Public notice from Boundary County Noxious Weed Control

For 2023 the Boundary County Noxious Weed Department will continue to offer weed identification, site review, herbicide type/rate advice, rental sprayers, booklets, brochures, and other land management information. Spraying of Road Rights-of-Way: Many county roads will be sprayed with herbicides on weed infested rights-of way this season, mid-April through October.

Robotics makes lots of memories at Regionals

Boundary County’s First Team Alpha+2130 robotics team made a lot of memories at the Regional Competition in Nampa at the end of March, but unfortunately won’t be advancing to the next competition.

Boundary County Court Records - April 20, 2023

Information on local cases in Boundary County.

Legals for April, 20 2023

Athlete of the Week April 16- 22

Brooke Petesch, sophomore, is named Athlete of the Week for Badger Track and Field.

Critchfield touring state to discuss new education laws

Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie Critchfield and officials from the State Department of Education will tour the state beginning Tuesday to discuss changes to education laws and budgets approved during the recent 2023 legislative session.

Williams named All-Idaho Player of the Year

Bonners Ferry sophomore Asher Williams was voted the 3A All-Idaho Boys Basketball Player of the Year by the state’s coaches. It is not known if a Bonners Ferry boys basketball player has ever received this honor.

Woman faces charges from BCSD office collision

A Bonners Ferry woman is facing a DUI and drug charges in connection to a vehicle collision at the Boundary County School District Office on April 4.

County Seal still set to be trademarked

Despite Boundary County Watchman officials saying the group was changing its emblem to a custom logo, Boundary County commissioners moved forward with trademarking the county’s seal.

Road project access to Sturgeon Plaza approved, many uncertain

The Boundary County Commissioners approved a proposed road plan to access the Kootenai Tribe of Idaho’s Sturgeon Travel Plaza on April 4, many business owners were not satisfied.

Badger duo inducted into NIHOF

Bonners Ferry High School athletes Asha Abubakari and Braylyn Bayer were inducted to North Idaho Hall of Fame at the 60th annual North Idaho Sports Banquet on April 8.

Crocker returns to emcee DYW program

Kris Crocker returns as the emcee for this year’s Bonners Ferry Distinguished Young Women Scholarship program on April 29, at 6:30 pm. Crocker has emceed for the program in the past and is again lending her talents this year.

Herald welcomes new advertising consultant

Lucas “Luke” McMillan has joined the Bonners Ferry Herald as its new advertising sales and marketing consultant.

Gym's kindness means a great deal

I'd like to thank Mike and Deb, owners of Iron Mike's Gym, their staff and members

Biden budget is unaffordable

The White House recently released its Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 budget proposal a month late, and it would run our country deeper in debt. It would drive up federal spending to $6.9 trillion, while deficits would rise to more than $2 trillion by FY 2033. Interest on federal debt will skyrocket from $661 billion this year to more than $10 trillion over the next ten years. To make matters worse, the President’s budget calls for nearly $5 trillion in new and increased taxes to help fuel tax-and-spend proposals. We simply cannot afford this.

Boundary County Calendar - April 13-20, 2023

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

Boundary County Court Records-April 13, 2023

Boundary County Court Records from the April 13, 2023 edition of the Bonners Ferry Herald.

Legals for April, 13 2023

BOCC scolded for chaotic four-hour meeting

After tensions rose to an all time high at last week’s Bonner County commissioners meeting, many public commenters called out the behaviors of the commissioners Tuesday morning.

Athlete of the Week April 9-15

Thomas Bateman, sophomore, is named Athlete of the Week for Badger boys baseball.