From the Archives - May 30, 2024

May 4, 1974, was the opening day for Expo ’74 World’s Fair in Spokane, Wash. The Bonners Ferry Herald ran two photos with a caption saying Merle Brown was taking his draft horses, used for horse logging, to Spokane. It was his plan to "pull a passenger wagon from the Davenport Hotel in downtown Spokane to the World’s Fair site.”

This Week In History - May 30, 2024

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

Kootenai Tribe selected for Esto Perpetua Award

The Kootenai Tribe of Idaho is among those being honored by the Idaho State Historical Society as a recipient of the Esto Perpetua Award. Now in its 25th year, the society recognizes efforts to preserve, promote, and educate the state's residents about Idaho's past. This year's ceremony will be held June 6.

2024 legislative session saw many successes

District 1 legislators discuss local issues, legislation, and concerns in the weekly Notes From Boise column.

County Clerk reflects on primary, thanks poll workers

It takes a lot of time and coordination to make Election Day run smoothly, Boundary County Clerk Glenda Poston said in reviewing the May 21 primary election.

Wellness Tea Bar and Bistro celebrate first year anniversary

A local family is transforming a historic building into a health- focused tea bar and bistro in downtown Bonners Ferry.

Moyie extends emergency order

The city has extended its emergency declaration for another 60 days due, saying more time was needed to repair the waterline, which caused a landslide on March 23. An emergency declaration expires after 60 days, and so a second declaration was necessary.

Legals for May, 30 2024

Freeze warning until tommorrow

Summer may be here, but so is the cold as temperatures are expected to drop as low as 32 degrees until Thursday morning around 8 a.m. throughout the north Idaho Panhandle and eastern Washington.

National spelling bee run ends in Round 3 for North Idaho student

'Tirthankara' takes out Van Hill

In February, Amiah spelled the winning word, "stimuli," at the North Idaho Spelling Bee, earning a gold trophy, $1,000 and a trip to the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C.

COLLEGE NOTEBOOK: Davis wins NAIA National Decathlon Championship

Davis placed second in six events in order to get the job done.

Public invited to comment on proposed changes to Idaho Special Education Manual

The Idaho Department of Education is inviting the public to comment on proposed changes to the state’s Special Education Manual.

Local artists invited to join studio tour

Local artists have until Friday, June 1, to sign up as one of the stopes for the invited Boundary County Artist Studio Tour, a self-guided art tour coming in September.

Jury awards $1.1 million to drag performer

A jury has awarded more than $1.1 million in damages to the drag performer who sued a blogger for defamation.

7Bee Podcast: Brings back community events series

The 7Bee Podcast, a joint Bonners Ferry Herald and Bonner County Daily Bee podcast, covers the Memorial Day Observances and Parades in Bonners Ferry and Sandpoint.

Ketner named new PHD director

Ketner began his work with PHD in 2001, serving in the Environmental & Health Protection Division.

BCSD negotiation meetings May 28-29 canceled

The Boundary County School District staff negotiation meetings for May 28-29 have been canceled.

Defense rests in defamation case

The defense rested Thursday in the defamation trial of blogger Summer Bushnell.

Sandpoint Renaissance Faire seeking volunteers

The Sandpoint Renaissance Faire is actively looking for more volunteers to help with various parts of the set up, break down, and during the two-day event taking place next month.

That's a moray: Eel pulled from Lake Coeur d'Alene

Dead eel found in Lake Coeur d'Alene

As you might have guessed, the tropical, saltwater fish was dead.