North Bench Fire fundraiser a success

As a result of the Pistol Range Day and the Boundary County Fair booth, North Bench Volunteer Fire Department raised about $2,000, making it possible for the department to pick up a used brush truck from Idaho Department of Lands for $3,000. This Type 4 truck will greatly increase the capacity of the current brush truck from 250 gallons to 750 gallons and has a foam tank as well. Because of the success of these recent fundraising events the acquisition of this unit will not only help those living in the North Bench area, but all of Boundary County because of the mutual aid agreements in place with most fire departments.

UI Boundary County variety trials and field day is June 28

The 2018 University of Idaho Variety Trials and Field Day will be held Thursday, June 28, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Houck Farms, 5285 Farm to Market Road, Bonners Ferry.

This Week In Boundary County History

100 Years Ago

All shook up: Earthquake felt in Boundary County

BONNERS FERRY — As if the community was not already shook up with the COVID-19 pandemic, a magnitude 6.5 earthquake 45 miles west of Challis gave Boundary County residents a brief bumpy ride shortly before 5 p.m. on Tuesday.

Boundary County government restricts physical access

Boundary County began restricting physical access of members of the public to government offices on March 20, and will continue until further notice.

U.S. 95 project resumes through Bonners Ferry

BONNERS FERRY — Work is ramping up on the U.S. 95 reconstruction project in town.

Badgers strike Stags, 3-0

The Badgers struck first and kept up the pace to defeat the Deer Park Stags in a non league contest on Dec. 6.

Choose Colson, Bohachek for library board

Lee Colson and Aaron Bohachek have stood through fire, proving their worth by restoring order to BCL, which is efficiently staffed and fully reopened. At this time, we cannot afford to lose their experience, honesty or integrity.

Rocks in the Selkirks aren't all the same

Bonners Ferry to go light speed with fiber optics

BONNERS FERRY — The future of Bonners Ferry is looking bright. The kind of bright that comes from fiber optic cable.

Field notes, nature journals help chronicle memories

Field notes and nature journaling capture personal remembrances of time spent outdoors.

Spectacular views from the Shorty Peak Lookout

Waking up on top of a mountain as the horizon turns orange with nothing blocking the view is an amazing sight--especially from the comfort of a bed within four walls.

Boundary County Middle School is in the spirit!

Boundary County Middle School is already three eighths of the way through the year and this has been a very positive one so far. Students and staff alike are breathing well, staying busy, and looking forward to keeping the momentum going.

Letter to the Editor: “Wake UP! Stand Up! Don't be Bullied by the ITD”

Wake up! Stand up! Don’t be bullied by ITD!

Moyie Springs, Idaho Forest Group working on easement

Moyie Springs is working with Idaho Forestry Group on a new easement to access the city’s wells by a different route following a failure to the city’s main water line.

Bonners Ferry Community Orchestra performing folk festival May 19

As conductor and music director for the Bonners Ferry Community Orchestra, I’d like to share with you the inspiration for our upcoming concert on Sunday, May 19.

Bill benefits region's water management

Kootenai Basin Adjudication is expected to take five years, cost $3.25 million

Two bills approved by the Idaho Legislature are expected to enhance water management in the state, Idaho Water Resource Board officials said following its March 29 meeting. The first bill, House Bill 687, would allow the Idaho Department of Water Resources to petition a District Court judge to commence a water rights adjudication in North Idaho's Kootenai River Basin.

Experience local art at your pace

Take a trip through Boundary County and see the works of several local artists with a free, self-guided tour next month of some of the artist studios.

Recreationists can help reduce conflicts on Idaho Fish and Game properties

With summer in full swing, the desire to get outside and enjoy all Idaho has to offer grows strong. With a renewed recreation focus and a growing population, publicly accessible lands in North Idaho are seeing a lot of use.

Missing mushroom picker recovered after 4 days

A lost mushroom picker was safely located Saturday morning in the Smith Creek area after four days without food and water.