Fire crews battle area fires

Almost 2,800 acres in the region have been burned in a handful of wildfires, with the largest being the Ridge Creek Fire, roughly 3 1/2 miles east of the northern tip of Hayden Lake. Fire danger in the region is rated as very high to extreme, prompting the implementation of Stage 2 fire restrictions in the state. Under these restrictions, open burning is prohibited, including campfires, stove fires and recreational fires.

ISC rules against Labrador’s ballot titles in open primary case

Justices ordered AG's office to rewrite ballot titles for election initiative

Supporters of the ballot initiative also argued that Labrador has a personal bias against the ballot initiative

Bonners Ferry wins back the Kootenai Cup

For the first time since 2013 and returning from a four-year COVID induced hiatus, Mirror Lake Golf Club won the Kootenai Cup over the Creston Golf Club for the 30th anniversary of the event.

A 'fair' amount of fun

The Boundary County Fair continues through Saturday, Aug. 12.

Local man warns of beetle and mistletoe infestation

After seeing signs of beetle infestation in his timber, a local man reached out to local resources for help.

Couple loses house in fire, community comes to support

A local couple was left homeless after a fire destroyed their Yakima Street home when a propane tank valve exploded due to the high temperatures.

OCR investigating Title IX complaint against BFHS

The Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, is investigating Boundary County School District on allegations of a Title IX complaint filed by a Sandpoint resident.

Bateman named Top 10 Defensive Lineman

Bonners Ferry High School senior Trey Bateman was named one of the Top 10 Defensive Lineman to watch out for in the 2023 football season by IdahoSports.com

Legals for August, 10 2023

Boundary County Calendar - Aug. 3-10, 2023

The events, activities and meetings taking place in Boundary County over the coming week.

College Notebook: Recognizing Nik Bertling, 3-time national qualifier and NAIA All-American pole vaulter

When Nik was just a sophomore at Bonners Ferry, he decided that he was going to try and pole vault at track and field practice one day.

Sew it, grow it, show it at the Boundary County Fair

Sew, you’ve spent all year growing the best veggies in the county.

A tale of two school districts

The difference money can make in education

A student’s zip code can make a big difference in their education. It can determine whether bonds and levies get passed and for how much, whether teachers will be highly paid, and whether students learn in new or outdated schools. It comes down to this: Some communities are wealthier than others, and are more willing and able to spend on education.

Legals for August, 3 2023

Fire danger rising quickly in region

As containment of the Consalus Fire increased to 70%, state officials advised that fire danger in most of the state is rated as very high to extreme. As of Tuesday, Idaho Department of Lands crews have fought 166 fires, with most being human-caused or investigated as possibly being human-caused.

'He's still alive'

Cd'A man swims out to save osprey battered by Canada geese

CDA man rescues osprey

Pearl Theater receives Innovia Grant

The Historic Pearl Theater is a recipient of a $20,000 grant from Innovia and the Equinox Foundation. The grant will go to expanding artistic impact in Boundary County for the 2023-24 season.

Kootenai River Run sees 169 participants

169 participants crossed the finish line at the Kootenai River Run/Walk on Saturday, July 22, 2023. The event, part of the Kootenai River Days, raises funds for scholarships for Bonners Ferry High School scholar-athletes who have been active in cross country or track.

Only property owners get to decide when to remove sign

It's time for the billboard to be changed, says one of the local residents and Trump haters in last week's Herald. Well, I disagree. The correct time to remove the billboard identifying this as "Trump country" is when the owner of the sign wants it removed, not a minute before.

Local kayaking duo breaks record and inducted to elite club

Boundary County kayaking duo and life partners Josh Friedman and Julie Kirk not only beat their best race time at the Yukon River Quest, a 444-mile race on the Yukon River, they also made history by being inducted into the Yukon River Quest Great River Club.