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From The Archives - Dec. 16, 2021
December 16, 2021 1 a.m.

From The Archives - Dec. 16, 2021

A Christmas pyramid (German: Weihnachtspyramide) is a Christmas decoration from Germany. Decorated with Christmas figures such as angels, trees, and wise men, it has a 'pyramid' frame with candle holders. In the center of the pyramid is a carousel with a propeller at the top, which is driven by warm air from lit candles. As the heat rises from the candles, the carousel spins.

September 21, 2023 1 a.m.

Open primaries gives people a choice

Since its August launch, the Idahoans for Open Primaries ballot initiative has had unprecedented voter support. The measure is designed to 1) increase freedom of choice and 2) elect responsive officials.

A Boundary County new resident starter kit
October 22, 2020 1 a.m.

A Boundary County new resident starter kit

Many people are moving to our great part of the world, whether it is because of the lifestyle, the recreational opportunities, property opportunities, politics, relatives, friends, and the list can go on and on, welcome….unless you are running from the law… then your welcome kit will consist of special bracelets and lodging at the Sheriff’s Office.

July 9, 2020 1 a.m.

Bear raids continue in county

BONNERS FERRY — Boundary County Sheriff’s Office reported Tuesday that an unknown bear had raided an unsecured pig food storage near Three Mile Junction at 7:17 p.m.

June 7, 2013 9 a.m.

Selkirk griz proposed for NCDE delisting

BONNERS FERRY — If and when the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem (NCDE) grizzly bear population is delisted, the Selkirk/Cabinet grizzly bear population may be included.

January 19, 2012 4:38 a.m.

Bonner County to host caribou meeting at Coolin

SANDPOINT — Bonner County commissioners are meeting with U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service officials on Jan. 24 to discuss the designation of critical habitat for caribou in the southern Selkirk Mountains.

July 26, 2013 9 a.m.

Hwy. 95 needs minor, major work

BONNERS FERRY — Three major improvements in the last 15 years have significantly decreased crashes on highways in the county.

August 16, 2018 1 a.m.

School district lists free, reduced price meals policy

Bonners Ferry High School, Boundary County Middle School, and Mt. Hall Elementary:

March 21, 2019 1 a.m.

Social media rumors cause nearly 200 students to miss a day of school

BONNERS FERRY — Rumors on social media can spread like wildfire, and cause catastrophic results in a short period of time.

February 23, 2017 midnight

KVRI looks at past restoration projects, plans for the future

BONNERS FERRY — The Kootenai Valley Resource Initiative (KVRI) convened for its monthly meeting on Monday, Feb. 13. One of the highlights from Monday night’s meeting was a presentation by Forester Kevin Knauth focusing on the CFLRP program that the Forest Service and the KVRI is currently implementing.

Supt. Scoop: Vote
March 9, 2017 midnight

Supt. Scoop: Vote

Dear Parents & Guardians,

Red, White, & Blue, This Fair’s For You
March 14, 2024 1 a.m.

Red, White, & Blue, This Fair’s For You

The Boundary County Fair may not be taking place until late summer, but organizing and fundraising for the event has already started. Among those efforts are supporter and sponsorship opportunities for 2024, fair officials said.

January 31, 2022 1:41 p.m.

Free N95 face masks now available at some pharmacies in Washington

Up to three face masks are available for every person in the United States.

Support policies that enhance environment, economy
August 31, 2023 1 a.m.

Support policies that enhance environment, economy

Idaho is fortunate to be home to some of our nation’s most unique landscapes and vast natural resources. I am dedicated to protecting our environment in a manner that ensures the vitality of our forests and rangelands, protects the rights of property owners and addresses the economic needs of our rural communities.

Grizzly bear damages beehive near Porthill
May 28, 2020 1 a.m.

Grizzly bear damages beehive near Porthill

PORTHILL — A year ago, in May 2019, Darcy and Mandy Lammers experienced livestock loss due to a grizzly bear who killed lambs, and a few miles away from the Lammers’ ranch, another resident lost some sheep.

Baseball team places third at state
May 26, 2011 8:36 a.m.

Baseball team places third at state

Wilson wins 2 games for the Badgers

April 22, 2010 9 p.m.

BADGERS SPLIT WITH JACKS

The Bonners Ferry Badgers traveled to Lumberjack country last Saturday for a baseball doubleheader and came away with a split decision. 

April 23, 2008 9 p.m.

Baseball team on winning streak

Bonners Ferry High School baseball team got back to its winning ways, sweeping the Sandpoint junior varsity team 8-3 and 13-1 Friday.

Granola Morning Rolls
June 7, 2018 1 a.m.

Granola Morning Rolls

Granola Morning Rolls

1967: Trapper Peak Fire
August 24, 2017 1 a.m.

1967: Trapper Peak Fire

It was a hot, dry Aug. 11 in 1967 when a violent thunderstorm roared across the Northwest, a storm full of crackling lightning, rolling thunder, and no rain in sight. By Aug. 12, three fires had broken out on Trapper Peak in Boundary County, and plumes of smoke marked the beginning of fires that would consume the tinder dry forest floor vegetation, and spread into the towering trees. Once the three fires merged, in rough, granitic terrain, six or seven hours hike from the nearest road, what has come to be known as the Trapper Peak Fire took off with fury.