City panel may put brakes on truck noise

BONNERS FERRY — Complaints from citizens about the noise trucks make going down the hills into town prompted Mayor David Anderson to recommend forming an ad hoc committee.

Rod Benders car cruise scheduled Friday in downtown

Rod Benders will hold a “Cruise Main” event at 5:30 p.m. Friday June 5, in downtown Bonners Ferry. 

Badgers break through for football win

BONNERS FERRY — An improved running attack helped the Bonners Ferry football team earn its first victory of the season, as the Badgers topped visiting Thompson Falls, Mont., for a 33-12 victory on Friday, Sept. 14.

Koberstein Insulation opens in Boundary County

BONNERS FERRY — Boundary County has continued to grow, with an estimated population of roughly 12,000 residents and a 7 percent growth rate. Companies in the construction industry are noticing an increasing demand as well.

Magicians Custom Paint and Auto Body moves next to Riverside Auto Center

BONNERS FERRY — Magicians Custom Paint and Auto Body Shop moved into town from the top of North Hill to a building located adjacent to Riverside Auto Center in April 2017.

Bonners Ferry FFA places at state

MOSCOW — On June 6, the Bonners Ferry FFA Chapter traveled to Moscow, Idaho to compete in the State CDEs. The chapter left right after school on Tuesday, June 6, so all of the students going on the trip were required to take two of their finals early. Once the vans reached Moscow, the chapter was checked into the hotel and the members had some free time before curfew.

Timberlake tops BFHS for dual meet title

The Bonners Ferry High School wrestling lost two dual meets last week, falling to Lakeland at home Thursday and losing at Timberlake Friday.

The 'chicken hawk' with a red tail!

Three Badgers earn gold, several others medal at 3A track and field meet

MIDDLETON — Bonners Ferry High School track teams traveled to Middleton for the State 3A Championships May 19 and 20. For senior Isaac Lavala, junior Jordan Young, and freshman Victoria Rae, the competition resulted in top individual honors.

Havoc hits the mountains

BONNERS FERRY — Amsoil Mountain Havoc presented by Mountain Mafia Entertainment took place over the weekend of June 8-10. The North American Off Road Championship drew top drivers and vehicles from United States and Canada.

Extra effort worth it for Badgers

SPIRIT LAKE — A rain delay, extra bus ride and one-day postponement due to darkness were all worth it for the Bonners Ferry baseball team.

Nine girls to participate in 2018 Distinguished Young Woman program

Nine of Bonners Ferry’s most outstanding junior girls will be given an opportunity to win scholarship money and prizes in this year’s annual Bonners Ferry Distinguished Young Women Scholarship Program (formerly Junior Miss). Set for April 28, at the Becker Auditorium, get ready for a night of vintage family fun as they present “Under the Big Top.”

Naples Elementary School

Students and Families, Welcome to 2018!

Legislative news from Rep. Heather Scott

The 2017 session proved to be what I believe is the beginning of real change in the Idaho legislature as debates and conversations are starting to shift in the right direction. More legislators are beginning to question the agendas and motives behind bills and policy in an attempt to expose top down centralized planning and crony capitalism at the expense of citizen.

Chamber of Commerce honors 'favorite' businesses

BONNERS FERRY — The Bonners Ferry Chamber of Commerce held their second Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner at the Kootenai Brewing Company on April 27. It was a successful evening with a larger than expected turnout of around 60 people.

Mae Vanette Casey

Mae Vanette Casey passed away on Jan. 15, 2016 at Riverview Care Center in Spokane WA at the age of 90. Mae was born on Dec. 25, 1925 to Charles and Cora Secrist in Bonners Ferry, ID. She joined a brother, Wesley. Her mother passed away in 1930 and her father remarried Margaret Fortier. She gained a step-brother, Harry, and later two half-brothers, Chuck and Joe, and a half-sister, Karen. Mae was raised in Bonners Ferry, spending some of her youth in Troy and near Yaak, MT with her maternal grandparents, aunts and uncles. She graduated from BFHS. In 1944 she met her husband Harold “Dean” Casey. They had two children, Marjorie Mae and Gary Dean. Mae began working for the J.C. Penney Co. while still in high school and eventually became the store bookkeeper. She retired in 1984 as catalog manager after 33 years of employment. One of her favorite stories was of meeting “Mr. J.C. Penney himself” who she described as a very nice gentleman. After retiring, Mae became active in volunteer work at the Community Hospital and with the local senior assist tax program. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the Penney’s Bowling League. She enjoyed her friends, family trips to Priest Lake and outings to the family property on the Moyie River. She was always up for an adventure especially if it involved her children or grandchildren. Love and support of her family was always her top priority. Mae was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and three of her siblings. She is survived by a daughter, Marjorie, Libby, MT; a son, Gary (Beverly), Spokane, WA; and her grandchildren, Deanna Purdy (Craig), Shannon Hughes (Jeff), Matthew Mercer, Robert Casey (Dianna), Debra Olson, (Tim), & Kevin Casey; a step-grandson, Brian Kratofil (Misty); her great-grandchildren, Justin Purdy, Megan Purdy, Elijah Olson, Sofie Olson, and Nathan Mercer; step-great-grandchildren, Dylan and Kendall Kratofil; her half-sister, Karen Hanly; and her sister-in-law, Carole Skeen. A Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at 1:45 pm at Grandview Cemetery in Bonners Ferry, ID. Memorial donations can be made to Riverview Care Center. Contact 509-483-6483 if interested.

'It’s time to get back to work'

Gov. Little ends Idaho’s participation in all federal pandemic unemployment compensation programs

Legislators applaud Little's decision to end programs

Governor ends Idaho's participate in pandemic programs

Gov. Brad Little said effective June 19, the state would no longer participate in the three programs aimed at helping employers get workers back on the job.

Timberlake tops BFHS for dual meet title

The Bonners Ferry High School wrestling lost two dual meets last week, falling to Lakeland at home Thursday and losing at Timberlake Friday.

State Champions: Bayer and Badger girls golf

Braylyn Bayer of Bonners Ferry shot a 9-over 153 to win the 3A girls individual title at Blackfoot Golf Course. Braylyn Bayer was runner-up at state in 2022.