Safety first this St. Patrick’s Day

Don’t test your luck this St. Patty’s Day, plan for a sober ride home.

2024 DYW participants 1-3 unveiled

The first three participants of this years Bonners Ferry Distinguished Young Women program have been announced.

Seventh grade hoops still undefeated, 6-0

The Boundary County Middle School seventh grade boys basketball team are undefeated at 6-0 with only two more games until districts.

Boundary County Calendar - March 14-24, 2024

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

Boundary County Court Records - March 14, 2024

Boundary Court Records for the Week of March 14, 2024.

Legals for March, 14 2024

Legals for March, 14 2024

Submit business reviews for visitor guide

The Herald team is asking you to submit reviews of your favorite local businesses for the 2024 Boundary Visitor's Guide, to be published in June. Business owners are also encouraged to share their reviews.

Doctor: Death scene was staged

Kendy Howard’s death “bears the hallmarks of a staged crime scene,” doctors said in court Friday.

Athol woman didn’t die from gunshot, medical examiner says

Police and death investigators said Kendy Howard’s death appeared suspicious from the beginning.

Trump overwhelmingly wins Boundary County and Idaho

Despite heavy snow, voters lined up outside the Boundary County Middle School to vote at the Republican Presidential Caucus on Saturday, March 2.

First time in school history, Badgers return home with state champion

For the first time in school history, the Bonners Ferry boys basketball team has brought home the state title.

Legislative session proving unexpectedly busy

What started as a slow session has quickly become one of our busiest in recent memory. As of the end of last week, we have already introduced roughly 100 more bills than last year, with 140 more than last year being prepared by our bill drafting office. At the end of this week, the afternoon committees in the House have been closed down for bill introductions and any new bill proposals are required to be introduced by one of the privileged morning committees or by the Ways and Means Committee.

Woodward is the right choice for North Idaho

Idaho legislators, I am sorry you didn't think of this. You have created a situation where babies cannot be born in Bonner County. While you probably did not consider the repercussions of your "trigger law," you have caused hardship on families who just want to give birth to their children in the safest way possible.

Vote Woodward for Idaho Senate

The upcoming Republican primary election on May 21 is an important one for Idahoans because whoever wins the race for the senate seat will be on the ballot in the November general election and will most likely win the seat.

March is Women's History Month

So why am I, an old man, writing about Women's History Month? Excellent question and after reading this you might have a small peek at the answer. In 1980, then-President Jimmy Carter designated March 8 as National Women's Week. Congress in 1987 designated the month of March, Women's History Month, and every president since has continued that designation. March 8 is also International Women's Day. Below is a little history of remarkable and influential women from the past and present.

This Week in History - March 7, 2024

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

From the Archives - March 7, 2024

This Week in History ~ 100 years ago (1924): "Cow Creek School and all the furniture and books in the building were destroyed by fire between nine and ten o'clock Monday night."

Boundary County Calendar - March 7-17, 2024

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Proposed firearms bill draws concern

A firearms bill being heard by the Senate State Affairs Committee would add a level of “nuance” to state statute, according to its author. However, critics dispute Herndon’s contention, saying the bill could jeopardize their property rights allowed under a lease and could put such events as the Festival at Sandpoint at risk.