‘Today, I hope …’

Today I hope you’ll join with me in acknowledging guys like my sometimes not-so-lucky friend ‘John’. John wouldn’t hurt a housefly but one afternoon he tangled with the wrong guy and fell victim to robbery and minor bodily injury. John was homeless, lived on the street and usually carried his entire earthly possessions in a bedroll over his left shoulder. That is, until this other guy took possession by force. Whoosh, they were gone. Loss of his worldly goods and a black eye too, seemed hardly fair.

Heigel thanks community for support

I would like to thank all those that supported and helped me accomplish my Eagle Project; the handicapped access at the Kenny Mendenhall football stadium.

Library director announces resignation

Boundary County Library Director Kimber Glidden announced her resignation, effective Sept. 10, on social media on Tuesday.

Shiloh Rising performs at Bonner's Books

BONNERS FERRY — At Bonner’s Books Friday evening the mood was set with low light and lots of bookshelves for Shiloh Rising’s performance titled “Welcome Home-From Our Hearts to Yours.”

Lilly Figgins

Lilly Figgins, 84, left us to be once again in the loving arms of her husband, Joe, on Nov. 16, 2012.

Charles Huff, 79

Voters should 'West Bonner' extremist candidates in November

The voters of West Bonner County School District (WBCSD) are still working to clean up the wreckage caused to their school system by a board of trustees inspired by the Idaho Freedom Foundation (IFF). A low turnout election in 2021 resulted in a three-person school board majority that seemed to be intent on turning the WBCSD schools into right-wing indoctrination mills. Among other things, the board tanked the district’s finances, caused havoc with the schools and turned a deaf ear to parents’ concerns.

Lorain Elizabeth Niemiec

On March 7, 2014 beloved mother Lorain Elizabeth Niemiec went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior. Graveside services were held on Friday, March 14, 2014 at the Grandview Cemetery in Bonners Ferry, Idaho.

Family helped to thrive, not just survive, during the pandemic

Local Family Helped to Thrive—Not Just Survive During the Pandemic

Robin Butler

Robin Butler lost her courageous battle with cancer on June 9, 2007 at the Community Hospital in Bonners Ferry, Idaho. A celebration of her life will be held on July 21, 2007 at 10 a.m. at the Wellspring Community Center.

Veronica Mae Abraham, 25

Veronica Mae Abraham, 25, passed away on Feb. 7, 2014, as a result of a fire at her Bonners Ferry Home.

Kenneth A. (Kenny) Brunger, 60

Kenneth A. (Kenny) Brunger, 60 of Bonners Ferry, died April 1, 2012, following a brief illness.

Amelia 'Amy' McQuilkin, 82

Amelia (Amy) Helen McQuilkin, 82, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025.

Dixon is solutions-oriented thinker, man of integrity

Idaho House 1B race

Doggy Doo changing hands

BONNERS FERRY — Those people who choose to own cats and dogs know that just like their owners, a good spa and haircut makes the day bright, and one comes out looking and feeling refreshed. Taking pets to the groomer is also healthy for them, they get a bath and a haircut, and nails trimmed.

Gullible makes the world go round

Gullible makes the world go round

Letter to the Editor: School Superintendent

SUPERINTENDENT: Meet the four finalists

Superior athletes at Bonners Ferry High

s this caption true? I know it isn’t. Then what can the reason be for the low quality of athletic performance over all? The answer is not so simple because it is a school personnel mentality (not athlete), but the resulting effect is simple enough.

Downy woodpecker: The daintiest of the woodpeckers!

The smallest of the woodpeckers, downies are a familiar friend in backyards throughout North Idaho. They seem delicate even as they chisel out cavities in tree trunks, one chunk at a time. Downy woodpeckers eat a variety of foods including seeds, fruits and insects, and they visit suet feeders throughout the year.

Meet Idaho’s beautiful state bird

“The bluebird carries the sky on his back …”