Prescribed burning begins in region's ranger districts

BONNERS FERRY — The Priest Lake, Sandpoint, and Bonners Ferry ranger districts are planning several prescribed burns late September through November. The purpose of these projects is to reduce potential wildfire impacts, prepare areas for tree planting and improve wildlife forage.

Panel sends school board bill to House floor

A bill inspired by the confusion that followed West Bonner's successful recall of two of its five board members cleared the State Affairs Committee on Tuesday. The bill, which passed on a 10-3 vote, was heard by the House State Affairs Committee because of its potential impact on state elections. It now heads to the House floor.

Ewing Eugene Lyle, 70

Ewing Eugene Lyle, 70, died Friday, November 3, 2006 at Bob Wilson Memorial Hospital in Ulysses, Kansas. The son of Clifford Clarence and Margaret Mable (Williams) Lyle, he was born April 8, 1936 at Las Animas, Colorado.

Couple sues Nez Perce over property line charge

LEWISTON (AP) — A northern Idaho couple claims the Nez Perce Tribe is wrong in attempting to reclaim property that has been in their family’s possession for more than a century, according to a federal lawsuit.

Boundary County Calendar - May 9-19, 2024

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Clarinda Leep, 92 Clarinda Leep, 92

Clarinda Leep, 92, passed away on April 23, 2020, finally getting relief from pain after a long struggle with spinal stenosis. A private celebration of her life will be held at a later date.

Second Harvest delivers despite pandemic

Second Harvest Inland Empire has a mission. The non-profit organization works hard to fight hunger by bringing community resources together. The organization has been helping communities with hunger relief efforts since 1971.

Judge dismisses some claims in NIC trustee lawsuit

A Kootenai County judge has dismissed most of the claims in a civil lawsuit against three North Idaho College trustees, but claims focused on the contracts of the college’s former attorney and former interim president survive.

IPNF begins burning

The Idaho Panhandle National Forest plans to initiate their annual prescribed fire program starting today and continue into the following weeks. Prescribed burning is used to reduce dead and down fuels, selectively thin understory trees in dense forested stands, stimulate fire resistant plant species, enhance forage and browse, reduce the risk of large stand-replacement fires, and restore fire under controlled conditions as a disturbance factor in these landscapes. Prescribed fire managers are planning to implement hazardous fuel reduction burns, weather and conditions permitting, at the following project sites:

BFHS Robotics makes it to MIT again

The Bonners Ferry High School Robotics team will compete at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology from Jan. 20 through 24.

Adam Hall competes at 2012 Olympic Trials

George Edgar 'Ed' Torrence

George Edgar ‘Ed’ Torrence

It's Boise and the people we send there

Just watched Steve Fioravanti YouTube video. One of his concerns as commissioner is the plexiglass? Wonder what his thoughts are on the wall-to-wall Bonners Ferry City Hall bomb blast “glass” are. Or the folks that still wear masks? Will he demand they remove them? Mock them?

Bonners Ferry Rotary free community breakfast

If you’re considering going out for breakfast this weekend, look no further than the Bonners Ferry Rotary Club free Community Breakfast and Silent Auction. They’ll be serving up a menu of sausage breakfast burritos, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, juice, coffee and tea.

Bonners Ferry Rotary free community breakfast

If you’re considering going out for breakfast this weekend, look no further than the Bonners Ferry Rotary Club free Community Breakfast and Silent Auction. They’ll be serving up a menu of sausage breakfast burritos, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, juice, coffee and tea.

United States can't continue to support killing by Israelis

Whenever there is a major upheaval in any part of the world we are accustomed to viewing media images of the masses of people fleeing toward a safe haven to escape the carnage.  Not this time, Gaza, a strip of land 30 miles long varying from 3 to 8 miles wide, is home to 1.5 million.

BFHS students, teachers visit Washington, D.C.

On March 4-9, eight Bonners Ferry High School students and two of their teachers went to Washington DC on an in-depth tour of our national capitol.

11th annual multi-church VBS set for July 8

BONNERS FERRY — All kids who are entering kindergarten through sixth grade are invited to three days of lively fun and learning at the 11th annual Multi-Church Vacation Bible School.

BF Special Olympics takes home big wins

Bonners Ferry Special Olympics athletes took home big wins at the Idaho State Regional Bocce Ball Tournament last weekend.

Legals September 12, 2019

CALL FOR BIDS EQUIPMENT FUEL SUPPLY October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Boundary County, Idaho will receive sealed bids for the supply and dispensing of approximately 10,000 gallons of unleaded gasoline, approximately 40,000 gallons of number 2 diesel, and approximately 1,000 gallons of number 1 diesel to County owned vehicles and equipment at the vendors (bidders) location within a 5 mile radius of the Boundary County Shop and delivered to the county shop, 73 Sunrise Road, to fill 2500 gallon above ground tank. BID FORM, BIDDER'S INSTRUCTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS can be obtained at the Clerk's Office in the Boundary County, Idaho Courthouse located in Bonners Ferry, Idaho. Telephone: (208) 267-2242. SUCH BID FORM, INSTRUCTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS must be substantially complied with and such documents include special requirements, including bidder's Security. Bid price is to be based on gallons as set out in paragraph one above. BID MUST BE IN THE OFFICE OF the County Clerk on or before: 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 27, 2019. BIDS WILL BE OPENED ON: Monday, September 30, 2019 at 9:00 a.m., in the Boundary County Commissioners' Office, Rm#28, Boundary County Courthouse, 6452 Kootenai Street, Bonners Ferry, Idaho. EQUAL PHYSICAL AND COMMUNICATIONS access for people with disabilities as required by Title II of the ADA will be provided with reasonable advance notice of "3" working days. NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION IN PROCUREMENT. Boundary County, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises as defined at 49 CFR Part 23 will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or retaliation in consideration for an award. The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to cancel any contract stemming from acceptance of a bid, upon written notice 30 days prior to cancellation. Boundary County Commissioners, Bonners Ferry, Idaho s/ Dan R. Dinning, Chairman s/ Wally Cossairt, Commissioner s/ Walt Kirby, Commissioner BFH Legal 10256 September 5, 12, 2019