BFPD: Lordship Church is taking precautions
BONNERS FERRY — Law enforcement met with Warren Campbell, pastor of the Lordship Church, 6606 Highway 95, in Bonners Ferry to discuss the continued services being held on Sundays despite the Statewide Stay-Home Order.
And the lights came on...
BONNERS FERRY — The dark, barren Bonners Ferry High School football field suddenly blazed with light at 8:20 p.m. on Friday night.
BFPD said Lordship Church is taking precautions
BONNERS FERRY — Law enforcement met with Warren Campbell, pastor of the Lordship Church, located at 6606 Highway 95 in Bonners Ferry to discuss the continued services being held on Sundays despite the Statewide Stay-Home Order.
Investigation continues in March 12 fatal shooting
BONNERS FERRY — The investigation continues in the fatal shooting of 45-year old Kootenai County man, Brian Drake, that occurred on March 12 at 6811 Main St. in Bonners Ferry.
Church continues services despite stay-home order
BONNERS FERRY — Since Idaho Gov. Brad Little’s March 25 issuing of the statewide stay-home order that prohibits all non-essential gatherings of any number of individuals, the churches in Bonners Ferry have complied, moving to alternative services, such as online attendance.
People Helping People
BONNERS FERRY — While there are many organizations set in place to help people in the community, it often still comes down to the small acts of kindness — when an individual decides to take that extra step. People helping people.
Schools may remain in soft closure for the rest of the school year
BONNERS FERRY — The Boundary County School District (BCSD) will remain in soft closure until the end of the school year, with the option to reopen schools pending a set criteria that has not been determined at this time.
Boundary Ambulance urges people to wear masks in public
BONNERS FERRY — Until the risk posed by COVID-19 has abated, Boundary Ambulance Service is urging people to wear respiratory protective face masks when in public.
Porthill border temporarily reducing hours
PORTHILL — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is temporarily reducing the hours of operation at the Port of Porthill, beginning Monday, April 6. The Port of Porthill is currently open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. every day, but will change to 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
KRI Casino and Spa closure extended
BONNERS FERRY — The partial closures of the Kootenai River Inn Casino and Spa (KRI) has been extended to May 1.
Fifteen Boundary County volunteers cook, deliver meals
BONNERS FERRY — In tough times, people always seem to emerge from the crowd to step up and help others, but in Boundary County, this is more evident than many other places. Boundary County is a place known for friendly people — neighbors helping neighbors.
Badgers bring home gold, bronze in technology competition
TWIN FALLS — The BFHS Technology Students of America chapter competed at the state ITSA State Leadership Conference in Twin Falls on March 5-7, bringing home a bronze and a gold.
Law enforcement believes residents will stay home
BONNERS FERRY — Law enforcement has confidence in the community to do the right thing during Gov. Brad Little’s Stay-Home order, and minimize contact with other individuals.
Help for those who need it
BONNERS FERRY — There is a reason Bonners Ferry has the reputation of being the friendliest town in Idaho. Now, more than ever, the community is proving that point — from lifetime residents to newcomers — they are offering to step up and help those in need during these tough times.
All shook up: Earthquake felt in Boundary County
BONNERS FERRY — As if the community was not already shook up with the COVID-19 pandemic, a magnitude 6.5 earthquake 45 miles west of Challis gave Boundary County residents a brief bumpy ride shortly before 5 p.m. on Tuesday.
Vehicle slides off road into stream
BONNERS FERRY — On Monday, March 30, Boundary County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call of a man outside a residence at 8:50 a.m.
Fear, stress and how to cope
Therapist, pastor address worries brought on by COVID-19 pandemic
Quilters become mask makers
BONNERS FERRY — They are just bits of fabric.
Share a story or a joke
BONNERS FERRY — With the residents of the Boundary Community Hospital (BCH), Extended Care Facility / Nursing Home closed off from visitors during the COVID-19 pandemic, the staff is working hard to make that time fun for all.
Motorcycle accident on Westside Road
BONNERS FERRY — A man was transported to the hospital after a motorcycle accident on Westside Road this afternoon, Saturday, March 28.
Fire on Westside Road burns three acres
BONNERS FERRY — Firefighters responded to a brush fire on Westside Road around 3:30 p.m. Sunday, March 22.
Voters asked to vote absentee for May election
BONNERS FERRY — Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Boundary County Courthouse is not open to the public, so Boundary County voters are asked to take part in #VoteEarlyIdaho and vote absentee for the May 19 Primary Election.
Firefighters take to the ice for training
EASTPORT — In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic — where businesses are temporarily closing, people are practicing social distancing or hunkering down at home, and toilet paper is the hot commodity — some things have not changed.
BCSD into soft closure until April 20, maybe longer
BONNERS FERRY — With the threat of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the desire to slow down the spread, the State Board of Education has implemented a soft closure for all schools across Idaho until April 20, which means students in Boundary County will not be physically attending school until that time, or possibly longer.
