VIDEO: Thunderstorms expected today with wind, hail and rain

flood watches are issued for northeastern Washington and the panhandle of North Idaho.

And Then the Rains Came

BONNERS FERRY — In the wake of snow and ice storms, Boundary County and the City of Bonners Ferry declared a state of emergency for the second time this winter after torrential rains rapidly melted accumulated snow banks across the county creating floods and subsequent mudslides.

From the Archives

In 1960, the First National Bank had a fee of 50 cents for an “insufficient check charge.” Don’t bounce that check!

Pondering breathtaking Lake Pend Oreille

Spill planned to promote white sturgeon spawning

Federal agencies are coordinating with the state of Montana and Kootenai Tribe of Idaho to spill extra water at Libby Dam in the spring to promote spawning of the endangered Kootenai River white sturgeon.

Moyie to exceed flood stage by Friday

The Moyie River is expected to exceed flood stage Friday, April 27, and Saturday, April 28, according to Boundary County Emergency Incident Commander Bob Graham.

Panhandle Health District offers flood safety tips

HAYDEN — In the wake of several North Idaho communities experiencing flooding and anticipating more rain this week, Panhandle Health District is reminding residents to stay safe and healthy during and after flood conditions.

With reservoirs full, dams open up their gates

The Kootenai River rose more than two feet above flood stage Wednesday at Bonners Ferry, Idaho, prompting a variety of emergency response efforts, and Lake Koocanusa continues to fill even with Libby Dam spilling water at full capacity.

Human Rights Task Force Missed the Mark

I was watching a documentary a couple of weeks ago on Vanguard or Currrent T.V.

Kootenai River will be near flood stage

BONNERS FERRY — Bonners Ferry will be at or near flood stage for up to seven days starting the first week of June.

NWS delay to lower flood stage causes local concern

By KATHY NUSSBERGER

Kootenai exceeds flood stage; dam has little space left

BONNERS FERRY — When it rains it pours.

Are the Kootenai River White Sturgeon Bad Parents?

Ever since studies of white sturgeon spawning in the Kootenai River began in the early 1990s, researchers have wondered why sturgeon were found to be spawning over sandy bottoms. 

Legals for April, 4 2024

Rains, warm temps prompt flood watch

Rains and warmer weather prompted a flood watch that continues through today. The flood watch, issued by the National Weather Service, impacts Boundary, Bonner, Benewah, Shoshone, Kootenai, and Latah counties in North Idaho, as well as Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens, and Whitman counties in Washington state.

United Methodist Church says goodbye to Pastor Dehlbom

BONNERS FERRY — Bonners Ferry United Methodist Church will be saying farewell to Pastor Brent Dehlbom as his family will be relocating to Spartanburg, S.C.

Graham: Worst flooding since Libby dam built

By MARLISA KEYES

Theft of accident sign puts motorists at risk

During an accident on the north hill on the evening of Feb. 8, an “Accident Ahead” sign was stolen as crews tried to help the victims of the accident.

Museum: Panel 2 - Comparison of Land Forms

“Agriculture in Boundary County,” panel 2 displays a General Soils Map that color codes soil associations throughout the County, and is used to compare and define differences of farmable lands in Boundary County. “The Nile of the North,” as the Kootenai River Valley has been called, and “God’s Country,” a reference to the Bench Lands is compared in terms of soil fertility, early farming and current farming practices.

Army Corps to use strict VARQ on Kootenai

By KATHY NUSSBERGER