf at Season Opener: Bayer sisters on top

Senior golfer Braylyn Bayer earned girls medalist honors with 77 strokes for Bonners Ferry in the Lewiston Invitational Bryden Canyon Golf Course for the season opener on March 21 against St. Maries.

Baisden takes first in sprints at Lewiston Invite

Sophomore sprinter Makenna Baisden took first place in the 200m and 400m at the Lewiston Track and Field Invite, earning two new personal records on March 22 for Bonners Ferry.

PREP BASEBALL: Badgers face tough road losses

Badger Baseball (1-8) faces tough loses against 4A Lakeland and 2A Grangeville on the road over the weekend.

Trail group offering tips for backpacking beginners

The Idaho Panhandle is full of gorgeous mountains, but many scenic locations are inaccessible by cars and only backcountry camping is allowed in these wilderness areas.

Slate of candidates comes into focus

The slate of candidates in the May 21 legislative races has firmed up after filings closed last Friday, with District 1 seeing 16 candidates campaigning to represent the area covering most of Bonner County and all of Boundary County.

Jaylyn Ann Hayden, 80

Jaylyn Ann Hayden passed away on March 20, 2024, in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, at Sunset Home Assisted Living.

Grace Bible Church’s 28th Annual Awana Grand Prix

Huge grins and friendly competition were the order of the day when Grace Bible Church and Springs of Living Water Free Methodist Awana clubbers took time out from reciting Bible verses, playing fast-action games, and participating in Bible lessons to race hand-crafted pinewood creations at the 28th annual Awana Grand Prix on March 23.

From the Archives - March 28, 2024

An ordinance consolidating the villages of Bonnerport and Eaton, Kootenai County, Idaho ran in the March 18, 1899 Kootenai Herald. Section 9 read: Be it ordained “that this ordinance shall take effect and be in force on and after the 1st day of April, A.D. 1899.” The ordinance adopted the name of “Bonners Ferry” for the village and stated the terms of consolidation.

Boundary County Calendar - March 31-April 7, 2024

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

Boundary County Court Records - March 28, 2024

Boundary County Court Records for the week of March 9 to March 15, 2024.

Legals for March, 28 2024

Legals for March, 28 2024

BCSO locating juvenille who fled from transport

Law enforcement is in the downtown area of Bonners Ferry, within City Limits attempting to locate a 14 year-old juvenile male who fled from a transport vehicle in the area of Kaniksu Street approximately 10 pm last night.

PREP SOFTBALL: Sumpter pitches no-hitter in first season win

Taylor Sumpter pitched a no-hitter against the 2A Priest River Spartans, leading Bonners Ferry (1-3) to their first season win 21-0 on Tuesday.

COLLEGE NOTEBOOK: Newhart, Ambridge record college firsts

Bonners Ferry native Camille Ussher also recently signed with the Lewis-Clark State College cross country and track and field teams.

Sheriff candidate debate tonight at BFHS

Boundary County sheriff’s candidates will debate tonight at the Bonners Ferry High School gym, starting at 6 p.m.

Badgers shake off the cobwebs at BF Invite

The sun came out for the Bonners Ferry Invite and season opener with the boys taking second and the girls finishing in third on Saturday, March 16.

Seeking hidden gems at the Rusty Trunk

Julie Kern was 5 years old when she first started antiquing with her grandmother when she was five years old, now she’s made her fascination with rare finds and knickknacks into a business with Gypsy Girl and The Rusty Trunk.

DISTRICT 1 ALL-STAR BASKETBALL GAMES: Two Badger compete in Mullan All-Star game

The game, which matches the top area seniors, was postponed in 2023 due to slick roads, the second time in four years (2020) that the game had been called off.

BFHS athletes, teams and coaches finalist for 61st NIHOF

Eleven Bonners Ferry athletes, two teams and two coaches have been selected as finalists for the 61st annual North Idaho Athletic Hall of Fame awards.