Ruth Elaine Schmidt, 64

Ruth Elaine Unruh Schmidt passed away peacefully on June 5, 2024.

This Week in History - June 13, 2024

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

Hannah Lien celebrates Centennial birthday

Hannah Lien recently celebrated her 100th birthday, with family and friends gathering at the extended wing of the Boundary Community Hospital to commemorate the milestone birthday.

BFHS 23-24 sports success celebrated

Bonners Ferry High School athletes had a successful year with many earning state champions, placers, district champions, all league and all state honors.

Churches and business present In His Image Family Festival

Local churches and businesses have joined together to unify the community and its churches by providing the opportunity to fellowship at the In His Image Family Festival.

Gaston takes first at Special Olympics State Games

Bonners Ferry athlete Ladonna Gaston won two gold medals at the Special Olympics Idaho Summer State Games — one in the 250m cycling race and the other in the 500m cycling event. The games were held June 8 in Caldwell.

Boundary County Calendar - June 13-23, 2024

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

BCSD retires 158 years of experience

In every school district, there are individuals who inspire, guide and shape our students. The wisdom and grace demonstrated by our retirees will be missed. CHRISTIAUNA COLLIER

Local faces trespassing and resisting arrest charges

A local woman is charged with trespassing and resisting arrest stemming from a May 31 incident.

County passes SOS primary election audit

Boundary County was selected for an audit of the Tuesday, May 21 Primary Election through the Secretary of State’s Office. No errors were found on Monday. June 2.

Legals for June, 13 2024

Festival sets three-day ticket sale

The Festival at Sandpoint is kicking off summer with a special three-day sale for fans. The sale, which runs from 12:01 a.m. Friday, June 14 to 11:59 p.m. Sunday, June 16, offers Festival-goers a 20% discount when buying four or more tickets to qualifying concerts.

Sandpoint man suffers spinal injuries following skydiving accident

A Sandpoint man is seeking the community’s help after breaking multiple vertebrae in his back during a Memorial Day skydiving event.

IDFG's 'Tag, You're It' tracks fish, data

Whether you are fishing at an urban pond, a wild river, or an alpine lake, that next fish you catch might have an orange tag, and Idaho Fish and Game needs your help reporting it.

Rathdrum man accused of Jan. 6 crimes

A federal judge signed a warrant for the arrest of a Rathdrum man for his alleged involvement in events at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

GOP convention this week in Coeur d'Alene.

On Friday night, the Kootenai County GOP will host the Idaho Republican Gala, featuring Kari Lake, who narrowly lost the governor race for Arizona in 2022 and is now running for the Arizona Senate.

Come see the big top on June 16

The circus is coming to town, and offering a look behind the curtain before the performance.

West Bonner to close junior high

Elementary schools to remain open

After a marathon, five-hour, often emotional meeting, the West Bonner County School Board voted to keep its three elementary schools open but close its junior high school. The high school would also remain open.

Innovia Foundation awards $446K to area nonprofits

The Innovia Foundation has awarded $446,000 in grants to 48 nonprofit organizations serving North Idaho.

Boundary County Records - June 6, 2024

Boundary County Court Records for the period of May 25-31.