Eastport 4th a terrific time

The Hall Mountain Volunteer Fire Department and Auxiliary put on a great parade and potluck.

USFS pile burning update

According to Boundary County Public Information Officer Michael Meier, U.S. Forest Service personnel will be checking existing burns in the Twenty Mile area as smoke is still visible from Bonners Ferry. Please also note that smoke may still be visible from the Camp Nine, Eastport and Snow Creek area spot burning sites.

Evan Miles Gatherers

Evan Miles Gatherers, 53, passed away on Dec. 28, 2012, at his home in Bonners Ferry, Idaho.

Work to begin on Moyie River bridges

Drivers traveling to and from Canada through the port of entry at Eastport, can expect delays  as repair work begins Monday, July 11 on the Moyie River bridges, the Idaho Transportation Department announced.

Free Crime Prevention Night

Crime Prevention Night: Boundary County Sheriff Dave Kramer, and his crime prevention specialists, will be putting on a Crime Prevention Night on March 15, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Moyie City Council room. The training is free and open to the public. They plan on offering the same training on later dates in the Naples and Eastport areas.

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.

Man drowns in Moyie River

BONNERS FERRY — U.S. Border Patrol pulled a male subject from the Moyie River in Eastport around 5:15 p.m. on May 22, according to Boundary County Sheriff Chief Deputy Richard Stephens. It was the second drowning in the river in two weeks.

Eastport marks Independence Day with parade

EASTPORT — On the Fourth of July, 2018, Boundary County residents came together in celebration of the signing of the Declaration of Independence 242 years ago, which signified the birth of the newly independent country, the United States of America.

Fatal accident on U.S. 95

BONNERS FERRY — A fatal accident occurred on U.S. 95, milepost 529, approximately nine miles south of Eastport, on Dec. 31 at 4:26 p.m., blocking the highway for about five hours.

Alberta man racks up drug charges at Port of Entry

An Alberta man is facing charges after he was allegedly caught at the Eastport port of entry with LSD, marijuana and ketamine earlier this month.

Fun on the Fourth

TRUDY DAY Correspondents

Greetings from Eastport.

From the Archives - Feb. 2, 2023

"John O'Hogge, had several gold/copper mines in the area [near Eastport] - explaining the naming of the two mountains on each side of the port - Hogue (O'Hogge) Mountain and Copper Ridge. The "east port" consisted of three log cabins and a number of tents. Supplies were purchased at the general store in King's Gate." Small Towns, Big Dreams

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Dorothy Ann (Dee) Parr, 60

Dorothy Ann (Dee) Parr, 60, passed away on Nov. 13, 2012, at her home. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, at 1 p.m. in the Trinity Lutheran Church in Bonners Ferry, Idaho.

Citizens help catch poachers

By GREG JOHNSON

Eastport News

Greetings from Eastport.

Where are our Creston neighbors?

In efforts to encourage Canadian commerce from Creston, British Columbia, to return to pre-pandemic level the Boundary County Economic Development Council is advocating for the Porthill port of entry to return to pre-COVID-19 hours.

Randall “Randy” Wade Parish, 54

Randall “Randy” Wade Parish, 54, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008, in Starbuck, Wash.

Eastport News

Greetings from Eastport.