Task force editorial was based on politically correct rhetoric

His editorial is based on embellishments, mistruths and present day politically correct rhetoric.

“Best of” section more than just a gimmick

Although its seems like it has been a long time in coming, the special Best of Boundary County section is included in this edition of the Bonners Ferry Herald. An annual feature designed to highlight those businesses and individuals in the community who excel at what they do, all of the winners are chosen by your vote and those of your friends and neighbors. The Herald staff has nothing to do with selecting the winners.

Senior Center board looking to immediate future

The Senior Hospitality Center board announced Friday, May 31 that it had unanimously voted to remove Misha Naumann-Davis as its interim chief executive officer.

Coffee Corral open for business

Chelsea Bruner and Kaeleen Tobin, co-owners of Coffee Corral, have opened a second location in Three Mile.

Double graduation for local student

BONNERS FERRY — Bonners Ferry High School student Michael Cardinal, who just graduated, also became the first student here to graduate with an associate’s degree at virtually the same time from North Idaho College. He graduated NIC on May 17, and from BFHS on June 1.

Rickter goes 5-3 for Team Idaho at Junior Nationals Duals

Bonners Ferry wrestler Savannah Rickter competed for Team Idaho June 15-17 at the 2022 Junior Nationals Duals.

March storms push precip above average

The Kootenai River flowed high for most of April because of March precipitation inundating the Kootenai Basin.

IPNF issues county road closures

Coeur d’Alene, Idaho -- The Idaho Panhandle National Forests issued additional road closures on multiple Forest Service roads in Boundary and Bonner County for public health and safety due to flooding damage and unsafe conditions. Warmer weather, snowmelt and heavy spring rains are creating soft road surfaces and spring “break up” conditions on many Idaho Panhandle National Forests roads.

This Week in History - April 23, 2020

100 Years Ago

Interim president added to NIC lawsuit

A previously filed lawsuit now alleges that North Idaho College trustees lacked authority to hire interim president Greg South and that South has received “unjust enrichment” as a result.

Spruce Grouse: The gentle chicken of the forest

Last week I was on a photo trip journeying via country road 2509 to Spruce Lake when I came onto a fairly common site for late summer. It was a mother spruce grouse and three of her chicks who were almost fully grown.

Appeals court rules in cattle truck spill case

SANDPOINT — Idaho’s Court of Appeals is upholding the vacated judgment against a Canadian cattle truck driver accused of spilling a mixture of feces, urine and rainwater on U.S. Highway 95 in Boundary County.

Christmas tree well worth the cost

Boys I’m here to tell ya, don’t, do not, offer to take the little lady out hunting in the woods for a Christmas tree.  I’m here to tell ya that it’s a mistake and that you can avoid it if you just listen to me.

Night of Nativities to take place Dec. 2 and 3

The third annual “Night of Nativities” event will take place on Dec. 2 and 3 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Bonners Ferry. The event features hundreds of nativity scenes on display, as well as musical performances by a host of special guests. The festivities will occur from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 2, and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday.

'Capitol for a Day' program a success

By TOM GREENE and

Second Serve

By JIM ALBRECHT

Arrests renew interest in polygamy in Boundary County

In the scenic international region where Idaho’s Panhandle meets British Columbia, polygamy is a way of life for hundreds — the open secret that’s gone untouched by authorities until now.

Congressional delegation requests port of entry to return to pre-COVID hours

Idaho’s congressional delegation is calling for the Porthill Port of Entry to return to pre-COVID-19 hours now that travel restrictions are being lifted in Canada and to encourage cross-border commerce.

Valenzuela hired as sheriff's deputy

BONNERS FERRY — Boundary County Sheriff’s Deputy Michael Valenzuela joined the Sheriff’s Office in October 2018. Valenzuela previously spent almost 10 years with the Sandpoint Police Department where he wore many hats, including being a K-9 handler.

'Karma Bums' takes a road trip to Idaho

Portion of new adventure, thriller shot in Porthill

When the pandemic hit, Keon Hedayati had been shopping around a few scripts. But COVID shut everything down and money to shoot films was nowhere to be seen. It was then, the multi-hyphenate director, actor, and writer decided to go on a road trip — one that ended up in Porthill near the Canadian border.