Mountain West Bank temporarily closes lobbies
BONNERS FERRY — Mountain West Bank has temporarily closed the lobbies of its offices in Bonners Ferry, as well as throughout Idaho and Washington. The precaution was taken to help slow the spread of the Coronavirus.
Brush fire on Westside Road
BONNERS FERRY — Firefighters responded to a brush fire on Westside Road around 3:30 p,m, today, Sunday, March 22.
BCSD helping will meals, childcare
BONNERS FERRY — The Boundary County School District #101 (BCSD) is stepping up to help during the COVID-19 pandemic, providing childcare and meals.
Mayor Staples declares State of Emergency for Bonners Ferry
BONNERS FERRY — Bonners Ferry Mayor Dick Staples has declared a state of emergency for Bonners Ferry on Friday, March 20, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This is following a state of emergency being declared for Boundary County on March 17.
Portions of KRI closing temporarily
BONNERS FERRY — According to a press release from the Kootenai River Inn Casino and Spa (KRI), the Kootenai Tribe of Idaho has decided to close portions of KRI due to the current COVID-19 pandemic to ensure the safety of their guests and team members.
Friend saves woman during a fire on Cedar Street
BONNERS FERRY — Adrianne Louviers said she may not have been alive if her friend had not kicked down the door of her apartment when the building caught fire early Monday morning.
GoFundMe account set up for man who was killed in Bonners Ferry
GoFundMe account set up for man who was killed in Bonners Ferry
Local events postponed, canceled due to virus pandemic
BONNERS FERRY — The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown a hitch in the giddyup of life in Boundary County.
Manly men vie for ‘Mr. BFHS’ title
BONNERS FERRY — Ben Tompkins proved how manly he was by taking the title of Mr. BFHS last Friday, March 13.
Schools close in wake of virus outbreak
BONNERS FERRY — Following the COVID-19 pandemic spreading into Idaho, schools have been taking precautions and many are temporarily closing down to stop the spread of the virus. Now Boundary County will join those ranks.
Boundary County School District will be closed starting Wednesday
BONNERS FERRY - Following the COVID-19 pandemic spreading into Idaho, schools have been taking precautions and many are temporarily closing down to stop the spread of the virus. Now Boundary County will join those ranks.
Name of the March 12 shooting victim released
BONNERS FERRY — The name of the victim of the March 12 shooting has been released and law enforcement expressed that they feel that the incident was “an intentional act.”
Investigations continue into last night’s shooting
BONNERS FERRY — A shooting occurred last night, March 12, around 7:30 p.m., in Bonners Ferry and the victim was discovered deceased on the scene by law enforcement.
First responders use rope rig to rescue driver
BONNERS FERRY — A single-vehicle accident occurred at 3:50 p.m. on Tuesday, when a truck left the roadway at the junction of Highway 95 and Highway 1.
Graduation signs cleared off The Island
BONNERS FERRY — “The Island” is a serene strip of land on the Kootenai River next to the bridge. For many years this has been the site of proud signs boasting a year, put up by the many graduating seniors of Bonners Ferry High School, or returning alumni, celebrating their reunions.
Anderson joins city police department
BONNERS FERRY — Dale Anderson spent 27 years in law enforcement before moving with his family to Bonners Ferry last August with intent of retiring.
Bonners Ferry Herald moves temporarily to The Plaza
The Bonners Ferry Herald has a temporary new home at The Plaza Downtown. The staff moved in on Tuesday and will remain at the Plaza while their office is being remodeled after being purchased by Victor and Tess Rae.
Top 10 senior students of 2020
BONNERS FERRY — After much hard work, the top 10 senior students of 2020 were named on Monday. This was the first year where there were additional criteria to take into consideration.
Preparing for coronavirus
Boundary Ambulance turns Freightliner into infectious disease transport unit
Wolf family enjoys home of their own
BONNERS FERRY — Home ownership comes with the sense of security. For Flora Wolf and her two daughters, they began the journey last Saturday, when the three of them took hold of the green ribbon stretched across the doorway, and ripped it down.
Firefighters rescue U.S. flag in distress
BONNERS FERRY — The U.S. flag, blowing in the wind, is a grand symbol of our country, but when that flag is in distress, it is a call to action.
Firefighters use teamwork to rescue dog
EASTPORT — While firefighters have been known to climb up trees to rescue cats, this time one had to be lowered down on ropes to rescue a dog on Monday, Feb. 17, up past Copper Falls.
Badgers begin districts Monday
BFHS splits pair of league games, tops Post Falls JV
Standing up to honor Garner
Retiring coach, teacher saluted by parents, athletes, students at surprise event
Badger cheerleaders: A small but mighty team
RATHDRUM — The Badger Cheerleading team competed in the Prairie Classic Competition on Feb. 1, at Lakeland High School.
North Idaho firefighters train here for ice rescues
NAPLES — Firefighters from three counties and five different districts came together last Saturday to brave the cold and train — on and in — a frozen lake, with the intention of learning and practicing skills that could possibly save lives.