Civil Air Patrol arrives in Bonners Ferry

Civil Air Patrol is now available to young people and adults in Bonners Ferry interested in aviation and in serving the community. CAP was founded in 1941 as a way to mobilize civilian pilots and aviation resources for national defense, Kamiab said. The new Bonners Ferry Civil Air Patrol Flight has already grown to 18 members including six senior members and 12 cadets with new members joining almost weekly.

Idaho Gov. Little visits area to talk 'Keeping Promises' plan

Governor Brad Little's laid out his vision for education policy Monday during a press conference at the StanCraft Jet Center as part of his "Keeping promises" plan for 2025.

Ashley J. Morman, 2006 BFHS graduate, earns MBA

Ashley J. Morman completed the Masters of Business graduate program at John Brown University in Siloam Springs, Arkansas Saturday May 7, 2016 with a 3.97 GPA.

Beware of phone scams

Boundary County Public Information Officer Mike Meier has advised that Boundary County has been hit with another scam as reported by some of our residents. He said there is some evidence these calls are directed to the elderly.

Sage Dixon (R), 47 Incumbent Idaho State District One Representative position B Electrical contractor

1. A desire to accurately represent the constituents of Dist. 1, and the opportunity to strengthen the State of Idaho.

Letter to the Editor

SMART GROWTH: A power grab via the UN

Some residents will spend tax rebate, some will save it

It costs Richard Schnuerle $100 to fill the tank on his diesel pickup.

BFPD teams up with National Child Safety Council

The Bonners Ferry Police Department is partnering with the National Child Safety Council in a Child Safety, Drug and Crime Prevention Educational Program.

Farm Tour highlights innovation, local businesses

BONNERS FERRY — Innovation is thriving in Boundary County and local businesses are supporting each other.

UWNI expands child care assistance in area

To help alleviate some of the financial stress caused by child care costs, UWNI has created scholarships — available for families in the five northern counties who are working or going to school and need assistance paying for care for pre-K and school-age children.

West Bonner trustees discuss November levy proposal

Will students hear the sounds of dribbling basketballs or enthusiastic cheerleaders or the spike of volleyballs next school year? West Bonner School Board trustees continue searching for solutions in the wake of their failed May election, when voters rejected the district’s two-year $9.4 million supplemental levy proposal.

Mt.Hall to open later due to construction

Due to summer maintenance and extensive construction over the summer, the first day of school for Mt. Hall Elementary will be on Sept. 12. Other schools in the Boundary County School District are starting Sept. 6.

Beware of phone scam regarding jury service

According to the Idaho Supreme Court, scammers are impersonating law enforcement to obtain private information.

Commissioner candidates answer questions

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

4-H seeks raffle items for grange fundraiser

Club members are seeking donations from local businesses for a raffle. Members will sell tickets in May and June and winners will be announced in early July.

Report: Rental prices, wages gap growing

Affordable homes in Idaho remain difficult to find

Full-time workers in Idaho need to earn $21.53 per hour to afford a modest, two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent. This is Idaho’s 2023 “Housing Wage,” according to a report published today by the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) and the Idaho Asset Building Network.

Vote against fire taxing district

The volunteer fire associations are to commended and supported.  Thank you! 

Idaho ends FY 2011 with more money

BOISE – Governor C.L. "Butch" Otter announced Tuesday that the State ended fiscal year 2011 on June 30 with significantly more general fund tax revenue than expected, but not enough to warrant big changes in the cautious, conservative approach to budgeting that yielded such a positive result.

May 16 Election information: City LOT

On Tuesday May 16, Bonners Ferry city residents will vote on a proposed local option tax of 1% on all taxable goods under $1,000 to pay for law enforcement, fire and street department.

IDFG proposes Price Lock

Idaho’s hunters, anglers and trappers expect professional management of Idaho’s wildlife resources, including our fisheries. As a sportsman, you know that scientific management is key to providing quality hunting and fishing for you and for future generations. Idaho Fish and Game is proud to be supported by sportsmen and women. Your license dollars are critical both to daily wildlife management, and in the legacy of wildlife conservation that started in Idaho over 75 years ago.