Local school board candidate makes pledge to constituents

I, Donna Capurso, if given the opportunity to serve as the Boundary County School District No. 101 Zone 2 Trustee, make the following pledges:

Local firefighters train with Life Flight

BOUNDARY COUNTY -- Boundary County Volunteer Fire agencies along with other local agencies, came together Saturday, August 27th for an annual training with the emergency helicopter partners, Life Flight.

Kirby doesn't represent everyone

Recently, during a Commissioner’s meeting, in front of several witnesses, Walt Kirby stated, “I don’t represent everyone.”

Public invited to shape city’s future

The city of Bonners Ferry is updating its comprehensive plan and wants the community to have an active part in deciding how the city looks, functions, and serves the needs of its residents as the future brings change.

Wilson runs for library board

Mary-Ester Wilson is running for Zone 5 (Naples) of the Boundary County Library Board.

Wilson scores 4 TD's: Badgers defeat Spartans in 3 OT's

Zach Wilson runs crazy for season high 273 yards and four touchdowns as the varsity dumps Spartans in Priest River after three OTs, 34-32.       

Farm Tour highlights innovation, local businesses

BONNERS FERRY — Innovation is thriving in Boundary County and local businesses are supporting each other.

BCSD discusses bond, M&O and contingency plan

The Boundary County School Board voted to run both a school bond to rebuild Valley View Elementary and the two-year $2.4 million supplemental levy. Both measures will go before voters at the Nov. 5 general election.

Turco, Yount appointed to open WBCSD seats

The West Bonner School District gained positive traction Monday with two milestones: Trustees hired an experienced interim superintendent and filled two board vacancies

Legals for January, 6 2022

Anglers chill out on region's lakes

Ice fishing provides anglers an incredible opportunity to extend their fishing deep into winter

Here’s how to get your ice fishing setup dialed in

A National Jewel in the Kootenai Valley

The only national wildlife refuge in Idaho north of Boise is in Boundary County. Located five miles west of Bonners Ferry, Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge (KNWR) is also the smallest refuge in Idaho at 2774 acres. Dianna Ellis, Refuge Manager, presented the history of Kootenai NWR at the Friends of the Refuge “Discover the Refuge” program on Oct. 28.

Legals for January, 19 2023

Bonners Books more than a used bookstore

34 years ago, John O’Connor was just a part-time worker at Bonners Books, working everyday with books, something he had always loved. Little did he know soon he wouldn’t be an employee of the store - he’d be the owner.

‘Know before you go’ celebrate the Fourth in the forests

As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, the Idaho Panhandle National Forests would like to remind visitors that fireworks, and the possession of fireworks, are prohibited on National Forest System lands, regardless of weather conditions or holidays. Exploding targets and other pyrotechnic devices, such as Tannerite, are also prohibited on public lands administered by the Idaho Panhandle National Forests.

Idaho senators, congressman want forest cameras gone

Idaho senators, congressman want forest cameras gone

Improved 911 system to be installed

A Washington company submitted the apparent low bid for installing an improved 911 emergency calling system for Boundary County.

City announces sewer main reroute project

The city is moving to reroute a sewer main rather than replacing the line that crosses the highway at Fry Street.

Monoclonal treatments reduce hospitalizations but not alternative to COVID-19 vaccine

Governor Brad Little toured a state-sponsored monoclonal antibody treatment facility in Coeur d’Alene today to highlight the effectiveness of the treatments in saving lives and reducing hospitalizations, but cautioned they are not meant as an alternative to receiving the safe COVID-19 vaccine.

Boundary County leading project to update Hazard Mitigation Plan

Boundary County has begun the process of updating its Multi-Jurisdictional All-Hazard Mitigation Plan. The county hosted a “kickoff” meeting on Dec. 13 in Bonners Ferry to assemble the planning team assigned to work on this project.