Volunteers sought for annual bird count

Jan Rose is looking for a few volunteers to help with the 110th Christmas Bird Count on Saturday, Jan. 2.

Idaho snowpack has water experts cautiously optimistic

However, conditions can change quickly, experts warn

Legals February 9, 2017

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Boundary County Commissioners will hold public hearing at 10:30 a.m., Monday, February 27, 2017, in the County Extension Office Annex Building located behind the Courthouse at 6447 Kootenai Street, Bonners Ferry, to accept public comment on a proposed Airport Overlay District Ordinance. If enacted, the ordinance would establish height and other development restrictions within the designated zones, and would require applicants for development permits to obtain approval from airport staff prior to submission of the application to planning and zoning. The deadline for written comment and material is 5:00 p.m., Monday, February 20, 2017. Written comment may be mailed to Boundary County Commissioners, P.O. Box 419, Bonners Ferry, Idaho 83805, faxed to the attention of Commissioners at (208) 267-7814, or emailed to commissioners@boundarycountyid.org. Written comment will be accepted at public hearing provided the material is read into the record. There may be five (5) minute limit per person on verbal testimony. Further information on this application is available for public review in the Boundary County Commissioners' Office, Room 28 of the Courthouse. Information is also available by calling (208) 267-7723. Anyone requiring special accommodation due to handicap or disability should contact the Commissioners' Office at least two (2) days prior to the hearing. BFH Legal 9610 February 9, 2017

ITD agrees to lower speed at Three Mile

BONNERS FERRY — After pressure to lower the speed limit through the Three Mile area, the Idaho Transportation Department is reducing the 60 mph speed zone to 55 mph on Highway 95.

P&Z defers to Commissioners on Owen Benjamin application

The Boundary County Planning and Zoning Commission has deferred a decision on Struggle Bear’s a conditional use permit (CUP) for existing additional primary single-family dwellings to county commissioners.

Kootenai exceeds flood stage; dam has little space left

BONNERS FERRY — When it rains it pours.

Rock Creek slide repairs continue on U.S. 95

BONNERS FERRY — Final repairs are beginning on U.S. 95 near Rock Creek north of Bonners Ferry to address the failing slope, depending on weather and the completion of the contractor’s other slide repairs at milepost 498 near Naples.

Get a grip: Loosen up on the club for better swing

Proper grip pressure is a key component of a fundamentally sound golf swing.

U.S. 95 maintenance set north of Bonners Ferry

The road work, which will run through June 8-11, will close lanes of traffic on the highway as crews repair the road surface in two areas, officials said.

McArthur Lake project paving to start

Starting Monday morning, Aug. 28, Idaho Transportation Department will begin paving a temporary adjacent road, also known as a shoo-fly, as part of ongoing construction for the U.S. 95 McArthur Lake project.

Idaho pushes for grizzly delisting

Fish and Wildlife Service considering options for restoring protected bears to the Bitterroot ecosystem

The settlement stems from litigation over Idaho’s petition for grizzly bear delisting that was submitted in March 2022 and denied by the Fish and Wildlife Service in February 2023.

County and cities discuss local issues, possible solutions

Boundary County commissioners and Bonners Ferry and Moyie Springs city council members met in a joint meeting Monday to discuss local issues and explore possible solutions.

Ten tips for catching Idaho’s biggest fish this summer

Idaho is home to trophy-sized fish, and here's how to improve your odds of catching one

Summer is here and many anglers are getting on the water and hoping to catch the big one that doesn’t get away.

Bicyclists will fall for the new WaCanId international bike ride

BONNERS FERRY — Just as autumn colors are coming into their peak, bicyclists will take to the quiet byways of the renowned International Selkirk Loop for an inaugural five-day bike tour dubbed the WaCanId Ride.

Militia

Your Boundary County Militia, the 21st Battalion of Light Foot, has been busy as of late.

Spring is here and so is a lot of fishing opportunity

If you're looking for a good way to kick off spring, look no further. Over 33,000 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) rainbow trout will be stocked in the Panhandle Region in May.

Three Badger girl wrestlers named district champs, off to state

Badger girl wrestling took second at the Division I & II District Wrestling Championships by one point, with three Bonners Ferry wrestlers taking first and earning the title district champion and four Badgers advancing to state this weekend.

Pride and honor plays big in varsity win

The varsity Badgers football team took the Lumberjacks in an exciting 32 to 31 win at St. Maries Friday. This brings their record to 1 and 3.

Writer should support Forest Legacy Program

This is in response to the editorial by Bob Vickaryous in the Nov. 19 issue of The Bonners Ferry Herald.

Court Reports

Abeyta Lawrence X, born 1960, charged with felony attempted strangulation by BFPD on July 21.