Delores Riekena, 77

Delores Riekena passed away on October 26, 2022.

From the Archives - Nov. 3, 2022

"The documentary, 'Idaho's Forgotten War' profiles the courage and faith of 67 Idaho Kootenai people and the extraordinary Kootenai woman, Amy Trice, who declared war on the United States government in 1974 to save her people.

Boundary County Calendar - Nov. 3, 2022

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

City faces $450,000 budget shortfall

Due to an Idaho Supreme Court case ruling, Bonners Ferry officials said the city now has a general budget shortfall of approximately $450,000.

BCSD to run M&O levy in March '23

Boundary County School District will run a maintenance and operations levy in March with ballot information to be decided at future school board meetings.

Legals for November, 3 2022

Legals for November, 3 2022

State of Deer and Elk: Counting herds, and how hunters help through mandatory hunter reports

Biologists use a variety of methods to know the health of the herds, and hunters play an important role

Deer and elk live throughout Idaho in habitats ranging from desert to mixed conifer forests, and a big part of a wildlife manager’s job is to estimate how many are out there. What role do hunters play in that? More than you might realize. If each deer and elk hunter spends a few moments filling out a mandatory hunter report, they make a valuable contribution to wildlife management that can lead to more hunting opportunity, but more on that later.

IDFG: Snapping turtles pose problem in area

McCormack, a non-game biologist for Fish and Game in the Idaho Panhandle, said the turtles are, for now, minor pests – as far as IDFG can tell. Since they pose a threat to many native species, Fish and Game is hoping to nip them in the bud next spring, before anything could get too out of hand. “The main issue they pose,” he said, “is that they are pretty effective predators.” While snapping turtles are not aggressive, they can be dangerous especially for curious pets or kids, McCormack said. The conservation officer also warned that if someone puts their finger too close and the snapping turtle is big enough, they could lose their finger.

Idaho nonprofits pinched by inflation

Giving to Idaho nonprofits is up, according to a new report from the Idaho Nonprofit Center. But nonprofits are still feeling the squeeze of inflation.

Volley for a Cure 2022 raised more than $4,000 for local Cancer Support Group

The Bonners Ferry High School volleyball team’s Volley for a Cure fundraiser raised $4,476 for the local Cancer Support Group.

Congressional delegation requests port of entry to return to pre-COVID hours

Idaho’s congressional delegation is calling for the Porthill Port of Entry to return to pre-COVID-19 hours now that travel restrictions are being lifted in Canada and to encourage cross-border commerce.

Commissioner candidates answer questions

Boundary County commissioner candidates were given questionnaires to give their last pitch to voters before the Tuesday, Nov. 8, election.

Idaho Supreme Court decision impacts city’s general fund

Bonners Ferry Mayor Dick Staples shares Public Service Announcement to the community regarding an Idaho Supreme Court decision impacting the city's general fund.

Nov. 8 general election ballot information detailed

Are you unsure of what or who is going to be on the ballot for the Tuesday, Nov. 8, general election? Below is a comprehensive list provided by the Bonners Ferry Herald.

Wilma Irene Watkins, 89

Wilma Irene Watkins, 89, passed away on October 13, 2022.

Boundary County Calendar - Oct. 27, 2022

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

Legals for October, 27 2022

Inside Idaho's $410 million education bill

The Legislature’s Sept. 1 special session was a done deal. But that didn’t stop about 650 Idahoans from calling or emailing Gov. Brad Little’s office about his plan to pour state surplus dollars into tax cuts and education spending. A majority of the calls and emails ran against Little’s proposal — which became House Bill 1, the lone bill considered and passed during the one-day session.

Federal prosecutor announces task force to target COVID-19 fraud in Idaho

Idaho’s top federal prosecutor has created a task force to combat fraud related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit this week announced in a news release the creation of the District of Idaho’s COVID-19 Fraud Task Force, made up of “a broad group of law enforcement agencies, with prosecutors who will work jointly to hold accountable criminals who unjustly enriched themselves at the expense of taxpayers by defrauding economic aid programs.”

What about that advisory question?

Idaho ballot includes non-binding advisory question about tax cuts, education

On this year’s general election ballot, Idaho voters will be asked whether they approve or disapprove of action Gov. Brad Little and the Idaho Legislature took on taxes and education funding during the Sept. 1 special session.