Officials shocked by Trump assassination attempt

Local and state officials are decrying the attempted assassination of former President Donald J. Trump at a July 13 campaign rally in Butler, Pa.

From the Archives - July 18, 2024

Commonly known as 'Mem Gym', the Memorial Gymnasium was built in 1929 as a memorial to all Idahoans who lost their lives in World War 1.

This Week in History - July 18, 2024

Local history in Boundary County, from Naples to Porthill, and from Bonners Ferry to Moyie Springs.

Advancing Idaho's nuclear energy

Idaho is home to the world-leading Idaho National Laboratory (INL), a facility responsible for promoting international nuclear competitiveness through research, innovation and workforce development. The U.S. Senate’s recent passage of the Accelerating Deployment of Versatile, Advanced Nuclear for Clean Energy (ADVANCE) Act, and its now enactment into law, will support the work of the INL and other labs in strengthening national security, diversifying our energy portfolio and growing the economy.

County officials don’t have authority to enforce commercial picking

While they share residents’ concerns about out-of-state and commercial pickers plundering huckleberry crops and damaging forest land, there is little they can do, commissioners said Tuesday

KRD kicks off today

Kootenai River Days kicks off today with the Grapes and Barley Walk, a fun tasting event for those 21 and older.

Woman charged in Army Surplus fire

Jennifer S. Meyer, 50, was identified as the suspect following a review of multiple hours of video of the fire at Sandpoint Army Surplus and "good old-fashioned police work, Sandpoint Police Chief Corey Coon said.

Boundary County Calendar - July 18-28, 2024

Upcoming events, activities, and meetings taking place in Boundary County.

Legals for July, 18 2024

Post Falls blogger appeals defamation decision

Damages have accrued $14K in interest so far

A Post Falls blogger who was found liable for defamation has not yet paid anything toward the $1.1 million judgement awarded to the drag performer she falsely accused of exposing himself during Pride in the Park 2022, according to court records, while post-judgement interest piles up.

Trump 'fine' after shooting at rally, campaign says

Prosecutor says gunman and 1 attendee are dead

Shooting at Trump rally is being investigated as assassination attempt, AP sources say

Moyie Springs waterline repairs completed

Moyie Springs officials announced late Friday morning that the waterline had been fixed and the city was again running water to city residents and customers.

Senior center director addresses change in administration

The senior center is moving forward, Linda Lederhos, new Seniors Hospitality Center director, said Friday as she, addressed changes at the organization and what happens next.

BCFCH seeks volunteers for home build

The Boundary County Fuller Center for Housing is seeking additional volunteers to help with this year's build.

Fun times ahead at Kootenai River Days

If you're looking for fun, look no further than the upcoming Kootenai River Days celebration.

From the Archives - July 11, 2024

Gary Eller will be performing at the Boundary County Museum as part of Kootenai River Days.

Debris removal at Ambush Rock/Kootenai River shoreline

BONNERS FERRY — Ambush Rock is getting cleaned up, thanks to efforts led by the Kootenai Tribe of Idaho.

Reaching out to Idaho farmers, ranchers in crisis

Farming and ranching are inherently risky, and the risk can fuel stress. Farmland and modern farming equipment are incredibly expensive. Demands on the land and water needed to farm continually increase. Regulations get ever more complicated. Farm labor is limited or insufficient.

Police: Army Surplus fire was arson

$5,000 reward offered in case

The fire that gutted the Army Surplus 1 store in downtown Sandpoint was intentionally set, Sandpoint Police said Monday. A $5,000 reward is being offered for information in the case.

Community celebrates Fourth with fun and fireworks

Crowds braved the heat to gather downtown Bonners Ferry for the community’s annual Independence Day parade in celebration of the nation’s birth on July 4.