Wrestling Club takes flight

Bonners Ferry Wrestling Club took flight this past season as Eli Richards, Kyle Smith, Evan Barajas, Jake Summerfield, Jackson Rickter, Austin Madden, Dalton Regehr, Jessie Sandelin, Maddox Mertwieller, Chance madden, Marcus Regehr, and Andrew Sandelin bringing home over 27 medals from the Idaho Kids State folkstyle, freestyle and Greco wrestling tournament. Kyle Smith took first in all 3 styles becoming a Triple Crown winner in the schoolboy 128 lb. division, Andrew Sandelin received his award from being a triple crown winner the year before.

City proclaims support for law enforcement

BONNERS FERRY — Councilman Ron Smith, presented a proclamation in support of law enforcement at the July 23 city council meeting, which passed unanimously. Smith began to passionately detail why local law enforcement needed the proclamation in a time of backlash at police.

Officials share Boundary County DMV updates

Online Renewals? Why are there different totals on my renewal notice?

Shotgun and drugs lead to arrests

BONNERS FERRY — Two individuals were arrested after a shotgun and drugs were found following an alleged incident at Bonners Ferry High School.

Canadian government to reclaim flooded land

From the Bonners

Steven Ray Gorton

Steven Ray Gorton died suddenly on Feb. 4, 2023.

Defamation trial begins for blogger sued by Coeur d'Alene drag performer

Jurors watched two recordings of Posey’s performance, each taken from a slightly different vantage point.

Rep. Fulcher committed to serving Boundary County

I am here to represent you and stand up for Idaho values like limited government, fiscal responsibility and the wise use of our natural resources.

Barrel racing

The first ever Bonners Ferry Summer Barrel Series lasted eight long weeks with $800 total added to all the open races and payout of $2700 plus, in just cash, plus the 10 buckles and numerous other awards.

Judge rebukes Kohberger defense team for juror phone survey

May 14 hearing for arguments on whether to move murder trial could be delayed

Kohberger, 29, is accused of killing four U of I students in November 2022. Prosecutors plan to seek the death penalty if a jury convicts him, though a date trial has yet to be set.

Badgers pressure Royals winning season opener

Girls basketball overwhelmed North Idaho Chistian with a full court press resulting in 27 steals and a 45-16 victory.

This Day in Bonners Ferry History

100 Year

Zita Pace, 75

Zita Pace passed away on Oct. 6, 2023, 10 days after a stroke on Tuesday, Sept 26.

BPA seeking scoping comments for KNWR floodplain reconnection project

The Bonneville Power Administration is seeking comments to help determine issues that should be addressed in an environmental review for the Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge floodplain reconnection project.

NIC ordered to turn over Swayne report

A judge ordered North Idaho College to turn over an investigative report to college president Nick Swayne by 5 p.m. Monday.

This Week in History - March 30, 2023

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

Masks help us protect our friends, neighbors

In the March 4, 2021, Bonners Ferry Herald, regarding mask burning, Heather Scott says, "Why should government doctors force us to wear face masks?" The answer is obvious - to help protect others.

The human impact of a changing climate

It is important to begin by understanding the difference between climate and weather.  According to NOAA, climate refers to the long-term average of weather patterns in a particular region, while weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions such as temperature, precipitation, and wind.

Naples Elementary Newsletter

Dear Naples Families,

Bertling running as write-in for commissioner

Boundary County Commissioner Tim Bertling has decided to throw his hat in the ring and run as a write-in for the general election after losing the GOP nomination to Steve Fioravanti in the May primary.