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New firetruck in North Bench
The North Bench Fire District purchased a 1999 firetruck that arrived in town Feb. 27.
Former IFG official named Forest Service chief
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Feb. 27 that Tom Schultz, former Idaho Forest Group vice-president of resources and government affairs, will be the 21st U.S. Forest Service chief.
Badgers advance to state tournament
The Bonners Ferry Badgers boys' basketball team is headed to Eagle for the 3A state tournament with hopes to defend its title after a Feb. 24 district championship win.
USDA changes felt in North Idaho
Outdoor recreation, logging, farming face uncertain path forward
North Idaho’s outdoor recreation and agrarian industries will take new form as federal efforts, initiated earlier this month, aim to reduce bureaucratic fraud and waste through layoffs and paused funding.
Cowells' charges mount in child abuse investigation
The updated criminal complaint charges Richard Cowell with raping a female child between 2013 and 2016. Katherine Cowell has been charged with conspiring in the act.
Near-fatal accident sparks safety reform
The Moyie Springs toxic manhole incident did not violate OSHA regulations, officials say
The recent confined space accident at the Moyie Springs sewer plant has prompted local officials and contractors to reconsider and reinstate construction safety protocols.
PREP BBALL: Boys finish regular season 20-1, gear up for playoffs
The Bonners Ferry Badgers boys (20-1) wrapped up their regular season in dominant fashion behind a near triple-double from Brody Rice in a 43-point Feb. 14 victory against the Timberlake Tigers (9-10).
Bonners Ferry Rotary inducts five new members
New members inducted at the Feb. 11 Bonners Ferry Rotary meeting signal growth of a service organization that, like many others across the nation, once faced challenges in attracting new participants.
Daycare shut down after alleged child abuse
Police arrested a married couple Feb. 5 at their Naples home, which doubled as an unlicensed child daycare, over charges of lewd conduct with a minor.
PREP BBALL: Boys' first loss, girls' season ends
The Bonners Ferry Badgers boys (19-1) had their 36-game win streak snapped in their final road game of the regular season against the Lake City Timberwolves (16-4).