Legals for January, 16 2025

New sheriff in town

Kramer, Stephens out, Stolley, Zimmerman in

Travis Stolley was sworn in as Boundary County sheriff Monday on Jan. 13 to fill the position formerly held for two terms by Dave Kramer, who is retiring after 50 years of local service.

Bonners Ferry expands rental market with new duplexes

As the nation’s housing costs continue rising, Boundary County remains relatively stable.

Affordable new duplexes have hit the market in Bonners Ferry, adding to the area’s growing list of renter-friendly developments, as much of Idaho faces inflated housing costs.

Entrants encouraged to participate in upcoming spelling bee

Free registration offered before Dec. 31 for character-building program

The Idaho Character Foundation announced Wednesday the Inland Northwest Spelling Bee will be held at 9 a.m. Feb. 8 in North Idaho College's Schuler Performing Arts Center.

Gov. Little opens Idaho's legislative session with State of the State

School choice, an investment in the state’s natural resources and expanded efforts to address the state’s housing needs were some of the key issues highlighted in Monday’s opening of the legislative session.

Little proposes $50 million for private school expenses

Idaho Gov. Brad Little kicked off the state’s 2025 legislative session Monday by proposing new tax cuts, increased funding for public schools and spending taxpayer dollars on tuition at private schools.

Idaho governor calls for funding for public schools, tax cuts and investments in wildfire fighting

Gov. Brad Little outlines budget, policy priorities in annual State of the State address

Boundary County Calendar - Jan. 9-19, 2025

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

NIC Workforce Training expands to Sandpoint

Programs tackle demands for skilled health care workers, commercial truck drivers

The North Idaho College Workforce Training Center is bringing training programs closer to home for residents of Bonner and Boundary counties.

LOCAL NOTES: Hall coaches UVU to wins over Oregon State, California Baptist

LOCAL NOTES: Hall coaches UVU to wins over Oregon State, California Baptist

PREP WRESTLING: Liermann, Pope impressive at Western Montana Invitational

PREP WRESTLING: Liermann, Pope impressive at Western Montana Invitational

Legals for January, 9 2025

This Week in History - Jan. 8, 2025

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

From the Archives - Jan. 8, 2025

"In this week's issue of the Herald we commence the publication of a new feature known the nation over as the Crossword Puzzle.... in 1924 the world was scratching its head over the Crossword Puzzle. Everybody's doing it, and we don't want the Herald's readers to miss the sport. The world has suddenly gone crazy over the puzzles. On trains, in cars and on the streets dignified men talk about them and compare notes. Children do them with their homework and mothers do them after the children have gone to bed."

Dabbs murder trial underway

The two-week jury trial of Shannon Dabbs, accused of killing his wife and setting their house on fire in 2020, began on Jan. 6 at the Boundary County Courthouse.

Upcoming events at The Pearl.

The Pearl Theater has always been the venue to see concerts and plays in Bonners Ferry, but the theater is expanding programs to include a wider variety of events. Events you can now find at the Pearl include groups, workshops, a drum circle, karaoke and much more.

Bonners Ferry Gun Club Winter League Begins

January 5, 2025 (Bonners Ferry, ID) The Bonners Ferry Gun Club (BFGC) and the Duke's Claybusters High School trap team kicked off their league season with a soft opening this week, with the start of the 8-week Spokesman-Review Trapshoot.

This Week in History - Jan. 2, 2025

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

Boundary County Calendar - Jan. 2-12, 2025

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

Jean 'Ginger' Lawrence, 91

Ginger Lawrence passed away peacefully at the age of 91 on Christmas Day, 2024.