Class of 2024 top scholars announced, eight juniors named Idaho Top Scholars

Bonners Ferry High School has announced the top scholars for the Class of 2024 and eight juniors have been recognized for being in the 10% of students in the state for the Class of 2025.

This year's DYW participants unveiled, 1-4

The Bonners Ferry Distinguished Young Women Scholarship Program is slated to have 14 junior girls participants. The program is set for April 27 at the Becker Auditorium at Bonners Ferry High School, the theme of this year’s program is “All American.”

Under new management

While Inland Forestry Management sold, little will change

It was 40 or so years ago that Dick Bradetich and Mike Wolcott walked into Bill Love's office at the Idaho Department of Lands in Sandpoint. The pair, Love recounts, wanted to let him know about their new forestry consultation business. Now, Inland Forest Management officials are letting the community know about a new change in the company with the sale of IFM to Georgia-based F&W Forestry Services.

Legislators mulling education, judiciary bills

District 1 legislators discuss local issues, legislation, and concerns in the weekly Notes From Boise column.

County candidates for May 21 election announced, voter registration

The slate of Boundary County candidates for the May 21 primary election is set with the passing of the file deadline.

Seeking hidden gems at the Rusty Trunk

Julie Kern was 5 years old when she first started antiquing with her grandmother when she was five years old, now she’s made her fascination with rare finds and knickknacks into a business with Gypsy Girl and The Rusty Trunk.

DISTRICT 1 ALL-STAR BASKETBALL GAMES: Two Badger compete in Mullan All-Star game

The game, which matches the top area seniors, was postponed in 2023 due to slick roads, the second time in four years (2020) that the game had been called off.

BFHS athletes, teams and coaches finalist for 61st NIHOF

Eleven Bonners Ferry athletes, two teams and two coaches have been selected as finalists for the 61st annual North Idaho Athletic Hall of Fame awards.

City to remove trees Wednesday

The city of Bonners Ferry will be removing four trees on Main Street across from Georgia Mae Plaza the morning of Wednesday, March 27.

Vote for Dave Schuman for county sheriff

The most important election, besides the presidential, is coming up May 21 - the choice for Boundary County sheriff. There will be no final vote in November; this is it.

Speak up and voice your views

I am encouraged by the letters and opinions concerning the upcoming Idaho elections and the hope that Jim Woodward regains office.

Want a voice? Register to vote

Do you want a voice in our upcoming election? If you do, you need to vote in the upcoming primary election being held this spring on May 21.

Women's health legislation prompted voting decisions

A friend who lives in Bonners Ferry has stage 4 endometrial cancer. After she was diagnosed, her gynecologist closed her Bonners Ferry practice and left North Idaho.

Let's get Woodward back where he belongs

Politics have never been top on my list of interests, but the numerous bills coming out of Boise do not reflect my rights or values. I never want guns in schools or music festivals. I don’t want armed militias walking the streets. I don’t want my tax dollars going to ludicrous lawsuits.

Kootenai, First Nations and Tribes owed our thanks

I appreciated reading Emily Bonsant's thorough article about the United States and Canada finally taking steps to reduce pollution in our river caused by mines in Canada.

From the Archives - March 21, 2024

Along with publishing the newspaper, during the 1940s through 1980s, the Bonners Ferry Herald was a print shop.

This Week In History - March 21, 2024

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

BFGC concludes winter league action

After an 11-week span that began during the frigid first weeks of January, the Bonners Ferry Gun Club recently concluded its winter leagues.

Boundary County Calendar - March 21-31, 2024

Upcomimg events, activities, and meetings taking place in Boundary County.

PREP BASEBALL: Woods strikes out five, first season win

Badger baseball (1-4) earned their first season win against the North Central Wolfpack (1-2) of the 2A/3A/4A Greater Spokane League, 6-4 on Thursday, March 14.