EMILY BONSANT
I have deep North Idaho roots and graduated from Eastern Washington University with an English degree with a creative writing emphasis with a minor in film.
I worked at at the Bonner County Daily Bee before coming to work at the Bonners Ferry Herald in August 2021. I enjoy writing for the paper that my great-grandfather read and covering the same small town community that is still alive today.
I cover all things Badger sports, local politics and government, community news, business, outdoors and appear on the 7Bee podcast for the Herald's update.
When I'm not working I can be found reading a good book and sipping tea, knitting or attempting to sign opera.
Recent Stories
Prosecutor threat case advances to district court
The case of a local woman charged with threatening the Bonners Ferry city prosecutor has advanced to district court.
Kootenai River Days reunites friends, creates memories
Kootenai River Days was a time of rekindling friendships and making new memories for all in attendance, particularly the Class of 2004, which held its 20th reunion the same weekend.
Pool offers additional swimming lessons
If your young ones still need swimming lessons, the Bonners Ferry Municipal Pool is now offering additional lessons starting Aug. 5-16.
Troy man charged with two counts lewd conduct to child
A Troy, Montana man is charged with two counts of lewd conduct upon a nine-year-old and is set to stand trial on August 8.
Destructive device and bomb possession case to go before jury in October
A Good Grief man accused of unlawfully possessing bombs and destructive devices is scheduled for an October jury trial.
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
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.
Trio of employees facing theft charges from Super 1
Three Super 1 employees have been arrested on charges of burglary, grand theft and criminal conspiracy after allegedly giving themselves discounts on deli items.
BOUNDARY COUNTY EXCELLENCE: Two local men revive collapsed man
Two local men rushed to the aid of a Canadian man who collapsed at Three Mile Store on June 21. Both have been honored with the Lifesaver Award.
Praise, and fun, flow in abundance at family festival
Hands were raised in praise and prayer flowed at the In His Image Family Festival on Saturday, June 22.