This Week In Bonners Ferry History

100 Years Ago

Letter to the Editor

On Feb. 8, Kris Johnson will be speaking at the cattle association meeting in Sandpoint on the topic of climate change and environmental sustainability related to beef production. This concern can easily be proven to be bull ...

Will Rep. Scott stand up for our initiative rights?

Senate Bill 1110 is legislation that rewrites Idaho’s Constitution.

Local candidates discuss everything from economy to land issues

More than 50 people attended the candidate forum at Chic-N-Chop on Oct. 14 and candidates running for both local and state offices attended to answer questions.

Badger's cheer team is busy, places in state competition

The Badgers cheer team is sending four cheerleaders to the state competition on March 19 at the Idaho Ford Center in Nampa.

Woodward announces candidacy for L1 Senate seat

Former state Sen. Jim Woodward has announced plans to seek a return to the Legislative District 1 Idaho Senate seat.

Road project may close alleys

Bonners Ferry makes run at cross country success

BONNERS FERRY — This year is the fourth consecutive year that Tyler Warner has been coaching the Badger cross country team. As a former Badger himself, and now teacher at BFHS, assuming the coach position from his high school coach seemed only natural.

'Practice until you can’t get it wrong,' first responder ice training motto

While they haven’t had to rescue anyone who has fallen through the ice in the past couple of years, local rescue and law enforcement crews want to be prepared just in case.

Kootenai River Run brings the fun, raises funds for scholarships

BONNERS FERRY — “Running is such a great activity because you just need a good pair of shoes... and go,” said Karen Pflasterer. She and her husband, John Pflasterer, along with their dog, Cooper, completed the 5K 2017 Kootenai River Run on Saturday, July 1.

No answers after Spirit Lake shooting

More than week after a woman died amid an “officer-involved shooting” in Spirit Lake, city and county officials remain tight-lipped.

NIC releases Macomber report

A report issued by North Idaho College attorney Art Macomber recommended that trustees nullify President Nick Swayne’s employment contract due to an open meeting law violation that allegedly occurred the day Swayne was hired.

Legals for April, 18 2024

Local liquor sales up fourfold from one year ago

September’s sales at the state liquor store in Bonners Ferry increased four times more than the state average for the same time period last year.

New church brings controversy to area

BONNERS FERRY — New to Bonners Ferry, the Lordship Church is part of the American Redoubt, which boasts free church, supports homeschooling, patriotism, and the literal translation of biblical doctrine.

Woodward is experienced, dedicated to community

We have conservative Republican senator in Jim Woodward — who is an excellent candidate for re-election

Bonner County delays PHD defunding proposal

Bonner County commissioners table controversial proposal to defund the Panhandle Health District for imposing a mask mandate meant to slow the spread of novel coronavirus

Traveling back in time: This day in Bonners Ferry history

100 Year

NAMI Far North sets sights on new 'Clubhouse'

Facility will provide recovery-based programs in region

To kickstart efforts, a fundraiser for the Sand Creek Clubhouse is planned for Feb. 29 at the Heartwood Center in Sandpoint. The event, which will be held from 6-7:30 p.m., will include refreshments, presentations from a Clubhouse international representative, and a special guest appearance from Evergreen Clubhouse members in Spokane, the next closest facility.

How can we protect ourselves from crime?

BONNERS FERRY — Great question: requires complex, multi-layered answers.