Retail chains come to town

The newly opened O’Reilly Auto Parts and Tractor Supply Co. bring product overlap with existing businesses, but owners agree that the corporate chains will enhance the local economy.

Boundary County 2024 in review

This year, the 2024 elections brought new beginnings on all levels, with a new sheriff-elect in town. Precious times also came to an end, as Boundary County celebrated the lives of deeply valued and influential people who passed away. At the schools, the community celebrated historic sports victories and mourned defeats on the local ballot. As the state population climbed to above two million, new businesses continued opening throughout North Idaho.

PREP BASKETBALL: Bonners Ferry boys win Reardan Tournament, girls fall just short

The visiting Badgers faced their toughest test of the season, but Asher Williams scored 32 points and came up with some key steals as Bonners Ferry defeated the tourney host Screaming Eagles in the championship game of the Reardan Christmas Tournament.

Legals for January, 2 2025

10,800-acre easement announced

In partnership with Stimson Lumber Company and the Idaho Department of Lands, nonprofit Trust for Public Land announced an easement agreement Wednesday that will protect 10,846 acres of working forests in Bonner and Boundary counties.

Memory Bear Maker an instant hit — stuffed animals keep loved ones close, cozy

Creating memory bears and gifting them to community members has offered Sebern a fulfilling way to express her creativity — a driving force for her craft. “I really like doing art and things, but art with purpose is really much more meaningful to me,” Sebern said. “I really have to have purpose behind it, or I lose steam. So, this really is the perfect outlet for me.”

Fair board seeks sponsorships and facilities upgrades

The Boundary County Fair Board is seeking new funding sources to sustain popular events and upgrade aging facilities. Though the fairgrounds get most of its attention during the summer months, its staff is hard at work in the off-season to sustain and improve hallmark community events.

Over 80 families served at food drive

Joint efforts by Boundary County School District, Community Action, and the pastoral team (In His Image) at Mountain Springs Church, have helped feed 80 families for the Christmas holiday.

Homestead Produce earns Local Food Leader Award

Honored with Local Food Leader Award at 2024 Selkirk-Pend Oreille Food Summit

Homestead Produce, a pioneering farm in Bonners Ferry, has been awarded the Local Food Leader Award at this year's Selkirk-Pend Oreille Food Summit.

CBP aligns hours of operation at ports of entry

U.S. Customs and Border Protection, in collaboration with Canada Border Services Agency, will adjust hours of operation at ports of entry in Montana beginning at midnight on Jan. 6, 2025.

Stevens named top Restorium employee

On behalf of the Friends of the Restorium, the Restorium Residents Council has recognized bath aide Linnea Stevens as the November 2024 recipient of the Ray Olson Employee of the Month "We Care" Award.

Elks Hoop Shoot Winners

Elks Hoop Shoot Winners

Legals for December, 26 2024

Opportunities and limitations of industrial growth in Boundary County

What local property rights conflicts reveal about county zoning ordinances

The recent dispute over Panhandle Door Inc.'s industrial expansion near residential homes has highlighted a larger issue in Boundary County: where should industrial development go?

Appellants pledge legal action after Panhandle Door receives new permit

Boundary County commissioners approved a new conditional use permit Dec. 11 for Panhandle Door, Inc., a large-scale manufacturer located near residential county homes. The amended permit, set for adoption in the coming weeks, will resolve a nine-month zoning dispute involving numerous allegations of dangerous and illegal conduct by Panhandle Door over the course of several years. Opposers to the permit have indicated they now intend to take legal action.

Kootenai Tribe buys district office

Contruction plans for a Valley View Elementary replacement will begin after the Kootenai Tribe bought the old school district office building. The tribe won the bid to acquire the office building after placing the sole bid at $611,601.

Area Bowling Scores – Dec. 12, 2024

The Tuesday's Trouble have finished 13 weeks of bowling.

Area Bowling Scores – Dec. 5, 2024

The Tuesday’s Trouble have finished 12 weeks of bowling.

BCSD faces potential teacher layoffs, set to sell old office building

The Boundary County School District is selling its old district office building to the highest bidder. The sale could minimize the blow should next May's maintenance and operations levy fail.

Duke's Claybusters team tryouts Sept. 14

Bonners Ferry Duke's Claybusters are hosting team tryouts for youths ages 12 and up on Saturday, Sept. 14 from 9 a.m. to noon.