This Week In Bonners Ferry History

100 Years Ago

American Dipper: The bird that flies under water

Last weekend, while standing on the boat ramp where Deep Creek drains into the Kootenai River, I noticed an unusual bird.

Bonners Ferry, Sandpoint and Post Falls Army National Guard on alert for deployment to Iraq

BONNERS FERRY — Guardsmen from Bonners Ferry, Sandpoint and Post Falls Army National were placed on alert Friday for possible deployment to Iraq.

From the Archives - March 18, 2021

The little “knob,” at the base of the hill, south of Eatonville was used by local residents as a “camping” site. In 1891-92, the Great Northern Railway constructed a rail line between the hill and the small town of Eatonville, removing some of the “knob.” Alongside the tracks, the railroad had graded out a “work” road which the local people began to use.

From the Archives - March 18, 2021

The little “knob,” at the base of the hill, south of Eatonville was used by local residents as a “camping” site. In 1891-92, the Great Northern Railway constructed a rail line between the hill and the small town of Eatonville, removing some of the “knob.” Alongside the tracks, the railroad had graded out a “work” road which the local people began to use.

Sage Dixon

Sage Dixon answers questions for voters for the Bonners Ferry Herald's Voters' Guide.

That time of year again: March Madness at BCMS

Boundary County Middle School is mad about March — March Madness that is as students recently competed in the annual door competition where they did research on the universities and colleges competing in the NCAA tournament.

Spotting a great horned owl is such a hoot!

Contrary to its name, the great horned owl has no horns! It is named for the tufts of feathers that sit on top of its head, called plumicorns. Scientists don’t know why these owls sport the tufts, but they do have a few theories. The tufts might help members of their own species to recognize each other among the forest around them, or they may use the tufts to blend into their surroundings. Making them look more like broken tree branches than a tasty meal.

Katie Sherman, 96

Katie Sherman passed away on April 18, 2022.

Roger Lee Guthrie, 81

Roger Lee Guthrie, 81, passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 20, 2012, at Kootenai Medical Center in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

Looking back on Boundary County in 1916

2016 will soon become memories for the history books. I cannot help but harken back 100 years ago and recall some of the events that took place in Boundary County. We became Boundary County in 1915 and 1916 was our first complete year to function on our own.

Legals for February, 1 2024

All shook up: Earthquake felt in Boundary County

BONNERS FERRY — As if the community was not already shook up with the COVID-19 pandemic, a magnitude 6.5 earthquake 45 miles west of Challis gave Boundary County residents a brief bumpy ride shortly before 5 p.m. on Tuesday.

‘Pioneering a new generation’

NIC Basic Detention Academy graduates first class of students

North Idaho College held a graduation ceremony for its first Basic Detention Academy class Friday, March 10 in the Edminster Student Union Building at NIC. Five recruits completed the nine-week program and all will continue working for local law enforcement agencies. Four graduates will work with Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office and one with Bonner County Sheriff’s Office.

Echo Drive barn catches fire, draws crowd

BONNERS FERRY — Early Thursday morning North Bench Fire Department, along with Hall Mountain, and South Boundary volunteer Fire Departments came together to respond to a structure fire call.

Man sues church over alleged abuse

Former Bonners Ferry resident Clayton Peaster, along with his attorneys, held a press conference to discuss a civil sexual abuse lawsuit that was filed with Kootenai County District Court on Thursday Feb. 11. The lawsuit was filed against Mt. View Mennonite Church, Inc and its parent organization, Kansas-based Church of God in Christ (Mennonite)  also known as the Holdeman Mennonites. Additionally named in the complaint are David and Cynthia Peaster, the adoptive parents. 

Community reacts to North Idaho College turmoil

Community members on and off the North Idaho College campus are responding to two fiery meetings of the board of trustees this week. A divided board voted Thursday to place President Nick Swayne on administrative leave and invite former wrestling coach and interim president Michael Sebaaly to replace him.

Charges declined in alleged BCRCC meeting assault

The Bonner County Prosecutor’s Office has declined prosecution of an alleged assault at the March Boundary County Republican Central Committee meeting.

Johnson joins city police department

BONNERS FERRY — Bonners Ferry Police Officer Brandon Johnson joined the police department on Dec. 10, after spending about two years working as a reserve for the Boundary County Sheriff’s Office.

Keeping the waters safe for recreation

BONNERS FERRY — Boundary County Sheriff Deputy Caleb Watts, a graduate of the North Idaho Marine Law Enforcement Academy in Coeur d’Alene, takes to the waters again as part of the Boundary County Sheriff’s Marine Program, as spring yawns its way slowly into summer.