Santa brings big smiles

BONNERS FERRY — Santa and Mrs. Claus showed up a week early to Bonners Ferry, chauffeured by the Bonners Ferry Fire Department in one of their engines. The crowd awaiting them filled the Georgia Mae Plaza, spilling out and down the sidewalk.

Man faces arson charges

Michael F. Mock, 30, is being charged with counts of arson in connection to a fire Monday night at Boundary County Fairgrounds and in connection to a structure fire last week.

Cancer within timber industry

On Jan. 20, we heard a lot of words about the American spirit— as though a good spirit emanated from Washington,D.C.  The reality in Idaho is that Washington has choked our spirit.

Join the 120th annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count

Boundary County is where we call home. It is that time of year to count another group that also calls it home.

Are we slipping back to Dark Ages

I response to Jay Morris and Grace Siler who criticized the school board or not airing the Obama speech.

Be safe in woods: Agencies implement fire rules

BONNERS FERRY — Above normal temperatures paired with below normal precipitation have increased the fire potential for this summer. The trend will continue with above normal temperatures forecasted for the next three months according to the Climate Prediction Center.

Sheriff Dave Kramer voted Best Police Officer

BONNERS FERRY — When it was time for the community to vote for their favorite Police Officer, Boundary County Sheriff Dave Kramer was chosen as their No. 1 pick. Kramer became the Sheriff of Boundary County in January of 2017, but he has worked other law enforcement positions in Boundary County for many years.

Latest state legislature News by Rep. Heather Scott

Grocery Tax repeal Bill Denied by Committee Chairman:

City crews will begin plowing snow at 3 inches, not proposed 6 inches

Bonners Ferry city officials have decided to continue plowing with snow 3 inches of accumulation and not the 6 inches proposed last summer.

Fourth of July parade rolls on

BONNERS FERRY — Due to liability issues and insurance coverages related to coronavirus concerns, Boundary County officials did not allow for the annual Fourth of July parade. But this did not stop Bonners Ferry residents from hosting their own parade.

ICF awards more than $85,000 to Bonner and Boundary County nonprofits

Three funds in the Idaho Community Foundation – the North Idaho Action Fund, the Bonner County Endowment Fund for Human Rights and the Bonner County Fund for Arts Enhancement – have awarded $85,350 to local nonprofits.

Ruth Hittle Wheeler, 86

Ruth Hittle Wheeler, 86, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008.

Stable grizzly population despite two mortalities in region

Ruth Hittle Wheeler

Ruth Hittle Wheeler, 86, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008.

Badgers lose playoff opener

COEUR d’ALENE — In the first round of the 3A District 1 tournament Monday, Feb. 19 at North Idaho College, the Timberlake Tigers beat the Bonners Ferry Badgers 51-39.

Government: A mess we need to clean up

GOVERNMENT – A MESS WE MUST CLEAN UP

Supporters share Trump's responsibility for Capitol attack

Everyone who voted for Trump shares in the responsibility for the violent attack on our Capitol, government and country.

Employers add 80,000 employees

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers added only 80,000 jobs in June, a third straight month of weak hiring that shows the economy is still struggling three years after the recession ended.

Writing contest

There is a writing contest going on and submissions should be turned in at Boundary County Library. Organizers ask community members to celebrate “reading and our library.” There are two topics to pick from, “What the library means to me” or “My favorite book in our library is, and why.”

Season Opener: Boys basketball surpass century mark

Coming off back-to-back trips to the state 3A tournament, as well as their first district title in 15 years and first win at state in 15 years, the Bonners Ferry Badgers have high hopes coming into this season.