HJR7 would allow city to enter into power contracts

The City of Bonners Ferry along with 11 Idaho cities own municipal electric utilities and  provide electrical service to citizens.  Bonners Ferry and the other cities have worked with state legislators to draft HJR7, a two-part amendment to the Idaho Constitution.  

Democracy works only with educated citizenry

Why don’t the folks whining about the school levy get a clue?

City to hold another workshop for LOT

The Bonners Ferry City Council will hold a workshop for a proposed local option tax on Feb. 14 at 5 p.m. before going out again for community input.

Confronting China the Idaho way — by innovating, outcompeting and reflecting our values

Republicans and Democrats can — and should — work together to formulate a China policy.

PHD: North Idaho has 37 COVID-19 cases

Panhandle Health District officials say the total number of cases of COVID-19 is 37 in the Panhandle area.

North Idaho Coronavirus cases rise to 44

The Panhandle Health District has announced the total number of cases of COVID-19 has risen to 44 in the Panhandle area. Forty-two of the cases are in Kootenai County and two in Bonner County.

H.C. Studer

H.C. Studer, 75, of Bonners Ferry, Idaho passed away March 9, 2016 at Honeysuckle House in Hayden.  H.C. was born November 4, 1940 in Modesto, California to Herman and Helen (Simpson) Studer.  As a child H.C. moved with his family to Coeur d’ Alene there he attended school until the eighth grade and the family moved to Worley, Idaho where he attended and graduated from High School in 1959.  He then went on to the University of Idaho where he played football and earned a bachelor’s degree in Animal Science with minors in Veterinary Science and Biological Science.  

Delaney buys Boundary Abstract

Sharlene Delaney went to work for the late Pete Wilson’s law firm more than 31 years ago.

Legals for December, 29 2022

BCSD levy meeting attracts small crowd

Boundary County School District held an informational meeting on the proposed school maintenance and operations levy, also known as a supplementary levy — less than a dozen community members showed.

Mining company disputes claims

BONNERS FERRY — An Australian company considering the developing of a mine at Hall Mountain is disputing claims that it is planning to mine rare earth elements and thorium.

OMEGA: Rising Stars

MOSCOW—Boundary County Middle School Team OMEGA competed at the First Lego League on Jan. 14, and brought home the Judge’s Choice award -- Rising Star trophy.

Don't forget the outdoors during spring cleaning

Springtime is a time of renewal and for many, spring cleaning. Often overlooked, the areas around your home and property as well as outbuildings and outdoor furniture deserve a place on your spring cleaning list too.

Don't forget the outdoors during spring cleaning

Springtime is a time of renewal and for many, spring cleaning. Often overlooked, the areas around your home and property as well as outbuildings and outdoor furniture deserve a place on your spring cleaning list too.

September focuses on childhood injury prevention

Your 3-year-old child falls from the ladder as he mimics his dad changing a light bulb a few minutes ago … he’s unconscious and has a softball-size swelling on his forehead. Your 6-year-old daughter slips and slices into her tummy while “playing mommy” cutting a zucchini … there’s a lot of blood and she’s barely breathing. What panic just the thought of these cause parents. What fret for friends and relatives. And then, “Where did I put the cellphone so I can call 911?”

Candidates Questions

Voters Guide 2022

Fioravanti brings a fresh outlook to Boundary County

Steve Fioravanti has a fresh outlook on how to best serve the people of Boundary County. He is eager to listen to his constituents and to find new ways of taking citizens’ needs, suggestions and ideas under consideration.

Friends of the Arts bringing six shows to Bonners

Friends of the Arts is bringing six shows valued at $25,000 to Boundary County for its 2008-2009 season.

Dave Schuman

Dave Schuman, 56

AUG NIBJ: Barta col: 'History doesn't repeat itself, but it does rhyme'

We are in a real estate market crisis. It’s been 12 years since the last real estate crisis: that one was brought on by the sub-prime mortgage mess.