WRESTLING SEASON PREVIEW: Large turnout, girls team grows

This year, 31 boys and 11 girls have turned out to wrestle for Bonners Ferry.

Badger cheer squad goes co-ed

The Bonners Ferry cheer team is preparing for competition season and is now co-ed with two boys coming out to cheer.

Kiosks enhance winter access information

Idaho Department of Lands and Idaho Parks and Recreation recently teamed up to build and install kiosks in the region to post information on winter access on endowment lands.

GIRLS BASKETBALL SEASON PREVIEW: Badger girls tiny, but mighty team

Badger girl basketball has seen a decrease in players coming out, but that doesn’t phase Bonners Ferry coach Mike Crowley.

$53 million property value error to delay tax notices

Some taxing districts are affected by the mistake

A typo resulting in a multimillion dollar property value assessment error is expected to affect multiple taxing districts in Kootenai County and delay the distribution of property tax notices.

'Operation Snowstorm' intercepts mailed drugs in Wallace

Investigation revealed drugs mailed from California were sent to Wallace

VanGesen Announces candidacy for Boundary County Sheriff

Jon VanGesen, 54, of Naples, is entering the race for Boundary County Sheriff.

Boundary County Calendar - Nov. 16-23, 2023

The events, activities and meetings taking place in Boundary County over the coming week.

Why we celebrated Idaho veterans Nov. 11

It may be common knowledge that Veterans Day was originally called Armistice Day. Why we celebrate veterans on November 11 may be less known. According to the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD), “World War I officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919. However, the fighting ended about seven months before that when the Allies and Germany put into effect an armistice on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month.” Therefore, November 11 became recognized as Armistice Day.

From the Archives - Nov. 16, 2023

This Week in History - 100 Years Ago: "A deal was closed last Thursday whereby the Bonner Bakery was sold by Leo Buteau to John Chervenell of Northport, Wash. Mr. Chervenell has had 22 years experience as a baker and has been in business at Northport for five years. He plans to add new equipment to Bonner Bakery, including an electric oven."

This Week in History - Nov. 16, 2023

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

Care-N-Share program needs community's help

The Care-N-Share program needs your help. The program got its start in 1981, when Linda Lederhos was working at the Panhandle Health Clinic and was given some toys from a contest.

Advocating for women, families isn't a partisan issue

Recently, the Scott Herndon-led Bonner County Republican Central Committee distributed a fundraising newsletter titled "Democrats that Deceive," in which he highlights my personal and business support for Idaho Moms, Good Government Bulldogs, North Idaho Voter Services, Jim Woodward and Steve Johnson.

Herdon: Pointing out backers isn't bashing

A recent letter writer asked why the Bonner County Republican Central Committee sent an email “bashing” the local “Idaho Moms PAC."

Veteran Profile: Dean Larry Hosterman

Dean Larry Hosterman enlisted in the United States Navy 17 years old in 1960.

Community celebrates local veterans’ service

Community members and veterans came out in full force at the local Veterans Day remembrance tribute on Saturday, Nov. 11.

Executive session recordings raise questions

Bonner County commissioners voted Tuesday to seek further clarification on a protection order against Commissioner Steve Bradshaw filed earlier this year by Commissioner Asia Williams. The vote came after a deputy was found to be recording executive sessions.

Veterans earn a wide variety of services

Idaho's Veterans Services officers are tasked with helping the state's veterans access the services they have earned.

Valor: A Tribute to Veterans

Honoring those who serve.

The Gaffield family, serving generationally

Both sides of the Gaffield family have served for generations across the U.S. military branches.